GE 164D2966P127-I Use And Care Manual

General electric microwave cooking center use and care guide

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CookingCenter

Safew instructions ...................2-7

OperatingInstrudions, ~ps

Aluminum Foil................... 7,23,26-28,30

Features ....................................................... 8, g

Lower Oven...........................................2O.33

Baking......,., . .......................................2l-24

Broiling................................................ 28, 2g

ElectronicControls.................................. 1I

Fan..., . ...... 10,20,21,24,26,28,31,32

Roasting............................................. 26,27

Self-CleaningOven.......................... 30-33

Shelves .................. 20,21,26,28-30,32

Timed Baking.................................... 23,24

Microwave Oven................................. 14-lg

Cookingby Temperature....................... 18

Cookingby Time...................................... 17

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

Double DutyTM Shelf................................ Ig

ElectronicControls.................................. 10

HoldTmer ....................t.................... 14, 15

Probe.......................................................... 18

Problem solver ......................38,39

Thermostat Adjustment-

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Yourself............................................ 25

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Page 1 Lower OvenShelves... 36 Microwave Oven..34 Microwave Oven Lamp... 35 Probe..34 Consumer Services...43 Important PhoneNumbers...43 Model and SerialNumbers...2 Removalof PackagingTape...2 Warranty ...BackCover The electrical output of themicrowave oven in this cooking center IS800 watts Models: 164D2966P127-I JKP64 JKP65 JKP66...
Page 2: Writedown The Modeland Serialnumbers
Keepit handyfor answersto yourquestions. Ifyoudon’tunders~d something o rneedmorehelp,cdl: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week How to RemovePackagingTape. Toassureno damageis doneto the finishof the product,the safestwayto removethe adhesiveleft...
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
IMPORTANT S AFETY NOTICE TheCalifornia SafeDrinkingWaterand Toxic Enforcement Act requiresthe Governor of substances k nown California publish a list to the stateto causebirthdefectsor other reproductive h arm,andrequiresbusinesses to warncustomers of potential e xposureto such substances. Thefiberglass i nsulation in self”c}ean ovens gives offa verysmallamountofcarbon monoxide d uringthecleaning cycle.
Page 4 ~ORTANT ~Donotleavechtidren don~hildren notbe leftaloneor unattended in areawhere appliance is in use.Theyshodd neverbe allowed to sitor standon anypartofthe appliance. 4Donot allowanyoneto ebb, stand or hang on the door.Theycoulddamagethecookingcenter, CAUTION: ITEMSOF~TEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOTBESTORED IN CAB~ETS ABOVE A COOK~G CENTER— CH~DRENCLIMBING ON~E COOK~G CENTER TOREACH~MS COULDBE SERIOUSLY INWRED.
Page 5 .:. . MicrowaveOven: Readandfollow thespecific “Precautions t o Avoid Possible E xposure t oExcessive Mcrowave Energy”section. therisk offirein theovencavity: To reduce —Do notovercook f ood. C arefully a ttend appiiance ifpaper, p lastic orothercombustible materials areplaced inside theoventofacilitate c ooking. —Remove w iretwist-ties a ndmetalhandles frompaperorplastic containers before placing themintheoven.
Page 6 S houldthisoccur,refer to theCareandCleaning sectionforinstructions onhowto cleantheinsideof theoven. ~Donotusea thermometer i n foodyouare microwaving u nlessthethermometer i s designed orrecommended f oruseinthe microwave oven. followthedirections *When cooking pork, exactlyandalwayscookthemeatto aninternal temperature o f at least170°F. T hisassuresthat,in theremotepossibility thattrichinamaybepresent inthemeat,it willbe killedandthemeatwillbe safeto eat.
Page 7 Self-CleaningLower Oven: Stand awayfromthecooking centerwhen opening theovendoor.Thehotairorsteam which escapes c ancause burnstohands, f ace andoreyes. Donotheatunopened foodcontainen+ Pressure c ouldbuildup andthe container could burst,causinganinjury. Keeptheovenventductunobstructed. Neverleavejars or cansoffat drippings in or nearyouroven. Placetheovenshe~in thedesiredposition whiletheoveniscoo}, I ftheshelves m ustbe handled when hot,donotletpotholder c ontact theheating elements.
Page 8 FEATURESOF YOUR COOmG CENTER ‘-...
