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GE 49-4791 Use & Care Manual

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How toget t hebest f rom
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YourMicrowae
Co01dng Center
Contents
Aluminum
Foil
36, 40, 42
Microwaving
Tips
6
Appliance
Registration
2
Model and Serial Numbers
2
Care and Cleaning
40, 41, 43
Oven
30-39
Control Panel
8
Baking, Baking Guide
31-33
Energy-Saving
Tips
6
Broiling, Broiling Guide
36, 37
Features
7
Control Settings
30
Microwave Oven
8-29
Light; Bulb Replacement
30, 41
Auto Cook
17-27
Roasting, Roasting Guide 34, 35
Auto Defrost
14, 15
Self-Cleaning Instructions
38, 39
Auto Roast
12, 13
Shelves
30
Auto Simmer
13
Thermostat
Adjustment
41
Control Panel
8
Timer
30
Defrosting
14-16
Vent Duct
41
Double Duty Shelf
28, 29
Precautions
3
Light; Bulb Replacement
40
Problem
Solver
44-46
Recipes
23, 25, 27
Repair Service
47
Reheating
29
Safety Instructions
3-5
Roasting
12, 13
Warranty
Back Cover
Temperature
Cook
11
Temperature
Probe
11, 40
Time Cook
10
Timer
9
Useand Care of
model
JKP68G
The electric output
of the microwave
oven
in this cooking center
is 700 watts.
@
Your Direct Line to General Electric
The GE Answer Cente/: 800.626.2000

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  • Page 1 Light; Bulb Replacement Problem Solver 44-46 Recipes 23, 25, 27 Repair Service Reheating Safety Instructions Roasting 12, 13 Warranty Back Cover Temperature Cook Temperature Probe 11, 40 Time Cook Timer Your Direct Line to General Electric The GE Answer Cente/: 800.626.2000...

  • Page 2: Model And Serial Numbers

    Registration Card. If you move, or Consumer Affairs if you are not the original purchaser GE Appliances please write to us, stating model Appliance Park and serial numbers. This appliance Louisville, KY40225 must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID Read all instructions before using this appliance. POSSIBLE • Do not leave children alone-- When using electrical appliances EXPOSURE TO children should not be left alone or basic safety precautions should be EXCESSIVE followed, including the following: unattendedin areawhere appliance is in use.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) --Remove wire twist-ties from • Do not use water on grease • Use metal only as directed in fh-es. Smother flaming pan on paper or plastic bags before cookbook. Foil strips as used on meat roasts are helpful when used surface unit by covering pan placing bags in oven.
  • Page 5 • Foods with unbroken outer • When using cooking or roasting • Spontaneous boiling--Under "skin" such as potatoes, sausages, bags in oven, follow the certain special circumstances, manufacturer's directions. tomatoes, apples, chicken livers liquids may start to boil during or and other giblets, and egg yolks shortly after removal from the •...
  • Page 6 When Power is Microwaving Tips Energy-Saving Tips Connected to the Oven • Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, • Use proper power level as The panel displays all of the recommended and DO NOT custard cups, pottery or china...

  • Page 7: Features

    Features of Your Cooking Center 1. Door Handle. Pull handle to open. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate. 2. Inside Door Latches. 3. Window with Metal Shield. Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Features of Your Touch Control Panel 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day. Microwave Oven: Displays time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, Auto Codes, Auto Defrost food weights, cooking mode and instructions. Conventional Oven: Displays Time Bake start and stop times, Self-Clean Oven clean time, oven door latched message and instructions.

  • Page 9: Timer

    How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three How to Defrost, Hold and timing functions: Tune Cook * It operates as a minute timer. Let's say you want to defrost a frozen * It can be set to delay cooking. casserole for 15 minutes, hold for •...

  • Page 10: Time Cook

    Cooking by Time The time cooking feature allows coffee, there is no need to change Step 6: Touch START. you to preset the cooking time. the power level. (If power level 10 Step 7: "MICRO COOK TIME I',' is not appropriate, see "How to The oven shuts off automatically.

  • Page 11: Temperature Cook

    Cooking by Temperature Questions and Answers Internal temperature is the best How to Temp Cook a Rolled test of doneness for many foods. Beef Rib Roast to Medium Q. Are there any foods I can't "TEMP COOK/HOLD" takes the Temp Cook? Step 1: Insert temperature probe guesswork...
  • Page 12 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 2.

