GE Oven JT96530 User Manual

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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–9  
Owner’s Manual  
Operating Instructions  
JT965–30Double Wall Oven  
Lower Oven Control Panel . . . . . .23  
Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . .23–41  
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .39  
Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11  
Microwave Oven Controls . . . .10–22  
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 36  
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . .26, 27  
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . 40, 41  
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . .16–18  
Care and Cleaning  
Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . .44  
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . 46–49  
The microwave oven in this  
cooking center is 1000 watts.  
Consumer Support  
Consumer Support . . . . Back Cover  
Product Registration . . . . . . . 51, 52  
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Write the model and serial  
numbers here:  
Model # ____________________  
Serial #______________________  
You can find them on a label inside  
the upper oven on the left side.  
49-80340 11-05 JR  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
I Do not store this appliance outdoors.  
WARNING—Grounding Instructions:  
Do not use this product near water—  
This appliance must be connected to a  
for example, in a wet basement, or near  
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring  
a swimming pool.  
system, or an equipment grounding  
I 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.  
conductor should be run with the circuit  
conductors and connected to the equipment  
grounding terminal or lead on the  
appliance.  
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns,  
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or  
exposure to excessive microwave energy:  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or  
hang on the door. They could damage  
the cooking center and cause severe  
personal injury.  
I Be sure your appliance is properly  
installed and grounded by a qualified  
technician in accordance with the  
provided Installation Instructions.  
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CAUTION:  
Items of interest to  
I Have the installer show you the location of  
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy  
reference.  
children should not be stored in cabinets  
above an oven; children climbing on the  
oven to reach items could be seriously  
injured.  
I 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.  
I Teach children not to play with the  
controls or any other part of the  
cooking center.  
I Large scratches or impacts to glass door  
can lead to broken or shattered glass.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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.  
I 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.  
I Do not leave paper products, cooking  
utensils or food in the oven when not  
in use.  
I Do not store or use combustible materials,  
gasoline or other flammable vapors and  
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other  
appliance.  
I Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot  
holders and other linens a safe distance  
from your oven.  
I Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate in or  
near the cooking center.  
I Always keep wooden spoons and plastic  
utensils and canned food a safe distance  
away from your oven.  
I 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.  
I Always keep combustible wall coverings,  
curtains or drapes a safe distance from  
your oven.  
I Do not store flammable material in an  
oven or near the cooking center.  
I Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent  
openings, surfaces near the openings and  
crevices around the oven door.  
I Do not cover or block any openings on  
the appliance.  
I For your safety, never use your appliance  
I REMEMBER: The inside surface of the  
for warming or heating the room.  
oven may be hot when the door is opened.  
COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…  
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry  
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against  
foodborne illness.  
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MICROWAVE OVEN  
Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave  
Energy” section in this manual.  
I 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.  
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
I Do not overcook food. Carefully attend  
appliance if paper, plastic or other  
combustible materials are placed inside  
the oven to facilitate cooking.  
I Remove wire twist-ties from paper or  
plastic containers before placing bags  
in oven.  
I Do not operate the microwave oven  
without the turntable and support in place.  
I Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even  
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food  
is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to  
I Do not use your microwave oven to dry  
newspapers.  
I 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.  
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.  
I Do not overcook potatoes. They could  
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage  
to your oven.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
I Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such  
as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples,  
egg yolks, chicken livers and other giblets  
should be pierced to allow steam to escape  
during cooking.  
I 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.  
I Do not use the oven for storage purposes.  
Do not leave paper products, cooking  
utensils or food in the oven when not  
in use.  
I If materials inside the oven should ignite,  
keep oven door closed, turn oven off  
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit  
breaker panel. If the door is opened,  
the fire may spread.  
I 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.  
I This microwave oven is not approved or  
tested for marine use.  
I As with any appliance, close supervision is  
necessary when used by children.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
MICROWAVE-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.”  
I If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, I Cookware may become hot because of  
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  
35–45 seconds at high. If the dish heats,  
it should not be used for microwaving.  
heat transferred from the heated food.  
Pot holders may be needed to handle the  
cookware.  
I “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  
I If the dish remains cool and only the water in  
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.  
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.  
I If you use a meat thermometer while  
cooking, make sure it is safe for use in  
microwave ovens.  
I 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, since they may also ignite.  
I Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV  
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less  
than 3/4high; 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.  
I Some Styrofoam trays (like those that meat  
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal  
embedded in the bottom. When  
I 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 overcooking conditions as are glass or  
ceramic materials, and may soften or char if  
subjected to short periods of overcooking.  
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food  
and cookware could ignite.  
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor  
of the oven or ignite a paper towel.  
I Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in  
microwave ovens. Check the package for  
proper use.  
I 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.  
I Follow these guidelines:  
I Oversized food or oversized metal cookware  
should not be used in a microwave oven.  
Electrical shock or fire could occur.  
I
Use microwave-safe plastics only  
and use them in strict compliance  
with the cookware manufacturer’s  
recommendations.  
I 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.  
I
I
Do not microwave empty containers.  
Do not permit children to use  
plastic cookware without complete  
supervision.  
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ARCING  
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem.  
I Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or  
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the  
oven. Arcing is caused by:  
I Recycled paper towels containing small  
I Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
metal pieces being used in the microwave.  
I Foil not molded to food (upturned edges  
act like antennas).  
SUPER HEATED WATER  
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.  
Spontaneous boiling  
Under certain special circumstances, liquids  
may start to boil during or shortly after removal  
from the microwave oven.  
To prevent this from happening and causing  
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than  
2 minutes per cup.  
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we  
recommend the following before removing  
the container from the oven:  
After heating, let the cup stand in the  
microwave for 30 seconds before moving  
it or putting anything into it.  
I Allow the container to stand in the oven  
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has  
shut off.  
I 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.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE  
I Steam or vapor escaping from around  
I 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.  
the door.  
I Light reflection around the door or the  
outer case.  
I Dimming of the oven light and change  
in the blower sound may occur while  
operating at power levels other than high.  
I A dull thumping sound while the oven  
is operating.  
I The microwave fan may operate with both  
ovens off. It is cooling the control and will  
turn itself off.  
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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.  
I 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.  
I 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 oven.  
I Do not heat unopened food containers.  
Pressure could build up and the container  
could burst, causing an injury.  
I Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.  
If overheated, they can catch on fire.  
I Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings  
I Keep the oven vent unobstructed.  
in or near your oven.  
I Keep the oven free from grease buildup.  
I Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s  
Manual.  
I Keep the cooking center clean and free  
of accumulations of grease or spillovers,  
which may ignite.  
I 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.  
I Never leave the oven door open when you  
are not watching the cooking center.  
I Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial  
oven cleaner or oven liner protective  
I 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.  
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.  
I When using cooking or roasting bags  
in the oven, follow the manufacturer’s  
directions.  
I Before self-cleaning the oven, remove  
the probe, broiler pan, grid and other  
cookware.  
I 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.  
I Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before  
starting a self-cleaning cycle.  
I If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,  
turn the oven off and disconnect the  
power supply. Have it serviced by a  
qualified technician.  
I Do not use the oven for a storage area.  
Items stored in an oven can ignite.  
I Do not leave paper products, cooking  
utensils or food in the oven when not  
in use.  
I Listen for a fan—a fan noise should be  
heard sometime during the cleaning  
cycle. If not, call for service before  
self-cleaning again.  
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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  
TIME DEFROST  
The Time Defrost feature is used to  
defrost foods other than meat, poultry  
and fish.  
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 Auto/Time feature gives you two ways  
to defrost frozen foods. Press the pad once  
for auto defrost or twice for time defrost.  
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 DEFROST  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry  
and fish.  
AUTO SENSOR CONTROLS  
The top row of pads lists specific items you  
may choose to heat or cook.  
Use Time Defrost for most other foods.  
POPCORN  
Use to pop popcorn.  
TIME COOK  
Allows you to microwave for any time up  
to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
BEVERAGE  
Use to heat a cup of coffee or other  
beverage.  
HELP  
The help pad displays feature information  
and helpful hints. Press the HELP pad,  
then press a feature pad.  
REHEAT  
Use when foods need a quick warm up.  
VEGETABLE  
Use when cooking fresh, frozen or  
canned vegetables. Be sure to remove  
all vegetables from airtight and metal  
containers before placing them in the  
microwave.  
POTATO  
Use when cooking whole potatoes.  
CHICKEN/FISH  
Use when cooking chicken pieces or fish  
fillets.  
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Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings  
POWER LEVEL  
REMINDER  
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 power level by using the number  
pads.  
The REMINDER feature can be used like an  
alarm clock, and it can be used at any time,  
even when the oven is operating. The  
reminder can be set up to 24 hours later.  
DELAY START  
Allows you to set the microwave to delay  
cooking up to 24 hours.  
Number Pads  
After pressing a function pad, press the  
number pads to set the exact amount of  
time you want to cook. For example,  
if you press the 1, 2 and 5 pads, you have  
set 1 minute and 25 seconds.  
AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED  
Allows you to set the clock for AM or PM  
or to set the microwave for AM or PM  
during timed cooking operations.  
The scroll speed of the display can  
be changed. Press and hold the  
AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED pad about 3  
seconds to bring up the display. Select 1–5  
for slow to fast scroll speed.  
CLEAR/OFF  
Pressing CLEAR/OFF cancels all microwave  
cooking functions. It does not clear the  
Kitchen Timer.  
CLOCK  
SOUND LEVEL  
Press this pad before setting the clock.  
The beeper sound level can be adjusted.  
Press the SOUND LEVEL pad. Choose 03  
for mute to loud.  
ADD 30 SEC  
Each time you press this pad the set time  
is increased 30 seconds.  
START/PAUSE  
After all selections are made, press this pad  
to start the oven. The START/PAUSE pad  
must be pressed to turn on any function.  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking  
without opening the microwave oven door  
or clearing the display.  
