GE JKP76 Use And Care Manual

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Aluminum Foil ........... 6, 36, 39, 42, 43, 45

Clock and Timer ................................... 12, 13

Features....................................................... 8, 9

Lower Oven........................................... 33–48

Baking................................................. 34–37

Broiling................................................ 43, 44

Electronic Controls.................................. 11

Roasting ............................................. 39–42

Roasting with the Probe................. 40–42

Self-Cleaning Oven.......................... 45–48

Shelves ............. 6, 33, 34, 39, 43, 44, 51

Timed Baking .................................... 36, 37

Microwave Oven ................................. 14–32

Automatic Cooking ......................... 23–30

Automatic Cooking Control Guide...... 25

Automatic Defrosting............................. 21

Automatic Defrost Guide....................... 22

Automatic Roasting......................... 19, 20

Automatic Simmer.................................. 20

Cooking by Temperature....................... 18

Cooking by Time...................................... 17

Defrosting by Time.................................. 16

Double Duty

Electronic Controls.................................. 10

Probe ................................................... 18, 19

GE Appliances

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Shelf......................... 31, 32

UseandCareGuide

Microwave Cooking Center

Problem Solver

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself............................................ 38

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers....................... 55

Model and Serial Numbers ......................... 2

Removal of Packaging Tape ....................... 2

Warranty ....................................... Back Cover

The electrical output of the microwave oven

in this cooking center is 800 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

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Shelf.................................... 49

