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2. ROASTING GUIDE Frozen Roasts Frozen roasts of beef pork lamb etc can be started without thawing but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time 10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Internal Oven Approximate Roasting Time Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat Tender cuts rib high quality sirloin Rare tip rump or top round Medium Well Done Lamb leg or bone in shoulder Rare Medium Well Done Veal shoulder leg or loiny Well Done Pork loin rib or shouldert Well Done Ham precooked To Warm Poultry Chicken or Duck Well Done Chicken pieces Well Done Turkey Well Done 3 to 5 Ibs 6 to 8 Ibs 24 33 18 22 140 150 35 39 22 29 150 160 40 45 30 35 170 185 21 25 20 23 140 150 25 30 24 28 150 160 30 35 28 33 170 185 35 45 30 40 170 180 35 45 30 40 170 180 17 20 minutes per pound any weight 115 125 3 to 5 Ibs Over 5 Ibs 35 40 30 35 185 190 35 40 185 190 10 to 15 Ibs Over 15 Ibs In thigh 18 25 15 20 185 190 For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above The U S Department of Agri
3. 33 CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF will give you efficient and satisfactory service Follow AND ALL SURFACES ARE COOL BEFORE these directions carefully in caring for your oven to CLEANING ANY PART OF THE OVEN assure safe and proper maintenance Oven Shelves and the Convection Roasting Rack Clean the oven shelves and the convection roasting rack with a mild abrasive cleanser or steel wool LEA AEN WH AAS After cleaning rinse the shelves and rack with clean water and dry with a clean cloth Oven shelves HATA NOTE The oven shelves and convection roasting rack may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken in color lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make the shelves slide more easily Convection roasting rack Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Remove the grid from the pan Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container Wash and rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water with a soap filled or plastic scouring pad l PAH daA AT Pagoda AN 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 may be cleaned with a commerc
4. If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer under warranty kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state
5. PROBE APPEARS IN THE DISPLAY LOCK DOOR FLASHES LOCKED DOOR FLASHES OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OVEN WILL NOT SET A SELF CLEAN CYCLE OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER CLEAN CYCLE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AFTER SELF CLEAN CYCLE QUESTIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE e This is a function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool one hour Place the oven back into operation e Disconnect all power to the oven for 5 minutes and then reconnect power If the failure code repeats call for service e This is reminding you to press BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE and then enter a bake temperature e This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature after having pressed BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e Power failure Reset the clock e BAKE and BROIL HI LO must be pressed at the same time and held for 2 seconds e The probe is not inserted properly into the oven receptacle or food e This is reminding you to enter a probe temperature after plugging in the probe e Oven door not closed after self clean cycle is selected e Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation e The light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace e The pad operating the oven light is broken Call for service e Oven temperature is too high to set self clean operation Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls e The probe is pl
6. 2 2 to 3 Ibs in thigh Cornish Hens Unstuffed 1 to 14 Ibs 50 55 total 350 180 185 Stuffed 1 to 14 Ibs 55 60 total 350 180 185 Duckling 4 to 5 Ibs 24 26 325 180 185 Turkey whole Unstuffed 10 to 16 Ibs 8 11 325 180 185 Unstuffed 18 to 24 Ibs 7 10 325 180 185 Turkey Breast 4 to 6 lbs 16 19 325 170 Stuffed birds generally require 30 45 minutes additional roasting time Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent over browning and drying of skin The U S Department of Agriculture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 18 BAKING Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately using an oven control system It is recommended that you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar with your new oven s performance How to Set Your Oven for Baking To avoid possible burns place shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on sane 1 Press BAKE BAKE 2 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 3 Press START When the oven starts to Oven Shelves heat the changing temperature will be in the display The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locatio
7. biscuits brownies cream puffs sweet rolls angel food cake and bread Traditional Bake e Foods such as layer cakes have a more level top crust when baked with traditional heat Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven If you are baking with several pans leave space between them Also be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven Metal and Glass Any type of cookware will work in your convection oven However metal pans heat the fastest and are recommended for convection baking e Darkened or matte finished pans will bake faster than shiny pans e Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly 12 In convection roast heat comes from the top heating element The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Meat and poultry are browned on all sides as if they were cooked on a rotisserie Using the roasting rack provided heated air will be circulated over under and around the food being roasted The heated air seals in juices quickly for a moist and tender product while at the same time creating a rich golden brown exterior Convection Roast e Large tender cuts of meat uncovered e Roasting pans with low sides to allow air movement around food Traditional Roast e Less tender cuts of meat because these need to cook a long time in liquid to become tender e Cooking ba
8. cooked and browned often in less time with convection heat Because food is heated faster in a convection oven when using the convection modes many types of food can be cooked at lower temperatures than those suggested for regular ovens Do remember that recipe books often give times and temperatures for cooking in regular ovens Convection ovens make it possible to reduce the temperature by 25 F CAUTION 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 When Should You Use Convection Bake or Convection Roast To help you understand the difference between convection bake and roast and traditional bake and roast here are some general guidelines In convection bake heat comes from the heating element in the rear of the oven The convection fan circulates the heated air evenly over and around the food Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes In regular or traditional baking the bottom heating element heats the air in the oven which then cooks the food Convection Bake e Ideal for baked foods cooked on 3 or more shelves Additional shelves may be ordered Pub No 3 A014 e Good for large quantities of baked foods e Good results with cookies
9. Hld OFF Press COOKING TIME again to activate the feature The display will show Hld ON 3 Press START to activate the cook and hold feature and leave the control set in this special features mode Control Lockout Your control will allow you to lock down the touch pads so they cannot be activated when pressed BROIL 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF SELF 2 Press SELF CLEAN The display will show LOC OFF Press SELF CLEAN again The display will show LOC 3 Press START to activate the control lockout feature and leave the control set in this special features mode When this feature is on and the touch pads are pressed the control will beep and the display will show LOC NOTE The control lockout mode will not affect the clock timer and oven light touch pads continued next page JIU PUB MOJN 0 1jU0Dd UIQ WN Ss G D 69 V 5 z Q lt O 5 A 5 SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL continued Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Centigrade selections BAKE BROIL 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SE 2 Press BROIL HI LO The display will show HI LO F