KITCHEN TIMER  
Press to set the timer up to 99 minutes  
and 99 seconds. Press the number pads to  
set the time. Press the KITCHEN TIMER pad  
again to start. Press the KITCHEN TIMER  
pad twice to clear the display.  
Does not turn on microwave energy.  
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Changing the microwave power level.  
The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for Time Cook,  
Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown.  
To change the power level…  
Press the TIME COOK pad.  
Enter cooking time.  
Here are some examples of uses for  
various power levels:  
I High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables,  
boiling liquids.  
Press the POWER LEVEL pad.  
Select desired power level 1–10.  
I Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat  
and poultry; baking casseroles and  
reheating.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
I Medium 5: Slow cooking and  
tenderizing for stews and less tender  
cuts of meat.  
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave  
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven  
can be compared to the surface units on a range.  
Each power level gives you microwave energy a  
certain percent of the time.  
I Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering;  
delicate sauces.  
I Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%  
of the time.  
I Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening  
butter.  
I Power level 3 is energy 30% of the  
time.  
I Most cooking will be done on High  
(power level 10) which gives you 100%  
power. Power level 10 will cook faster  
but food may need more frequent  
stirring, rotating or turning over.  
A lower setting will cook more evenly  
and need less stirring or rotating of the  
food. Some foods may have better flavor,  
texture or appearance if one of the lower  
settings is used. Use a lower power level  
when cooking foods that have a tendency  
to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.  
Rest periods (when the microwave  
energy cycles off) give time for the food  
to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside  
of the food. An example of this is shown  
with power level 3—the defrost cycle.  
If microwave energy did not cycle off,  
the outside of the food would cook  
before the inside was defrosted.  
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Using the timed microwave features.  
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Time Cook I  
Allows you to microwave for any time up to  
99 minutes and 99 seconds.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
You may open the door during Time  
Cook to check the food. Close the door  
and press the START/PAUSE pad to  
resume cooking.  
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set,  
but you may change it for more flexibility.  
Press the TIME COOK pad.  
Enter cooking time. For example,  
press 1, 5, 0 and 0 for 15 minutes.  
Change power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press the POWER  
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power  
level 1–10.)  
Time Cook II  
Enter the second cook time.  
Lets you change power levels automatically  
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:  
Change the power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press the POWER  
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power  
level 1–10.)  
Press the TIME COOK pad.  
Enter cooking time.  
Change power level if you don’t  
want full power. (Press the POWER  
LEVEL pad. Select a desired power  
level 1–10.)  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II  
counts down.  
Press the TIME COOK pad again.  
Express Cook  
The power level can be changed as time  
is counting down. Press the POWER LEVEL  
pad and enter 1–10.  
This is a quick way to set cooking time for  
1–6 minutes.  
Press one of the EXPRESS COOK pads  
(from 1 to 6 ) for 1 to 6 minutes of  
cooking at power level 10. For example,  
press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking  
time.  
Add 30 Seconds  
You can use this feature two ways:  
I It will add 30 seconds to the time  
counting down each time the pad is  
pressed.  
I It can be used as a quick way to set  
30 seconds of cooking time. No need  
to press the START/PAUSE pad; the  
oven will start immediately.  
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Using the timed microwave features.  
Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted.  
Vegetable  
Amount  
1 lb.  
Time  
Comments  
Asparagus  
(fresh spears)  
7 to 10 min.  
Med-High (7)  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
Beans  
(fresh green)  
(frozen green)  
(frozen lima)  
1 lb. cut in half  
10-oz. package  
10-oz. package  
12 to 17 min.  
6 to 9 min.  
6 to 9 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Beets  
(fresh, whole)  
1 bunch  
18 to 25 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
Broccoli  
(fresh cut)  
1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)  
1 bunch (114 to 112 lbs.)  
10-oz. package  
7 to 10 min.  
9 to 13 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole.  
(fresh spears)  
(frozen, chopped)  
(frozen spears)  
10-oz. package  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Cabbage  
(fresh)  
(wedges)  
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.)  
8 to 11 min.  
7 to 10 min.  
In 112- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Carrots  
(fresh, sliced)  
(frozen)  
1 lb.  
10-oz. package  
6 to 9 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Cauliflower  
(flowerets)  
(fresh, whole)  
(frozen)  
1 medium head  
1 medium head  
10-oz. package  
9 to 14 min.  
9 to 17 min.  
512 to 8 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn  
(frozen kernel)  
10-oz. package  
4 to 8 min.  
3 to 5 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Corn on the cob  
(fresh)  
1 to 3 ears  
per ear  
In 2-qt. glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk,  
use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup  
water. Rearrange after half of time.  
Place in a round glass baking dish. Cover with vented  
plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.  
(frozen)  
1 ear  
2 to 3 ears  
5 to 7 min.  
2 to 4 min.  
per ear  
Mixed vegetables  
(frozen)  
10-oz. package  
4 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
Peas  
(fresh, shelled)  
(frozen)  
2 lbs. unshelled  
10-oz. package  
9 to 12 min.  
4 to 8 min.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.  
Potatoes  
(fresh, cubed, white)  
4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)  
1 (6 to 8 oz.)  
11 to 14 min.  
2 to 5 min.  
Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole  
with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.  
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch apart,  
in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.  
(fresh, whole, sweet  
or white)  
Spinach  
(fresh)  
10 to 16 oz.  
10-oz. package  
5 to 8 min.  
5 to 8 min.  
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.  
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.  
(frozen, chopped and leaf)  
Squash  
(fresh, summer and yellow)  
(winter, acorn or butternut)  
1 lb. sliced  
4 to 7 min.  
7 to 11 min.  
In 112-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.  
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.  
glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.  
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.  
1 squash  
(about 1 lb. each)  
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A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power.  
Time Defrost  
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of  
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested  
times. (Auto Defrost explained in the About the  
auto feature section.)  
Defrosting Tips  
IFoods frozen in paper or plastic can be  
defrosted in the package. Closed packages  
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER food  
has partially defrosted. Plastic storage  
containers should be partially uncovered.  
Press the DEFROST AUTO/TIME  
pad twice.  
IFamily-size, prepackaged frozen dinners  
can be defrosted and microwaved. If the  
food is in a foil container, transfer it to a  
microwave-safe dish.  
Enter defrosting time.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
Turn food over when the oven  
signals.  
IFoods that spoil easily should not be  
allowed to sit out for more than one hour  
after defrosting. Room temperature promotes  
the growth of harmful bacteria.  
At one half of selected defrosting  
time, the oven signals TURN. At  
this time, turn food over and  
break apart or rearrange pieces  
for more even defrosting. Shield  
any warm areas with small pieces  
of foil.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
Power level is automatically set at 3, but  
can be changed. You can defrost small  
items quickly by raising the power level  
after entering the time. Power level 7  
cuts the total defrosting time in about  
half; power level 10 cuts the total time to  
approximately 1/3. However, food will  
need more frequent attention than usual.  
IFor more even defrosting of larger foods,  
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure  
large meats are completely defrosted  
before cooking.  
IWhen defrosted, food should be cool but  
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return  
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand a  
few minutes.  
Defrosting Guide  
Food  
Time  
Comments  
Breads, Cakes  
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)  
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)  
1/2 min.  
3 to 6 min.  
Rearrange after half the time.  
Fish and Seafood  
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)  
9 to 12 min.  
3 to 7 min.  
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)  
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after half the time.  
Fruit  
Plastic pouch – 1 or 2 (10-oz. package)  
3 to 7 min.  
Meat  
Bacon (1 lb.)  
Franks (1 lb.)  
3 to 6 min.  
3 to 6 min.  
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.  
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be  
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.  
Turn meat over after first half of time.  
Ground meat (1 lb.)  
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
5 to 8 min. per lb.  
11 to 16 min. per lb.  
5 to 10 min. per lb.  
Use power level 1.  
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and  
shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with  
table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.  
Poultry  
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up  
15 to 22 min.  
20 to 28 min.  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time.  
After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave  
2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.  
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half the time, unwrap and turn chicken  
over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cold water in  
the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Place unwrapped hen in the oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of  
time. Run cool water in the cavity until giblets can be removed.  
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first  
half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for  
second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.  
(212 to 3 lbs.)  
Chicken, whole (212 to 3 lbs.)  
Cornish hen  
9 to 16 min. per lb.  
5 to 10 min. per lb.  
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
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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  
I The proper containers and covers are  
essential for best sensor cooking.  
I Always use microwave-safe containers  
and cover them with lids or vented  
plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing  
plastic containers—they can prevent  
steam from escaping and cause food  
to overcook.  
Covered  
I Be sure the outside of the cooking  
containers and the inside of the  
microwave oven are dry before  
placing food in the oven. Beads  
of moisture turning into steam  
can mislead the sensor.  
Vented  
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead  
the sensor.  
Popcorn  
To use the Popcorn feature:  
To add time:  
Follow package instructions, using  
Time Cook if the package is less  
than 1.75 ounces or larger than  
3.5 ounces. Place the package of  
popcorn in the center of the  
microwave.  
After pressing the POPCORN pad, press  
the 9 pad immediately after the oven  
starts for an extra 20 seconds. The display  
will show ++. Press the 9 pad again to add  
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds  
additional time).  
(less time)  
(more time)  
Use only with prepackaged  
microwave popcorn weighing  
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.  
Press the POPCORN pad. The oven  
starts immediately.  
To subtract time:  
After pressing the POPCORN pad, press  
the 1 pad immediately after the oven  
starts for 20 seconds less cooking time.  
The display will show – –. Press the 1 pad  
again to reduce cooking time another  
10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).  
If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed,  
ERROR will appear. Close the door, press the  
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.  
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to  
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:  
If you find that the brand of popcorn you  
use underpops or overcooks consistently,  
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to  
the automatic popping time.  
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Beverage  
Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of  
coffee or other beverage.  
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature  
may be very hot. Remove the container  
with care.  
