GE JT965SFSS Owner's Manual
GE JT965SFSS Owner's Manual

GE JT965SFSS Owner's Manual

30" double wall oven

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Safety Instructions
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Owner's Manual
Operating Instructions
JT965-30 " Double 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
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
. . . . . 46-49
The microwave oven in this
Consumer Support
cooking center is 1000 watts.
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.
49-80474 07-07 JR

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Light Bulb .....45 Microwave Oven ... . . 42 Probe ......44 Shelves .
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    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. ge.com...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 MICROWAVE OVEN Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section in this manual. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
  • Page 6 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.”...
  • Page 7 ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around the door or the outer case. Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
  • Page 9: Save These Instructions

    If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician. Listen for a fan—a fan noise should be heard sometime during the cleaning cycle. If not, call for service before self-cleaning again. ge.com...
  • Page 10 Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking mode and instructions. 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).
  • Page 11 24 hours. 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.
  • Page 12 Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. To change the power level… 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.
  • Page 13 Using the timed microwave features. Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking.
  • Page 14 Using the timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Using the microwave sensor cooking features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Sensor Cooking The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
  • Page 17 The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down. ge.com Some foods not recommended for use with REHEAT—it is best to use Time Cook for these foods: Bread products.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 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. ge.com once for DEFROST AUTO/TIME Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.
  • Page 20 Scroll Speed The scroll speed of the display can be changed. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours. Start/Pause In addition to starting many functions, START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking without opening the door or clearing the display.
  • Page 21 Child Lockout You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. 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.
  • Page 22: Microwave Terms

    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.
  • Page 23: Lower Oven Controls

    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). If “F– and a number or letter” flash in the display and the oven control signals, this indicates a function error code.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 CON ON. Press the CONVECTION BAKE MULTI/1 RACK pad again. The display will show CON OFF. Press the START pad. To reactivate the feature, repeat steps 1–3 above but press the START pad when CON ON is in the display. ge.com...
  • Page 26: Sabbath Feature

    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.
  • Page 27 12 shdn indicates that the oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours. no shdn indicates that the oven will not automatically turn off. ge.com Press the START pad. NOTE: If a power outage occurred while the oven was in Sabbath mode, the oven will automatically turn off and the oven control must be reset.
  • Page 28 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 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).
  • Page 29: Before You Begin

    Cook longer if necessary. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when cooking is complete. ge.com 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.
  • Page 30: Broiling Guide

    Using the lower oven. 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.
  • Page 31 90 minutes as 1 hr. 30 minutes. If you make a mistake, press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF pad and begin again. ge.com Press the CLOCK pad. Press the number pads. Press the START pad until the time of day shows in the display.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 200°F. Press the BAKE pad. Press the number pads to set the desired oven temperature. Press the START pad. ge.com Cable Plug Handles To prevent possible burns, do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled.
  • Page 34: Adapting Recipes

    Using the lower convection oven. Convection Fan In a convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the food. 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.
  • Page 35 Press CLEAR/OFF pad when finished. You will hear a fan while cooking with convection. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn off. You may hear the oven clicking during baking. This is normal. ge.com...
  • Page 36 Using the lower convection oven. How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not For best results when roasting large set a probe temperature and pressed the turkeys and roasts, we recommend...
  • Page 37 1 minute. The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display. ge.com Press the START pad. The display will show the changing temperature (starting at 100°F) and the cooking time.
  • Page 38 Using the lower oven timed features for convection cooking. 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.
  • Page 39 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. ge.com...
  • Page 40: Self-Cleaning Lower Oven

    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.
  • Page 41 Using the number pads, enter the time of day you want the clean cycle to start. Press the START pad. ge.com The door locks automatically. The display will show the start time. It will not be possible to open the oven door until...
  • Page 42: Care And Cleaning

    It cannot be removed if it is baked on. 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.
  • Page 43 Lift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the slot. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. ge.com With the Bottom Hinge arm door at the edge...
  • Page 44: Probe

    Care and cleaning of 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. Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled...
  • Page 45: Shelves

    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: National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002 ge.com ge.com...
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Tips

    Food not allowed to stand. What To Do • Press the START/PAUSE pad. • Make sure the microwave oven door is closed. • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad twice to cancel it and begin again. • Begin again.
  • Page 47 • 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. • See the Special features of your lower oven control section for the lower oven clock.
  • Page 48 Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Lower oven Oven thermostat temperature too needs adjustment. hot or too cold Lower oven will A fuse in your home may be not work blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Oven controls improperly set.
  • Page 49 • This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on to cool internal parts. It may run for up to 1-1/2 hours after the oven is turned off. The convection fan will cycle on and off until the function is over or the door is opened. ge.com...
  • Page 50 Notes.
  • Page 51 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 52 Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA’s carefully selected partners. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224. Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 53 Notes.
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  • Page 55 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service location for service.
  • Page 56: Consumer Support

    Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...

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