  • Page 13: Auto Simmer

    Auto Roast Guide Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 6) • Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking. Your cookbook has information • Recommended codes are also shown inside oven on Auto Roast Guide. Automatic Simmering, including...
  • Page 14 Automatic Defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, Note: If "ERROR" appears on display. the oven automatically sets the check the Code Guide. Make sure defrosting time and power levels weight corresponds to code number. for you. You choose the appropriate code number from I to 3 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths...
  • Page 15 Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX. STAND TIME CODE FOODS FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL WEIGHT Ib"]_ 5 minutes Turn over. Separate and shield Chops where necessary. Remove defrosted 2 minutes Frankfurters, Separate. Sausage pieces. Turn over. Remove defrosted 5 minutes Ground Meat areas and break apart.
  • Page 16 Defrosting by Time Questions and Answers The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of Q. When I press START, I hear frozen food and is one of the great a dull, thumping noise. What is it? advantages of a microwave oven.
  • Page 17 Automatic Cooking Example: foods calling for a dry look or crisp The AUTO COOK feature may be surface after cooking should not be used to eliminate your need to look Auto Cooked. It is best to Time up cooking time in the cookbook Cook them.
  • Page 18 How to Adjust Questions & Answers cooking; therefore, Time Cook is AUTO COOK Codes recommended. Q. Why does my oven automatically To Suit Your Taste cut off after the Auto cycle when Q. My scalloped potatoes were using Auto Cook Control Code 1 not completely cooked when I By simply adding a I after any...
  • Page 19 Automatic Cooking Containers & Covers Containers and covers Appropriate containers and coverings help assure good cooking results. * Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap. Wonder if it's microwave safe? Put Use microwave-safe casseroles it to the test described in your Use oblong or square containers...
  • Page 20 Automatic Cooking Control Guide • Do not open oven door during • Add 1/4-1/2 cup water to fresh • Be sure outside of container Auto cycle. Door may be opened vegetables. inside of oven are dry. after oven beeps and the countdown •...
  • Page 21 "Auto Cook" Food Container Comments Code Approx. Time 8-20 min. Meats and Seafood Cover with wax paper to 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass dish Chicken pieces (up to 3 lbs.) prevent spatters. 6-9 min. Fish fillets (1 lb.) 12 x 8 x 2-in. glass Cover tightly with plastic dish wrap.
  • Page 22 Automatic Cooking Meats and Main Dishes Meat, Fish & Poultry How to Adapt Microwave Casserole Recipes To adapt your casserole recipes for Automatic Cooking. 1: Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients different stages during cooking or recipes that require extra attention, stirring or rotating.
  • Page 23 Meat or Main Dish Recipes Mexican Meatball Chicken and Rice Chicken Teriyaki Casserole Auto Cook Code 5 Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time--32 min. Approx. Cooking Time--27 min. Auto Cook Code 8 Makes 4 Servings Makes 6 Servings Approx. Cooking Time--20 min.
  • Page 24 Automatic Cooking Vegetables Fresh or Canned Vegetables Whole or large halves of Pieces or slices of vegetables Precooked/canned vegetables vegetables such as cauliflower require 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water. Use should be placed in round containel Container should be no more than squash use Auto Cook Code 2.
  • Page 25 Vegetable Recipes Stir Fry Vegetables Green Rice Corn Pudding Auto Cook Code 21 Auto Cook Code 2 Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time--12 min. Approx. Cooking Time--9 min. Approx. Cooking Time--16 min. Makes 4 Servings Makes 6 Servings Makes 4-6 Servings 1 tablespoon 3 tablespoons butter...
  • Page 26 Automatic Cooking Fruits and Desserts Fruits Stewed Fruit and Fruit Compotes Pineapple Casserole is a tangy Baked Apples automatic cook well should be stirred well before dessert or meat accompaniment. using Auto Cook Code 1. Match microwaving, especially if sugar is 12 x 8 x 2-in.
  • Page 27 Dessert Recipes Easy Chocolate Cake Mexican Bread Pudding Pineapple Upside Down Cake Auto Cook Code 61 Auto Cook Code 6 Approx. Cooking Time--14 min. Approx. Cooking Time--14 min. Auto Cook Code 5 Makes 1 (10-in.) Tube Cake Makes about 6 servings Approx.
  • Page 28 How to Use the Double Duty Shelf Cookware for Shelf Positioning the Shelf • Do not store or cook with Heating and Reheating shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will fit together •...