Reheat  
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of  
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.  
Some foods not recommended for use with  
REHEAT—it is best to use Time Cook for  
these foods:  
Place covered food in the oven.  
Press the REHEAT pad. The oven  
starts immediately.  
I Bread products.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
I Foods that must be reheated  
uncovered.  
The oven signals when steam is  
sensed and the time remaining  
begins counting down.  
I Foods that need to be stirred or  
rotated.  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press the START/PAUSE pad  
immediately.  
I Foods calling for a dry look or crisp  
surface after reheating.  
How to Change the Automatic Settings:  
After removing food from the oven, stir, if  
possible, to even out the temperature. If the food  
is not hot enough, use Time Cook to reheat for  
more time. Reheated foods may have wide  
variations in temperature. Some areas may be  
extremely hot.  
To reduce time by 10%:  
Press the 1 pad after the feature pad.  
To add 10% to cooking time:  
Press the 9 pad after the feature pad.  
Vegetables  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press the START/PAUSE pad  
immediately.  
Use the Vegetables feature to cook 4–16 ounces  
of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.  
For fresh vegetables, add  
2 tablespoons of water per serving.  
For frozen vegetables, follow  
package instructions for adding  
water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.  
Place vegetables in the oven.  
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook  
for more time.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
How to Change the Automatic Settings:  
To reduce time by 10%:  
Press the 1 pad after the feature pad.  
Press the VEGETABLE pad once for  
fresh vegetables, twice for frozen  
vegetables or three times for  
canned vegetables. The oven starts  
immediately. The oven signals when  
steam is sensed and time remaining  
is counting down.  
To add 10% to cooking time:  
Press the 9 pad after the feature pad.  
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.  
To reduce time by 10%: Press the 1 pad after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press the 9 pad after  
the feature pad.  
Potato  
The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.  
Pierce skin with fork and place  
potatoes on the turntable. If cooking  
three or more potatoes, arrange in  
a star pattern.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
Press the POTATO pad. The oven  
starts immediately. The oven signals  
when steam is sensed and the time  
remaining begins counting down.  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press the START/PAUSE pad  
immediately.  
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook  
for more time.  
Chicken/Fish  
Use the Chicken/Fish feature to cook 1–8 pieces  
of chicken or 4–16 ounces of fish.  
Place covered chicken or fish in the  
oven. Press the CHICKEN/FISH pad  
once for chicken pieces or twice for  
fish. The oven starts immediately.  
(less time)  
(more time)  
The oven signals when steam is  
sensed and the time remaining  
begins counting down.  
Do not open the oven door until time is  
counting down. If the door is opened,  
close it and press the START/PAUSE pad  
immediately.  
If food is not done enough, use Time Cook to cook  
for more time.  
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Using the microwave auto feature.  
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The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for  
Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost.  
Defrost Auto/Time  
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up  
to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other  
frozen foods.  
Conversion Guide  
If the weight of food is stated in pounds  
and ounces, the ounces must be  
converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.  
Auto Defrost automatically sets the  
defrosting times and power levels to give  
even defrosting results for meats, poultry  
and fish.  
Weight of Food  
in Ounces  
Enter Food Weight  
(tenths of a pound)  
1–2  
3
4–5  
6–7  
8
9–10  
11  
12–13  
14–15  
.1  
.2  
.3  
.4  
.5  
.6  
.7  
.8  
.9  
Press the DEFROST AUTO/TIME pad  
once.  
Using the Conversion Guide at  
right, enter food weight. For  
example, press pads 1 and 2 for  
1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).  
Press START/PAUSE.  
Time Defrost is explained in the Using  
the timed microwave features section.  
I Remove meat from package and place  
on microwave-safe dish.  
I Twice during defrost, the oven signals  
TURN. At each TURN signal, turn the  
food over. Remove defrosted meat or  
shield warm areas with small pieces  
of foil.  
I After defrosting, most meats need  
to stand 5 minutes to complete  
defrosting. Large roasts should stand  
for about 30 minutes.  
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Using the other microwave features.  
Cooking Complete Reminder: To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display FOOD IS READY and  
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 to check the time  
of day while microwaving.  
Press the CLOCK pad.  
Enter time of day.  
Press AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED pad  
to select AM or PM.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad or the  
CLOCK pad.  
Scroll Speed  
The scroll speed of the display can  
be changed.  
Press and hold the AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED  
pad about 3 seconds to bring up the  
display. Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll  
speed.  
Delay Start  
Delay Start allows you to set the  
microwave to delay cooking up to  
24 hours.  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
The Delay Start time will be displayed  
plus DS. The oven will automatically start  
at the delayed time.  
Press the DELAY START pad.  
Enter the time you want the oven to  
start. (Be sure the microwave clock  
shows the correct time of day.)  
The time of day may be displayed by pressing the  
AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED pad.  
Select AM or PM from the  
AM/PM/SCROLL SPEED pad.  
Select any combination of Defrost  
Auto/Time and Time Cook.  
Start/Pause  
In addition to starting many functions,  
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking  
without opening the door or clearing  
the display.  
Help  
The HELP pad displays feature  
information and helpful hints. Press the  
HELP pad; then select a feature pad.  
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Child Lockout  
You may lock the control panel to prevent the  
microwave from being accidentally started or  
used by children.  
When the control panel is locked, an L  
will be displayed to the extreme right.  
To lock or unlock the controls, press  
and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for about  
3 seconds.  
Sound Level  
The beeper sound level can be adjusted. Press  
the SOUND LEVEL pad. Choose 0–3 for mute  
to loud.  
Kitchen Timer  
When time is up, the oven will signal.  
To turn off the timer signal, press the  
KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
Kitchen Timer operates as a minute timer and  
can be used at any time, even when the oven  
is operating.  
How to use as a minute timer:  
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while the  
timer is operating.  
Press the KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
Enter time you want to count down.  
Press the KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
To cancel the timer during the  
countdown, press the KITCHEN TIMER pad.  
Reminder  
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm  
clock, and can be used at any time, even when  
the oven is operating. The Reminder time can be  
set up to 24 hours later.  
Press the REMINDER pad. When  
Reminder signal occurs, press the  
REMINDER pad to turn it off. The  
Reminder time may be displayed by  
pressing the REMINDER pad.  
Press the REMINDER pad.  
NOTE: The REM indicator will remain lit to show  
that the Reminder is set. To clear the Reminder  
before it occurs, press the REMINDER pad, then  
0. The REM indicator will no longer be lit.  
Enter the time you want the oven to  
remind you. (Be sure the microwave  
clock shows the correct time of day.)  
Select AM or PM.  
Display On/Off  
To turn the clock display on or off, press  
and hold the 0 pad for about 3 seconds.  
The Display On/Off feature cannot be  
used while a cooking feature is in use.  
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Microwave terms.  
Term  
Definition  
Arcing  
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:  
I the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food.  
I metal or foil touching the side of the oven.  
I foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).  
I metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.  
I recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.  
Covering  
Shielding  
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic  
wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.  
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent overbrowning. When  
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on  
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.  
Standing Time When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish  
cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a  
microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.  
Venting  
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner  
so excess steam can escape.  
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Using the lower oven controls.  
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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
Lower Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings  
Display  
Number Pads  
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.  
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.  
NOTE: The time on the lower oven display is shown in  
hours and minutes (1:30 is one hour, 30 minutes). On the  
microwave, time is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30  
is one minute, 30 seconds).  
CLEAR/OFF Pad  
Press to cancel ALL oven operations except  
the clock and timer.  
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.  
PROBE Pad  
Press when using the probe to cook food to  
the desired internal temperature. (For use  
in the lower oven only.)  
SELF CLEAN STD/LOW Pad  
Press to select the self-cleaning function. See  
the Using the self-cleaning lower oven section.  
If your oven was set for a timed oven operation and  
a power outage occurred, the clock and all programmed  
functions must be reset.  
The time of day (may be incorrect) will flash in the  
display when there has been a power outage.  
START Pad  
Must be pressed to start any cooking or  
cleaning function.  
CONVECTION ROAST Pad  
Press to select roasting with convection.  
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF Pad  
Press to select the timer feature.  
CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK Pad  
Press once to select convection baking with  
multiple racks. Press twice to select  
convection baking with one rack.  
OVEN LIGHT Pad  
Press to turn the oven light on or off.  
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.  
BROIL HI/LO Pad  
Press to select the broil function.  
WARM/PROOF Pad  
Press once to keep hot, cooked foods warm.  
See the How to Set the Oven for Warming  
section. Press twice to select a warm  
environment useful for rising yeast-  
leavened products.  
COOKING TIME Pad  
Press and then press the number pads to set  
the amount of time you want your food to  
cook. The oven will shut off automatically  
when the cooking time has run out, unless  
the WARM feature was set.  
BAKE Pad  
Press to select the bake function.  
CLOCK Pad  
Press before setting the clock.  
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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. 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.  
Press the DELAY START pad until  
no shdn (no shut-off) appears in  
the display.  
+
Press the START pad to activate the  
no shut-off and leave the control set  
in this special features mode.  
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.  
Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection  
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit  
temperature selections, but you may change this  
to use the Celsius selections.  
Press the COOKING TIME and BROIL  
HI/LO pads again at the same time.  
The display will show C (Celsius).  
+
+
Press the BROIL HI/LO and BAKE  
pads at the same time for 3 seconds,  
until the display shows SF.  
Press the START pad.  
Press the COOKING TIME and BROIL  
HI/LO pads at the same time. The  
display will show F (Fahrenheit).  
Control Lockout  
When this feature is on and the touch  
pads are pressed, the control will beep  
and the display will show LOC ON.  
Your control will allow you to lock out the touch  
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.  
To lock/unlock the controls:  
I The control lockout mode affects all touch  
pads. No touch pads will work when this  
feature is activated.  
Press the 9 and 0 pads at the same  
time for 3 seconds, until the display  
shows LOC ON.  
I The adjustment will be retained in memory  
after a power failure.  
To unlock the control, press the 9  
and 0 pads at the same time for 3  
seconds, until the display shows  
LOC OFF.  
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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.  
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.)  
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 START pad.  
12-Hour, 24-Hour or Clock Blackout  
Your control is set to use a 12-hour clock.  
Press the CLOCK pad once. The  
display will show 12 hr. If this is  
the choice you want, press the  
START pad.  
+
If you would prefer to have a 24-hour  
military time clock or black out the clock  
display, follow the steps below.  
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 BAKE and BROIL HI/LO  
pads at the same time for 3 seconds  
until the display shows SF.  
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.  
Auto RecipeConversion  
When using convection bake, the Auto Recipe™  
Conversion feature will automatically convert  
entered regular baking temperatures to  
convection baking temperatures.  
To deactivate the feature:  
+
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads  
at the same time for 3 seconds, until  
the display shows SF.  
This feature is activated so that the display  
will show the actual converted (reduced)  
temperature. For example, if you enter a regular  
recipe temperature of 350°F and press the  
START pad, the display will show CON  
and the converted temperature of 325°F.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad. The display will show  
CON ON. Press the CONVECTION  
BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad again. The  
display will show CON OFF.  
Press the START pad.  
NOTE: This feature does not convert convection  
bake cooking times, only regular baking  
temperatures.  
To reactivate the feature, repeat steps 1–3  
above but press the START pad when  
CON ON is in the display.  
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Using the Sabbath Feature.  
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays.) (on some models)  
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for broiling, self-cleaning  
or Delay Start cooking.  
NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the  
door is closed. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on  
the control panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.  
How to Set Sabbath Feature for Regular Baking/Roasting  
accurate temperature setting.) The  
temperature can be set between 170°  
and 550°. No signal or temperature will  
be given.  
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,  
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath) before  
entering Sabbath mode.  
Make sure the clock shows the correct time  
of day.  
Press the START pad.  
Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL  
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the  
display shows SF.  
After a random delay period of  
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,  
will appear in the display indicating  
Tap the DELAY START pad until  
SAb bAtH appears in the display.  
that the oven is baking/roasting. If ⊃  
does not appear in the display, start  
again at step 4.  
Press the START pad and will appear  
in the display.  
To adjust the oven temperature, press the  
BAKE pad and tap the TEMP + or pads to  
increase or decrease the temperature in 5°  
increments. (The TEMP + or pad should be  
tapped for each temperature change; pressing  
and holding these pads will not allow accurate  
temperature setting.) Press the START pad.  
When the display shows the  
Press the BAKE pad. No signal will  
be given.  
oven is set in Sabbath. When the  
display shows ⊃  
the oven is  
The preset starting temperature will  
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the  
TEMP + or pads to increase or decrease  
the temperature in 5° increments. (The  
TEMP + or pad should be tapped for  
each temperature change; pressing and  
holding these pads will not allow  
baking/roasting.  
NOTE: The CLEAR/OFF and COOKING TIME  
pads are active during the Sabbath feature.  
How to Set Sabbath Feature for Timed Baking/Roasting  
– Immediate Start and Automatic Stop  
the temperature in 5° increments.  
NOTE: To understand how the oven control works,  
practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start  
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode.  
(The TEMP + or pad should be tapped  
for each temperature change; pressing  
and holding these pads will not allow  
accurate temperature setting.) The  
temperature can be set between 170°  
and 550°. No signal or temperature  
will be given.  
Make sure the clock shows the correct time  
of day.  
Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL  
HI/LO pads, at the same time, until the  
display shows SF.  
Press the START pad.  
Tap the DELAY START pad until SAb bAtH  
appears in the display.  
After a random delay period of  
approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute,  
Press the START pad and will appear  
in the display.  
will appear in the display indicating  
that the oven is baking/roasting.  
If ⊃ ⊃ does not appear in the display,  
start again at step 7.  
Press the COOKING TIME pad.  
Press the HOUR and MIN + or pads to  
set the desired length of cooking time  
between 1 minute and 9 hours and 59  
minutes. The cooking time that you  
entered will be displayed.  
To adjust the oven temperature, press the  
BAKE pad and tap the TEMP + or pads to  
increase or decrease the temperature in 5°  
increments. (The TEMP + or pad should be  
tapped for each temperature change; pressing  
and holding these pads will not allow accurate  
temperature setting.) Press the START pad.  
When the display shows the  
Press the START pad.  
oven is set in Sabbath. When the  
display shows ⊃  
the oven is  
Press the BAKE pad. No signal will  
be given.  
baking/roasting.  
When cooking is finished, the display will  
change from ⊃ ⊃ to and 0:00 will appear,  
indicating that the oven has turned OFF  
but is still set in Sabbath. Remove the  
cooked food.  
The preset starting temperature will  
automatically be set to 350°. Tap the  
TEMP + or pads to increase or decrease  
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How to Exit the Sabbath Feature  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.  
Press the START pad.  
If the oven is cooking, wait  
for a random delay period of  
approximately 30 seconds to 1  
NOTE: If a power outage occurred while  
the oven was in Sabbath mode, the oven  
will automatically turn off and the oven  
minute, until only is in the display. control must be reset.  
Press and hold both the BAKE and  
BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time,  
until the display shows SF.  
Tap the DELAY START pad until  
12 shdn or no shdn appears in the  
display. 12 shdn indicates that the  
oven will automatically turn off after  
12 hours. no shdn indicates that the  
oven will not automatically turn off.  
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Using the proofing and warming features.  
The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.  
How to Set the Oven for Proofing  
Place the covered dough in the oven  
on rack B or C.  
When proofing is finished, press  
the CLEAR/OFF pad.  
NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a  
cloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plastic  
may need to be anchored underneath the  
container so the oven fan will not blow it off).  
ITo avoid lowering the oven temperature  
and lengthening proofing time, do not  
open the oven door unnecessarily.  
ICheck bread products early to avoid  
over-proofing.  
Press the WARM/PROOF pad twice.  
The display will read PrF (proof).  
NOTE:  
IDo not use the proofing mode for warming  
food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven  
temperature is not hot enough to hold foods  
at safe temperatures. Use the WARM feature  
to keep hot food warm.  
The oven interior light turns on and  
remains on during proofing.  
The proofing feature automatically  
provides the optimum temperature for  
the proofing process, and therefore does  
not have a temperature adjustment.  
IProofing will not operate when oven is above  
125°F. HOT” will show in the display.  
Set the KITCHEN TIMER for the  
minimum proof time.  
How to Set the Oven for Warming  
The warm feature keeps cooked foods  
warm for up to 3 hours after a timed  
function is finished, or warm can be  
activated to keep hot, cooked foods  
warm. This feature is not designed to  
reheat cold food.  
IMPORTANT NOTES:  
IFood should be kept hot in its cooking  
container or transferred to a heat-safe  
serving dish.  
IFor moist foods, cover them with an oven-safe  
lid or aluminum foil.  
To use this feature, press the  
WARM/PROOF pad once and then the  
START pad.  
IFried or crisp foods do not need to be covered,  
but can become too dry if warmed for too long.  
To activate this feature for use after  
Timed Baking or Roasting, press the  
WARM/PROOF pad while programming  
the oven and before pressing START.  
IRepeated opening of the door allows the hot  
air to escape and the food to cool.  
IAllow extra time for the temperature inside the  
oven to stabilize after adding items.  
To Crisp Stale Items  
IPlace food in low-sided dishes or pans.  
IWith large loads it may be necessary to cover  
some of the cooked food items.  
IFor best results, place the food items in  
a single layer. Do not stack.  
IRemove serving spoons, etc., before placing  
containers in the oven.  
ILeave them uncovered.  
IDo not use plastic containers, lids or plastic  
wrap.  
ICheck crispness after 20-30 minutes.  
Add time as needed.  
CAUTION: Plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap  
will melt if placed in the oven. Melted plastic may  
not be removable and is not covered under your  
warranty.  
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Using the lower oven.  
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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.  
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.  
When placing and removing cookware,  
pull the shelf out to the bump on the  
shelf support.  
The lower oven has 7 shelf positions.  
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting  
Press the BAKE pad.  
Type of Food  
Shelf Position  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired temperature.  
Frozen pies (on cookie sheet)  
C or D  
Angel food cake  
A
Press the START pad.  
Bundt or pound cakes  
B
Check food for doneness at  
minimum time on recipe. Cook  
longer if necessary.  
Biscuits, muffins, brownies,  
cookies, cupcakes, layer  
cakes, pies  
C or D  
Casseroles  
C or D  
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.  
Preheating and Pan Placement  
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.  
Preheating is necessary for good results  
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and  
breads.  
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 112between  
pans, from the front, back and sides of  
the wall.  
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.  
The control will beep when the oven is preheated  
and the display will show your set temperature.  
This may take approximately 10 minutes.  
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.  
Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom of  
the oven.  
Never entirely cover a shelf with  
aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat  
circulation and result in poor baking.  
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 cut the slits, you are essentially  
frying, not broiling.  
Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.  
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to  
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower  
shelf several inches below the food.  
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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.  
Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for  
HI Broil.  
To change to LO Broil, press the  
BROIL HI/LO pad again.  
Press the START pad.  
Place the meat or fish on the broiler  
grid in the broiler pan.  
When broiling is finished, press  
the CLEAR/OFF pad.  
NOTE: Broil will not work if the  
Follow suggested shelf positions in  
temperature probe is plugged in.  
the Broiling Guide.  
If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks  
may be broiled by preheating the broiler and  
positioning the oven shelf one position higher.  
Broiling Guide  
The size, weight, thickness, starting  
temperature and your preference for  
doneness will affect broiling times. This  
guide is based on meats at refrigerator  
temperature.  
