UseandCareGuide
Microwave⁄Convection Oven
Problem Solver...............................34
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Safety Instructions....................3–5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2
Care and Cleaning....................31–33
Exhaust Fan...................................................32
Grease Filter ..................................................32
Light Bulb Replacement.............................33
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 16, 19
Automatic Fan Feature .................................7
Broiler Pan...........................5, 10, 12, 29, 31
Clock..............................................................8, 9
Combination Cooking.........................26–28
Combination Roast...........................27, 28
Cooking by Temperature........................27
Cooking by Time.......................................26
Control Panel...............................................8, 9
Convection Cooking .........................24, 25, 29
Broiling........................................................29
Cooking by Temperature........................25
Cooking by Time.......................................24
Cookware Reference Guide......................30
Exhaust Fan ..............................................7, 32
Features..........................................................10
Microwave Cooking............6, 7, 10, 13–22
Add 30 Seconds.......................................15
Auto Defrost.......................................18, 19
Beverage ....................................................20
Cook.............................................................22
Cooking by Temperature........................17
Cooking by Time ...............................14, 15
Cooking Complete Reminder................10
Defrosting by Time...................................16
Delay Start/Reminder.............................15
Delayed Cooking ......................................13
Kitchen Timer............................................13
Microwaving Tips .......................................6
Popcorn ......................................................20
Power Levels.................................7, 13–17
Reheat.........................................................21
Oven Shelf..............4, 12, 20–22, 24–27, 31
Probe ................4, 8–11, 13, 17, 25, 27, 31
Installation..........................................32
Adapter Plugs .............................................. 32
Extension Cords ...........................................32
Grounding Instructions...............................32
Consumer Services...................35
Appliance Registration..................................2
Important Phone Numbers........................35
Model and Serial Number Location...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
Model: JVM290
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705 Test Procedure)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using your appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
WARNING–To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy’’ on the previous page.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instructions section in the back of this guide.
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers before placing them in
the oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this guide. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave/convection oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
—Do not use your microwave/convection oven to
dry newspapers.
• This over-the-range oven was designed for
use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.
It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
—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, as they may
also ignite.
—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.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven in microwave or
combination modes 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 all times—it
saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
—Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
• Do not store any materials, other than our
recommended accessories, in this oven when not
in use.
containers—for example, closed glass jars—
will explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave/
convection oven could result in injury.
• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend
to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and
Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean
the inside of the oven.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with
the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to 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.
• Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or
oven thermometers when cooking by microwave
or combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause “arcing” and possible
damage to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in
food you are microwaving unless the thermometer
is designed or recommended for use in the
microwave oven.
• When using the convection or combination
cooking functions, both the outside and inside of
the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to
remove containers of food and accessories such as
broiler pan, oven shelf and temperature probe.
• Remove the temperature probe from the oven
when not using it to cook with. If you leave the
probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or
liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create
electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven walls and
damage the temperature probe.
• 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. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-
safe plastics only and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty
cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit
children to use plastic cookware without complete
supervision.
• When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly
and always cook the meat to an internal temperature
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be present in the meat,
it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave convection
/
oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electric shock.
• Do not use paper products when the
microwave convection oven is operated in the
/
convection or combination mode.
• 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.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners
may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4″ high;
remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the microwave/convection
oven, keep it at least 1 inch away from the sides
of the oven.
• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can become
too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor and
walls during and after cooking.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
• Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the
oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating
of the microwave convection oven.
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• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,
apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous
caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking.
• Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
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SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.
—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and
cookware. They will be hot.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not always
bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can
actually get superheated and not bubble at all.
—Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield
while microwaving.
Superheated 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.
To prevent this from happening and causing injury,
do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes
per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the
microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or
putting anything into it.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we
recommend the following: before removing the
container from the oven, allow it to stand in the
oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off. 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.
—Place the shelf on the upper supports for
convection broiling.
The Exhaust Hood
• Have it installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer. See the special installation
booklet packed with the microwave oven.
• The exhaust fan in the oven will operate
automatically under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is
operating, caution is required to prevent the
starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires
while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:
—Never leave surface units unattended at high
heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if
exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic
fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and
use high heat only when necessary.
—In the event of a grease fire, smother
flaming pan on surface unit by
covering pan completely with well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
• ‘‘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 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.
—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease
to build up on the hood or the filter.
—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
—When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
• 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.
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290AV).
JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290WV).
JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290BV).
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
JX81 Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented
installation.
• Use of the shelf accessory:
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation
over electric and gas ranges.
—Never use the shelf for microwave-only
cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven
when microwave-only cooking.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
—Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven
for Convection and Combination cooking.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE…
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are 3 steps to follow for
further help.
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MICROWAVING TIPS
• 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.”
• 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.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
• If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both
the dish you are
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
testing and a glass
measuring cup
filled with 1 cup of
water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the
dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in the cup heats,
then the dish is microwave-safe.
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VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)
How to Change Power Level
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.