Page 9 For use in the microwaveovenonly. 3 Temperature Probe—MicrowaveOven For use in the microwaveovenonly. 4 Oven Vent—LowerOven 5 Inside Door Latches—Microwave Oven 6 Window with Metil Shield Allowscookingto be viewedwhilekeepingmicrowavesconfinedin the oven. 7 MicrowaveDoor Handle Pull the handleto open.The doormustbe securelylatchedfor the ovento operate.
Page 10: Microwave Oven
8. NUMBERPADS.Press thesepadsto enter the cookingtime,the defrostingtime,the temperature, and thepowerlevel. 9. CLEAWOFF.Whenpressed,it shutsoff the oven and erasesall settings. MICROWAVE OVEN NOTE: The microwaveovenfan operatesduring microwavecookingand is also used to cool the control.Heatfrom the loweroven,alongwith heat from the microwaveoven,may also causethe fan to operate.The fan may operatewithbothovensoff and...
Page 11: Roasting
FEATURESOF YOUR LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The controls for the lower oven willnot operate until the digital clock has been set. 1. DISPLAY.Showsthe operationsyou have selected,the timeof day and the cookingor cleaningstatus. NOTE: The timeon the microwavedisplayis shownin minutesand seconds(1:30is one minute,30 seconds).On the loweroven,the time is shownin hoursand minutes(1:30is one hour, 30 minutes).
Page 12 Clock NOTE: The clock must be set before the contro~sfor the lower oven will work. Whenpoweris first connectedto yourcookingcenter or after a powerfailureof any kind,the digitqldisplay on boththe microwaveand loweroven controlpanels showslighted8’sand 18’splus all ovenfunctionsfor about 15 seconds. How to Set the Clock Quick Set-Clock 1.
Page 13: Power Failure
INCREASEor DECREASEPad Speed Youcan changethe responsespeedof thesepads in 10increments. Whilethe ovenis off and the time of day A @ showsin the display,press and holdboth the INCREASEand DECREASEpads at the sametime for 2 or 3 seconds.The speedlevelsrangefrom LO to HI; LO is the slowestspeedand HI is the fastest.
Page 14 If the dish remainscooland only the waterin the cup heats,then the dish is microwave-safe, All these things are normal with your microwave oven: Steamor vaporescapingfrom aroundthe door. *Lightreflectionaroundthe dooror the outercase. *Dimmingof the oven lightand changein the blower soundmay occurwhileoperatingat powerlevels otherthan high.
Page 15 Using a Holding Time The holdtimercan also be used to programa “holdtime”between microwavecookingfunctions.The timecan rangefrom 1 secondto 99 minutesand 99 seconds. ProgrammingDelayed Cooking Todelaycookingup to 99 minutesand 99 seconds, pressthe TIMECOOKor the TEMPCOOKpad and enterthe CookTimeor the temperature. P ressthe HOLDTIMERpad andenterthe numberof minutes to delaycooking.Pressthe STARTpad.The timerwill countdownto zero andthencookingwillbegin.
Page 16: Defrosting Tips
DEFROSTINGBY T~E The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of fh~great advantages of a microwaveoven. Power Level3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you maychangethis for moreflexibility, Tobecomebetteracquaintedwiththe defrost function,defrostfrozenstrawberriesby followingthe stepsbelow. 1.
Page 17 The time cookingfeature allowsyou to selectthe cookingtime. The oven shutsoff automatically. Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking,but you may changethis for moreflexibility. Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith time cooking,make a cup of coffeeby followingthe directionsbelow. 1. Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add 1 teaspoonof instant coffeeand stir to dissolve.
Page 18 Internaltemperatureis the besttest of donenessfor manyfoods.TEMP COOKtakesthe guessworkout of cookingbecausethe ovenautomatically switchesto the Hold settingafterreachingthe presetfood temperatureand maintainsthattemperatureuntilyou eitheropenthe door or press the CLEAWOFFpad. The TemperatureProbe The temperatureprobeis a food thermometerthatgaugesthe internaltemperature of yourfood; it mustbe usedwhenusingthe TempCookor microwaveoven TempCookfunction. A temperature probehas beenprovidedfor use in yournewmicrowaveoven.
Page 19 HOW TO USE T~ DO~LE DUTY” SHELF Use the shelfonly whencookingfood on 2 levels.Food microwavesbest whenplaced directlyon the ovenfloor. Do not storeor cookwith the shelfon the floor of the oven.Productdamagemay result. Use pot holderswhenhandlingthe metalshelf andcontainers.They may be hot. Do not storea microwavebrowningdish on the metalshelf.