Quantity and/  
or Thickness  
Shelf  
First Side Second Side  
Food  
Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments  
Ground Beef  
Well Done  
1 lb. (4 patties)  
1/2 to 3/4thick  
E
E
10  
10  
7
9
Space evenly. Up to  
8 patties take about  
the same time.  
Beef Steaks  
Rare†  
The U.S. Department of Agriculture  
1thick  
E
E
E
8
10  
12  
6
8
Steaks less than 1″  
thick cook through  
before browning. Pan  
frying is recommended.  
Slash fat.  
Medium  
1 to 112 lbs.  
says “Rare beef is popular, but you  
should know that cooking it to only  
140°F means some food poisoning  
organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe  
Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA  
Rev. June 1985.)  
Well Done  
10  
Rare†  
Medium  
Well Done  
112thick  
E
E
E
10  
15  
25  
8
2 to 212 lbs.  
14–16  
20–25  
Chicken  
1 whole  
C
C
E
25  
13–16  
5
10  
Reduce time about 5  
to 10 minutes per side  
for cut-up chicken.  
Brush each side with  
melted butter. Broil  
skin-side-down first.  
2 to 212 lbs.,  
split lengthwise  
Lobster Tails  
Fish Fillets  
2–4  
6 to 8 oz. each  
Do not  
turn  
over.  
Cut through back of  
shell. Spread open.  
Brush with melted  
butter before broiling  
and after half of  
broiling time.  
1/4 to 1/2thick  
5
5
Handle and turn very  
carefully. Brush with  
lemon butter before  
and during cooking,  
if desired. Preheat  
broiler to increase  
browning.  
Ham Slices  
(precooked)  
1thick  
D
5
Increase time 5 to  
10 minutes per side  
for 112thick or  
home-cured ham.  
Pork Chops  
Well Done  
2 (1/2thick)  
2 (1thick) about 1 lb.  
E
D
10  
15  
10  
15  
Slash fat.  
Lamb Chops  
Medium  
2 (1thick) about 10  
E
E
E
E
10  
12  
14  
17  
9
Slash fat.  
Well Done  
to 12 oz.  
10  
Medium  
Well Done  
2 (112thick) about 1 lb.  
12  
12–14  
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Using the lower oven clock and timer.  
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To Set the Clock  
The clock must be set to the correct  
time of day for the automatic oven  
timing functions to work properly. The  
time of day cannot be changed during a  
Press the CLOCK pad.  
Press the number pads.  
Press the START pad until the time  
of day shows in the display.  
Make sure the clock is set to the  
timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.  
correct time of day.  
To Set the Timer  
Press the KITCHEN TIMER  
ON/OFF pad.  
Press the START pad.  
After pressing the START pad, SET  
disappears; this tells you the time is  
counting down, although the  
display does not change until one  
minute has passed. Seconds will not  
be shown in the display until the last  
minute is counting down.  
Press the number pads until the  
amount of time you want shows in  
the display. For example, to set 2  
The timer is a minute timer only.  
The timer does not control oven  
hours and 45 minutes, press 2, 4  
operations. The maximum setting on  
and 5 in that order. Maximum time  
that can be entered in minutes is 59.  
Cooking times more than 59  
minutes should be changed to  
hours and minutes. For example,  
enter 90 minutes as 1 hr. 30  
the timer is 9 hours and 59 minutes.  
When the timer reaches :00, the  
control will beep 3 times followed  
by one beep every 6 seconds until  
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad  
is pressed.  
minutes. If you make a mistake,  
press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF  
pad and begin again.  
The 6-second tone can be canceled by following  
the steps in the Special features of your lower  
oven control section under Tones at the End of  
a Timed Cycle.  
To Reset the Timer  
If the display is still showing the time  
If the remaining time is not in the display  
remaining, you may change it by pressing (clock, delay start or cooking time are in  
the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad, then  
press the number pads until the time  
you want appears in the display.  
the display), recall the remaining time by  
pressing the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad  
and then pressing the number pads to  
enter the new time you want.  
To Cancel the Timer  
Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF  
pad twice.  
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Using the 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 1 hour 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  
and minutes. For example, enter  
90 minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. The  
oven temperature and the cooking  
time that you entered will be  
displayed.  
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a  
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking  
time, the oven will turn off automatically.  
Make sure the clock shows the correct  
time of day.  
Press the START pad.  
Press the BAKE pad.  
The display shows the oven temperature  
that you set and the cooking time  
Using the number pads, enter the  
desired temperature.  
countdown. The display starts changing  
once the temperature reaches 100°F.  
Press the COOKING TIME pad.  
The oven will continue to cook for the  
programmed amount of time, then shut  
off automatically, unless the Cook and  
Hold feature was set. See the Special  
features of your lower oven control section.  
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you  
may need to add additional time to the length of  
the cooking time.  
Using the number pads, enter  
the desired baking time. Maximum  
time that can be entered in minutes  
is 59. Cooking times more than 59  
minutes should be changed to hours  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the  
display.  
How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop  
Using the number pads, enter the  
time of day you want the oven to  
turn on and start cooking.  
You 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 START pad.  
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are  
using timed baking and do not press the START  
pad after entering the baking temperature.  
Press the BAKE pad.  
Using the number pads, enter the  
desired temperature.  
If you would like to check the times you  
have set, press the DELAY START pad to  
check the start time you have set or press  
the COOKING TIME pad to check the  
length of cooking time you have set.  
Press the COOKING TIME pad.  
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you  
may need to add additional time to the length of  
the cooking time.  
When the oven turns on at the time of  
day you have set, the display will show the  
changing temperature (starting at 100°F)  
and the cooking time countdown. The  
display starts changing once the  
Using the number pads, enter  
the desired baking time. Maximum  
time that can be entered in minutes  
is 59. Cooking times more than 59  
minutes should be changed to hours  
and minutes. For example, enter 90  
minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. The  
oven temperature and the cooking  
time that you entered will be  
displayed.  
temperature reaches 100°F.  
The oven will continue to cook for the  
programmed amount of time, then shut  
off automatically, unless the Cook and  
Hold feature was set. See the Special  
features of your lower oven control section.  
Press the DELAY START pad.  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear the  
display.  
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For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness.  
The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.  
NOTE: The probe is for use in the lower oven only.  
Cable  
Plug  
Use of probes other than the one  
provided with this product may result in  
damage to the probe.  
Probe  
Handles  
Use the handles of the probe and plug  
when inserting and removing them from  
the meat and outlet.  
I To prevent possible burns, do not unplug  
the probe from the outlet until the oven has  
cooled.  
I To avoid damaging your probe, do not use  
tongs to pull on the cable when removing it.  
The temperature probe has a  
skewer-like probe at one end and a  
plug at the other end that goes into  
the outlet in the oven.  
I Never leave your probe inside the oven during  
a self-cleaning cycle.  
I To avoid breaking the probe, make sure food is  
completely defrosted before inserting.  
I Do not store the probe in the cooking center.  
After preparing the meat and placing  
it on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid,  
follow these directions for proper probe  
placement.  
For roasts with no bone, insert the probe  
into the meatiest part of the roast. For  
bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe  
into the center of the lowest large muscle  
or joint.  
Lay the probe on the outside of  
the meat along the top or side and  
mark with your finger where the  
edge of the meat comes to on the  
probe. The point should rest in the  
center of the thickest meaty part of  
the roast.  
Insert the probe into the center of dishes  
such as meat loaf or casseroles. When  
cooking fish, insert the probe from just  
above the gill into the meatiest area,  
parallel to the backbone.  
Insert the probe into the meatiest part of  
Insert the probe completely into the the inner thigh from below and parallel  
meat. It should not touch the bone,  
fat or gristle.  
to the leg of a whole turkey.  
How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe  
Insert the probe into the meat.  
After the internal temperature of the meat  
reaches 100°F, the changing internal  
temperature will be shown in the display.  
Plug the probe into the outlet in the  
oven. Make sure it’s pushed all the  
way in. Close the oven door.  
When the internal temperature of  
the meat reaches the temperature  
you have set, the probe and the  
oven turn off and the oven control  
signals. To stop the signal, press the  
CLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads to  
remove the probe from the food.  
Do not use tongs to pull on it—they  
might damage it.  
Press the PROBE pad.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired internal food or meat  
temperature. The maximum  
internal temperature for the food  
that you can set is 200°F.  
Press the BAKE pad.  
To change the oven temperature during  
the Roast cycle, press the BAKE pad and  
then the number pads to set the new  
temperature.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired oven temperature.  
Press the START pad.  
IIf the probe is removed from the food before  
the final temperature is reached, a tone will  
sound and the display will flash until the probe  
is removed from the oven.  
The display will flash if the probe is inserted  
into the outlet and you have not set a probe  
temperature and pressed the START pad.  
IYou can use the timer even though  
you cannot use timed oven operations.  
When the oven starts to heat, the word  
LO will be in the display.  
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Using the lower convection oven.  
NOTE: The convection fan will cycle on  
and off while cooking to best distribute  
hot air in the oven.  
Convection Fan  
In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air  
over, under and around the food.  
The convection oven fan shuts off when  
the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave  
the door open for long periods of time  
while using convection cooking or you  
may shorten the life of the convection  
heating element.  
This circulating hot air is evenly distributed  
throughout the oven cavity. As a result, foods  
are evenly cooked and browned—often in less  
time with convection heat.  
1-Rack Convection Baking  
The convection fan circulates the heated  
air evenly over and around the food  
using the bake and broil elements.  
Ideal for cooking large casseroles and  
lasagna with good results.  
When convection baking with only 1 rack, use  
CONVECTION BAKE 1 RACK; for best results,  
place the rack on shelf C or D at the center of the  
oven. Cook times may decrease, so food should  
be checked earlier than package directions to  
make sure that it does not overcook.  
Multi-Rack Convection Baking  
Because heated air is circulated evenly  
throughout the oven, foods can be  
baked with excellent results using  
multiple racks.  