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
1
2
3
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
4
5
6
9
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
0
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
POWER LEVEL
BEST USES
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the
time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the
time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7
Medium 5
Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to
boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Low 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
This microwave oven has an automatic fan feature to
The fan will automatically turn off when the internal
parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the range and microwave controls have been
turned off.
protect it from too much heat rising from the cooktop
or range beneath it. It automatically turns on at a low
speed if it senses too much heat.
If you have turned the fan on you may find that you
cannot turn it off. This is because the automatic fan
has come on to protect the internal parts of the
microwave.
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
15. COOK. Touch this pad, the number pad for the
desired code number, then START. The oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking times until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
2. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a
beverage. No need to touch START, the oven will
start immediately.
16. Convection COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature.
3. POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.5 ounces.
No need to touch START, the oven will start
immediately.
17. Convection BROIL. Touch this pad for broiling.
Be sure to use splatter shield and drip pan.
4. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
18. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once
food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to
Hold setting and maintains that temperature until
you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
5. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected
amount of time using automatic Power Level
10 (High).
6. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food
weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
19. Combination ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this
pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then
START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic
preset program.
7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
20. Combination COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time
or food temperature. Combination cooking uses
alternating microwave and convection for
maximum speed and browning.
8. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
9. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering
another power level number if you want to change
from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for
21. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to
program your oven to begin cooking at a preset
time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder
feature can be used like an alarm clock.
cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.
10. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking feature is in use.
22. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
23. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch
4 and MINUTE.
11. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Press number pad 0, 1, 2 or 3, then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
24. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it shuts off the
12. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no
microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen
timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
25. ADD 30 SEC. Press this pad for 30 seconds
cook time, to add 30 seconds to the cook time
as it’s counting down or for an “instant on” for
30 seconds.
13. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3 and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat above process.
26. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on night
light. Touch again to turn light off.
27. SURFACE LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on
surface light. Touch again to turn light off.
28. VENT FAN. Touch this pad for selection of Low,
14. REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of
prepared foods. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
High or Off fan speed.
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15
16
17
SENSOR COOKING
CONVECTION
2
3
POPCORN BEVERAGE
REHEAT
COOK
TEMP
COOK
BROIL
MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
18
19
4
5
MICRO
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
AUTO
COOK
ROAST
DEFROST COOK/HOLD
PROBE
PROBE
20
6
7
21
22
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
DELAY
START
START
4
5
6
9
REMINDER
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
23
8
7
POWER
LEVEL
8
CLEAR
OFF
MINUTE
24
25
26
ADD
30 SEC
0
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DISPLAY ON/OFF
10
SELECTIONS
NIGHT
SOUND
LEVEL
KITCHEN
TIMER
SURFACE
LIGHT
11
CLOCK
VENT FAN
27
28
LIGHT
CODES: 0-1-2-3
OFF-LOW-HIGH
OFF-ON
OFF-ON
12
13
Temperature Probe
When You Plug in the Oven Clock Display On/Off Feature
‘‘PRObE’’ Appears on the
Display when:
The display panel displays “88888”, The Clock Display On/Off Feature
“18 POWER” and all of the oven
allows you to turn the clock display
functions. After 15 seconds, all lights on or off without changing the time
disappear and ‘‘RESET’’ appears in on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad
• Probe has been forgotten when
Combination Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold function is being used.
the upper portion. Touch the
to turn the clock display on or off.
CLEAR/OFF pad, set the Clock and The Clock Display On/Off feature
• Probe is not securely seated in
oven wall receptacle.
oven is ready for use.
cannot be used while a cooking
feature is in use.
This will happen any time there is a
power outage.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Cooking Complete Reminder
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(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook/Hold)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will display ‘‘End’’ and beep once a minute until you
either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
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Do not use for microwave-only cooking.
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1
2
3
7
SENSOR COOKING
CONVECTION
POPCORN BEVERAGE
REHEAT
COOK
COOK
BROIL
MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
MICRO
COOK
TIME
DEFROST
AUTO
TEMP
COOK
ROAST
PROBE
DEFROST COOK/HOLD
PROBE
1
2
3
EXPRESS
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
COOK
DELAY
START
START
4
5
6
REMINDER
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
MINUTE
7
POWER
LEVEL
8
9
CLEAR
OFF
ADD
30
0
SEC
DISPLAY ON/OFF
SELECTIONS
SOUND
LEVEL
KITCHEN
NIGHT
SURFACE
LIGHT
CLOCK
VENT FAN
TIMER
LIGHT
CODES: 0-1-2-3
OFF-LOW-HIGH
OFF-ON
OFF-ON
8
9
11
10
9
This is to certify
that this unit has
been tested in
conformance
SONES
6.0 Vert.
6.3 Hor.
C.F.M.
at 0.10 WG
234 Vert.
239 Hor.
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with AMCA
Bulletin No. 210.
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be
7. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature,
see Your Touch Control Panel section.
securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
8. Vent Fan and Light Controls.
9. Grease Filters.
10. Cooktop Light.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves
confined in oven.
4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe.
Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle
before oven will start any temperature or
Combination Roast cooking.
5. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal food
temperature. The probe must be used when cooking
by temperature in microwave, convection or
combination modes.