10. Oven e Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could build up and the container could burst causing an injury Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed e Keep the oven free from grease buildup e Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the oven is cool If the shelves must be handled when hot do not let the pot holder contact the heating elements in the oven e Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching the hot surfaces of the door or the oven walls e When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch fire e Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use Do not use oven for storage area Items stored in an oven can ignite After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the oven and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan e Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven e Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this guide Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in
11. With a multiple year contract you re assured of future service at today s prices S rauINsud SIJA I Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can User maintenance instructions contained in this guide have parts or accessories sent directly to their home The cover procedures intended to be performed by any user GE parts system provides access to over 47 000 parts and Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully warranted VISA service personnel Caution must be exercised since MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Staple sales slip or cancelled check YOUR GE BUILT IN OVEN here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect WHAT IS NOT COVERED Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation
12. a risk of electric shock or fire Self Cleaning Oven Do not clean the oven door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket e Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self clean cycle is used e Before self cleaning the oven remove the broiler pan and other cookware e Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the self cleaning operation e If the self cleaning mode malfunctions turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply Have it serviced by a qualified technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN LAN F g 3 e pe N 4 p VN e 3 O e p e VN MM Yi I Explained Explained Feature Index on page Feature Index on page 1 Oven Door Gasket 4 30 35 11 Broil Element 3 4 28 34 2 Bake Element 3 4 34 12 Probe Outlet 17 25 26 May be lifted gently for wiping 13 Oven Shelf Supports 11 13 16 oven floor Shelf positions for cooking are 17 19 24 3 Model and Serial Numbers 5 suggested in the Convection 28 30 Cooking Baking Roasting 4 Convection Fan and Heating 10 and Broiling sections Element Operates during A is conv
13. back out P TO CLEAN THE DOOR Inside of the door e Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand Any soap left on the liner causes additional stains when the oven is heated e The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a soap filled scouring pad e Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced NOTE The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation Inside gasket ae Gasket Ain gasket Outside of the door e Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top sides and front of the oven door Rinse well You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door continued next page 35 OQ 5 m e e SUuIUvd CARE AND CLEANING continued Control Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven
14. time to the length of the cooking time 2 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 4 Press the number pads to set the length of baking time The oven temperature that you set and the cooking time that you entered will be in the display 5 Press START The display shows the changing oven temperature and cooking time countdown The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F 6 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary 14 How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Easy Steps Press CONVECTION BAKE Press the number pads to set the oven temperature Press COOKING TIME Press the number pads to set the length of baking time Press DELAY START Press the number pads to set the desired start time Press START To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you program the oven You can set the control to delay the start of cooking cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically 1 Press CONVECTION BAKE NG NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 2 Press the number pads to set baking temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME 4 Press the number pads to set baking time 5 Press DELAY START START 6 Press the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking Us
15. to state 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 CLA T Recycled Paper Part No 164D2966P204 1 Pub No 49 8688 5 96 CG JTP18 Printed in LaFayette GA
16. 0 KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Press to select the timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 59 minutes 11 CLEAR OFF Press to cancel any timed oven operation except the clock and timer 12 NUMBER PADS Use to set any function requiring numbers for example the time of day on the clock the timer the oven temperature the internal food temperature the starting and length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the starting and length of cleaning time for Self Clean 13 SELF CLEAN Press to select the self cleaning function See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section 14 CONVECTION ROAST Press to select roasting with convection 15 CONVECTION BAKE Press to select baking with convection If F and a number or letter flash in the display and the oven control signals this indicates function error code Press CLEAR OFF Allow the oven to cool for one hour Put the oven back into operation If the function error code repeats disconnect power to the oven and call for service 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 Delay Start It can be changed during a regular bake or broil operation To Set the Clock 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the number pads the same way you read them For example to set 12 34 press the number
17. Fahrenheit 3 Press BROIL HI LO again The display will show C Centigrade 4 Press START USING YOUR OVEN Before Using Your Oven 1 Look at the controls Be sure you understand how to set them properly 2 Check the oven interior Look at the shelves Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly to give sure sturdy support 3 Read over the information and tips that follow 4 Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it especially during the first weeks of using your new oven Oven Vent NOTE e A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off e You will hear a convection fan while cooking with the convection feature The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off e You may notice a burning or oily smell the first few times you turn your oven on This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in a short time To speed the process set a self clean cycle for 4 hours See the Self Cleaning Oven section When the oven is on heated air moves through a vent above the door or between door and oven vent grille The vent area s could get hot during oven use The vent s are needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results Do not block these vent s 10 Oven Shelves The shelves are designed with stop locks so when plac
