www.GEAppliances.com Cooking Center Microwave Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . 2­9 Operating Instructions Microwave Control Panel . . . .10, 11 Microwave Oven Controls . . . . .10­21 Lower Oven Control Panel . . . .22, 23 Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . . .22­32 Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . .30 Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . . 31, 32 Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 17 Owner's Manual JKP86­27 Double Wall Oven JTP86­30 Double Wall Oven Care and Cleaning Broiler Pan and Grid . . . . . . . . . . .36 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . 37­39 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . . . Back Cover Product Registration . . . . . . . . 41­42 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 The microwave oven in this cooking center is 1000 watts. Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ____________________ Serial #______________________ You can find them on a label inside the upper oven on the left side. 164D4290P090-2 49-80132-2 02-03 JR Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING! Operating Instructions PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY s Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. s Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. s The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. s Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: s s s door (bent), hinges and latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces. Care and Cleaning IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. The fiberglass insulation in self-clean 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. Consumer Support 2 Troubleshooting Tips Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING--Grounding Instructions: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. s This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. s Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water--for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. s Before performing any service, disconnect the cooking center power supply at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker. s Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. s 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. s Don't allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the cooking center and cause severe personal injury. Operating Instructions WARNING--To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: s Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking center is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. s Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. s Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference. s Be sure the cooking center is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure. Weight on the oven door could cause the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow anyone to climb, sit or hang on the oven door. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. s Operating Instructions CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above an oven; children climbing on the oven to reach items could be seriously injured. s Do not store flammable material in an oven or near the cooking center. s Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. s For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. s Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. s Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. s Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the cooking center. s Do not touch heating elements or 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. s Potentially hot surfaces include oven vent openings, surfaces near the openings, and crevices around the oven door. s REMEMBER: The inside surface of the oven may be hot when the door is opened. s Teach children not to play with the controls or any other part of the cooking center. s Large scratches or impacts to glass door can lead to broken or shattered glass. s Wear proper clothing. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe burns. s 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 element. s Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your oven. s Always keep wooden spoons and plastic utensils and canned food a safe distance away from your oven. s Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains or drapes a safe distance from your oven. Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY... 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. 4 Safety Instructions www.GEAppliances.com MICROWAVE OVEN Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy" section in this manual. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: s Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. s Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic containers before placing bags in oven. s Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. s Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. s Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. s Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at any time--it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven. s Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. s If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread. s This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. s Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers--for example, closed jars--will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. s Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable and support in place. s 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 or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby. s Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside the egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. s Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, egg yolks, chicken livers and other giblets should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. s Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrownecked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. s 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. s As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 5 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. 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." s If you are not sure if a dish is microwavesafe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water-- set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 35­45 seconds at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. s If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. s If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. s Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, since they may also ignite. s Some Styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel. s Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. s Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. s Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not be used in a microwave oven. Electrical shock or fire could occur. s While paper plates may be used for timed cooking and defrosting, do not use them ...