GE Advantium SCA1001HSS Convection Microwave Oven
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1. Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby Do not attempt to deep fry in the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Product registration Write down the model amp serial numbers Read this manual If you need service Customer Information www geadvantium com Congratulations You are now part of the cooking revolution As part of the vision to help consumers live better easier lives GE Appliances introduces the revolutionary GE Advantium oven with Speedcook technology This new oven roasts grills bakes browns and broils just like your conventional oven only faster and with delicious results You also save time because Advantium requires no preheating The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your new Advantium oven We appreciate your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home We thank you for buying GE Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card Two Easy Ways To Register Your Appliance E Through the internet at www GEAppliances com E Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card You can find them on a label behind t2. WARM REHEAT REMINDER SURFACE LIGHT OPTIONS VENT FAN VENT FAN Press this button to remove steam and other vapors from surface cooking REMINDER Can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating It can be set to beep at a certain time up to 24 hours later OPTIONS Press this button to set the Clock and access the Beeper Volume Clock Display ON OFF Display Scroll Speed Delayed Start and Night Light features HELP Press this button to find out more about your oven s features SURFACE LIGHT Press this button to turn the cooktop light on and off Using speedcook features To use a pre set speedcook menu Speedcooking www geadvantium com CAUTION When using speedcook programs remember that the oven door and dishes will be very hot Prior to the first use of your oven the clock must be set See the Advantium Quick Start section Before you begin make sure the oven rack turntable is in place Use the black metal tray baking sheet at all times when speedcooking The oven rack turntable must always Put food or non metal oven safe be in place when using the oven cookware directly on the black metal tray to speedcook Advantium is already pre set to cook over 100 popular dishes 1 Press the speedcook button If no selection is made within 15 seconds the display will revert back to the time of day 2 Turn the selector dia
3. E When cooking for an extended period of time the oven may automatically reduce the power levels to maintain the appropriate level of oven heat Sounds E Clicks and a fan blowing are normal sounds during cooking The relay board is turning components on and off The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven Put food or oven safe cookware directly on the black metal tray to bake Bake with preheat Baking allows you to cook foods the same way as a conventional oven using a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven Any oven temperature from 250 F to 450 F may be set A fan gently circulates this heated air throughout the oven over and around the food producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors Because the heated air is kept constantly moving not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around the food some foods cook slightly faster than in regular oven cooking of baked goods Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to start preheating Do not place the food in the oven You will be prompted to enter the cook time after the oven is preheated 3 Press the start pause button to start preheating 4 When the oven is finished preheating it will signal If you do not open the door within button rolls etc reduce the oven of baked goods Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press t
4. Important If you did not get a registration card with your product detach and return the form below to ensure that your product is registered or register online at www GEAppliances com Cut here Consumer Product Ownership Registration Model Number Serial Number ei Mr Ms Mrs Miss Di Name l Name Street Address l Apt E mail Address City State Code l E omer Month Day Year l Number Please provide your e mail address to receive via e mail discounts special offers and other important communications from GE Appliances GEA 96 O Check here if you do not want to receive communications from GEA s carefully selected partners FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR GE Appliances WARRANTY RIGHTS GE Consumer Products For more information about GEA s privacy and data usage policy go to www GEAppliances com and General Electric Company click on Privacy Policy or call 800 626 2224 Louisville Kentucky www GEAppliances com Advantium Oven Warranty www geadvantium com All warranty service provided by an authorized Customer Care technician To schedule service online 24 hours a day contact us at www GEAppliances com or call 800 GE CARES For The Period Of GE Will Replace One Year Any part of the oven which fails due
5. Sai Bas Bae Soe 10 34 Display ON OFF 0 2 44 34 Helpt si rse Ba an Sh a we RY 35 Reminder 5 5 HAS aS BR 37 Renew GPA Baie hehe ae 34 Scroll speed an twee eas 34 Surface light 004 36 LUNE heed Sasa ab Cake wee dn 36 Vent JON 62 Siete Sho ans eds 36 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the inside 38 39 Cleaning the outside 40 PACTS Sais ba Rie ts Be kk 41 42 Optional RUS voice os hee ess 42 Replacing lights 41 Troubleshooting Problem Solver 0 0 0 0 43 44 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cover Customer Information amp Product Registration 45 46 Warranty ck ous ee icckwk eek 47 3828W5A3663 164D3370P330 49 40401 1 Owner s Manual SCA1000 SCA1001 08 03 JR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS www geadvantium com PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can particularly important that the oven door close result in harmful exposure to microwave properly and that there is no damage to the energy It is important not to defeat or 1 door bent taper Pana tie salet iTop 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do Not Place any object between the oven 3 d Is and seali front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner RP SOO seals and sealing SUTIACES residue to accumulate o
6. rotate easily E Place the black metal tray directly on the oven rack turntable Advantium gives you the flexibility to cook your favorite dishes If you want to cook a food item that is not among the pre set selections use manual speedcook 1 Press the SPEEDCOOK button If no entries are made within 15 seconds the display will revert back to the time of day 2 Turn the selector dial to MANUAL COOK 3 Turn the selector dial to select the cooking time Press the dial to enter The display will prompt you to select UPPER POWER and LOWER POWER www geadvantium com E Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper plastic or foil when cooking during a speedcook cycle E The black metal tray must be in place during the speedcook operations 4 Turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the upper power level Press the dial to enter 5 Turn the dial to change the lower power level Press the dial to enter 6 Press the START PAUSE button or press the selector dial to start cooking For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide or cook book Speedcook recipe to enter and save Speedcook recipe to find and use Speedcooking Create up to 30 of your own Speedcook recipes or customize an existing custom recipe to suit your tastes Once it s done your food cooks just the way you want it every time 1 Press the SPEEDCOOK
7. 160 F MEDIUM 160 195 F HIGH 195 230 F Step 4 Turn the dial to select the level of moisture you want Press the dial to enter Pre set speedcook menu selections 12 After pressing the SPEEDCOOK button the oven will prompt you to make several selections such as in the example below 1 Turn the dial until FOOD MENU appears Press the dial to enter 2 Turn the dial until CHICKEN appears Press the dial to enter E After a cooking cycle has been completed use the Resume feature to cook for additional time Speedcook Menu Guide www geadvantium com NOTE When speedcooking always use the black tray 3 Turn the dial until BONELESS BRST boneless breast appears Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the dial to Select SIZE Sm 3 4 oz Lg 5 oz Press the dial to enter E To review settings during cooking press the selector dial 5 Turn the dial to Select amount 1 2 pieces 3 4 pieces Press the dial to enter 6 Use METAL TRAY is displayed E See the Cooking Guide packed with the oven for a complete list of pre set speedcook menu selections Oven features Oven Features www geadvantium com Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Oven Rack Turntable The oven rack turntable must always be in place on the oven floor for all cooking Be sure the oven rack turntable is
8. Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be time defrosted in the package but foods should be taken out of the package when using DEFROST AUTO Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented after food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered E Family size prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved If the food is in a foil container transfer it to a microwave safe dish E Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria www geadvantium com E For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use DEFROST AUTO Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking E When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes Microwave SENSOY cooking Microwaving The sensor feature detects the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If food is undercooked after the first countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking E Always use microw
9. Turn the dial to select CHANGE RECIPE Press the dial to enter To delete stored custom microwave recipes 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn dial to MY RECIPES and press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to the recipe you want to delete Press the dial to enter 4 Press the OPTIONS button 6 Turn the dial to select the cook time and press the dial to enter Turn the dial to select the POWER LEVEL and press the dial to enter RECIPE ADDED appears To begin cooking press the START PAUSE button or press the CLEAR OFF button to store the recipe without cooking Turn the dial to select DELETE RECIPE and press the dial to enter This deletes the recipe You may now enter and save a new recipe or press CLEAR OFF to return to the clock display Auto defrost Time defrost Microwaving Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds 1 Remove food from the package and place it on a microwave safe dish 2 Press the MICROWAVE button 3 Turn the dial to DEFROST AUTO Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the dial to the food weight using the Conversion Guide at right For example dial 1 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 oz Press the dial to enter 5 Press the dial or START PAUSE button to start defrosting 6 Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER U
10. burnt food E If you have been speedcooking or baking and the oven is already hot it may indicate that it is too hot for sensor cooking Of course you can always continue with the non sensor functions E To shorten or lengthen the cook time wait until the time countdown shows in the display Then turn the dial to add or subtract time www geadvantium com E Drinks heated with the BEVERAGE feature may be very hot Remove the container with care E If you open the door while sensor cooking SENSOR ERROR will appear Close the door press START to begin again Notes about the Reheat program Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot For improved reheating quality on crisper foods use the TIMED REHEAT feature found by pressing WARM REHEAT It is best to use TIME COOK and not REHEAT for these foods E Bread products E Food that must be reheated uncovered E Foods that need to be stirred or turned E Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating Things that are normal Interference E TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave Similar to the interference caused by other small appliances it does not indicate a problem with the microwave Move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position of the TV radio antenna Oven Heat E Cookware may become hot because of heat transfe
11. button 2 Turn the dial until MY RECIPES appears Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial until lt empty gt appears Press the dial to enter 4 SELECT COOK TIME appears Turn the dial to select the cooking time Press the dial to enter The display will prompt you to select UPPER POWER and LOWER POWER 5 Turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the upper power level Press the dial to enter To find and use stored custom speedcook recipes 1 Press the SPEEDCOOK button 2 Turn dial to MY RECIPES and press to enter 3 FOOD NAME and the recipe names you have previously entered will appear www geadvantium com 6 Turn the dial to change the lower power level Press the dial to enter 7 Spell out the food name by turning the selector dial to advance through the available characters Press the dial to enter a character When you have entered the entire name press START PAUSE You may change previously entered characters by pressing the BACK button 8 RECIPE ADDED appears To begin cooking press the START PAUSE button To store the recipe without cooking press the CLEAR OFF button For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide or cook book 4 Turn dial until the recipe you want is displayed and press the dial to enter 5 Press the START PAUSE button or press the selector dial to start cooking 19 Speedcook recipe to adjust
12. clock to help you keep up with things to do 1 Press the REMINDER button and select reminder time Follow the directions in the display A Turn the dial to set hours Press the dial to enter B Turn the dial to set minutes Press the dial to enter C Turn the dial to select AM or PM Press the dial to enter An automatic fan feature protects the oven from too much heat rising from the cooktop below it and from too much heat inside the oven cavity It automatically turns on at low speed if it senses too much heat www geadvantium com To briefly display the reminder time press the REMINDER button To cancel press and hold the REMINDER bution for about 3 seconds If you have turned the fan on you may find that you cannot turn it off The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and oven controls are turned off 37 Helpful hints How to clean the inside Removable oven rack turntable 38 Care and Cleaning www geadvantium com An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of BAKING SODA this oven Zs RS 0 gt mii De Sy WIHT Raa 20 Kx S57 DII SY DDD N Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp soapy cloth Remove greasy s
13. dial at any time during cooking www geadvantium com FOOD IS READY BACK SPEEDCOOK OVEN BAKE TURNTO SELECT PUSH TOENTER MICROWAVE Beeper Volume Use this feature to adjust the volume of the beeper You can even turn it off Press the OPTIONS button turn the dial to select BEEPER VOLUME press the dial to enter and follow the display directions Scroll Speed Is the message scroll too slow or too fast Change it Press the OPTIONS button turn the dial to select DISPLAY SPEED press the dial to enter and follow the display directions Delayed Start Delayed Start allows you to set the oven to delay cooking up to 24 hours Press the OPTIONS button turn the dial to select DELAYED START and press the dial to enter Follow the display directions to set the Delayed Start time and feature you wish to delay Help Other Advantium Features www geadvantium com Use this feature to find out more about The display will show a description your oven and its features for the program you have chosen 1 Press the HELP button 2 Turn the dial to select the feature name Press the dial to enter Features found in the HELP function Adjust Night Light Back Options Bacon Oven Bake Beeper Volume Popcorn Beverage Power Level Child Lockout Reheat 1 Serving Clear Off Reminder Clock Repeat Last Clock Display On Off Resume Defrost Auto Review Defrost Time Soup Delayed Start Speed
14. of the oven with metal foil This will cause arcing in the oven Use the black metal flat tray in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray www geadvantium com E SUPERHEATED WATER Liquids such as water coffee or tea ave able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container E Place food or oven safe cookware directly on the trays when cooking E Any oven safe dish can be used in your oven Recipes in the Advantium Cookbook were tested in Pyrex and Anchor Hocking glass cookware and Corningware ceramic casseroles Cooktimes and results may vary when using other types of oven safe dishes Place them directly on the black metal tray E Do not use the oven to dry newspapers E Use of the glass microwave tray
15. preheated Step 3 Press the START PAUSE button to start preheating Step 4 When the oven is finished preheating it will signal If you do not open the door within 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically Open the oven door and using caution place the food in the oven Step 5 Close the oven door Turn the dial to set the cook time and press START PAUSE to start cooking When cooking is complete the oven will signal and turn off Without Preheating Step 1 If your recipe does not require preheating press the OVEN BAKE button Step 2 Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press to enter Step 3 To bypass preheating press the dial again Step 1 Press the WARM REHEAT button Step 2 Turn the dial to select WARMING Press the dial to enter www geadvantium com The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven Put food or oven safe cookware directly on the black metal tray to bake Cook times are shown in minutes and can be a maximum of 179 minutes Time can be changed during cooking by turning the dial Step 4 Turn the dial to set the cook time and press to enter Step 5 Place the food in the oven and press the START PAUSE button to start the oven Cook times are shown in minutes and can be a maximum of 179 minutes Time can be changed during cooking by turning the dial Step 3 Turn the dial to select the oven temperature LOW 140
16. press the Start pause button to start the oven If the oven door is opened during cooking PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press START PAUSE Cook times are shown in minutes and can be a maximum of 179 minutes Time can be changed during cooking by turning the dial 3 To bypass preheating press the dial again 23 Warming 24 Warming and Reheating The warming feature will keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature Always start with hot food Use cookware and utensils that can withstand temperatures up to 230 F 1 Press the WARM REHEAT button 2 Turn the dial to select WARMING Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to select the oven temperature EOW tive crestor eens ecteen 140 160 F MEDIUM noniis 160 195 F HIGH Peer 195 230 F www geadvantium com 4 Turn the dial to select the level of moisture you want Press the dial to enter If the oven door is opened during warming PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press START PAUSE Temperature and Moisture Selection Chart Control Setting Moisture Setting Bread hard rolls MEDIUM CRISP Bread soft rolls MEDIUM MOIST Casseroles MEDIUM MOIST Fried foods HIGH CRISP Meats and fish MEDIUM CRISP Pancakes waffles Pizza Potatoes baked HIGH CRISP HIGH CRISP HIGH CRISP Potatoes mashed MEDIUM MOIST Poultry Tortilla Chips Vegetables MEDIUM MOIST HIGH MOIST LOW CRISP
17. problem solver or visit the GE website at www GEAppliances com Problem LIGHTS Light during a speedcook cycle dims and cycles on and off even at full power levels Possible Causes This is normal Power level has been automatically reduced because the oven is hot What To Do Explanation e This is normal The oven senses the heat level and adjusts automatically Light visible around the door and outer case while speedcooking This is normal e When the oven is on light may be visible around the door and outer case FAN Fan continues to run The oven is cooling after cooking stops e The fan will automatically shut off when the internal parts of the oven have cooled Oven vent emits warm This is normal air while oven is on Fan comes on automatically when oven not in use This is normal e If the cooktop gets too hot the vent fan comes on Fan comes on automatically when using the microwave This is normal e If the microwave is used after speedcook and the oven senses that it is too hot the vent fan comes on to cool the oven COOKING The oven makes unusual sounds while cooking Clicks and fans blowing are normal The relay board is turning the components on and off e These sounds are normal Smoke comes out of the oven when I open the door Food is high in fat content Aerosol spray used on the pans e Smoke is normal when cooking high fat f
18. seated securely over the hub in the center of the oven Black Metal Tray Baking Sheet Put food or appropriate cookware directly on the black metal tray and place on the oven rack turntable when using the speedcook oven bake or warming features Glass Microwave Tray Center the tray on the oven rack turntable when using the microwave features The tray will not lock onto the center hub Place food or microwave safe cookware directly on the tray Upper Heaters Operate when using the speedcook oven bake or warming features Window Allows food to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Door Handle Pull to open the door The door must be securely latched for the oven to operate Door Latches Vent Fan Press the VENT FAN button to remove steam and other vapors from surface cooking Lower Ceramic Heater Operates when using the speedcook oven bake or warming features Cooktop Light Press the SURFACE LIGHT button to turn the cooktop light on and off Control Panel The buttons used to operate the oven are located on the control panel Aub The hub turns the oven rack Make sure the hub is always firmly in place in the bottom of the oven 13 Cooking controls 14 Oven Features www geadvantium com With your Advantium oven you can cook with high intensity halogen lights ceramic heaters and or conventional microwave energy SPEEDCOOK Press this button to access the
19. short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines 1 Use microwave safe plastics only Do not use the oven to dry and use them in strict compliance NEWSpaperS with the cookware manufacturer s If you use a meat thermometer while recommendations cooking make sure it is safe for usein 2 Do not microwave empty containers O Goto 3 Do not permit children to use Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom plastic cookware without complete supervision IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS www geadvantium com A WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS E Don t defrost frozen beverages in E Do not overcook potatoes They could narrow necked bottles especially carbonated beverages Even if the container is open pressure can build up This can cause the container to burst possibly resulting in injury Foods cooked in liquids such as pasta may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture Should this occur refer to the Care and Cleaning of the oven section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven
20. the food is not hot enough reheat for more time Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas of food may be extremely hot Place the food in a non metallic container on the black metal tray The cookware will get hot Use cookware and utensils that can withstand temperatures up to 275 F Make sure the oven rack turntable and glass microwave tray are in place Place food or microwavable container directly on the glass microwave tray to cook your food Center the tray on the oven rack turntable The tray will not lock onto the center hub The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven Cookware E Make sure that cookware is suitable for microwaving The glass microwave tray should always be in place when microwaving E Place food or microwavable container directly on the glass microwave tray to cook your food MICROWAVE PRE SET FOOD SELECTIONS E Bacon E My Recipes E Beverage E Popcorn E Defrost Auto and Time E Soup E Time cook E Reheat one serving E Vegetables fresh frozen canned 25 How to use pre set microwave selections Time Cook Micro Express 26 Microwaving 1 Press the MICROWAVE button If no selection is made within 15 seconds the display will revert back to the time of day 2 Turn the dial to find the food you want to cook Press the dial to enter 3 If required the oven will prompt
21. to a defect in materials or From the date of the workmanship During this full one year warranty GE will also provide original purchase free of charge all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part Second through The heating system if any heater or lamp fails due to a defect in Third Year materials or workmanship During this full three year warranty GE will From the date of the also provide free of charge all labor and related service costs to replace original purchase the defective part Second through The magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails due to a defect in Tenth Year materials or workmanship During this additional nine year limited From the date of the warranty you will be responsible for any labor or related service costs original purchase What GE Will Not Cover E Service trips to your home to teach you how MH Replacement of the cooktop light bulbs toes ie pronuci E Damage to the product caused by accident E Improper installation delivery or fire floods or acts of God maintenance i E Incidental or consequential damage caused E Failure of the product if it is abused by possible defects with this appliance misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially W Danag uned METAREN E Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within
22. you to select amount weight or size Turn the dial and press after each selection 4 Press the dial or the START PAUSE button to start cooking To review settings during cooking press the selector dial Use Time Cook to microwave food that is not in the recipe section E The power level is automatically set at high but you can change it for more flexibility 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn the dial to TIME COOK and press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to set the time and press the dial to enter Press MICRO EXPRESS for 30 second increments of microwave cooking time Oven starts immediately www geadvantium com If the door is opened during cooking the oven will stop and PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press START PAUSE to resume cooking If you enter an undesired selection at any time simply press the BACK button to return to the previous step or press the CLEAR OFF button and re enter the desired selections 4 To change the power level if you don t want full power press the POWER LEVEL button Turn the dial to select Press the dial to enter 5 Press the dial or the START PAUSE button to start cooking You may open the door during TIME COOK to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking You may add or subtract time by turning the dial You may also add time in 30 second increments by pressing MICRO EXPRESS again Microwave pow
23. Advantiuny 120 Oven www geadvantium com www GEAppliances com Advantium Advantium Quick Start 10 11 Cooking controls 14 Customer information 8 Oven features 13 14 Safely reier enen BERG ES 2 7 What is Advantium 9 Speedcooking Cooking tips i iste 8 ayatetawy ata 16 Custom speedcook recipes 19 20 Custom speedcook recipe log 21 Manual speedcook 18 Power level 2 ss nd dae ds 17 Repeat last Noho Ree Dive Se Me 16 Resume feature 004 16 Speedcook cookware 18 Speedcook menu guide 12 Speedcook safe cookware 5 Things that are normal Using a pre set speedcook menu 15 Microwaving BARING eie ea ER ee 23 Cooking tips 6s 6 eee PS LH 27 Custom microwave recipes 27 28 Custom microwave recipe log 28 Defrost Auto 00 29 Defrost Time 0 0 eee 29 Defrosting tips ce hah CRD 30 Micro Express ate be oe 26 Microwave power levels 27 Microwave safe cookware 6 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 2 Sensor cooking 31 32 Things that are normal 33 Time cook 0 5 baled ba amp Bee 26 Using pre set microwave selections 26 Warming and reheating 24 25 Other Features Auto night ight 34 Automatic fan os cps seew hh aie 37 Beeper volume 34 Child lockout 36 Clock 22
24. FF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Metal cookware used during either speedcook or microwave cooking except for the pans provided with the oven The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions see the Automatic Fan section Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use Clean the underside of the oven often Do not allow grease to build up on the oven or the fan filters In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the oven smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid a cookie sheet or a flat tray Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the oven Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the oven Use foil only as recommended in this guide Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filters When preparing flaming foods under the oven turn the vent fan on Never leave surface units beneath your oven unattended at high heat settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the oven vent fan is operating To minimize automatic fan operation use adeq
25. The oven rack turntable rotates to ensure even cooking Controls E The oven control contains preset recipes E Turn and press dial makes menu selection easy Speedcooking E A 500 watt halogen bulb and a 600 watt ceramic heater cook food from above E One 375 watt ceramic heater cooks food from below E The convection fan ensures even heating Oven Bake and Warming E One 1100 watt heater cooks food from above E One 375 watt ceramic heater cooks food from below E The convection fan ensures even heating Microwave E A microwave boost is automatically added with certain foods E The oven can also be used as a 900 watt microwave oven Set the clock Begin speedcooking Microwaving with Micro Express 10 Advantium Quick Start When you first plug in the oven or after a power outage 1 Turn the selector dial to set the hour Press the dial to enter 2 Turn the dial to set the minute Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to select AM or PM Press the dial to enter Step 1 Press the SPEEDCOOK button Step 2 Turn the dial until the display shows FOOD MENU Press the dial to enter Step 3 Turn the dial to select the type of food you want Press the dial to enter it Step 4 Turn the dial to select the specific food Press the dial to enter it Step 5 Turn the dial to select the amount size and or doneness if required the oven will prompt you Press the dial after ea
26. USDA FSIS recommends an internal temperature of 145 F as the minimum doneness for beef Use a portable meat thermometer to check internal temperatures Tips for Crisp Foods E Leave food uncovered E Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap E Preheat prior to use according to recommended times To Crisp Stale Items E Place food or dishes directly on the black metal tray E Preheat on LOW setting and select CRISP Tips for Moist Foods E Cover food with lid or aluminum foil E Do not put water in the warming pan E Do not use plastic containers or plastic wrap E Preheat prior to use according to recommended times E Check crispness after 45 minutes Add time as needed Timed Reheat Using the microwave features Microwaving The Timed Reheat feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers Timed Reheat uses a combination of heaters and microwave power A microwave only reheat feature is also available in the MICROWAVE selections 1 Press the WARM REHEAT button 2 Turn the dial to select REHEAT Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to set the reheat time and press to enter 4 Press the START PAUSE button to start the oven www geadvantium com If the oven door is opened during cooking PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press START PAUSE After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature If
27. al filter www geadvantium com After cleaning use a stainless steel polish such as Stainless Steel Magic Revere Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish Follow the product instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often Use a solution of warm water and detergent Vent Grill Use warm soapy water and a dishcloth to wipe off the grill If desired use cotton swabs to get in between the grill louvers Door Frame It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the oven Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well M __y Mi V hy Charcoal Filter on some models po Reusable Vent Filters on all models Cooktop light night light Reusable vent filters Removing and cleaning the filters Care and Cleaning 1 To replace the cooktop light night light first disconnect the power at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel 2 Remove the screw from the side of the light compartment cover and lower the cover until it stops 3 Be sure the bulb to be replaced is cool before removing Gently pull the bulb from the receptacle Replace with 120 volt 20 watt max halogen bulb Order WB36X10213 from your GE supplier High intensity 20 watt bu
28. ave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook E Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor H Beverages are best heated uncovered MICROWAVE SENSOR PROGRAMS E Beverage www geadvantium com Covered Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor E Popcorn Prepackaged microwave popcorn 1 5 oz to 3 5 oz E Reheat Single servings 4 to 6 oz of leftovers E Soup 31 To use all Sensor programs 32 Microwaving Advantium s microwave mode features sensor cooking The oven automatically senses when food is done and shuts itself off eliminating the need to program cooktimes and power levels 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn the dial to select the food you want Press the dial to enter 3 Press the dial or press the START PAUSE button to start cooking Do not open the oven door until time is counting down in the display If the door is opened close it and press START PAUSE immediately If the food is not done enough use TIME COOK in the microwave selector to cook for more time NOTE Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or
