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Owner's Manual

JTP95

The electrical output of the

microwave oven in this cooking

center is 900 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

Part No. 164D3333P099

Pub. No. 49-8863 12-97 CG

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Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual JTP95 The electrical output of the microwave oven in this cooking center is 900 watts. (IEC-705 Test Procedure) Part No. 164D3333P099 Pub. No. 49-8863 12-97 CG...
Page 2: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with...
Page 3 Do not store this appliance outdoors. Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot Do not use this product near water—for holders, and other linens a safe distance example, in a wet basement, or near a from your oven. swimming pool. Always keep wooden spoons and plastic This appliance should be serviced only by utensils and canned food a safe distance...
Page 4: Microwave Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! WHEN COOKING PORK… 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 the meat will be safe to eat.
Page 5 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 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. oven.
Page 7: Save These Instructions
SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN Stand away from the oven when opening Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in the oven door. Hot air or steam which or near your oven. escapes can cause burns to hands, face Clean only parts listed in this Use and and/or eyes.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Congratulations! Safety Information You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Safety Precautions ..2, 3 Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are Microwave Oven ..2, 4–6 committed to providing dependable service.
Page 9: Using The Microwave Oven
Using the microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings Display ADD 30 SEC Displays the time during cooking functions, Each time you press this pad the set time is the power level being used, the Auto Codes, increased 30 seconds.
Page 10 Using the microwave oven control and timer. The microwave oven fan operates during microwave cooking and is also used to cool the control. Heat from the lower oven, along with heat from the microwave oven, may also cause the fan to operate. The fan may operate with both ovens off and will turn itself off.
Page 11 Using the timed microwave features for cooking. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place. 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. How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop The microwave oven will turn on immediately and cook for a specific length of time.
Page 12 Using the timed microwave features for defrosting. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place. 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 defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. How to Set Your Own Defrost Time Even though your new control is equipped with NOTE:...
Page 13 How to Set a Timed Combination Defrost, Hold and Cooking Time Press the POWER LEVEL pad until the display shows DEFROST. Press the number pads to set the length of defrosting time. Press the KITCHEN TIMER MIN/SEC pad. Press the number pads to set the length of holding time.
Page 14 Using the microwave auto sensor controls. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place. How to Set Your Microwave Using the Auto Sensor Controls The Auto Sensor Controls allow you to NOTE: cook most of your favorite foods without When using the Auto Sensor Controls the oven having to select cooking times and power door should not be opened for longer than one...
Page 15 Using Auto Sensor Popcorn Set the desired weight of the NOTE: prepackaged microwave popcorn Use prepackaged, room temperature using the chart below. microwave popcorn. Follow the manufacturer’s directions. Press the POPCORN pad: Weight Pop only one bag at a time. Once 3.5 oz.
Page 16 Using the microwave auto sensor controls. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place. Using the More/Less Pad After using Auto Sensor Cooking a few To use the MORE/LESS pad: times, you may decide you would prefer Press the desired Auto Sensor your foods cooked for more or less time.
Page 17 Using the lower oven controls. 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, Use to set any function requiring numbers whether the oven is in the bake, broil or self- such as the time of day on the clock, the timer, cleaning mode and the times set for the...
Page 18 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 clock. They remain in the control’s memory until the steps are repeated.
Page 19 Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle Press the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until pad. The display shows CON BEEP the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6 (continuous beep).
Page 20 Special features of your lower oven control. Cook and Hold Press the COOKING TIME pad. Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after The display will show Hld OFF. the cooking function is finished.
Page 21: Using The Lower Oven
Using the lower oven. 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 To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tilt placed correctly on the supports, they will the front end up and pull it out.
Page 22 Using the lower oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for grid in the broiler pan. HI Broil. Follow suggested shelf positions in To change to LO Broil, press the the Broiling Guide.
Page 23 Using the clock and lower oven timer. To Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time Press the CLOCK pad. of day for the automatic oven timing Press the number pads. functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a timed Press the START pad.
Page 24 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 25 Using the lower oven probe. 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 Cable only.
Page 26 Using the lower convection oven. 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. To help you understand the difference Roasting rack between convection bake and roast and...
Page 27 Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check Metal and Glass to see if your cookware leaves room for air Any type of cookware will work in your circulation in the oven. If you are baking convection oven. However, metal pans with several pans, leave space between heat the fastest and are recommended them.
Page 28: Using The Probe
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 When the internal temperature of control will signal if the probe is inserted the meat reaches the number you into the outlet, and you have not set a have set, the probe and the oven For best results when roasting large...
Page 29 Using the lower oven timed features for convection baking. You 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. 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.
Page 30 Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! 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.
Page 31: 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 The oven shelves and convection The oven must be completely cool in order to set the self-clean cycle.
Page 32 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. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The door locks automatically. The display will show the start time.
Page 33: Microwave Oven
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.
Page 34 Care and cleaning of the cooking center. Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack (lower oven) Roasting rack Clean the oven shelves and the NOTE: The oven shelves and convection roasting convection roasting rack with an abrasive rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. Oven shelf cleanser or steel wool.
Page 35: Broiler Pan And Grid
Broiler Pan & Grid (lower oven) If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in a self- cleaning oven. with detergent while hot and cover with wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking After broiling, remove the broiler pan After broiling, remove the broiler the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Page 36: Oven Light Bulb
Care and cleaning of the cooking center. Lower Oven Light Bulb (on some models) NOTE: The glass cover (on some models) To remove: Socket should be removed only when cold. Turn the glass cover counterclockwise Wearing latex gloves may offer a 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clears the grooves of the socket.
Page 37: Troubleshooting Tips
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 • Use the lower oven timer. Control panel on The microwave oven microwave oven...
Page 38 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the Lower oven control You forgot to enter a SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time. signals after entering bake temperature or cooking time or cleaning time.
Page 39 Problem Possible Causes What To Do • See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! Lower oven Oven thermostat section. temperature too needs adjustment. hot or too cold • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Lower oven will A fuse in your home may be not work blown or the circuit...
Page 40 Before You Call For Service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one “F— and a number or You have a function hour. Put the oven back into operation. letter”...
Page 41: Warranty
GE Service Protection Plus ™ 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: • Backed by GE We’ll Cover Any Appliance. • All brands covered •...
Page 42 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to have you as a customer! Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment: 1 2 3 Complete and After mailing...
Page 43 GE Built-In Microwave Convection Cooking Center Warranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace, At No Charge To You: Any part of the microwave cooking center which fails due to a defect in materials One Year or workmanship.
Page 44: Service Telephone Numbers
Service Telephone Numbers. ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair service is only a phone call away. Special Needs Service 800.626.2000 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons...