GE JT96530 manual

ge.com 49-80340 11-05 JR Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . . . . 2–9 Operating Instr uctions Lower Oven Control Panel . . . . . .23 Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . .23–41 Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .39 Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11 Microwave Oven Controls . . . .10–22 Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 36 Sabbath Featu[...]

2 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking W ater and T oxic 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[...]

W ARNING —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. W ARNING —T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to per[...]

4 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 out[...]

5 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Read and follow the specific “Precautions to A void Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section in this manual. T o reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper ,[...]

6 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 wh[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 7 ge.com If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. ARCING 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 edge[...]

8 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ■ Steam or vapor escaping from around the door . ■ Light reflection around the door or the outer case. ■ Dimming of the oven light and change in the blower sound may occur w[...]

9 ge.com READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. W ARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN ■ Stand away from the oven when opening the oven door . [...]

10 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings Display Displays the time during cooking functions, the power level being used, the Auto Cod[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings POWER LEVEL Press to choose the power level you want to set. W atch the display while pressing this pad to select the power level you want to set. Y ou will also see a defrost level. This setting w[...]

12 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Changing the microwave power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for T ime Cook, T ime Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. T o change the power level[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the timed microwave features. ge.com T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility . Press the TIME COOK pad. Enter coo[...]

14 Using the timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For T ime Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support V egetable Amount T ime Comments Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 1 1 ⁄ 2 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water . Me[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power . T ime Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times. (Auto Defrost exp[...]

16 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave sensor cooking features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Sensor Cooking ■ The proper container[...]

17 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Beverage Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked food[...]

18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave sensor cooking features. T o reduce time by 10%: Press the 1 pad after the feature pad. T o add 10% to cooking time: Press the 9 pad after the feature pad. Potato The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes. Pierce skin [...]

19 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave auto feature. ge.com The Defrost Auto/T ime feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for T ime Defrost. Defrost Auto/T ime Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry an[...]

20 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the other microwave features. Cooking Complete Reminder: T o 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 pad. Clock Press t[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com Child Lockout Y ou may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children. T o lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CLEAR/OFF pad for about 3 seconds. When the control panel is locke[...]

22 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Microwave terms. Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: ■ the temperature probe staying in the oven but not inserted in the food. ■ metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ foil that is not mo[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven controls. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Lower Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings Display Shows the time of day , oven temperature, whether the oven is in the b[...]

24 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Special features of your lower oven control. Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the d[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support ge.com T ones at the End of a T imed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until the CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed. This continuous 6-second beep may be canceled. T o cancel the 6-second beep: Pr[...]

NOTE: T o understand how the oven control works, practice using regular (non-Sabbath) Immediate Start and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath mode. Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time , until the display shows SF . T ap the DELA Y ST ART pad until SAb bAtH ap[...]

27 Using the Sabbath feature. ge.com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display . Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads, at the same time , until the display shows SF . T ap the DELA Y ST ART pad[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 28 Using the proofing and warming features. The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products. How to Set the Oven for Proofing Place the covered dough in the oven on rack B or C. NOTE: For best results, cov[...]

Using the lower oven. ge.com T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bu[...]

Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) E 10 7 Space evenly . Up to Well Done 1/2 to 3/4 ″ thick E 10 9 8 patties take about the same time. Beef Steaks Rare † 1 ″ thick E 8 6 Steaks less than 1 ″ Medium 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 lbs. E 10 8 thi ck cook t h r[...]

31 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven clock and timer . ge.com T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self-cleaning c[...]

Using the lower oven timed baking and roasting features. 32 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes [...]

Using the lower oven probe. ge.com For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. NOTE: The probe is for use in the lower oven only . Use of probes other than the one provided with this[...]

34 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower convection oven. Adapting Recipes… Y ou can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven. When baking, reduce baking temperature by 25°F . ■ Use pan size recommended. ■ Some package instructions for frozen casseroles or[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch each oth[...]

Using the lower convection oven. How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature and pressed the ST ART pad. Place the rack in the position that best centers the food in the oven. Insert t[...]

Using the lower oven timed features for convection cooking. ge.com Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with these features. The fan will stop when the door is opened, but the heat will not turn of f. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or aft[...]

How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Y ou can set the oven control to delay-start the oven, cook for a specific length of time and then turn off automatically . Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . Press the CONVECTION BAKE MUL TI/ 1 RACK pad once for multi-rack convection baking. This mode is used for cooking food items on [...]

39 Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! ge.com Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in [...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40 Using the self-cleaning lower oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle W e recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hoo[...]

41 ge.com The oven door must be closed and all controls must be set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad once for a 4-hour clean time or twice for a 3-hour clean time. A 3-hou[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Microwave Oven Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven. Removable T urntable and T urntable Support T o prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. W ash it carefully in warm, sudsy wat[...]

43 Do not rub or clean the door gasket— it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door , you should have it replaced. T o clean the inside of the door: ■ Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you d[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Press down and pull out. Removable Lower Oven Floor T o remove the oven floor: Remove the oven door using the instructions in the Lift-Off Oven Door section of this manual. Press down and pull out the removable oven floor . Clean the oven floor with[...]

ge.com Lower Oven Light Bulb NOTE: The glass cover (on some models) should be removed only when co ld. W ea rin g latex gloves may offer a better grip. CAUTION : Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely . For [...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 46 Before you call for service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Control panel on Y ou forgot to press the • [...]

47 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lower oven control Y ou forgot to enter a • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the signals after entering bake temperatur e or SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time. cooking time or cleaning time. delay start Food does not bake or Oven controls impr operly set. • See the Using the lower oven sec[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips 48 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lower oven Oven ther mostat • See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! temperature too needs adjustment. section. hot or too cold Lower [...]

49 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lower oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. not work Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service. “F— and a number or Y ou have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one letter” flash in the er ror code. hour . Put the oven[...]

Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 50 Notes.[...]

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53 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Notes.[...]

54 Care and Cleaning Safety Instructions Operating Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes.[...]

55 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the microwave cooking center which fails due to a defect in materials or From the date of the workmanship. During this limited one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, orig[...]

Register Y our Appliance ge.com Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty , should the need arise. Y ou may also mail in the preprinted registration card included in the packing material. Printed in the United State[...]