To cook food on more than one rack in  
convection bake, use CONVECTION BAKE  
MULTI.  
When baking on 3 racks, place one  
rack in the second (B) position, one  
in the fourth (D) position and one in  
the 6th (F) position.  
The amount of time required for  
multi-rack baking may increase slightly  
for some foods, but overall time is saved  
because two to three times as much food  
is cooked at once. Cookies, muffins,  
biscuits and other quick breads give  
good results with multi-rack baking.  
Multi-rack position.  
Adapting Recipes…  
You can use your favorite recipes in the  
convection oven.  
I Use pan size recommended.  
I Some package instructions for frozen casseroles  
or main dishes have been developed using  
commercial convection ovens. For best results  
in this oven, preheat the oven and use the  
temperature on the package.  
When baking, reduce baking  
temperature by 25°F.  
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Convection Roast  
Roasting rack  
spills and the grid is used to prevent  
grease spatters.  
IGood for large tender cuts of meat, uncovered.  
Post  
Grid  
The convection fan circulates the heated  
air evenly over and around the food.  
Meat and poultry are browned on all  
sides as if they were cooked on a  
rotisserie. Using the roasting rack  
provided, heated air will be circulated  
over, under and around the food being  
roasted. The heated air seals in juices  
quickly for a moist and tender product  
while, at the same time, creating a rich  
golden brown exterior.  
Place the meat on the special roasting  
rack. The rack holds the meat. The rack  
allows the heated air to circulate under  
the meat and increase browning on the  
underside of the meat or poultry.  
Broiler pan  
I Place the rack in the position that  
best centers the food in the oven.  
I Place the grid on the broiler  
pan and put the roasting rack over  
them, making sure the posts on the  
roasting rack fit into the holes in the  
broiler pan.  
The broiler pan and grid and the special  
roasting rack can be used for convection  
roasting. The pan is used to catch grease  
Cookware for Convection Cooking  
Before using your convection oven,  
check to see if your cookware leaves  
room for air circulation in the oven.  
If you are baking with several pans,  
leave space between them. Also, be sure  
the pans do not touch each other or  
the walls of the oven.  
Metal and Glass  
Any type of cookware will work in your  
convection oven. However, metal pans  
heat the fastest and are recommended  
for convection baking.  
IDarkened or matte-finished pans will bake  
faster than shiny pans.  
Paper and Plastic  
IGlass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.  
Heat-resistant paper and plastic  
containers that are recommended  
for use in regular ovens can be used in  
convection ovens. Plastic cookware that is  
heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F  
can also be used.  
When baking cookies, you will get the  
best results if you use a flat cookie sheet  
instead of a pan with low sides.  
For recipes like oven-baked chicken,  
use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot  
circulate well around food in a pan with  
high sides.  
How to Set the Oven for Convection Baking or Roasting  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired oven temperature.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad once (CONVECTION  
BAKE MULTI mode) for multi-rack  
convection baking. This mode is  
used for cooking food items on  
more than one rack (i.e. 2, 3 or  
more racks) at the same time in  
convection bake. See Multi-Rack  
Baking section for more information.  
OR  
Press the START pad.  
When the oven starts to heat, the  
changing temperature, starting at 100°F,  
will be displayed. When oven reaches the  
temperature you set, 3 beeps will sound.  
Press CLEAR/OFF pad when finished.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad twice (CONVECTION BAKE  
1 RACK mode) for one rack  
convection baking. This mode is used  
for cooking food items on only one  
rack in convection bake.  
IYou will hear a fan while cooking with  
convection. The fan will stop when the door is  
opened, but the heat will not turn off.  
IYou may hear the oven clicking during  
baking. This is normal.  
Press the CONVECTION ROAST pad  
for convection roasting.  
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Using the lower convection oven.  
How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe  
When the internal temperature of  
the meat reaches the temperature  
you have set, the probe and the  
oven turn off and the oven control  
signals. To stop the signal, press the  
CLEAR/OFF pad. Use hot pads to  
remove the probe from the food.  
Do not use tongs to pull on it—they  
might damage it.  
The display will flash PROBE and the  
oven control will signal if the probe is  
inserted into the outlet, and you have not  
set a probe temperature and pressed the  
START pad.  
For best results when roasting large  
turkeys and roasts, we recommend  
using the probe included in the  
convection oven.  
Place the rack in the position that  
best centers the food in the oven.  
Insert the probe into the meat.  
Plug the probe into the outlet in the  
oven. Make sure it is pushed all the  
way in. Close the oven door.  
CAUTION: To prevent possible burns, do not  
unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the  
oven has cooled. Do not store the probe in the  
cooking center.  
Press the CONVECTION ROAST pad.  
NOTE:  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired oven temperature.  
IIf the probe is removed from the food before  
the final temperature is reached, a tone will  
sound and the display will flash until the probe  
is removed from the oven.  
Press the PROBE pad.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired internal meat temperature.  
IYou will hear a fan while cooking with this  
feature. The fan will stop when the door is  
opened but the heat will not turn off.  
Press the START pad.  
IYou can use the timer even though you cannot  
use timed oven operations.  
When the oven starts to heat, the word  
LO will be in the display. After the internal  
temperature of the meat reaches 100°F,  
the changing internal temperature will  
be shown in the display.  
Convection Roasting Guide  
Meats  
Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp.  
Beef  
Rib, Boneless Rib,  
Top Sirloin  
(3 to 5 lbs.)  
Rare  
Medium  
Well  
20–24  
24–28  
28–32  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
140°F†  
160°F  
170°F  
To change the oven temperature  
during the Convection Roast cycle,  
press the CONVECTION ROAST pad  
and then press the number pads to  
set the new desired temperature.  
Beef Tenderloin  
Rare  
10–14  
14–18  
23–27  
14–18  
17–20  
20–24  
24–26  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
325°F  
140°F†  
160°F  
170°F  
140°F  
160°F  
170°F  
180°–185°F  
Medium  
Pork  
Ham  
Lamb  
Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.)  
Canned, Butt, Shank (3 to 5 lbs. fully cooked)  
Bone-in, Boneless (3 to 5 lbs.)  
Medium  
Well  
Poultry  
Whole Chicken (212 to 312 lbs.)  
Cornish Hens, Unstuffed (1 to 112 lbs.)  
Stuffed (1 to 112 lbs.)  
50–55 total  
55–60 total  
325°F  
325°F  
180°–185°F  
180°–185°F  
Duckling (4 to 5 lbs.)  
24–26  
325°F  
180°–185°F  
Turkey, whole*  
Unstuffed (10 to 16 lbs.)  
Unstuffed (18 to 24 lbs.)  
8–11  
7–10  
325°F  
325°F  
180°–185°F  
180°–185°F  
Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.)  
16–19  
325°F  
170°F  
* Stuffed birds generally require 30–45 minutes additional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent  
over-browning and drying of skin.  
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means  
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)  
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You will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off.  
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. 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  
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a  
selected length of time. At the end of the cooking  
time, the oven will turn off automatically.  
Make sure the clock shows the correct time  
of day.  
Press the START pad.  
The display will show the changing  
temperature (starting at 100°F) and the  
cooking time. The display starts changing  
once the temperature reaches 100°F.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad once for multi-rack  
convection baking. This mode is  
used for cooking food items on  
more than one rack (i.e. 2, 3 or  
more racks) at the same time in  
convection bake. See Multi-Rack  
Baking section for more information.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad twice for one rack  
convection baking. This mode is  
used for cooking food items on  
only one rack in convection bake.  
The oven will continue to cook for the  
programmed amount of time, then shut  
off automatically, unless the WARM feature  
was set. See the How to Set the Oven for  
Warming section.  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear  
the display if necessary. Remove  
the food from the oven. Remember,  
even though the oven turns off  
automatically, food left in the oven  
will continue cooking after the oven  
turns off.  
Press the CONVECTION ROAST pad  
for convection roasting.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired oven temperature.  
Press the COOKING TIME pad.  
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may  
need to add addtional time to the length of the  
cooking time.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired length of cooking time. The  
minimum cooking time you can set  
is 1 minute. The oven temperature  
that you set and the cooking time that  
you entered will be in the display.  
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop  
You 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.  
If you would like to check the times you have set,  
press the DELAY START pad to check the start time  
you have set, or press the COOKING TIME pad to  
check the length of cooking time you have set.  
Press the START pad.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad once for multi-rack  
convection baking. This mode is  
used for cooking food items on  
more than one rack (i.e. 2, 3 or  
more racks) at the same time in  
convection bake. See Multi-Rack  
Baking section for more information.  
Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/  
1 RACK pad twice for one rack  
convection baking. This mode is  
used for cooking food items on  
only one rack in convection bake.  
Press the CONVECTION ROAST pad  
for convection roasting.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired oven temperature.  
Press the COOKING TIME pad.  
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are  
using timed baking or roasting and do not press  
the START pad after entering the baking or  
roasting temperature.  
When the oven turns on at the time  
of day you have set, the display will  
show the changing temperature  
(starting at 100°F) and the cooking time.  
The display starts changing once the  
temperature reaches 100°F.  
The oven will continue to cook for the  
programmed amount of time, then shut  
off automatically, unless the WARM feature  
was set. See the How to Set the Oven for  
Warming section.  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad to clear  
the display if necessary. Remove  
the food from the oven. Remember,  
even though the oven shuts off  
automatically, food left in the oven  
will continue cooking after the oven  
turns off.  
NOTE: If your recipe requires preheating, you may  
need to add additional time to the length of the  
cooking time.  
Press the number pads to set the  
desired cooking time.  
Press the DELAY START pad.  
Press the number pads to set the time  
of day you want the oven to turn on  
and start cooking.  
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Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!  
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You 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 cold, you can adjust  
the thermostat yourself.  
Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven.  
These thermometers may vary 20–40 degrees.  
NOTE: This adjustment will only affect baking and roasting temperatures; it does not affect broiling, convection or  
self-cleaning temperatures. The adjustment will be retained in memory after a power failure.  
