GE JKP69 Use And Care Manual

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Aluminum Foil................... 7, 36, 40–42, 44

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

Lower Oven........................................... 31–46

Baking ................................................. 35, 36

Broiling, Broiling Guide ................... 42, 43

Control Panel ............................................ 31

Oven Control, Clock and Timer....... 31–33

Preheating .................................. 25, 35, 43

Roasting, Roasting Guide............... 40, 41

Self-Cleaning Instructions ............. 44–46

Shelves .....................6, 34–36, 40, 42–44

Timed Baking .................................... 37, 38

Microwave Oven ................................. 10–30

Automatic Cooking ......................... 21–28

Automatic Roasting......................... 17, 18

Control Panel ............................................ 10

Cooking by Temperature....................... 16

Cooking by Time...................................... 15

Defrosting................................... 16, 19, 20

Double Duty™ Shelf ........................ 29, 30

Hold Timer ......................................... 12, 13

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................... 2–7

Problem Solver

...................... 51, 52

Thermostat Adjustment–

Do It Yourself............................................ 39

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 900 watts.

(IEC-705 Test Procedure)

164D3333P021

................ 47–50

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Model: JKP69

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Page 1: Microwave Cooking Center
...... 51, 52 ....2–7 Thermostat Adjustment– Do It Yourself..........39 More questions ?…call Operating Instructions, Tips GE Answer Center® 800.626.2000 Aluminum Foil....7, 36, 40–42, 44 Features............8, 9 Lower Oven........... 31–46 Care and Cleaning ....47–50 Baking ..........35, 36 Lower Oven Broiler Pan and Grid....
Page 2: Help Us Help You
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 • This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, NOTICE or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on Enforcement Act requires the Governor of...
Page 4: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO • Do not touch heating elements or interior CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN surface of the oven. These surfaces may be CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING hot enough to burn even though they are dark CENTER—CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE in color.
Page 5: Microwave Oven
MICROWAVE OVEN • This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with • Read and follow the specific “Precautions to the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive cooked.
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not use a thermometer in food you are • “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed microwaving unless the thermometer is designed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as or recommended for use in the microwave oven. directed on the package.
Page 7: If You Need Service
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Page 8 FEATURES OF YOUR COOKING CENTER MICROWAVE OVEN TIME TIME TEMP POWER COOK DEFROST LEVEL COOK/HOLD AUTO AUTO AUTO HOLD COOK DEFROST ROAST TIMER START CLEAR LOWER OVEN AUTO SELF PROBE BAKE BROIL CLEAN COOK STOP TIMER CLOCK TIME TIME ON/OFF START CLEAR OVEN...
Page 9 Explained Explained Features on Page Features on Page 1 Microwave Oven 6, 29, 30, 47 15 Lower Oven Controls 31–33, 35, Double Duty Shelf 37–40, For use in the microwave only. 42, 45 Lets you microwave several 16 Lower Oven Vent 6, 50 foods at once.
Page 10: Control Panel
FEATURES OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL 01. DISPLAY. Displays the time or temperature 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: Microwave Tips
MICROWAVE TIPS • Make sure all the cookware used in your • Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most can be used to cover dishes in order to retain glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, moisture and prevent spattering.
Page 12 HOW TO USE THE HOLD TIMER The hold timer operates without microwave energy and 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. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call 1.
Page 13: Questions And Answers
How to Time Defrost, Hold and Time Cook Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for As each function is automatically performed, 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook the oven display shows instructions entered and for 25 minutes.
Page 14: Defrosting By Time
DEFROSTING BY TIME The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy 5. Turn the package over, close the door and thawing of frozen food and is one of the great repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the remaining advantages of a microwave oven. half of the defrosting time.
Page 15: Cooking By Time
COOKING BY TIME The time cooking feature allows you to select the Because automatic Power Level 10 (High) cooking time. is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. The oven shuts off automatically. 4.
Page 16: Cooking By Temperature
COOKING BY TEMPERATURE The Temperature Probe Sensor To use your probe properly in a roast, see the Cable end Automatic Roasting section. 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 Handle preset food temperature and maintains that...
Page 17: 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 18: Auto Roast Guide
AUTO ROAST GUIDE Use containers and coverings as directed in the Automatic Roasting section. 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 AUTOMATIC COOKING (continued) How to Auto Cook 1. Place covered food in oven. The word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows on display, indicating steam sensor is activated. Do not open door. Opening 2. Press AUTO COOK pad. door may affect cooking performance. 3. Press number pad for desired code. The oven control sounds when steam is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’...
Page 23: Automatic Cooking Control Guide
AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE NOTE: Oven will not accept “Auto Cook Code” if the oven is hot. If the words “Auto Cook Delay” appear, you must cool the oven before using Auto Cook or you may choose to use Time or Temperature Microwave Cooking. “Auto Cook”...