18. N CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Do not store flammable materials in an oven e Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the oven Never leave the oven door open when you are not watching the oven e Always keep combustible wall covering curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven e Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the oven Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns e DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE e Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth Such cloths can catch fire on a hot heating element e Always keep dish towels dish cloths pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven e Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven e For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room e Do not let cooking grease or other gt flammable materials accumulate in or near the oven e Be sure the oven is securely ins
19. ay starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished Use pan size recommended in the recipe Some package instructions for frozen casseroles or main dishes have been developed using commercial convection ovens For best results in this oven preheat the oven and use the temperature on the package When baking on three shelves place one shelf in the bottom A position one on the third C position and one in the fifth E position OQ 5 lt O a P ae 5 E NOTE When convection baking with only one shelf follow the shelf positions recommended in Oven Shelves in the Baking section CAUTION Be very careful not to burn your hand on the door when using a shelf in the lowest position A NOTE e You will hear a convection fan while cooking with this feature The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off e A cooling fan may turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To change the oven temperature during the Convection Bake cycle press CONVECTION BAKE and set the new temperature SUIyeY UONIIAUO 13 TIMED CONVECTION BAKING How to Convection Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using automatically at specific times that you set Example
20. before broiling A No Salt draws out the juices and allows them to evaporate Always salt after cooking Piercing meat with a fork also allows juices to escape Turn the meat with tongs instead of a fork BROILING GUIDE N e Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with e When arranging food on the pan do not let fatty your oven It is designed to minimize smoking and edges hang over the sides because the dripping fat spattering by trapping the juices in the shielded will soil the oven bottom lower part of the pan e The broiler does not need to be preheated However The oven door should be open to the broil for very thin foods or to increase browning preheat stop position if desired e For steaks and chops slash fat evenly around the e Use LO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or thick outside edges of the meat To slash cut crosswise pork chops thoroughly without over browning them through the outer fat surface just to the edge of the we we meat Use tongs to turn the meat over to prevent e Frozen steaks can be broiled by positioning the oven my piercing the meat and losing the juices shelf at next lowest shelf position and increasing Q sir desited maate mesoni ken Belore cooking time given in this guide 1 times per side broiling or brush with barbecue sauce last 5 to e If your oven is connected to 208 volts rare fe 10 minutes only steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven
21. cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water solution works well Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap filled scouring pad Cool the temperature probe before cleaning Scour stubborn spots with a soap filled scouring pad rinse and dry Do not immerse the temperature probe in water Do not store the temperature probe in the oven Oven Light Bulb NOTE The glass cover should be removed only when cold Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip The light bulb is located on the top of the oven Before replacing the bulb disconnect electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Let the bulb cool completely before removing it For your safety do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth If you do the bulb will break To remove Turn to remove the cover then remove the bulb To replace Put in a new 40 watt appliance bulb NOTE e A 40 watt appliance bulb is smaller than a standard 40 watt household bulb e Install and tighten the cover e Reconnect electrical power to the oven 36 Bulb Glass cover 9 Socket AF ay Max length 9 USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM F AND A NUMBER OR LETTER FLASH IN THE DISPLAY CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER ENTERING COOKING TIME OR DELAY START TIME DISPLAY GOES BLANK DISPLAY FLASHES UNABLE TO GET THE DISPLAY TO SHOW SP
22. correct cookware or cookware of improper size is being used e Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e When using Convection Bake or Convection Roast it is normal to see steam coming out of the oven vent As the number of shelves or amount of food being cooked increases the amount of visible steam will increase e Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section e This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time To speed the process set a self clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the first few times the oven is used This is temporary e A cooling fan or a convection fan depending on the function you are using may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is off If you need more help call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service 38 Well Be There With the purchase of your new GE appliance receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE well 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 Your ca
23. culture says Rare beef is popular but you should know that cooking it to only 140 F means some food poisoning organisms may survive Source Safe Food Book Your Kitchen Guide USDA Rev June 1985 2l IM SUIJSBOY aqo id IYI Y re x VN z ve p 2 BROILING Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from the upper broil element in the oven Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be broiled Follow these directions to keep spattering and smoking to a minimum If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches apart If desired the fat may be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire How to Set Your Oven for Broiling 1 Press BROIL HI LO 2 Press BROIL HI LO again alternates between LO Broil and HI Broil Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid However you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid Without the slits the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire If you do not cut the slits you are frying not broiling Questions and Answers Q Why are my meats not turning out as br
24. e leg of a whole turkey re x D ve f g e J az 5 a For roasts with no bone insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast For bone in ham or lamb Insert the probe into the center of dishes such as meat loaf or insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint casseroles When cooking fish insert the probe from just above the gill into the meatiest area parallel to the backbone continued next page 25 ROASTING WITH THE PROBE continued How to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe The display will flash if the probe is inserted into the outlet and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed START 1 Insert the probe into the meat 2 Plug the probe into the outlet in the oven Make sure it s pushed all the way in Close the oven door 3 Press PROBE PROBE 4 Press the number pads to set the internal meat temperature Ca 5 Press BAKE 6 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 7 Press START The word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display 26 8 When the internal temperature of the meat reaches the temperature you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal press CLEAR OFF Use hot pads to remove the probe from the