29. button and re enter the desired selections cooking time You can change power levels by pressing POWER LEVEL E 7o assure consistent cooking results the oven may reduce power levels if the oven is hot at the beginning of a program E At the end of cooking the automatic fan may continue to run for a short time to cool internal components E 70 cook for additional time after a cooking cycle has been completed use the resume feature 15 Speedcooking To ensure consistent and even browning Cooking nps when cooking foods directly on the black Jor great metal tray arrange food as shown below tasting results Circular pattern Example biscuits cookies meats Single layer Example appetizers www geadvantium com Foods can touch but should not overlap Naa Spoke pattern Example crescent rolls breadsticks Fresh meat chicken fish or seafood that has been frozen should be thawed before cooking the microwave defrost feature can be used For other frozen prepackaged foods follow package directions Use this time saving feature for cooking repetitive items like cookies or appetizers Repeat last 1 Press and hold the SPEEDCOOK button for about 3 seconds 2 The last pre set food will be displayed Resume feature 1 If your food needs to cook a bit longer you can restart the oven by pressing the START button or selector dial 2 RESUME COOKING will be displayed and th
30. ch selection Step 6 After the last selection is made the time and power levels will be displayed This is followed a short time later by a cookware message and START Step 7 Once the display shows START place the food in the oven and press the dial or start button to start cooking Speedcooking does not require Press MICRO EXPRESS for 30 second increments of microwave cooking time The oven starts immediately You may add or subtract time by turning the dial You may also add time in 30 second increments by pressing MICRO EXPRESS www geadvantium com To change the time 1 Press the OPTIONS button 2 Turn the dial to CLOCK Press the dial to enter and follow the display directions to set preheating E Press CLEAR OFF at any time to stop cooking The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven Put food or non metal oven safe cookware directly on the black metal tray to speedcook The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven The glass microwave tray should always be in place when microwaving Using the Oven Bake feature Using the Warming feature i Advantium Quick Start With Preheating Step 1 Press the OVEN BAKE button Step 2 Turn the dial to set the oven temperature and press dial to start preheating Do not place the food in the oven You will be prompted to enter the cook time after the oven is
31. cook Display Speed Start Pause Food Menu Surface Light Heat Pwr Temp Time Cook Help Timer On Off Manual Cook Vegetables Canned Microwave Vegetables Fresh Micro Express Vegetables Frozen Micro Power Vent Fan My Recipes 35 Child lockout Surface light Vent fan Timer 36 Other Advantium Features www geadvantium com You may lock the control panel to prevent When the control panel is locked the oven from being accidentally started Control Panel LOCKED will be or used by children displayed briefly anytime a button Press and hold CLEAR OFF for or dial is pressed about 3 seconds to lock and unlock Use to light your cooktop Press the SURFACE LIGHT button to select the proper setting Continue pressing to change from bright to nightlight to off The vent fan removes steam and other vapors from surface cooking Press the VENT FAN button to select the fan speed Continue pressing to change from high to low to off Use this feature anytime you need a 3 Turn the dial to select the seconds general purpose timer It can even be Press the dial to enter used while cooking in the oven 1 Press the TIMER button To pause press TIMER To restart press TIMER again 2 Turn the dial to select the To cancel press and hold the TIMER minutes Press the dial to enter button down for about 3 seconds Reminder Automatic fan Other Advantium Features Use this feature like an alarm
32. e oven will restart immediately at 10 of the original time 16 NOTE The last program used is stored for two hours 3 Press the START PAUSE button or the selector dial to start cooking The program stays in memory for 3 minutes After that you will need to begin the program again See To use a pre set speedcook menu Speedcook power level Speedcooking Advantium uses power from a high intensity halogen light ceramic heaters and microwaves to cook food from the top bottom and interior simultaneously to seal in moisture and flavor When using the pre set speedcook recipes on the food menu the power levels are already selected for you However these power levels can be adjusted before or during cooking Also the manual cook feature allows you to speedcook items not on the pre set food menu by selecting your own cook time and power level settings Each power level gives you heater power and microwave energy for a certain percentage of the time UPPER POWER U controls both the upper heater and microwave power A higher UPPER POWER setting will utilize more upper heater power browning food faster on top A lower UPPER POWER setting utilizes more microwave power causing food to cook more evenly throughout Select a higher setting for foods such as pizza and baked goods Select a lower setting for foods such as casseroles meat and fish LOWER POWER L controls the lower heater Select a higher
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34. er level Cooking tips Microwave recupe to enter and save Microwave recipe to find and use Microwaving 1 First follow directions for TIME COOK TIME DEFROST or MICRO EXPRESS 2 Press the POWER LEVEL button 3 Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the power level Press the dial to enter 4 Press the dial or the START PAUSE button to start cooking E You can change the power level before or during a cooking program E When cooking bacon layer strips on a plate Cover each layer with a paper towel E When cooking vegetables use a microwave safe casserole or bowl Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap Create and store up to 10 of your own microwave recipes 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn dial until MY RECIPES appears Press the dial to enter 3 Turn dial until lt empty gt appears Press the dial to enter 4 SELECT COOK TIME appears Turn the dial to select the cooking time you want Press the dial to enter 5 Turn the dial to change the power level and press to enter To find and use stored custom microwave recipes 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn dial to MY RECIPES and press the dial to enter 3 FOOD NAME and the recipe names you entered will appear www geadvantium com Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cookin
35. g of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food warm softening butter E For frozen vegetables follow the package instructions for adding water E For fresh vegetables add two tablespoons of water for each serving 6 Spell out the food name by turning the selector dial to advance through the available characters Press the dial to enter a character When you have entered the entire name press START PAUSE You may change previously entered characters by pressing the BACK button 7 RECIPE ADDED appears To begin cooking press the START PAUSE button or press the CLEAR OFF button to store the recipe without cooking 4 Turn dial to your recipe and press the dial to enter 5 Press the START PAUSE button or the selector dial to start cooking 27 Custom microwave recipes Microwave reci e to adjust or change Microwave recipe to delete 28 Custom Recipe Name Microwaving Cook Time Microwave Power Level www geadvantium com Comments To adjust or change stored custom microwave recipes 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn dial to MY RECIPES and press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to the recipe you want to change Press the dial to enter 4 Press the OPTIONS button 5