To Adjust the Thermostat  
Press the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO  
pads at the same time for 3 seconds  
+
until the display shows SF.  
Press the BAKE pad. A two-digit  
number shows in the display.  
Press BAKE once to decrease  
(-) the oven temperature, or  
twice to increase (+).  
The oven temperature can be  
adjusted up to (+) 35°F hotter  
or (-) 35°F cooler. Press the number  
pads the same way you read them.  
For example, to change the oven  
temperature 15°F, press 1 and 5.  
When you have made the  
adjustment, press the START  
pad to go back to the time of  
day display. Use your oven as  
you would normally.  
NOTE: The thermostat adjustment for Baking  
will also affect Convection Baking and Convection  
Roasting.  
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!  
Most recipes for baking have been developed using high-fat products such as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you  
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give the same results as with a higher-fat product.  
Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies, pastries, cookies or candies are made with low-fat spreads. The lower the  
fat content of a spread product, the more noticeable these differences become.  
Federal standards require products labeled “margarine” to contain at least 80% fat by weight. Low-fat spreads, on the  
other hand, contain less fat and more water. The high moisture content of these spreads affects the texture and flavor  
of baked goods. For best results with your old favorite recipes, use margarine, butter or stick spreads containing at least  
70% vegetable oil.  
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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  
We recommend venting your kitchen  
with an open window or using a  
ventilation fan or hood during the  
first self-clean cycle.  
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.  
Clean the top, sides and outside of the  
oven door with soap and water.  
Make sure the oven light bulb cover  
(on some models) is in place and the  
oven light is off.  
Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid,  
probe, all cookware and any aluminum  
foil from the oven.  
IMPORTANT: The health of some  
birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes  
given off during the self-cleaning cycle  
of any oven. Move birds to another  
well-ventilated room.  
The oven shelves and convection  
roasting rack can be self-cleaned, but  
they will darken, lose their luster and  
become hard to slide.  
Wipe up heavy soil on the oven  
bottom.  
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning  
Press the SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad  
once for a 4-hour clean time or  
twice for a 3-hour clean time.  
When the LOCKED light goes off, you will  
be able to open the door.  
I The word LOCKED will flash and the  
oven control will signal if you set the  
clean cycle and forget to close the  
oven door.  
A 3-hour self-clean time is  
recommended for use when  
cleaning small, contained spills. A  
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer  
is recommended for a dirtier oven.  
I To stop a clean cycle, press the  
CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED  
light goes off indicating the oven has  
cooled below the locking temperature,  
you will be able to open the door.  
If a time other than 4 hours or  
3 hours is needed, use the number  
pads and enter the desired clean  
time.  
You can change the clean time to any  
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,  
depending on how dirty your oven is.  
Press the START pad.  
The door locks automatically. The display  
will show the clean time remaining. It will  
not be possible to open the oven door  
until the temperature drops below the  
lock temperature and the LOCKED light  
goes off.  
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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. The display  
will show the start time. It will not be  
possible to open the oven door until  
the temperature drops below the lock  
temperature and the LOCKED light  
goes off.  
Press the SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad  
once for a 4-hour clean time or  
twice for a 3-hour clean time.  
A 3-hour self-clean time is  
recommended for use when  
cleaning small, contained spills. A  
self-clean time of 4 hours or longer  
is recommended for a dirtier oven.  
When the LOCKED light goes off, you will  
be able to open the door.  
If a time other than 4 hours or  
3 hours is needed, use the number  
pads and enter the desired clean  
time.  
You can change the clean time to any  
time between 3 hours and 5 hours,  
depending on how dirty your oven is.  
Press the DELAY START pad.  
Using the number pads, enter the  
time of day you want the clean cycle  
to start.  
Press the START pad.  
After a Clean Cycle  
You may notice some white ash in the  
oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after  
the oven cools.  
I You cannot set the oven for cooking  
until the oven is cool enough for the  
door to unlock.  
If white spots remain, remove them with a  
soap-filled steel-wool pad and rinse thoroughly  
with a vinegar and water mixture.  
I While the oven is self-cleaning, you  
can press the CLOCK pad to display  
the time of day. To return to the  
clean countdown, press the SELF  
CLEAN STD/LOW pad.  
These deposits are usually a salt residue  
that cannot be removed by the clean  
cycle.  
I If the racks become hard to slide, wipe  
the rack supports with cooking oil.  
If the oven is not clean after one clean  
cycle, repeat the cycle.  
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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 Remove Packaging Tape  
To assure no damage is done to the finish Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.  
of the product, the safest way to remove  
the adhesive left from packaging tape on  
new appliances is an application of a  
household liquid dishwashing detergent,  
mineral oil or cooking oil.  
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance  
polish to thoroughly clean and protect  
the surface.  
NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must  
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be  
removed if it is baked on.  
Microwave Oven  
Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any  
part of your microwave oven.  
Outside  
Clean the outside of the microwave oven  
with soap and a damp cloth, then rinse  
with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe the  
window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome  
is best wiped with a damp cloth and then  
with a dry towel.  
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support  
To prevent breakage, do not place the  
turntable into water just after cooking.  
Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or  
in the dishwasher.  
Door Surface  
The turntable and support can be  
broken if dropped. Remember, do not  
operate the microwave oven without the  
turntable and support in place.  
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven  
that come together on closing the door,  
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or  
detergents applied with a sponge or  
soft cloth.  
To replace the support, place its center  
post in the hole. Turn the support  
around until it seats into place.  
Inside  
Keep the microwave oven clean and  
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a  
few minutes after cooking helps air out  
the interior. An occasional thorough  
wiping with a solution of baking soda and  
water keeps the interior fresh.  
Spills and spatters are easy to remove  
from walls and floor if they are wiped up  
soon after the food is removed. Some  
spatters wipe up with a paper towel, some  
may require a damp cloth. Remove  
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then  
rinse and dry.  
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces  
can break off the pad, causing electrical shock.  
Wipe up spatters on the window on the  
inside of the door daily. When the  
window is soiled, wash it with a damp  
cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.  
Wipe metal and plastic parts on the  
inside of the door frequently. Use a damp  
cloth to remove all soil.  
Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders  
or steel and plastic pads. They may mar the  
surface.  
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Lift-Off Oven Door  
With the  
The door is very heavy. Be careful when  
removing and lifting the door.  
Bottom  
edge  
of slot  
Hinge arm  
door at the  
same angle as  
the removal  
position, seat the  
indentation of  
the hinge arm  
into the bottom  
edge of the hinge slot. The notch in  
the hinge arm must be fully seated  
into the bottom of the slot.  
Do not lift the door by the handle.  
To remove the door:  
Slot  
Fully open the door.  
Indentation  
Pull the hinge locks down toward  
the door frame, to the unlocked  
position. A tool, such as a small flat-  
blade screwdriver, may be required.  
Hinge lock  
Pull hinge locks down to unlock  
Fully open the door. If the door will  
not fully open, the indentation is  
not seated correctly in the bottom  
edge of the slot.  
Firmly grasp both sides of the door  
at the top.  
Close door to the door removal  
position, which is halfway between  
the broil stop position and fully  
closed.  
Push the hinge locks up against the  
front frame of the oven cavity, to the  
locked position.  
Lift door up and out until the hinge  
arm is clear of the slot.  
Hinge  
arm  
Removal position  
To replace the door:  
Hinge  
lock  
Firmly grasp both sides of the door  
at the top.  
Push hinge locks up to lock  
Close the oven door.  
I If any stain on the door vent trim is  
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner  
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.  
To clean the inside of the door:  
I Because the area inside the gasket is  
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you  
do not need to clean this by hand.  
I Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,  
tomato sauces and basting materials  
containing acids may cause  
discoloration and should be wiped  
up immediately. When surface is cool,  
clean and rinse.  
I The area outside the gasket and  
the door liner can be cleaned with a  
soap-filled or plastic scouring pad,  
hot water and detergent. Rinse well  
with a vinegar and water solution.  
Do not rub or clean the door gasket—  
it has an extremely low resistance to  
abrasion.  
I Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning  
powders or harsh abrasives on the  
outside of the door.  
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.  
To clean the outside of the door:  
I Use soap and water to thoroughly  
clean the top, sides and front of the  
oven door. Rinse well. You may also  
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass  
on the outside of the door. Do not let  
water drip into the vent openings.  
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Care and cleaning of the cooking center.  
Broiler Pan & Grid (lower oven)  
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid  
with detergent while hot and cover with  
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking  
the pan will remove burned-on foods.  
Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in  
a self-cleaning oven.  
After broiling, remove the broiler pan  
from the oven. Remove the grid from the  
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from  
the pan into a proper container.  
After broiling, remove the broiler  
pan from the oven.  
Both the broiler pan and grid may be  
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.  
Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid  
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic  
scouring pad.  
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be  
cleaned in a dishwasher.  
Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid  
anywhere in the cooking center.  
Control Panel  
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 cleaners, plastic scouring pads or  
oven cleaners on the control panel—they  
will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of  
vinegar and hot water works well.  
Probe (lower oven)  
The temperature probe may be cleaned  
with soap and water or a soap-filled  
scouring pad. Cool the temperature  
probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn  
spots with a soap-filled scouring pad,  
rinse and dry.  
IDo not immerse the temperature probe in  
water.  
IDo not store the temperature probe in the  
cooking center.  
Removable Lower Oven Floor  
When reinstalling the oven floor, be  
sure to slide it all the way to the back  
of the oven.  
To remove the oven floor:  
Remove the oven door using the  
instructions in the Lift-Off Oven Door  
section of this manual.  
IMPORTANT: Always replace the  
removable floor before the next use.  
Press down and pull out the  
removable oven floor.  
Clean the oven floor with warm  
soapy water.  
Press down and pull out.  