25. e oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle 32 6 Press START The door locks automatically The display will show the start time It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off 7 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door NOTE e No functions can be programmed before the door automatically unlocks e If the shelves have become hard to slide wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil Questions and Answers Q If my oven clock is not set to the correct time Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled of day can I still self clean my oven surface of my oven A If the clock is not set to the correct time of day A This is a normal condition resulting from you will not be able to set a delay clean to end heating and cooling during cleaning These lines at a specific time do not affect how your oven performs Q Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any Q Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning part of my self cleaning oven A Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash A No cleaners or coatings should be used around It can be removed with a damp s
26. e undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum time Opening the oven door frequently during cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times longer Your baking results may also be affected TIMED BAKING How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off automatically at specific times that you set Examples of Immediate Start oven turns on now and you set it to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time and Delay Start and Stop setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time will be described NOTE Before beginning make sure the clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press CLOCK Press the number pads to set the time of day Press START NOTE An attention tone will sound if you are using Timed Baking and do not press START after entering the baking temperature How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a selected length of time At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off automatically sane 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature COOKING 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe re
27. ection cooking 14 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 11 13 16 17 w 19 24 28 30 5 Automatic Oven Door Latch 30 32 15 Lift Off Oven Door 28 35 ne 6 Oven Interior Light 36 with Broil Stop Position 7 Oven Vent 4 10 Easily removed for oven cleaning a 8 Oven Control Clock and Timer 6 10 16 Probe 17 25 26 36 9 Oven Vent Grille 30 17 Roasting Rack 16 34 10 Automatic Oven Light Switch 18 Broiler Pan and Grid P 4 16 24 gt The light comes on automatically Do not clean in self cleaning oven 28 30 34 when the door is opened Two additional shelves may be ordered Pub No 3 A014 rl BAKE BROIL PROBE OVEN LIGHT CONVECTION CONVECTION SELF ON OFF BAKE ROAST CLEAN A U NN 9 FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL COOKING TIME BAKE Press to select the bake function BROIL HI LO Press to select the broil function PROBE Press when using the probe to cook food OVEN LIGHT ON OFF Press to turn the oven light on or off DISPLAY Shows the operations you have selected the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status START Must be pressed to start any cooking or cleaning function COOKING TIME Use for Timed Bake Timed Convection Bake and Timed Convection Roast operations DELAY START Use along with COOKING TIME or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start and stop automatically at a time you select CLOCK Press to enter the time of day 1
28. ed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven To remove a shelf from the oven pull it toward you tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out Be sure the shelf is cool before touching it To replace place the shelf on the shelf support with the stop locks curved extension of shelf facing up and toward the rear of the oven Tilt up the front and push the shelf toward the back of the oven until it goes past the bump on the shelf support Then lower the front of the shelf and push it all the way back Shelf Positions The oven has seven shelf supports identified in this illustration as A bottom B C D E F and G top Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the Convection Cooking Baking Roasting and Broiling sections N Ss G D Es o S o DN 5 z gt O 5 C 5 UIAG AMOX SUIS CONVECTION COOKING What is Convection In a convection oven a fan circulates hot air over under and around the food This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity As a result foods are evenly
29. erted reduced temperature For example If you entered a recipe temperature of 350 F the display will show 325 F when it is converted 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished NOTE Conversion must be set each time you want to use it It is not held in memory 15 z A z lt O a s A E z ve CONVECTION ROASTING Meats cooked in a convection oven are dark brown on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside In most cases cooking time will be less when using the Convection Roast feature To make sure the meat is cooked the way you want it we recommend using the temperature probe provided with the oven The special roasting rack allows heated air to circulate over and under the meat This allows the meat to brown on all sides Convection Roasting Rack Roasts or poultry should be cooked on the lowest shelf position A When you are convection roasting you will use the broiler pan and grid and the special roasting rack The pan is used to catch grease spills and the grid is used to prevent grease spatters The rack holds the meat 1 Place the shelf in the lowest shelf position A 2 Place the grid on the broiler pan and put the roasting rack over them making sure the posts on the roasting rack fit into the holes in the broiler pan 3 Place the meat on the special roasting rack See the Roasting with the Probe section to insert the probe correctly NOTE I
30. food Do not use tongs to pull on it they might damage it CAUTION To prevent possible burns do not unplug the probe from the outlet until the oven has cooled Do not store the probe in the oven NOTE You can use the timer even though you cannot use timed oven operations To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature Questions and Answers Q Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer A Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide For roasts over 8 pounds check with thermometer at half hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed Q Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it A Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat gt Q Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry A It is not necessary to preheat your oven Q When buying a roast are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly A Yes Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible or buy rolled roasts Can I seal the sides of my foil tent when roasting a turkey Sealing the foil will steam the meat Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat
31. g e Foil tent e Covered dish Paper and Plastic Heat resistant paper and plastic containers that are recommended for use in regular ovens can be used in convection ovens Plastic cookware that is heat resistant to temperatures of 400 F can also be used When baking cookies you will get the best results if you use a flat cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides For recipes like oven baked chicken you should use a pan with low sides Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides CONVECTION BAKING N As a general rule reduce the temperature by 25 F for convection baking Preheating is not necessary with foods having a bake time of over 15 minutes Check foods for doneness at the minimum suggested cooking time Multi Shelf Baking Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven foods can be baked with excellent results on two three or more shelves at a time Multi shelf baking may increase cook times slightly for some foods but the overall result is time saved Multi shelf baking provides very good results with cookies biscuits and other quickbreads How to Set Your Oven for Convection Baking To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on 1 Press CONVECTION BAKE 2 Press the number pads to set the temperature 3 Press START When the oven starts ss to heat the changing temperature will be in the display The displ
32. gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced 4 Close the oven door and make sure the oven light is off If the oven light is not turned off the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately The door latches automatically after the clean cycle is set Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self cleaning oven A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperature may damage the porcelain finish of the oven Important The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly How to Set Oven for Cleaning NOTE Easy Steps DELAY e You can find out when the clean cycle I ED will start by pressing DELAY START 2 Press the number pads to set the clean time f f f 3 Press START e The display will flash and the control will beep if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door pd Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section SELF 2 Press SELF CLEAN 3 Press the number pads to set the clean time if a time other than 4 hours is needed Clean time is normally 4 hours You can change the clean time to any time betwee
33. ght Bulb cceseseessseeseseseeeeeees 36 Prob aa EE 36 Self Cleaning Instructions 30 33 Shelve Se eeethent aoe 34 Consumer Services 39 Appliance Registration ccccccccceeeeeees 2 Important Phone Numbets 0000 39 Model and Serial Number Location 2 Removal of Packaging Tape 000 2 Warranty ceccccceccseeseseseseeeeees Back Cover Model JTP18 164D2966P204 1 HELP US HELP YOU Before using your oven read this guide carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you don t understand something or need more help call GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 24 hours a day 7 days a week How to Remove Packaging Tape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product the safest way to remove adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on the oven parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Write down the model and serial numbers You ll find them on a label on the front of the oven behind the oven door These numbers are also on the Consumer Prod
34. gs poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT LAN DO IT YOURSELF You may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced We recommend that you use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it following the times given in your recipes as a guide If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool you can adjust the thermostat yourself If you think it is too hot adjust the thermostat to make it cooler If you think it is too cool adjust the thermostat to make it hotter We do not recommend the use of inexpensive thermometers such as those found in grocery stores to check the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees The thermostat adjustment for Baking also affects Convection Baking and Convection Roasting To Adjust the Thermostat BROIL 1 Press BAKE and BROIL BAKE HILO HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BAKE A two digit number shows in the display Press BAKE once to increase the oven temperature or twice to decrease 3 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press the number pads the same way you read the
35. ial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in the dishwasher Do not clean the broiler pan or grid in the self cleaning oven Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the oven Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element o Broil element Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated The bake element can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water Bake element 34 Lift Off Oven Door The oven door is removable but it is heavy You may need help removing and replacing the door Do not lift the door by the handle This can cause the glass to break or can cause damage to the door To remove the door open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges NOTE e Be careful not to place hands between the hinge and the oven door frame e While working in the oven area cover the hinges with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent pinched fingers To replace the door make sure the hinges are in the special stop position Position the slots in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges Then lower the door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same time If hinges snap back towards the oven frame pull them
36. ing Convection Conversion By using the Convection Conversion feature you can automatically convert the oven temperature from regular baking to Convection Bake temperatures To convert the oven temperature for convection baking convecron 1 Press and hold CONVECTION BAKE for 4 to 5 seconds 2 Using the number pads enter the temperature recommended in the recipe 7 Press START BELAY If you would like to check the times you have set press DELAY START to check the start time you have set or press COOKING TIME to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE e The low temperature zone of this oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth 3 Press START The display shows the conv
37. ion or try to set an additional function The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR 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 When the display shows your choice press START The special features will remain in memory after a power failure Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound KITCHEN 2 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF followed by one beep every 6 seconds until oN MER The display shows CON BEEP CLEAR OFF is pressed This continuous 6 second continuous beep Press KITCHEN beep may be canceled TIMER ON OFF again The display shows BEEP This cancels the one beep every 6 seconds 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 3 Press START To cancel the 6 second beep 2 seconds until the display shows SF 12 Hour Shut Off With this feature should you forget and leave the oven on the control will automatically turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn off this feature follow the steps below BROIL 1 Press BAKE and BROIL oo no HI LO at the same
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39. m For example to change the oven temperature 15 F press 1 and 5 4 When you have made the adjustment press START to go back to the time of day display Use your oven as you would normally sulyeg pour L NOTE This adjustment will not affect the broiling or self cleaning temperatures It will be retained in memory after a power failure gt E D gt gt gt D 5 23 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 to 10 F during the recommended steady keep spattering to a minimum standing time of 10 to 20 minutes This allows roasts Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats Therefore oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking You may hear a slight clicking sound indicating the oven is working properly Timed to firm up and makes them easier to carve To compensate for this rise in temperature you may want to remove the roast sooner at 5 to 10 F less than the temperature in the Roasting Guide Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached How to Set Your Oven f
40. n 3 to 5 hours depending on the amount of soil in your oven 4 Press START The door locks automatically The display will show the clean time remaining It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off 5 When the LOCKED DOOR light is off open the door To Stop a Clean Cycle 1 Press CLEAR OFF 2 When the oven has cooled below the locking temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off open the door gr T z we gt Po ae To Q z z we O gt continued next page 31 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN continued How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Easy Steps 1 Press SELF CLEAN 2 Press the number pads to set the clean time 3 Press DELAY START 4 Press the number pads to set the start time 5 Press START Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section SELF 2 Press SELF CLEAN 3 Press the number pads to set the clean time 4 Press DELAY START START 5 Press the number pads to set the time of day you want the clean cycle to start After Self Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after th