36. he open oven door on the front face For future reference please write these numbers here These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card packed separately with your oven Model Number Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Serial Number your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your oven Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your oven properly Just a little preventive care on You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first you may not need to call for service at all Or visit the GE Appliances website at www GEAppliances com If you do need service you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away A list of toll free customer service numbers is included in the back section Getting to know Advantium What is Advantium www geadvantium com The new Advantium oven uses the surface so the inside cooks breakthrough Speedcook technology simultaneously While radiant heat to harness the power of light The is the primary source of power a Advantium oven cooks the outside microwave boost is added with of foods much like conventional certain foods Foods cook evenly and radiant heat while also penetrating fast retaining their natural moisture Turntable E
37. ide range of physical and mental abilities and impairments For details of GE s Universal Design applications including kitchen design ideas for people with disabilities check out our Website today For the hearing impaired please call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 Extended Warranties www GEAppliances com Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty is still in effect You can purchase it on line anytime or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories www GEAppliances com Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Order on line today 24 hours every day or by phone at 800 626 2002 during normal business hours Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation Contact Us www GEAppliances com If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Printed in China
38. l to FOOD MENU Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the selector dial to select the type of food category you want Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the selector dial to select the specific food menu selection Press the dial to enter 5 Turn the selector dial to select amount size and or doneness if required the oven will prompt you Press the dial after each selection E Early in a speedcook program you will see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display The oven automatically senses the electrical voltage level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up or down for proper cooking E f the door is opened during cooking the oven will stop and PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press the START PAUSE button to resume cooking E A anytime during cooking you can turn the selector dial to change the 6 Once the display shows START either press start or the selector dial to start cooking For certain foods turn the food over when the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER Press START to resume cooking For certain foods the oven will signal CHECK for DONENESS Check to see if the food is done to your liking The oven will continue to cook for several minutes Take the food out when it is done to your liking To review settings during cooking press the selector dial If you enter an undesired selection at any time simply press the BACK button to return to the previous step or press the CLEAR OFF
39. lbs available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements 4 Raise the light cover and replace the screw Connect electrical power to the oven The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop They also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the oven To remove slide them to the rear using the tabs Pull down and out To clean the vent filters soak them and then swish around in hot water and detergent Don t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt Rinse shake and let dry before replacing www geadvantium com Remove screw For this reason the filters must always be in place when the hood is used The vent filters should be cleaned once a month or as needed To replace slide the filters into the frame slots on the back of each opening Press up and to the front to lock into place 41 Charcoal filter JXS1A To remove the charcoal filter To install the charcoal filter Optional kits 42 Care and Cleaning The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned It must be replaced Order Part No WB2X9883 from your GE supplier If the model is not vented to the outside the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors To remove the charcoal filter fir
40. n sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS www geadvantium com To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 2 Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Such use of the oven could result in injury Do not mount this appliance over a sink This oven is not approved or tested for marine use This oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges This oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 inches It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not
41. ng www geadvantium com Comments 21 Things that are normal during speedcooking 22 Cooking Times E When speedcooking preprogrammed foods you may see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display several seconds after you press START The oven automatically senses the electrical voltage level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up or down for proper cooking Fan Vent E The fan will come on during cooking At the end of cooking the automatic fan will continue to run for a short time and the display will read Oven is Cooling The fan will automatically shut off when the internal parts of the oven have cooled E The exhaust fan may come on automatically if the cooktop is in use E The oven vent will emit warm air while the oven is on Lights E When the oven is on light may be visible around the door or outer case E The heaters will dim and cycle on and off during a speedcook cycle sometimes even at full power levels This is normal The oven senses the heat level and adjusts automatically Speedcooking www geadvantium com Heaters E No preheating is required The oven begins cooking immediately E The door and inside of the oven will be very hot Use caution when opening the door and removing food E Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper plastic or foil when cooking during a speedcook cycle
42. o enter 1 Press the oven bake button 2 When using the OVEN BAKE mode to cook baked goods such as cakes brownies cookies pies rolls etc reduce the oven temperature 25 F 40 F from the recipe to prevent overbrowning 1 Ifyour recipe does not require 4 preheating press the oven bake 2 When using the OVEN BAKE mode to cook baked goods such as cakes brownies cookies pies temperature 25 F 40 F from the recipe to prevent overbrowning Baking www geadvantium com Before you begin make sure the oven rack turntable is in place Use the black metal tray at all times when baking Caution When baking remember that the oven door and dishes will be very hot 1 hour the oven will turn off automatically Open the oven door and using caution place the food in the oven 5 Close the oven door Turn the dial to set the cook time and press START PAUSE to start cooking When cooking is complete the oven will signal and turn off You may change the oven temperature during preheating by pressing the power level button and turning the dial to select the new temperature If the oven door is opened during cooking PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press start pause Cook times are shown in minutes and can be a maximum of 179 minutes Time can be changed during cooking by turning the dial Turn the dial to set the cook time and press to enter 5 Place the food in the oven and
43. oods Use vegetable oil or olive oil on the meat itself instead of coating the entire pan Food is not fully cooked or browned at the end of a cooking program Programmed times may not match the size or amount of food you are cooking e Increase or decrease time for doneness or adjust the upper or lower lamps for browning 43 Questions Use this problem solver Troubleshooting www geadvantium com Problem Possible Causes What To Do Explanation DISPLAY The display is blank The clock display has e Check the OPTIONS menu for clock been turned off display settings Turn the display on Control Panel The control has e Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about LOCKED appears been locked 3 seconds to unlock the control in display Control display is Clock is not set e Set the clock lighted yet oven will not start Door not securely closed e Open the door and close securely START PAUSE button not pressed after entering cooking selection e Press START PAUSE Another selection already entered in oven and CLEAR OFF button not pressed to cancel it e Press CLEAR OFF Size quantity or cooking time not entered after selecting VEGETABLES e Make sure you have entered cooking time after selecting FRESH FROZEN CANNED BACON DEFROST TIME or TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program and press accidentally START PAUSE Food weight not en