Page 24 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 25: 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 26 AUTOMATIC COOKING MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Meat, Fish and Poultry For meat and fish loaves use either the round or loaf Spareribs and brisket should be automatically microwave-safe containers. Fish loaves made with cooked in an oblong glass container. Cover with precooked or canned fish use Auto Cook Code 4.
Page 27: Frozen Vegetables
AUTOMATIC COOKING VEGETABLES Fresh or Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Whole or large halves of vegetables such as Block or loose pieces of frozen vegetables should cauliflower or squash use Auto Cook Code 2. Use a be placed in suitable size container (at least half full) round container close to the size of vegetable.
Page 28: Desserts And Breads
AUTOMATIC COOKING FRUITS & DESSERTS Fruits Desserts and Breads Pineapple Casserole is a tangy dessert or meat Nut Topped Cakes are easy to cook automatically. accompaniment. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish Grease bottom and sides of microwave-safe fluted spread 2 cans (20 oz. each) drained pineapple chunks. cake container and sprinkle bottom evenly with 1/3 cup chopped nuts or coconut.
Page 29 HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY SHELF The Double Duty™ shelf is specifically designed NOTE: for added heating and reheating capacity. More • Your Double Duty™ shelf is designed for use in than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to the microwave oven only;...
Page 30 HOW TO USE THE DOUBLE DUTY™ SHELF (continued) How to Heat or Reheat Similar Types of Food Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together. Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate two TV dinners (10 to 12 oz.
Page 31 FEATURES OF YOUR LOWER OVEN OVEN CONTROL PANEL 01. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status. 02. INCREASE. Short taps to this pad increase the time or temperature by small amounts. Press and hold the pad to increase the time or temperature by larger amounts.
Page 32: Oven Control, Clock And Timer
LOWER OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day clock cannot be changed during Baking, Broiling or Delay Start. To Set the Clock 1. Press CLOCK. 3.
Page 33 INCREASE or DECREASE Pad Speed You can change the response speed of these pads in 10 increments. While the oven is off and the time of day shows in the display, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE pads at the same time for 2 or 3 seconds;...
Page 34: 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 35 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 using the Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
Page 36: Aluminum Foil
BAKING (continued) Baking Pans Pan Placement Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the For even cooking and proper browning, there must be 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 37: Timed Baking
TIMED BAKING How to Set Your Oven for Timed Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows automatically at a specific time that you set. the correct time of day. Examples of Immediate Start (oven turns on now) To set the clock, first press CLOCK.
Page 38 TIMED BAKING (continued) How to Set the Oven to Delay the Start of Cooking 5. Press STOP TIME. “STOP TIME” Easy Steps: and the earliest stop time you can set 1. Press BAKE. appear in the display. The control automatically sets the 2.
Page 39 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 BAKE. use your new oven for a few weeks to become more 2.
Page 40 ROASTING Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or Most meats continue to cook slightly after being poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. removed from the oven. The internal temperature will Roasting temperatures, which should be low and rise about 5°...
Page 41: Roasting Guide
Questions and Answers Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time meat thermometer? I cook a roast or poultry? A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven. completion of cooking time is recommended.
Page 42 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the Position the broiler pan on a shelf on the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender recommended shelf position as suggested in the cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to Broiling Guide.
Page 43: Broiling Guide
BROILING GUIDE • When arranging food on the pan, do not let fatty • Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower will soil the oven.
Page 44 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle We recommend venting with an open window 3. Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth.
Page 45 How to Set the Oven to Start Cleaning Now 4. Press START. Easy Steps: “LOCKED” flashes in the display 1. Press AUTO SELF CLEAN. while the door locks automatically. It will not be possible to open the oven 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to door until the temperature drops change the clean time.
Page 46 OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) To Stop a Clean Cycle 1. Press CLEAR/OFF. 2. When the oven has cooled below the locking temperature and the LOCKED light goes off, open the door. After Self-Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe NOTE: it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
Page 47: Control Panel
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 AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER.
Page 48: Microwave Oven Light
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 49 Lower Oven Lift-Off Door The oven door is removable, TO CLEAN THE DOOR: 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 50: Lower Oven Broiler Pan And Grid
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Lower Oven Broiler Pan and Grid If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid 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 grid can be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner.
Page 51: Do It Yourself
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE “F–AND A NUMBER • This is a function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow the oven to cool one hour. Place the oven back into operation. OR LETTER” FLASH IN THE DISPLAY • Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power. If the failure code repeats, call for service.
Page 52: Lower Oven Door
LOWER OVEN DOOR • When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature the door WILL NOT OPEN AFTER can be opened. A SELF-CLEAN CYCLE If you need more help…call, toll free: ® GE Answer Center 800.626.2000 consumer information service...
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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: Microwave Cooking Center
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 JKP69 Part No.

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