41. nd requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances e The fiberglass insulation in self cleaning ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide e Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse Mark it for easy reference e Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your oven unless it is specifically recommended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Before performing any service DISCONNECT THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER e Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance e Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the door They could damage the oven or cause severe personal injury e CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED I
42. ng Time 4 hours Before a Clean Cycle 1 Remove the broiler pan broiler grid all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven they can t withstand the high cleaning temperatures NOTE The oven shelves and the convection roasting rack may be cleaned in the self cleaning oven However they will darken lose their luster and become hard to slide Wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil after self cleaning to make shelves slide more easily 2 Wipe up any spillovers residue or ash If you use soap rinse thoroughly to prevent staining Area Oven door _ Area outside the gasket inside the gasket gasket 30 3 Clean spatters or soil on the oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self clean cycle On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap filled steel wool pad Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated Buff these areas with a dry cloth Do not clean the gasket Clean the outside front of the oven door with soap and water Also use soap and water to clean under the oven vent grille Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the
43. ng the probe You can use the KITCHEN TIMER oven Make sure ON OFF for timing the cooking time it is pushed all the way in Close the To change the oven temperature during the oven door Convection Roast cycle press CONVECTION ROAST and set the new temperature 3 Press CONVECTION ROAST CONVECTION ROAST 4 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 5 Press PROBE PROBE 6 Press the number pads to set the internal meat temperature 7 Press START The word LO will be in the display After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display OQ lt O 5 re D VN z ve 17 CONVECTION ROASTING GUIDE Meat Minutes Lb Oven Temperature F Internal Temperature F Beef Rib Boneless Rib Rare 140 F Top Sirloin 3 to 5 lbs Medium 160 Well 170 Beef Tenderloin Rare 140 Medium 160 Pot Roast 2 to 3 Ibs Chuck Rump 170 Pork Bone in Boneless 3 to 5 Ibs 23 27 170 Chops 2 chops 30 35 total 170 1 2 to 1 inch thick 4 chops 35 40 total 170 6 chops 40 45 total 170 Ham Canned Butt Shank 3 to 5 Ibs fully cooked 14 18 140 Lamb Bone in Boneless Medium 17 20 325 160 3 to 5 lbs Well 20 24 325 170 Seafood Fish whole 3 to 5 lbs 30 40 total 400 Lobster Tails 6 to 8 oz each 20 25 total 350 Poultry Whole Chicken 15 20 350 180 185
44. ns may not be designed to withstand high temperatures Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe BEFORE INSERTING re Never leave your probe inside the oven during a self cleaning cycle Cable Probe A For many foods especially roasts and poultry internal l e food temperature is the best test for doneness The A temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want When the internal temperature of the food reaches the temperature you set the oven automatically shuts off The temperature probe has a skewer like probe at one end and a plug at the other end that goes into the outlet in the oven Handles appearance may vary 2 Insert the probe into the meat up to the point marked off with your finger It should not touch the bone fat or gristle After preparing the meat and placing it on a trivet or on the broiler pan grid follow these directions for proper probe placement 1 Lay the probe on the outside of the meat along the top or side and mark with your finger where the edge of the meat comes to on the probe The point should rest in the center of the thickest meaty part of the roast No more than 2 inches of the probe not counting the handle should be left exposed outside the meat Ham or Lamb Poultry Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh from below and parallel to th
45. ns while the oven is cool The correct shelf position depends on the kind of food and the browning desired As a general rule place most foods in the middle of the oven on either shelf position C or D See the following chart for suggested shelf positions NOTE To bake 4 layers of cake at one time position 2 layers on shelf B and 2 layers on shelf D with the pans staggered so that one is not directly above the other Preheating Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheat means bringing the oven up to the specified temperature before putting the food in the oven To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time 0000000 If you think an adjustment is necessary see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section It lists easy Do It Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished NOTE A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature hasida e o Bundt or poundeakes B Tozep Je Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads For most casseroles and roasts preheating is not necessary For ovens without a preheat indicator light or tone preheat 10 minutes After
46. or Roasting 1 2 Place the shelf in A or B position No preheating 3 Press BAKE is necessary Check the weight of the 4 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 5 Press START meat Place the meat fat side up or poultry breast side up on roasting grid ina shallow pan The melting fat will baste the meat Select a pan as close to the size of the meat as possible The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this 6 Press CLEAR OFF when roasting is finished To change the oven temperature during the roasting cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside of the pan 24 ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Roasting Guide Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting and removing them from the meat and the outlet in the oven Do not use tongs to pull on the cable when removing the probe they might damage it TO AVOID BREAKING THE PROBE MAKE SURE FOOD IS COMPLETELY DEFROSTED A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new oven This probe is designed to withstand high temperatures Temperature probes provided with other products such as those used for microwave ove
47. own as they should A In some areas the power voltage to the oven may be low In these cases preheat the broil element for 10 minutes before placing the broiler pan with food in the oven Check to see if you are using the recommended shelf position Broil for the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide Turn the food only once during broiling You may need to move the food to a higher shelf position 28 Position a shelf on recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide Most broiling is done on E position but if your oven is connected to 208 volts you may wish to use a higher position Leave the door open to the broil stop position The door stays open by itself yet the proper temperature is maintained in the oven Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling Time the foods for the first side according to the Broiling Guide Turn the food then use the times given for the second side as a guide to the preferred doneness NOTE Broil will not work if the temperature probe is plugged in 3 Press START 4 Press CLEAR OFF when broiling is finished JO Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan A Yes Using the grid suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices are protected by the grid and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and smoking Q Should I salt the meat