Page 20 US~G YOURLOWER OWN BeforeUsing YourOven 1. Lookat the controls.Be sureyou understand how to set themproperly. 2. Checkthe oven interior.Lookat the shelves. Takea practicerun at removingand replacing themproperlyto give sure,sturdysupport. 3. Read overthe informationand tips that follow. 4. Keepthis guidehandyso you can refer to it, especiallyduringthe first weeksof usingyour new oven, Shelves...
Page 21: Oven Shelves
Youroventemperatureis controlledvery accurately usingan ovencontrolsystem.It is recommendedthat you operatethe ovenfor a numberof weeksto becomefamiliarwith yournew oven’sperformance. How to Set YourOven for Baking To avoid possibleburns, placethe shelvesin the correctpositionbeforeyou turn the ovenon. 1. Pressthe BAKEpad. 2. Pressthe INCREASEor DECREASE pad.The last temperature usedwillappearin thedisplay.
Page 22: Baking Pans
Baking Pans Use theproperbakingpan.The typeof finishon the pan determinesthe amountof browningthatwilloccur. Dark,roughor dullpans absorbheatresultingin a browner,crispercrust. Use this typefor pies. Shiny,brightand smoothpansreflectheat,resulting in a lighter,moredelicatebrowning.Cakesand cookiesrequirethis typeof pan. Glassbakingdishesalso absorbheat. Whenbaking in glassbakingdishes,the temperaturemay need to be reduced25°F. If you are usingdark non-stickpans,you may find that you needto reducethe oven temperature25°F.
Page 23: Aluminum Foil
Aluminum Foil Neverentirelycover a shelfwith aluminumfoil.This willdisturbthe heat circulationand result in poor baking.A smallersheetof foil may be usedto catch a spilloverby ~lacingit on a lower ~helfs~veralinchesbelowthe food. How to Time Bake The ovencontrolallowsyou to turn the oven on or off automatically at specifictimesthat you set. Examplesof ImmediateStart (oventurnson now and you set it to turn off automatically) a nd Delay Start and Stop (settingthe ovento turn on automatically...
Page 24 How to Set Delay S@rtand AutomaticStop Quick Reminder 1. Pressthe COOKTIMEpad. 2. Pressthe INCREASEor DECREASEpad to set the lengthof bakingtime. 3. Press the STOPTIMEpad. 4. Press the INCREASEor DECREASEpad until the desiredStopTimeappearsin the display. 5, Press the BAKEpad. 6. Pressthe INCREASEor DECREASEpad to selectthe oventemperature.
Page 25 ADJUSTTHE OVENTHE~OSTAT Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Werecommendthat you use yournewoven for a few weeksto becomemore Pdmiliar w ith it, followingthe timesgivenin your recipesas a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself.
Page 26: Use Of Aluminum Foil
Roastingis cookingby dry heat.Tendermeator poultrycan be roasteduncoveredin youroven. Roastingtemperatures, w hichshouldbe low and steady,keep spatteringto a minimum. Roastingis reallya bakingprocedureused for meats.Therefore,the ovencontrolsare set for Baking or TimedBaking.(Youmay hear a slightclicking sound,indicatingthe ovenis workingproperly.) TimedBakingwill turn the oven on automatically. 1.
Page 27 Questionsand Answers Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer? A. Checkingthe finishedinternaltemperatureat the completionof cookingtimeis recommended. Temperatures are shownin the RoastingGuide. For roastsover 8 lbs., checkwiththermometer at half-hourintervalsafter halfthe cookingtime has passed. Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? A.
Page 28 Broilingis cookingfoodby intenseradiantheatfrom the upperbroilelementin theoven.Mostfishandtender cutsof meatcanbe broiled.Followthesedirections to keepspattering andsmokingto a minimum. If the has fat or gristlearoundthe edge,cut meat verticalslashesthroughboth about2 inchesapart. If desired,the fat maybe trimmed,leavinglayer about 1/8inchthick. 2. Placethe meaton the broilerrack in the broilerpan. Alwaysuse the rack so the fat dripsinto the broiler pan;otherwisethejuices may becomehot enough to catchon fire.
Page 29 Alwaysuse the broilerpan and rack thatcomeswith youroven. designedto minimizesmokingand It is spatteringby trappingjuices in the shieldedlower part of the pan. The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. For steaksand chops,slashfat evenlyaroundthe outsideedgesof the meat.To slash,cut crosswise throughthe outerfat surfacejust to the edgeof the meat.Use tongsto turn meatoverto prevent piercingthe meatand losingjuices.
Page 30: Self-Cleaningoven
OPEMT~G Before a Clean Cycle 1. Removethe broilerpan,broilerrack, all cookware and any aluminumFoilfromthe oven—theycan’t withstandthe highcleaningtemperatures. NOTE: The oven shelvesmay be cleaned in the self-cleaningoven. However,they will darken, losetheirlusterand becomehard to slide.Wipethe shelfsupportswithcookingoil after self-cleaning to make shelvesslidemoreeasily. WiDeu~heavvsoilon the ovenbottom.If You us;...