Oven Heating Elements  
Do not clean the broil element. Any soil  
To clean the bake element area, take out  
will burn off when the element is heated. the removable floor (see the Removable  
Oven Floor section) and gently lift the  
The bake element is not exposed and  
bake element. Clean with warm soapy  
is under the removable oven floor. If  
water. Always replace the removable floor  
spillovers, residue or ash accumulate  
before next use.  
on the removable oven floor, wipe up  
before self-cleaning.  
NOTE: Failure to replace the removable floor will  
adversely affect the cooking performance.  
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Lower Oven Light Bulb  
Socket  
Receptacle  
NOTE: The glass cover (on some  
models) should be removed only when  
cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer  
a better grip.  
Receptacle  
CAUTION: Before replacing your  
oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical  
power to the oven at the main fuse or  
circuit breaker panel.  
Bulb  
Tab  
Be sure to let the light cover and bulb  
cool completely.  
Use gloves  
or cloth  
Glass cover  
For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb  
with bare hands or a damp cloth.  
Push the bulb straight into the  
receptacle all the way.  
To remove:  
Turn the glass cover  
counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the  
tabs of the glass cover clear the  
grooves of the socket.  
Place the tabs of the glass cover into  
the grooves of the socket. Turn the  
glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn.  
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove  
the bulb by pulling it straight out.  
For improved lighting inside  
the oven, clean the glass cover  
frequently using a wet cloth. This  
should be done when the oven is  
completely cool.  
To replace:  
Use a new 130-volt halogen bulb,  
not to exceed 50 watts.  
Reconnect electrical power to  
the oven.  
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove  
the bulb from its packaging. Do not  
touch the bulb with bare fingers.  
Roasting rack  
Oven shelf  
Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack (lower oven)  
Clean the oven shelves and the  
To make the shelves slide more easily,  
convection roasting rack with an abrasive  
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,  
rinse the shelves and rack with clean  
water and dry with a clean cloth.  
apply a small amount of vegetable oil  
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe  
the edges of the oven shelves with the  
paper towel.  
NOTE: The oven shelves and convection roasting  
rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.  
However, the shelves will darken in color, lose  
their luster and become hard to slide if cleaned  
during the self-cleaning cycle.  
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)  
To inquire about purchasing stainless  
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to  
find the location of a dealer nearest you,  
please call our toll-free number:  
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch  
the surface.  
To clean the stainless steel surface,  
use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel  
cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface  
in the direction of the grain. Follow the  
cleaner instructions for cleaning the  
stainless steel surface.  
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1.800.626.2002  
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Before you call for service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
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 To Do  
Control panel on  
microwave oven  
will not operate  
You forgot to press the  
Press the START/PAUSE pad.  
START/PAUSE pad.  
Door not securely closed.  
Make sure the microwave oven door is closed.  
Another function was pressed. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad twice to cancel it and  
begin again.  
The CLEAR/OFF pad was  
pressed accidentally.  
Begin again.  
Oven controls  
improperly set.  
While using Time Defrost, numbers not entered after  
pressing the AUTO DEFROST pad.  
“SENSOR ERROR”  
appears in the  
microwave oven  
display  
During a sensor  
The microwave oven door should not be opened  
before the time begins to count down in the display.  
function the microwave  
oven door was opened  
too soon.  
Microwave oven light  
does not work  
Light bulb is loose  
or defective.  
Call for service.  
Foods overcooked or  
undercooked in the  
microwave oven  
Varying density and amount  
of foods being cooked.  
Varying density and amount sometimes require more  
cooking time.  
Food not turned or stirred  
as called for in the recipe.  
Turn or stir food and begin again.  
Too many dishes in the  
oven at the same time.  
Do not overload your microwave oven.  
See the Using the microwave sensor features section.  
Food not thoroughly  
defrosted.  
Improper cookware or  
coverings being used.  
See the Microwave safe cookware section of the  
Important Safety Instructions section.  
Humidity or moisture in  
the oven will lessen the  
sensor cooking time.  
Make sure the inside of the oven and the outside of  
the containers are dry.  
Food not allowed to stand.  
Some standing time is recommended for certain  
vegetables cooked with the Sensor Controls.  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Lower oven control  
signals after entering  
cooking time or  
delay start  
You forgot to enter a  
bake temperature or  
cleaning time.  
Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the  
SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.  
Food does not bake or  
roast properly in the  
lower oven  
Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the lower oven section.  
Shelf position is incorrect  
or the shelf is not level.  
See the Using the lower oven section.  
Incorrect cookware or  
cookware of improper  
size being used.  
See the Using the lower oven section.  
Oven thermostat needs  
adjustment.  
See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!  
section.  
Food does not broil  
properly in the  
lower oven  
Oven controls improperly set. Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.  
Improper shelf position  
being used.  
See the Broiling Guide.  
Cookware not suited  
for broiling.  
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.  
See the Using the lower oven section.  
Aluminum foil used on the  
the broiling pan and grid has  
not been fitted properly and  
slit as recommended.  
In some areas the power  
voltage) may be low.  
Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.  
Broil for the longest period of time recommended in  
the Broiling Guide.  
Clock and timer  
do not work or  
display goes blank  
A fuse in your home may be  
blown or the circuit breaker  
tripped.  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.  
Controls improperly set.  
See the Using the clock and lower oven timer section  
for the lower oven clock.  
See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.  
The clock is in the  
black-out mode.  
See the Special features of your lower oven control  
section for the lower oven clock.  
See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Lower oven  
temperature too  
hot or too cold  
Oven thermostat  
needs adjustment.  
See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!  
section.  
Lower oven will  
not work  
A fuse in your home may be  
blown or the circuit  
breaker tripped.  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.  
Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the lower oven section.  
Lower oven will not  
self-clean  
The oven temperature is too  
Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.  
Remove the probe from the oven.  
high to set a self-clean operation.  
The probe is plugged into  
the outlet in the oven.  
Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the self-cleaning lower oven section.  
“Crackling” or  
“popping” sound in  
the lower oven  
This is the sound of the  
metal heating and cooling  
during both the cooking and  
cleaning functions.  
This is normal.  
Excessive smoking in  
the lower oven during  
a clean cycle  
Excessive soil.  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to  
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light  
goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the  
clean cycle.  
Lower oven door will  
not open after a  
clean cycle  
Oven too hot.  
Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.  
Lower oven not clean  
after a clean cycle  
Oven controls improperly set. See the Using the self-cleaning lower oven section.  
Oven was heavily soiled.  
Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean  
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean  
again or for a longer period of time.  
“LOCKED” flashes in  
The self-clean cycle has  
Close the oven door.  
the lower oven display been selected but the  
door is not closed.  
LOCKED light is on  
The oven door is locked  
Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.  
when you want to cook because the temperature  
in the lower oven  
inside the oven has not  
dropped below the  
locking temperature.  
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Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Lower oven light does  
not work  
Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace the bulb.  
Pad operating light is broken. Call for service.  
“F— and a number or  
letter” flash in the  
lower oven display  
You have 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 code repeats. Disconnect all power to the cooking center for at  
least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the  
function error code repeats, call for service.  
Display flashes  
Power failure.  
Reset the lower oven clock.  
Unable to get the  
lower oven display  
to show “SF”  
Oven control pads were  
not pressed properly.  
The BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads must be pressed  
at the same time and held for 3 seconds.  
“Probe” appears  
in the lower  
oven display  
This is reminding you to  
enter a probe temperature  
after plugging in the probe.  
Enter a probe temperature.  
Power outage,  
clock flashes  
Power outage or surge.  
Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset  
it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock  
and resetting any cooking function.  
Steam from the  
vent when using  
the lower oven  
When using the convection  
feature, it is normal to see  
steam coming out of the oven  
vent. As the number of shelves  
or amount of food being  
This is normal.  
cooked increases, the amount  
of visible steam will increase.  
“Burning” or “oily”  
odor emitting from  
oven vent when using  
the lower oven  
This is normal in a new oven To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a  
and will disappear in time.  
minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning  
lower oven section.  
Strong odor in the  
lower oven  
An odor from the insulation  
around the inside of the  
oven is normal for the first  
few times the oven is used.  
This is temporary.  
Fan noise when using A cooling fan or a convection This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on  
the lower oven  
fan (depending on the function to cool internal parts. It may run for up to 1-1/2  
you are using) may automatically hours after the oven is turned off. The convection  
turn on.  
fan will cycle on and off until the function is over  
or the door is opened.  
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GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability, offers you  
Service Protection Plus —comprehensive protection on all your appliances—  
No Matter What Brand!  
Benefits Include:  
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Unlimited service calls  
All parts and labor costs included  
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No hidden deductibles  
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We’ll Cover Any Appliance.  
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You will be completely satisfied with our service protection or you may request your money back  
on the remaining value of your contract. No questions asked. It’s that simple.  
Protect your refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer, range, TV, VCR and much more—any brand!  
Plus there’s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available. Even icemaker  
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household products are protected against expensive repairs.  
Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at 800.626.2224  
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We are proud to have you as a customer!  
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:  
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After mailing the  
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Product Ownership  
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Have the peace of  
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GE Built-In Microwave Cooking Center Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or  
an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service,  
on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES  
(800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number  
available when calling for service.  
Staple your receipt here.  
Proof of the original purchase  
date is needed to obtain service  
under the warranty.  
For The Period Of: GE Will Replace:  
One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the microwave cooking center which fails due to a defect in materials or  
workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge,  
all labor and in-home service to replace the defective part.  
What GE Will Not Cover:  
IService trips to your home to teach you how to use  
the product.  
IDamage to the product caused by accident, fire,  
floods or acts of God.  
IImproper installation, delivery or maintenance.  
IIncidental or consequential damage caused by  
possible defects with this appliance.  
IFailure of the product if it is abused, misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
IDamage caused after delivery.  
IProduct not accessible to provide required service.  
IReplacement of house fuses or resetting of  
circuit breakers.  
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for  
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Service location for service. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know  
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally  
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