48. pads 1 2 3 and 4 in that order Timer You may program the timer to time cooking or other household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes The timer counts down in minutes 1 minute at a time until the last 60 seconds are reached then the control will beep one time The seconds will not be displayed until the last minute is reached How to Set the Timer KITCHEN 1 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF ON OFF 2 Press the number pads to set the time For example to enter 2 hours and 45 minutes touch 2 4 and 5 in that order If you make a mistake press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF and begin again Power Failure If number pads are not pressed within one minute after you press CLOCK the display reverts to the original setting If this happens press CLOCK and reenter the time of day 3 Press START This enters the time and starts the clock To check the time of day when the display is showing other information simply press CLOCK The time of day shows until another pad is pressed When the timer reaches 00 the control will beep 3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF is pressed The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle 3 Press START After pressing START SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one min
49. ponge or cloth any part of this Oyen If you do use them and do Q My oven shelves do not slide easily What is not thoroughly rinse the oven with water wiping it the matter absolutely clean afterward the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next A After many cleanings the oven shelves will lose time the oven is automatically cleaned their luster and become hard to slide To make the shelves slide more easily wipe the shelf supports Q What should I do if excessive smoking occurs with cooking oil during cleaning Q My oven shelves have become gray after the A This is caused by excessive soil Turn the oven off self clean cycle Is this normal Open the windows to rid the room of smoke Wait until the oven has cooled and the words LOCKED A Yes After the self clean cycle the shelves will lose DOOR are off in the display Wipe up the excess some luster and discolor to a deep gray color soil and reset the clean cycle Q Is the crackling or popping sound I hear during cleaning normal A Yes This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions Q Should there be any odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning g7 T z va m gt o ae rik z gt we Q z O gt
50. quires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Press the number pads to set the baking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed 5 Press START The display shows the oven temperature that you set and the cooking time countdown The display starts changing once the temperature reaches 100 F The oven will continue to cook for the programmed amount of time then shut off automatically 6 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE e The low temperature zone of this oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth continued next page 21 z e zg a ve TIMED BAKING continued How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Easy Steps 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the number pads to select oven temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME 4 Press the number pads to set the length of baking time 5 Press DELAY START 6 Press the number pads to set the desired star
51. rozen pies in foil pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie crust the cookie sheet helps retain it Don t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your food Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as bake 30 40 minutes 20 Pan Placement For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven Allow 1 to 14 inch space between pans as well as from the back of the oven the door and the sides If you need to use two shelves stagger the pans so one is not directly above the other Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb ary the heat circulation RR SG PT and result in poor ERA baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Cakes When baking cakes warped or bent pans will cause uneven baking results and poorly shaped products A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe recommends will usually be crisper thinner and drier than it should be If baked in a pan smaller than recommended it may b
52. s Timed Baking and do not press START after entering of Immediate Start oven turns on now and you set it the baking temperature to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time and Delay Start and Stop setting the oven to turn on automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset cooking time will be described NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day To set the clock first press CLOCK Press the number pads to set the time of day Press START How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake To avoid possible burns place the oven shelves in NOTE the correct position before you turn the oven on e The low temperature zone of this oven between The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked specific length of time At the end of cooking time foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two the oven will turn off automatically hours at these low temperatures may spoil convection 1 Press CONVECTION BAKE e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria Be sure the oven light is off because heat 3 Press COOKING TIME from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional
53. shelf one position higher Quantity and or Shelf First Side Second Side Food Thickness Position Time Minutes Time Minutes Comments Ground Beef 1 Ib 4 patties Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick 4 Ibs 16 patties Beef Steaks Rare 3 4 to 1 inch thick E Steaks less than 3 4 inch thick Medium 1 to 1 Ibs E are difficult to cook rare Well Done E Rare 1 inches thick E Slash fat Medium 2 to 2 Ibs E Well Done E Q Chicken 1 whole 10 Brush each side with melted butter 2 to 2 lbs Broil skin side down first split lengthwise Breast 15 Bakery Products Bread Toast or 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly Place English English Muffins 2 split F 3 4 muffins cut side up and brush with butter if desired Lobster Tails 2 4 C 13 16 Do not Cut through back of shell Spread 6 to 8 oz each turn over open Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time T Fish 1 Ib fillets 1 4 to E 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully 1 2 inch thick Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Ham Slices 1 2 inch thick ve precooked 1 inch thick DP Pork Chops 2 1 2 inch thick 10 10 Slash fat Well Done 2 1 inch thick 15 15 junio about 1 Ib S Lamb Chops Medium 2 1 inch thick E Slash fat Well Done about 10 to 12 oz E p iG Medium 2 1 inches thick E 14 12 Well Done about 1 Ib E 17 12 14 29 OPERATING THE SELF CLEANING OVEN Normal Cleani
54. t is important that the broiler pan and grid be used with the roasting rack for best convection roasting results 16 NOTE e Use the temperature recommended in the Convection Roasting Guide e Preheating is not necessary e Check foods for doneness at the minimum suggested time e Use the special roasting rack with the broiler pan and grid Roasting rack Post Grid MmYnynny PA AO GUA Broiler pan How to Set Your Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Temperature Probe NOTE For best results when roasting large turkeys 8 When the internal temperature of the and roasts we recommend using the probe included in meat reaches the temperature you have the convection oven For the correct placement of the set the probe and the oven turn off and probe see the description in the Roasting section the oven control signals To stop the The display will flash if the probe is inserted signal press CLEAR OFF Use hot pads into the outlet and you have not set a probe to remove the probe from the food Do temperature and pressed START a use tongs to pull on it they might amage it 1 Place the shelf in the lowest position A Insert the probe into the meat CAUTION To prevent possible burns do not unplug the probe from the oven outlet until the oven has cooled Do not store the probe in the oven 2 Plug the probe into NOTE You cannot use a timed oven operation when the outlet in the usi