Page 31 How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTOSELFCLEANpad. 2. Press the INCREASEor DECREASEpad until the desiredCleanTimeappears. 3. Pressthe STARTpad. If the oven is too hot and you startto set a cleancycle, the word“OFF’ will appearin the display.Allow additionaltime for coolingbeforeyou try to set the cycle, 1.
Page 32: After Self-Cleaning
OPEMT~G After Self-Cleaning Youmay noticesomewhiteash in the oven.Just wipe it up with a dampclothafterthe ovencools. If whitespotsremain,removethemwith a soap-filled steelwoolpad. Be sureto rinsethoroughlywith a vinegarand watermixture.Thesedepositsare usually a saltresiduethatcannotbe removedby thecleancycle. How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1.
Page 33 Questionsand Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-cleanmy oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correcttimeof day you will not be ableto set a delaycleanto end at a specifictime.
Page 34: Probe
Wipe up spatters on the window on the inside of the door daily.Whenthe windowis soiled,wash it with a dampcloth.Rinsethoroughlyand dry. Probe Microwave Oven Thetemperatureprobemay be cleanedwith soapand wateror a soap-filledscouringpad. Coolthe temperatureprobebeforecleaning.Scourstubborn spotswiti a soap-filledscouringpad, rinseand dry.
Page 35: Microwaveoven Lamp
Double Duty ShelPh’ Microwave Oven Cleanthe shelfwith mild soapand wateror in the dishwasher. Do not clean in the self-cleaningoven. MicrowaveOven Lamp To replace the microwaveoven lamp, first disconnectthe power at the main fuse or the circuit breaker panel. 1. Removethe grill abovethe microwaveoven,To do so, openthe microwaveovendoor,then remove the 2 screwsfromthe bottomof the grill.
Page 36 CAm Am CLEAN~G Lift-Off Oven Door LowerOven The oven door is removable, but it is heavy.Youmay need help removingand replacing the door.Do not lift the doorby the handle.This can causethe glassto breakor can cause damageto the door. To remove the door, openit a few inchesto the specialstop positionthatwill holdthe door open.Graspfirmlyon each side...
Page 37: Glass Window
BroilerPan and Rack LowerOven After broiling, removethe broilerpan from the oven.Removethe rack from the pan. Carefullypour out greasefrom the pan into a propercontainer.Wash and rinse the broilerpan and rack in hot waterwith a soap-filledor plasticscouringpad, If food has burned on, sprinklethe rack with detergentwhilehot and coverwith wet paper towelsor a dishcloth.Soakingthe pan will remove burned-onfoods.
Page 38 PANELGOESBLANK OR BL~KS CONTROLPANELON MCROWAVE O VEN NOTOPERATE FOODSOVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED IN MICROWAVE OVEN “PROBE’APPEARS~ THE MICROWAVE DISPLAl Q~STIONS? POSSIBLE CAUSE This is a functionerror code. Pressthe CLEAWOFFpad.Allowthe oven to coolone hour.Placethe ovenback intooperation.If the functionerror occursagain,disconnectall powerto the oven andcdl for service.
Page 39: Lower Ovendoor
“ A fan may automatically turn on and off to coolinternalparts.Thisis normal, FANNOISEWHENUSING THE LOWEROVEN and the fan may continueto run even after the ovenis turnedoff. If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000 consumer information service Yourse~section. section.
Page 40 FIRST,contactthe peoplewho servicedyour appliance.Explainwhy you are not pleased.In most cases,this willsolvethe problem. —- NEXT,if you are stillnot pleased,writeall the details—including your phonenumber—to: Manager,ConsumerRelations GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY 40225 FINALLY, i f yourproblemis stillnot resolved,write: MajorApplianceConsumerActionProgram 20 NorthWackerDrive Chicago,IL 60606...
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Page 43: Consumer Services
We’llBeThere With the purchase ofyour new GE appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance horn GE, we’llbe there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! GEAnswer Centep Whatever your question about any GE major appliance, GE Answer Center@ information service is available to help.
Page 44: Warranty
Toknowwhatyourlegalrightsare in yourstate,consultyourlocalor stateconsumer a ffairsofficeor yourstate’sAttorneyGeneral. If furtherhelp Is neededconcerningthis warranty,write: Manager<onsumer Affairs,GE Appliances,Louisville,KY40225 Recycled Paper PahNo.164D2966PI 27-1 49-8606-1 5.95 Staplesales slip or cancelledcheck here. Proofof originalpurchasedate is neededto obtainservice...

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