GE JTP85 manual

www .GEAppliances.com JKP85 JTP85 Owner’ s Manual 164D4290P042 49-80084 05-01 JR Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–9 Operating Instructions Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11 Microwave Oven Controls . . .10–21 Lower Oven Control Panel . . .22, 23 Lower Oven Controls . . . . . .22–32 Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .30 Sensor Contro[...]

2 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. W ARNING! 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 inju[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.com When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING —T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy[...]

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 www .GEAppliances.com Read and follow the specific “Precautions to A void Possible Exposure T o Excessive Microwave Energy” section in this manual. T o reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ■ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appl[...]

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 www .GEAppliances.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[...]

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 wh[...]

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS www .GEAppliances.com 9 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 t[...]

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. Y our model may have one of the following controls.[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.com 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 hour , 30 minutes). Microwave Oven Control Features and Sett[...]

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 feature 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 pow[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the timed microwave features. www .GEAppliances.com T ime Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds. Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. Press the TIME COOK [...]

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 www .GEAppliances.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. (A[...]

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 www .GEAppliances.com Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Place covered food in the oven. Press the REHEA T pad. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed [...]

18 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the microwave convenience cooking features. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Beverage Press the BEVERAGE pad to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Snacks The Snacks feature automa[...]

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

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 beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Clock Press to enter the time of day or[...]

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

22 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Y our model may have one of the following controls.[...]

23 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.com 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 hour , 30 minutes). Lower Oven Control, Clock and T imer [...]

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[...]

25 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support www .GEAppliances.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. To cancel the [...]

Using the lower oven. Y ou can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan and broiler grid. However , you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining into the broiler pan. The juices could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do not cu[...]

How to Set the Oven for Broiling Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide. If your oven is connected to 208 volts, rare steaks may be broiled by preheating the broiler and positioning the oven shelf one position higher . Press the BROIL HI/LO pad once for HI Broil. To chan[...]

28 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven clock and timer . 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 cycle. Pr[...]

29 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the lower oven timed baking and roasting features. www .GEAppliances.com 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[...]

30 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself! 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 [...]

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

32 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Press the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter the desired clean t[...]

33 Care and cleaning of the cooking center . www .GEAppliances.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center . How to Remove Packaging T ape To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an a[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Lift the door straight up and off the hinges. The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation. Do not rub or clean the door gasket— it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becomi[...]

It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and[...]

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 You forgot to press the • Press the ST ART pad. microwave oven ST ART pad. will not operate Door not securely closed. • Make sure the microwave oven door is clo[...]

Problem Possible Causes What T o Do “F— and a number or You have a function • Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one letter” flash in the error code. hour. Put the oven back into operation. lower oven display If the function code • Disconnect all power to the cooking center for at repeats. least 30 seconds and then reconn[...]

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Lower oven light does lightbulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. not work Pad operating light is broken. • Call for service. Lower oven will Oven controls • See the Using the self-cleani[...]

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43 Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support GE Built-In Microwave Cooking Center W arranty . ■ Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or us[...]

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