11. Oven Floor.
12. Broiler Pan. Consists of a drip pan and a
spatter shield. See Convection Broiling section
for instructions.
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the left side wall of the control panel
seen when the door is open.
6. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the oven
floor when using convection or combination cooking.
Remove the shelf when microwave-only cooking.
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WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety of
food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses
very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than
regular methods, while retaining their natural texture
and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly,
not the cookware or the interior of the oven. Reheating
is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient
because less time is spent in food preparation.
The Sensor Cooking features make your microwave do
the cooking for you. It’s easy and convenient— just
follow the step-by-step instructions in this guide. A
sensor detects steam from the food and automatically
adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.
Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and
convection to roast meats to perfection.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time
and power levels according to the weight of the food.
Just enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of
pounds and touch the START pad. The oven
automatically calculates the correct defrosting time
and power levels.
Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed-
in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the
food surfaces.
The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program
the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if
you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock.
Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and
accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference
between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking
or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply preset
the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns
off automatically. Or you can cook by temperature, by
these methods, using the temperature probe to
determine the doneness by the internal temperature of
the food. This method takes the guesswork out of
cooking, shutting the oven off automatically when the
food reaches the desired temperature.
Comparison Guide
Microwave
Convection
Combination
COOKING
METHOD
Microwave energy is
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
Microwave energy and convection
heat combine to cook foods in up to
one-third less time than regular ovens,
while browning and sealing in juices.
distributed evenly throughout
the oven for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
HEAT
SOURCE
Microwave energy.
Circulating heated air.
Microwave energy and circulating
heated air.
HEAT
Heat produced within food
Heat conducted from
outside of food to inside.
Food heats from instant energy from
penetration and heat conducted from
outside of food.
CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration.
BENEFITS
Fast, high efficiency cooking.
Oven and surroundings do
not get hot. Easy clean-up.
Aids in browning and seals
in flavor. Cooks some foods
faster than regular ovens.
Shortened cooking time from
microwave energy, plus browning
and crisping from convection heat.
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
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COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware
Microwave
Convection
Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass,
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex®,
Fire King®, Corning
Ware®, etc.)
YES
YES
YES
Ceramic
YES
YES
YES
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass
Microwave-Safe Plastics
Plastic Films and Wraps
Paper Products
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES*
NO
NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood
NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.
NOTE: For more information on the proper use of cookware in your
oven, see your Microwave Convection Cookbook.
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
Combination Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers are
recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal trim
as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or
metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and
pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper crust.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware
(safe to 400°F.) may be used, but it is not recommended
for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning,
because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or
muffins because these pans reflect heat and help
produce a light tender crust.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due to
the cleanability of glass.
Microwave
Convection Combination
Broil
NO
NO
YES,
on the floor
of the oven.
YES,
on the floor
of the oven.
YES,
on the
METAL SHELF ACCESSORY
The shelf is required for good air
circulation and even browning
when using Convection and
shelf supports.
Combination Cook. Allow at
least one inch between the pan
and the walls of the oven for air circulation.
BROILER PAN
(spatter shield
and drip pan)
NO
NO
YES,
place this on top
of the metal shelf
which is resting on the
shelf supports.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:
• It operates as a minute timer.
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
• It can be set to delay cooking.
• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD
or ROAST and enter cook time or temperature. Touch
KITCHEN TIMER and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook/Hold or
Combination Roast cooking, be sure probe is in
food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero
and cooking will begin.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
KITCHEN
TIMER
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
DEFROST
MICRO
COOK
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set
on power level 3 but can be changed by touching
the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power
level 1–10.)
Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each function is
automatically performed, oven display
START
shows instructions entered and the function.
When time is up, the oven signals and
flashes “End.”
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COOKING BY TIME
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,
see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
Step 4: Touch START.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
START
Step 1: Fill a cup
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
2/3 full of water,
‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.
add 1 teaspoon of
Step 6: Open the door.
instant coffee and
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
stir to dissolve.
Use a cup that has
no metal decoration
and is microwave-
safe (refer to
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Micro Cook I
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
1. Press MICRO COOK.
2. Select cooking time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
4
5
6
9
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
7
8
0
POWER
LEVEL
ADD
30 SEC
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE
pad for 1 minute.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 time cooking
functions within one program. This is ideal if you
want to change power levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 8: Press START.
START
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
“COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER
10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I”
will be displayed.
Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power
level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”
is shown counting down.
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End”.
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resume cooking.
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1–10.)
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
1
2
3
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
4
5
EXPRESS COOK
EXPRESS COOK
How to Use Delay Start
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day—up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The display
DELAY
START
will show the time you entered. The time of
START
REMINDER
day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically
start at the desired time.
How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is now
set at the time you
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember
to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
with a beeping sound until
DELAY
START
you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
The display will show “REM” until the oven door is
opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
REMINDER
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up
to 12 hours later.)
The Sound Level Feature
Add 30 Seconds
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way
to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven
timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the
time shown each time the pad is touched.
Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for
Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number
pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have
selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
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