Page 1: Table Of Contents
Precautions Problem Solver ProWarn ~;ooting Recipes, C;ooking Tips Safety Instructions Temperature (;ook Temperature Probe 4,6,12, 1:3, 16, ~t~t Warranty Back cover GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts. (IEC-705 Test Pr{}cedure) 8-13, 16 22-29...
Page 2: Appliance Registration
Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers. You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Microwaving Tips s 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.
Page 4 Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids;...
Page 5: Prowarn ~;Ooting
Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold. Optional Accessory Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-29K Installation Kit converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.
Page 6: Features Of Your Oven
Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast code 4) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. 1.
Page 7 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.
Page 8: Delayed Cjooking
How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. “ It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.
Page 9: Defrosting Tips
Defrosting by Time Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly th~w foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
Page 10: Add ~Lo Seconds
Cooking by Time Time Cook I & 11 allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your cookbook, To become better acquainted with [i me cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Page 11: Popcorn Pad
Popcorn Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn. Step 2: Open oven door and place package (;f popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed by the mtinufacturer ’s instructions. Close oven door. Step 3 Touch POPCORN p~d Step 4 Touch START The popcoln ~en~or dutom~tlc~lly calcul’~te~ the cooking time...
Page 12: Automatic Roasting
Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.
Page 13: Auto Simmer
Auto Roast Guide Place meats i n d cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Recommended codes are shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section. Minimum Final F()()d...
Page 14: Auto Defrost
Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad.
Page 15: Auto Defrost Guide
Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. FOODS WEIGHT Chops 0.1- 6.() lbs, Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs Ground Meat 0.1- 6.() lbs, Beef Patties 0.1 -6.0 lbs, Roast 0. I -6.0 lbs. Ribs 0.1- 6.0 lbs. Steak 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Stew 0.
Page 16: Auto Start
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad ( in~tead of START pad). Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.) Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Page 17: Auto Reheat
Auto Reheat Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With mfiny leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times in the cookbook or to rely on guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s heating time to various...
Page 18: Containers And Covers
Be sure the outside of the cooking container 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.
Page 19: Auto Cook
Auto Cook The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to look up cooking time ii the cookbook or guess how long to set cooking time. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Page 20 How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code number, yOLI can set the oven to cook for 20Y0 ]ess time than the code would regularly provide. For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done than you like it, set code 4 I next time and you’ll get 2~@~0 shorter cooking tilne.
Page 21 Icast half full for best results. Be sure the outside of the cooking container 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.
Page 22: Recipes, C;Ooking Tips
Automatic Cooting Control Guide Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. Match the amount of food to the size of container.
Page 23 Auto Cook Code Food Casseroles Pre-cooked ingredients sauce, such as noodle, turkey tuna tctrazzini, and franks and beans Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hamburger patty, stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces 2fi Ibs.) (Up to Whole chicken Ibs. ) (Up to ~ Fish fillets ( 1 lb.) Meat loaf ( I X Ibs.
Page 24 Automatic Cooting Meafi and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry For meat and fish loaves either the round or loaf microwave-sate containers. Fish loaves made with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook code 8. Beef loaf uses Auto Cook code$. Cover with plastic wrap.
Page 25 Meat or Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Casserole Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—20 min. Makes 6 to 8 Servings lb. ground chuck cup dry bread crumbs teaspoon pepper teaspoon salt teaspoon chili powder tablespoons dry minced onions tablespoons ketchup cup instant rice can ( 15’/2 oz.) kidney beans, undrained...
Page 26: Frozen Vegetables
Automatic Cooting Vegetables Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook code 1. Use a round container close to the size of vegettible. Add I/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Frozen Vegetables Block or loose pieces of frozen vegctub]es should be placed in...
Page 27 Vegetible Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Auto Cook Code 1 Approx. Cooking Time—12 min. Makes 4 Servings tablespoon oil tablespoon soft butter medium onions, quartered small green pepper, cut in l/4-in. wide strips cups thinly-sliced cabbage cup carrots, sliced in thin diagonal slices cup sliced green onions cup broccoli flowerets...
Page 28 Automatic Cooting Fruits and Desserts Fruits Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accomptiniment. 2-clt. oblong glass baking dish spread 2 cans (20 oz. ea. ) drained pineapple chunks. Mix together 1 cup sllgar and 1/2 cup flour. Pour mixture over pineapple and stir to evenly coat pineapple.
Page 29 Dessert Recipes Easy Chocolate Cake Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time—14 min. Makes 1 (lo-in.) ~be Cake 1 pkg. (2-layer size) Devil’s k’ood cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil 1-1/3 cups water 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans In lzlrgc bowl.
Page 30 How to Use the Double Duty Use the shelf. only when cooking foods on 2 levels. Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. I~roduct damage may reSUlt. Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. I)o not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf: Use of DOUBLF.
Page 31 How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together, Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microw~~ve at High ( I ()) for 3 minutes.
Page 32 ( I 5 amperes). If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.
Page 33: Care And Cleaning
DOUBLE DUTY’’”” shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven onlv: do not use in a conventional oven. Do not llse a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.
Page 34: Power Levels
Light retlec[ion around door or OLltel” CLISC you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000”/ consumer information service POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 35 Wdll Be There With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assuri~nce that if you ever need infc~rmati(~n or assistance GE, w~ll b~ there. All you have to do is call–toll-free! from In-Home Repair Service 80MEXARES (80M32-2737) Service Contracts...
Page 36: Warranty
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Part No. 164D2092P247 I Pub.

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