55. t time 7 Press START To avoid possible burns place the shelves in the correct position before you turn the oven on You can set the control to delay the start of cooking cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically 1 Press BAKE BAKE Press the number pads to set the temperature COOKING 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the cooking time N 4 Press the number pads to set the baking time DELAY 5 Press DELAY START START 6 Press the number pads to set the time of day you want the oven to turn on and start cooking Press START I NO NO DELAY if you would like to check the times you have set press DELAY START to check the start time you have set or press COOKING TIME to check the length of cooking time you have set When the oven turns on at the time of day you have set the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE e The low temperature zone of this oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer than two hours at these low temperatures may spoil e Foods that spoil easily such as milk eggs fish stuffin
56. talled in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Never allow anyone to climb sit stand or hang on the oven door im Do not use water on grease fires eee Smother fire or flame or use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flame in the oven can be smothered completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher continued next page 3 F gr N lt pa DR O s pi e VN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued e Do not touch the heating elements or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in color During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven allow sufficient time for cooling first Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent openings and surfaces near the openings crevices around the oven door the edges of the door window and metal trim parts above the door Remember The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened e 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
57. the oven is preheated place the food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping continued next page 19 Q z lt 6 re x VN ve P Q BAKING continued Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur e Dark rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner crisper crust Use this type for pies e Shiny bright and smooth pans reflect heat resulting in a lighter more delicate browning Cakes and cookies require this type of pan e Glass baking dishes absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes reduce the temperature by 25 F e If you are using dark non stick pans you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25 F to prevent over browning Cookies When baking cookies flat cookie sheets without sides produce better looking cookies Cookies baked in a jelly roll pan short sides all around may have darker edges and pale or light browning may occur Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the walls or the door of the oven Never entirely cover a shelf with a large cookie sheet For best results during baking use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time Also see the Multi Shelf Baking section Pies For best results bake pies in dark rough or dull pans to produce a browner crisper crust F
58. time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF DELAY 2 Press DELAY START The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shut off Press DELAY START again and the display will show no shdn no shut off 3 Press START to activate the no shut off and leave the control set in this special features mode 12 Hour 24 Hour or Clock Black Out Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock If you would prefer to have a 24 hour military time clock or black out the clock display follow the steps below BROIL 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press CLOCK once The display will show 12 hr Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military time clock The display will show 24 hr Press CLOCK again to black out the clock display The display will show OFF 3 Press START to activate your choice and leave the control set in this special features mode NOTE If the clock is in the black out mode you will not be able to use the Delay Start function Cook and Hold Your new control has a cook and hold feature that keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the cooking function is finished To activate this feature follow the steps below SROIU 1 Press BAKE and BROIL BAKE HLO HI LO at the same time for a a 2 seconds until the display TIME shows SF 2 Press COOKING TIME The display will show
59. uct Ownership Registration Card that came with your oven Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased 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 KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE e The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm a
60. ugged into the outlet in the oven Remove the probe from the oven e Oven controls not set properly See the Operating the Self Cleaning Oven section e Heavily soiled ovens require 4 to 5 hours of clean time e Heavy spillovers should be cleaned up before starting clean cycle e When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature door can be opened continued next page 37 9 pue 3189 SUIULI a p N inal lt PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT WORK FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY STEAM FROM THE VENT OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD BURNING OR OILY ODOR EMITTING FROM OVEN WHEN TURNED ON STRONG ODOR FAN NOISE PROBLEM SOLVER continued POSSIBLE CAUSE e The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped or a fuse has been blown e The oven controls are not properly set e Oven controls not set properly See the Broiling section e Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended e Improper shelf position being used See the Broiling Guide e Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broiling e Low voltage See the Broiling section e Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended e Oven controls not set properly See the Baking or Roasting section e Shelf position is incorrect See the Baking or Roasting section e In
61. ute has passed KITCHEN 4 When time is up the oven control TIMER signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven The CLEAR OFF pad does not affect the timer If a flashing time of day is in the display you have experienced a power failure Reset the clock To reset the clock press CLOCK Enter the correct time of day by pressing the appropriate number pads Press START continued next page 0 19U07 UIAG INOA Jo sainjed 7 O gt OQ S cs S zI o gt 2 OVEN CONTROL CLOCK AND TIMER continued The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times These tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the end of the oven function They will also alert you when an incorrect time or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven Tones While Setting the Control Preheat Notification Tone When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep When you set an oven temperature the oven This beep will let you know you have placed enough automatically starts to heat When the temperature pressure on the pad to activate it inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will sound to let you know to place the food in the oven Attention Tone This tone will sound if you set an invalid funct

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