44. or change Speedcook recupe to delete 20 Speedcooking To adjust or change stored custom speedcook recipes Press the SPEEDCOOK button Turn the dial until MY RECIPES appears Press the dial to enter Turn the dial to the recipe you want to change Press the dial to enter Press the OPTIONS button Turn the dial to select CHANGE RECIPE Press the dial to enter The display will prompt you to SELECT COOK TIME then select UPPER POWER LOWER POWER and FOOD NAME Turn the dial and press to enter the appropriate settings www geadvantium com 7 RECIPE ADDED appears To begin cooking press the START PAUSE button To store the recipe without cooking press the CLEAR OFF button For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide or cook book For more detailed instructions follow steps 4 through 7 in the section Speedcook recipe to enter and save To delete stored custom speedcook recipes Press the OPTIONS button Turn the dial to select DELETE Press the SPEEDCOOK button Turn the dial until MY RECIPES appears and press the dial to enter Turn dial to the recipe you want to delete and press the dial to enter RECIPE and press the dial to enter This deletes the recipe You may now enter and save a new recipe or press CLEAR OFF to return to the clock display Custom speedcook recipes Custom Recipe Name Cook Time Power Level U L Speedcooki
45. or storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is undercooked after the first countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARCING THE VENT FAN Do not operate the oven without the oven rack turntable in place The oven rack turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn 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 Do not store anything directly on top of the oven surface when the oven is in operation www geadvantium com Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness Keep the oven free from grease buildup Potentially hot surfaces include the oven door floor walls and oven rack turntable Arcing can occur during both speedcooking and microwave cooking If you see arcing press the CLEAR O
46. patters with a damp sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not spray or splash liquids directly into the heater areas Do not use abrasive cleaners or Walls Floor Inside Window Metal sharp utensils on oven walls and Plastic Parts on the Door Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your oven Do not clean the inside of the oven with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad causing electrical shock Some food or liquids may fall into the heater areas The heaters will cook most of the food away Any remaining residue will not affect cooking The area underneath the oven rack turntable should be cleaned frequently to avoid odors and smoking during a cooking cycle The oven rack turntable can be broken if dropped Wash carefully in warm sudsy water Oven Rack Turntable Dry completely and replace Do not use the oven without the To replace the oven rack turntable oven rack turntable in place place its center over the hub in the center of the oven and turn it until it seats into place Care and Cleaning www geadvantium com Baking sheets To Sera Be ae re trays A re ici once pad ae also be to cool completely before cleaning used to clean the black metal tray cooking trays Wash carefully in warm sudsy water Do not use abrasives as they may or in the dishwasher damage the finish Glass microwave tray Black metal t
47. ray SS 39 How to clean the outside The vent fan Care and Cleaning We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven If you choose to use a common household cleaner first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth then wipe the soiled area Case Clean the outside with a sudsy cloth Rinse and then dry Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Glass Door on some models Wipe with a clean damp sponge Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it Stainless Steel Control Panel and Door on some models Do not use a steel wool pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove soap Dry with a dry clean cloth If food soil remains try a general kitchen cleaner such as Fantastik Simple Green or Formula 409 For hard to clean soil use a standard stainless steel cleaner such as Bon Ami or Cameo Apply cleaner with a damp sponge Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove cleaner Dry with a dry clean cloth Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain The vent fan has 2 metal reusable vent filters Ovens configured to recirculate air back into the room should also use a charco
48. rred from the heated food Oven mitts may be needed to handle the cookware E Steam or vapor may escape from around the door Microwaving www geadvantium com Sounds E You may hear a dull thumping sound while the oven is operating 33 FOOD IS READY Features under the OPTIONS button Review Other Advantium Features To remind you that you have food in the oven the oven will display FOOD IS READY and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR OFF button Clock The clock must be set before you can use your oven for the first time see Quick Start for instructions 1 To change the clock time press the OPTIONS pad and turn the dial to CLOCK Press the dial to enter 2 Turn the dial to set hours Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to set minutes Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the dial to select AM or PM Press the dial to enter Clock Display ON OFF Use this feature to turn your clock display on or off Press the OPTIONS button turn the dial to select CLOCK DISPLAY Turn the dial to select ON or OFF Press the dial to enter Auto Night Light Use this feature to program the on off time for an automatic night light Press the OPTIONS button turn the dial to select NIGHT LIGHT press the dial to enter and follow the display directions Use this feature to review the current cooking selections you have set Press the selector
49. se Time Defrost to defrost for a selected length of time 1 Press the MICROWAVE button 2 Turn the selector dial to DEFROST TIME Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to select the time you want Press the dial to enter 4 Press the dial or START PAUSE button to start defrosting 5 Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER www geadvantium com E Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil for even defrosting E After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Weight of Food Enter Food Weight in Ounces tenths of a pound 1 2 1 3 2 4 5 3 6 7 4 8 o 910 6 11 7 12 13 8 14 15 9 Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed To change the power levels see the Microwave Power Level section You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to about 1 3 When defrosting at high power levels food will need more frequent attention than usual 29 Defrosting tips 30 Microwaving Use DEFROST AUTO for meat poultry and fish Use DEFROST TIME for most other frozen foods E
50. seconds at high 4 5 P If the dish heats it should not be Be ally closet plate Hags sno De medior microwaving slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could If the dish remains cool and only the burst during or immediately after water in the cup heats then the dish cooking possibly resulting in injury is microwave safe Also plastic storage containers should Cookware may become hot because be at least partially uncovered because of heat transferred from the heated ey sone 3 apat al heu cooking food Oven mitts may be needed to emn ee upay covered with handle the cookware plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands Do not use recycled paper products and face Recycled paper towels napkins and E Plastic cookware Plastic cookware waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the oven keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to