  • Page 29: Reheating

    How to Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food Two frozen individual entrees Reheating two casseroles (height Two plates of leftovers may be should be less than 4 inches) is (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners reheated together.
  • Page 30 Using Your Oven Your oven is designed to give you the best results in baking, broiling and roasting when used as recommended. Before using your oven, read the directions for setting and using all of the controls and timer. Oven Controls Conventional Oven Timer Oven Light Light comes on automatically...
  • Page 31 Baking See Baking Guide on page 33. "When cooking a food for the first that you set. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you time in your new oven, use time set it to turn off automatically) given on recipes as a guide.
  • Page 32 Baking (continued) How to Set Delay Start and Stop Delay Start and Stop is setting the oven timer to turn the oven on and off automatically at a later time than the present time of day. For example: Let's say it's 2:00 and "Bake Time"...
  • Page 33 Baking Guide 1. Aluminum pans conduct heat 2. Dark or non-shiny finishes, which cook longer than 30 to 40 minutes. For food with short glass and Pyroceram ® cookware quickly. For most conventional baking, light, shiny finishes generally generally absorb heat, which may cooking times, preheating gives give best results.
  • Page 34 Roasting Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Questions and Answers Tender meat or poultry can be Q. Is it necessary to check for roasted uncovered in your oven. doneness with a meat thermometer? Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep A.
  • Page 35 Roasting Guide Roasting 1. Position oven shelf at B for 5. Frozen roasts can be 3. Remove fat and drippings small-size roasts (3 to 7 ibs.) and necessary. Baste as desired. conventionally roasted by adding at A for larger roasts. 10 to 25 minutes per pound more 4.
  • Page 36 Broiling Broiling is cooking food by intense Questions & Answers radiant heat from the upper unit in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts Q. Why should I leave the door of meat can be broiled. Follow closed when broiling chicken? these steps to keep spattering A.
  • Page 37 Broiling Guide Broiling 6. Broiler does not need to be To slash, cut crosswise through outer fat surface just to the edge of preheated. However, for very thin 1. Always use broiler pan and rack the meat. Use tongs to turn meat foods, or to increase browning, that comes with your oven.
  • Page 38 Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven How to Set Oven Before Setting Oven Controls, Check These for Cleaning Things: Step 1: Turn OVEN SET and OVEN Step 1: TEMP knobs to CLEAN. Controls Remove broiler pan, broiler rack will snap into final position when and other cookware from the oven.
  • Page 39 Questions and Answers Q. Is the "crackling" sound I hear during cleaning normal? Q. If my oven clock is not working, A. Yes. This is the metal heating can I still self-clean my oven? and cooling during both the A. No. Your Automatic Oven cooking and cleaning functions.

  • Page 40: Temperature Probe

    Care and Cleaning of Your Cooking Center Proper care and cleaning DOUBLE DUTY are important so your Cooking Shelf Accessory Center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these Your shelf accessory is designed Oven Lamp directions carefully in caring for for use in a microwave oven only;...

  • Page 41: Vent Duct

    Oven Vent Duct Spills and spatters are easy to remove from walls and floor. The oven is vented through a duct That's because there's little heat that's located on the right side of except in the food, or sometimes in Adjusting Oven the oven just above the door handle the utensil.
  • Page 42 Use of Aluminum Foil in Broiling If you wish, you may line the broiler pan with aluminum foil and cover the rack with it for broiling. ALWAYS BE SURE TO MOLD THE FOIL THOROUGHLY THE BROILER RACK AND SLIT THE FOIL TO CONFORM WITH SLITS IN THE RACK.
  • Page 43 Cleaning Guide--Conventional Oven r. (Microwave oven cleaning instructions on pages 40 and 41.) NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling. PART MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DI_IONS Bake Unit and Broil Unit Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit, Any soil will burn offwhen the unit is heated. NOTE: The bake unit is not hinged and cannot be lifted to clean the oven floor.
  • Page 44 Questions? Use This Problem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY CONTROL PANEL • START pad not touched. ON, YET OVEN WILL • Door not securely closed. NOT OPERATE • Another function was touched. Touch CLEAR/OFF to cancel. • Numbers not entered after touching Time Cook.
  • Page 45 •The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY OVEN WILL • Difficulty may be in the main distribution panel of your house by a blown oven NOT OPERATE circuit fuse, a tripped oven circuit breaker, the main fuse or the main circuit breaker, depending on nature of the power supply.
  • Page 46 • Self-cleaning lower oven uses microwave oven fan to keep components cool. DOOR IS OPENED Microwave power is not on unless microwave oven is in operation. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
  • Page 47 In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details--including your phone number--to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225 FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved,...
  • Page 48 Attorney General. Warrantor: General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225 JKP68G Part No. 205C1026 P142 ! Pub. No. 49-4791 5-88...

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