GE 164D2966P127-I manual

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~LP US ~LP YOU... Before using your cooking center, read this guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new cooking center properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t unders~d something or need more help, cdl: GE Answer Center” 800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week How to Remove Packaging[...]

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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Q The fiberglass insulation in self”c[...]

u v ● ~ORTANT SA~~ ~STRUCTIONS (coatinued) ~ Do not leave chtidren don~hildren should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use. They shodd never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. 4 Do not allow anyone to ebb, stand or hang on the door. They could damage the cooking center, ● CAUTION: ITEMS OF ~TER[...]

,. .:. . Microwave Oven: o Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Mcrowave Energy” section. ● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: —Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appiiance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. —Remove[...]

u v ● WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS (condnued) ● Use foil only as directed in this guide. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 inch high; remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than the metal shelfl at least one inch away from sides of oven. @ Cookware[...]

Self-Cleaning Lower Oven: ● Stand away from the cooking center when opening the oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face andor eyes. ● Do not heat unopened food containen+ Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury. ● Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed. ● Never leave jars o[...]

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Features 1 Broiler Pan and Rack—Lower Oven For use in the lower oven only. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven. 2 Double DutyTM Shelf—Microwave Oven For use in the microwave oven only. 3 Temperature Probe—Microwave Oven For use in the microwave oven only. 4 Oven Vent—Lower Oven 5 Inside Door Latches—Microwave Oven 6 Window with Metil S[...]

FEATURES OF YOUR ~CROWAW OWN CONTROL PANEL 1. DISPLAY. Displays the time or temperature during cooking functions, the power level being used, the cooking mode and instructions. NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds (1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On the lower oven, time is shown in hours and minutes (1 :30 is one[...]

FEATURES OF YOUR LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL NOTE: The controls for the lower oven will not operate until the digital clock has been set. 1. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected, the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status. NOTE: The time on the microwave display is shown in minutes and seconds ( 1:30 is one minute, 30 seconds). On t[...]

/ CLOCK Am TMER Clock NOTE: The clock must be set before the contro~s for Then, all lights go off and “RESET’ appears in the the lower oven will work. upper display, and “PF’ (for Power Failure) appears in When power is first connected to your cooking center the lower oven display. or after a power failure of any kind, the digitql display P[...]

INCREASE or DECREASE Pad Speed You can change the response speed of these pads in 10 increments. While the oven is off and the time of day A @ shows in the display, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE pads at the same time for 2 or 3 seconds. The v e speed levels range from LO to HI; LO is the slowest speed and HI is the fastest. Power Fa[...]

● Make sure all the 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.” ● If you are not sure if a d[...]

/ Using a Holding Time The hold timer can also be used to program a “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, NOTE: When delaying the Temp Cook function, press the TIME COOK or the TEMP COOK pad and[...]

DEFROSTING BY T~E The Time Defrost setting is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of fh~ great advantages of a microwave oven. Power Level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility, To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost frozen strawberries by following the steps be[...]

The time cooking feature allows you to select the 3. Select your cook time. Press 1,2 and O to set cooking time. 1 minute and 20 seconds. The oven shuts off automatically. Because automatic Power Level 10 (High) Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no cooking, but you may change this for more[...]

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. TEMP COOK takes the guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically switches to the Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you either open the door or press the CLEAWOFF pad. The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is [...]

HOW TO USE T~ DO~LE DUTY” SHELF / ● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. ● Do not store or cook with the shelf on the floor of the oven. Product damage may result. ● Use pot holders when handling the metal shelf and containers. They may be hot. ● Do not store a micr[...]

US~G YOUR LOWER OWN 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 t[...]

BA~G 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 to become familiar with your new oven’s performance. If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It Yourse~instructions on how to adjust [...]

BA~G (continued) Baking Pans Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the pan determines the amount of browning that will occur. ● Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies. ● Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and coo[...]

Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by ~lacing it on a lower ~helf s~veral inches below the food. Don’t Peek Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do not open the door to look at your foo[...]

TMD BA~G (continued) How to Set Delay S@rt and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1. Press the COOK TIME pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of baking time. 3. Press the STOP TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display. 5, Press the BAKE pad. 6. Press the INCREASE or DECREAS[...]

ADJUST THE OVEN THE~OSTAT T / 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 Pdmiliar with it, following the times given in your recipes as a guide. If you think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat your[...]

ROAST~G Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat or poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven. Roasting temperatures, which should be low and steady, keep spattering to a minimum. Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats. Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound, indi[...]

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. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed. Q. Why is [...]

Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from Turn the food using tongs only once during the the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and tender broiling. Time the foods for the first side according cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to to the Broiling Guide. Turn the food, then use the keep spattering and smoking to[...]

● Always use the broiler pan and rack that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. ● The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. ● For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat. To slash, cut crosswise through t[...]

OPEMT~G Tm SELF-CLEA~G OVEN Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours Before a Clean Cycle 1. Remove the broiler pan, broiler rack, all cookware 2. and any aluminum Foil from the oven—they can’t withstand the high cleaning temperatures. NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose their luster and become [...]

How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears. 3. Press the START pad. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF’ will appear in the display. Allow additional time for cooling before you try to set the cycle[...]

OPEMT~G Tm SELF-CLEAMG OVEN (continued) After Self-Cleaning Youmay notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. repeat the cycle. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the steel wool pad. Be su[...]

Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A. No cleaners or coatings should be u[...]

Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooking center will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance. BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE COOKING CENTER. Control Panel It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after [...]

Double Duty ShelPh’ Microwave Oven Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven. Microwave Oven Lamp To replace the microwave oven lamp, first disconnect the power at the main fuse or the circuit breaker panel. 1. Remove the grill above the microwave oven, To do so, open the microwave oven [...]

CAm Am CLEAN~G (continued) Lift-Off Oven Door Lower Oven The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. Youmay 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 o[...]

Broiler Pan and Rack Lower Oven I After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully pour out grease from the pan into a proper container. Wash and rinse the broiler pan and rack in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack with detergent while hot and c[...]

A r ● o Q~STIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM “P-AND A NUMBEK’ FLASH ~ THE DISPLAY LOWER OVEN WWL NOT OPERATE LOWER OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT WORK LOWER OVEN CONTROLS W~L NOT WORK LOWER OVEN CONTROL PANEL GOES BLANK OR BL~KS CONTROL PANEL ON MCROWAVE OVEN ~L NOT OPERATE FOODS OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED IN MICROWAVE OVEN “PROBE’ APPEARS ~ THE[...]

m ● ● PROBLEM “ERROR’APPEARS TN THE MICROWAVE DISPLAY “BURNING’ OR “OILY” ODOR EMITTING FROM LOWER OVEN WHEN TURNED ON LOWER OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO HOT OR TOO COLD FOOD DOES NOT BROIL PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OR BAKE PROPERLY IN LOWER OVEN LOWER OVEN WILL NOT SELF-CLEAN LOWER OVEN DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK STRONG ODOR IN [...]

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE Staple sales slip or cancelled check COOKING CENTER here. Proof of original purchase date WARRANTY is needed to obtain service under 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 pati of th[...]