51. setting to brown foods more on the bottom Select a lower setting for less browning on the bottom www geadvantium com 1 Press the SPEEDCOOK button and turn the dial to select FOOD MENU or MANUAL COOK Press the dial to enter 2 Follow instructions from To use a pre set speedcook menu or Manual Cook 3 To change the power level when prompted by the display turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the upper power level Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the dial to change the lower power level Press the dial to enter 5 Press the START PAUSE button or the selector dial to start cooking If you do not want to change one of the settings just press the dial to move to the next selection NOTE Be careful when adjusting power levels so that you do not over or undercook food 17 Speedcook cookware Manual speedcook 18 Speedcooking E Follow cookware suggestions on the oven display or in the Cookbook or Cooking Guide E Cookware will become hot Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware E Place food or oven safe cookware directly on the black tray when cooking E Use the black metal tray in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray Jn addition to the cookware provided you can use non metal casserole dishes pie plates and other heat safe cookware Place them directly on the black metal tray E Be sure to select a size that will
52. speedcook menu or to set your own speedcook program Press and hold for 3 seconds to repeat the last cooking selection SELECTOR DIAL Turn to select Push to enter First turn then press the dial to make selections Also use the dial to increase turn clockwise or decrease turn counterclockwise cooking times or temperatures START PAUSE Press this button to start or pause any cooking function CLEAR OFF Press this button to cancel ALL oven programs except the clock auto night light timer and reminder POWER LEVEL Press this button and turn press the selector dial to change the speedcook or microwave power levels or the oven bake temperature before and during cooking TIMER Press this button to set the minute timer MICROWAVE Press this button to access the microwave menu or to set your own microwave program MICRO EXPRESS Press for 30 seconds of microwave cooking time Each time the button is pressed adds an additional 30 seconds to the remaining cooking time The oven starts immediately BACK On certain features press this button to return to the previous step OVEN BAKE Press this button to bake foods using conventional oven cooking WARM REHEAT Press this button to operate the warming and reheating features Keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature or reheat servings of previously cooked foods SPEEDCOOK BACK MICROWAVE TURN TO SELECT PUSH TO ENTER START Micro Express PAUSE
53. st disconnect power at the main fuse Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place You may need to open the cabinet doors to remove the screws Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it To install a new filter remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter Insert the filter into the top opening of the oven as shown maneuvering it behind the plastic grille until it fits squarely into place It will rest at an angle behind the plastic grille on two side support tabs and in front of the right rear tab Replace the grille and 2 screws Reconnect power at the main fuse www geadvantium com The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored usually after 6 to 12 months depending on usage a Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grille MM il LAA Available at extra cost from your GE supplier Filler Panel Kits E X40CT Bisque E X40WH White E X41 Black When replacing a 36 range hood filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built in appearance For installation between cabinets only not for end of cabinet installation Each kit contains two 3 wide filler panels Filter Kits E X81A Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit Filter kits are used when the oven cannot be vented to the outside Troubleshooting www geadvantium com Questions Use this
54. tered after selecting DEFROST AUTO e Make sure you have entered food weight after selecting DEFROST AUTO OTHER PROBLEMS The door and inside of the oven feels hot Floor of the oven is warm even when the oven has not been used The heat lamps produce intense heat in a small space The cooktop light is located below the oven floor When the light is on the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm e This is normal e Use oven mitts to remove food when when ready e This is normal Oven will not start Glass microwave tray does not lock into center hub A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped e Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Power surge e Unplug the oven then plug it back in Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet e Make sure the plug on the oven is fully inserted into wall outlet e This is normal Center the tray on the oven rack turntable GE Service Protection Plus GE a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability offers you Service Protection Plus comprehensive protection on all your appliances No Matter What Brand Benefits Include We Il Co ver Any Appliance e Backed by GE 7 e All brands covered Anywhere Anytime e Unlimited service calls e All parts and labor costs included e No out of pocket expenses e No hidden deductibles e One 800 number to call You will be completely satisfi
55. the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 47 Consumer Support GE Appliances Website www GEAppliances com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day any day of the year For greater convenience and faster service you can now download Owner s Manuals order parts catalogs or even schedule service online You can also Ask Our Team of Experts your questions and so much more Schedule Service www GEAppliances com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door Get on line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year Or call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 during normal business hours Real Life e Design Studio www GEAppliances com GE supports the Universal Design concept products services and environments that can be used by people of all ages sizes and capabilities We recognize the need to design for a w
56. uate sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary A WARNING FOODS Oven safe cookware for Speedcook Oven Bake Warming features The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven Put food or non metal oven save cookware directly on the black metal tray Jor speedcooking baking or warming IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When microwaving place all foods and containers on the glass microwave tray Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Do not boil eggs in this oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Do not operate the oven without food inside This may cause damage to the oven It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes hot dogs sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking The oven and door will get very hot when speedcooking or using the oven bake feature Cookware will become hot Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware Do not use coverings containers or cooking roasting bags made of foil plastic wax or paper when speedcooking Do not cover the oven rack turntable trays or any part
57. with the speedcook or oven bake features will result in inferior cooking performance A WARNING Microwave safe cookware The oven rack turntable must always be in place when using the oven SE The glass microwave tray should always be in place when microwaving IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS www geadvantium com Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking Most glass casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard cups pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving E Place food or microwavable container When microwaved the metal can directly on the glass microwave tray to cook your food burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel Use of the black metal tray during E Paper towels waxed paper and plastic microwave cooking will result in wrap can be used to cover dishes in inferior cooking performance order to retain moisture and prevent If youare not eure ita dishis spattering Be sure to vent plastic microwave safe use this test Place in PAD SO SLCAU CARE CEEADE the oven both the dish you are testing MH Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in and a glass measuring cup filled with microwave ovens Check the package 1 cup of water set the measuring for proper use cup either in or next to the dish E Boilable cooking pouches and Microwave 30 45
58. working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not immerse power cord or plug in water See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning of the Oven section of this manual To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven f
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