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Page 1: Problem Solver
....2–7 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself..........38 More questions ?…call Operating Instructions, Tips GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil ... 6, 36, 39, 42, 43, 45 Clock and Timer ........12, 13 Features............8, 9 Care and Cleaning ....49–52 Lower Oven...........
Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers
If you don’t understand something or need more help, call: Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done ® GE Answer Center so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership 800.626.2000 Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the...
Page 3: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic authorized service facility for examination, repair Enforcement Act requires the Governor of or adjustment.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Use only dry pot holders—moist or Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent damp pot holders on hot surfaces may openings, surfaces near the openings, and result in burns from steam. Do not let crevices around the oven door. pot holders touch hot heating elements.
Page 5 —Do not use the oven for storage purposes. • Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less or food in the oven when not in use. moisture.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use Self-Cleaning Lower Oven: in microwave ovens. Check the package for • Stand away from the cooking center when proper use. opening the oven door. The hot air or steam •...
Page 7: If You Need Service
We’re proud of our service and want you to be Manager, Consumer Relations pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the GE Appliances service you receive, here are three steps to follow for Appliance Park further help.
Page 8: Features
FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER MICROWAVE OVEN TIME TIME TEMP POWER COOK DEFROST COOK/HOLD LEVEL AUTO AUTO AUTO HOLD COOK DEFROST ROAST TIMER START CLEAR LOWER OVEN AUTO SELF BAKE BROIL PROBE CLEAN COOK STOP TIMER CLOCK TIME TIME ON/OFF START CLEAR OVEN...
Page 9: Features
Explained Features on Page 1 Broiler Pan and Rack—Lower Oven 7, 39, 43, For use in the lower oven only. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven. 44, 52 2 Double Duty Shelf—Microwave Oven 6, 31, For use in the microwave only. Lets you microwave several foods at once. 32, 50 When not in use, remove from the oven.
Page 10 FEATURES OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 01. DISPLAY. Displays the time or temperature MICROWAVE OVEN during cooking functions, the power level being used, the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food weights, the cooking mode and instructions. NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds).
Page 11 FEATURES OF YOUR LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The controls for the lower oven will not operate until the digital clock has been set. LOWER OVEN 01. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.
Page 12: How To Set The Clock
CLOCK AND TIMER Clock NOTE: The clock must be set before the controls for Then, all lights go off and “RESET” appears in the the lower oven will work. upper display, and “PF” (for Power Failure) appears in the lower oven display. When power is first connected to your cooking center or after a power failure of any kind, the digital display Press the CLEAR/OFF pad on the microwave control...
Page 13: Questions And Answers
Power Failure If you have several clocks in your kitchen, you may If “PF” appears in the display, you had a power failure. When the power went out, the current time wish to blank the time of day on your oven. was stored in the control’s memory.
Page 14: Microwave Oven
MICROWAVE TIPS • Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap • Make sure all the cookware used in your can be used to cover dishes in order to retain microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Page 15 Using a Holding Time The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook function, press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK pad and be sure the probe is in the food before pressing the...
Page 16: Defrosting By Time
DEFROSTING BY TIME The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy 4. Press the START pad. When the cycle is thawing of frozen food and is one of the great completed, the oven control signals and START advantages of a microwave oven. the oven automatically shuts off.
Page 17: Cooking By Time
COOKING BY TIME The time cooking feature allows you to select the 3. Select your cook time. Press 1, 2 and 0 to set cooking time. 1 minute and 20 seconds. The oven shuts off automatically. Because automatic Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most need to change the power level.
Page 18: Cooking By Temperature
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. TEMP COOK/HOLD takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
Page 19: Automatic Roasting
AUTOMATIC ROASTING Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp should be Auto Roasted until specified internal Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto temperatures are reached.
Page 20: Automatic Simmer
AUTOMATIC ROASTING (continued) Auto Roast Guide Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place the probe correctly in the roast before cooking. Approximate Time Food Code Final Temperature* (minutes per pound) Hold Minutes** Beef Tender Roast Rare 115°F. 10–13 Medium 125°F.
Page 21: Automatic Defrosting
AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven NOTE: Before you begin, check the guide located automatically sets the Defrosting Time and Power at bottom of oven when you open the door. It shows Levels for you. You choose the appropriate code minimum and maximum food weights for each code number from 1 to 3 for food you are defrosting, then number.
Page 22: Automatic Defrost Guide
AUTOMATIC DEFROST GUIDE RECOMMENDED MIN.–MAX. CODE FOODS WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Meat 0.1–6.0 lbs. Chops Turn over. Separate and shield 5 minutes where necessary. Frankfurters, Separate. Remove defrosted 2 minutes Sausage pieces. Ground Meat Turn over. Remove defrosted areas 5 minutes and break apart.
Page 23: Automatic Cooking
AUTOMATIC COOKING The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your Because most cooking containers must be covered need to look up cooking time in a cookbook or guess during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that how long to set cooking time.
Page 24 AUTOMATIC COOKING (continued) How to Auto Cook 1. Place covered food in oven. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows on display, indicating steam 2. Press AUTO COOK pad. AUTO sensor is activated. Do not COOK COOK open door. Opening door CODE may affect cooking performance.
Page 25: Automatic Cooking Control Guide
AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE • Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When • Be sure outside of container and inside of oven oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door are dry. may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. •...
Page 26 AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE (continued) “Auto Cook” Food Code Container Approx. Time Comments Meats and Seafood Chicken pieces 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass 8–20 min. Cover with wax paper to prevent spatters. (up to 3 lbs.) dish Fish fillets (1 lb.) 12 x 8 x 2-in.
Page 27: Containers And Covers
AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTAINERS AND COVERS Containers and Covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure • Match the amount of food to the size of the good cooking results. container. Fill containers at least half full for best results. • Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Page 28 AUTOMATIC COOKING MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Meat, Fish and Poultry For meat and fish Fish fillets, loaves use either the whole fish or round or loaf seafood pieces microwave-safe should be in containers. Fish single layer in loaves made with flat pie plate or precooked or canned oblong dish to...
Page 29: Frozen Vegetables
AUTOMATIC COOKING VEGETABLES Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as Precooked/canned vegetables should be placed in cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook Code 2. Use a round container. Container should be no more than round container close to the size of vegetable. Add 1/3 full.
Page 30: Desserts And Breads
AUTOMATIC COOKING FRUITS AND DESSERTS Fruits Baked Apples automatically cook well using Auto Cook Code 1. Match number of apples to size of microwave-safe covered container. Use Auto Cook Code 1 for baked pears also. Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat accompaniment.
Page 31 HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY SHELF When microwaving with the oven shelf, it is • Use the shelf only when cooking food on important to arrange foods properly, and this is shown two levels. Food microwaves best when placed on the next page.
Page 32 HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY™ SHELF (continued) How to Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food Two plates of leftovers Two frozen individual may be reheated entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) together. Arrange thick or two TV dinners (10 or dense foods to to 12 oz.
Page 33: Using Your Lower Oven
USING YOUR LOWER OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how NOTE: to set them properly. • You may notice a “burning” or “oily” smell the first 2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves. few times you turn your oven on.
Page 34 BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust using an oven control system. It is recommended that the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It you operate the oven for a number of weeks to Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
Page 35 Baking Pans Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning, there must be Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as •...
Page 36: Aluminum Foil
BAKING (continued) Aluminum Foil Don’t Peek Never entirely cover Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do a shelf with not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes aluminum foil. This provide minimum and maximum baking times such will disturb the heat as “bake 30-40 minutes.”...
Page 37 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop 5. Press the BAKE pad. Quick Reminder: BAKE 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the number pads to set the length of baking time. 6. Press the number pads until the desired temperature is displayed.
Page 38: Do It Yourself
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT DO IT YOURSELF! You may find that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat: than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Press the BAKE pad. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more BAKE familiar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide.
Page 39 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook after being removed poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. from the oven. The internal temperature will rise 5 to Roasting temperatures, which should be low and 10 degrees F.
Page 40 ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Roasting Guide. Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe NOTE: The temperature probe serves both the lower Cable Probe oven and the microwave oven. 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 Plug by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want.
Page 41 How to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe 8. When the internal temperature of The display will flash “USE PROBE” if the probe is not inserted into the outlet, but the oven is meat reaches the number you have CLEAR programmed for the probe.
Page 42: Roasting Guide
ROASTING WITH THE PROBE (continued) Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook meat thermometer? a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at A.
Page 43 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food using tongs only once during the broiling. the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling cuts of meat can be broiled.
Page 44: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE • Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with • If desired, marinate meats or chicken before broiling, your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only. spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower •...
Page 45 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle 3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they can’t the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened withstand the high cleaning temperatures.
Page 46 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) How to Set Oven for Cleaning Clean Time is normally 3 hours. You can change Quick Reminder: the Clean Time to any time between 2 and 4 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is. 1.
Page 47 After Self-Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. repeat the cycle. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the steel wool pad.
Page 48 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning? day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few A.
Page 49: Microwave Oven
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.
Page 50: Probe
NOTE: The light bulb is not standard. Replace it with a similar 125-volt, 20-watt bulb, which is available from your GE supplier. 5. Screw replacement bulb into socket and replace light cover and grill. Reconnect power to cooking center.
Page 51 Lift-Off Oven Door Lower Oven TO CLEAN THE DOOR: The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need Inside of the door: help removing and replacing • Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the door. Do not lift the door by the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by the handle.
Page 52: Broiler Pan And Rack
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Broiler Pan and Rack Lower Oven If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods. Both the broiler pan and rack can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Page 53 QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “F–AND A NUMBER” • This is a function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to FLASH ON DISPLAY cool one hour. Place the oven back into operation. If the function error occurs again, disconnect all power to the oven and call for service.
Page 54: Lower Oven Door
• The AUTO SELF CLEAN and START pads not pressed. • The door is opened. Close securely. LOWER OVEN DOOR • The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature. WILL NOT UNLOCK If you need more help…call, toll free: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
Page 55: Consumer Services
We’ll Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 ® Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center information service is available to help.
Page 56 To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 Recycled Paper JKP76 JKP77 Part No.

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