GE Oven SCA1000 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Advantium Quick Start . . . .9, 10

Cooking controls . . . . . . . . . . .13

Oven features . . . . . . . . . .12, 13

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7

What is Advantium? . . . . . . . . .8

Auto night light . . . . . . . . . . .32

Automatic fan . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Child lockout . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9, 32

Display ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . .32

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Scroll speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Surface light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Vent fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

SCA1000

SCA1001

Speedcooking

Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Custom speedcook recipes . . .18, 19

Manual speedcook . . . . . . . . . .17

Power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Repeat last . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Resume feature . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Speedcook cookware . . . . . . . . .17

Speedcook menu guide . . . . . . .11

Speedcook-safe cookware . . . . . . .5

Things that are normal . . . . . .20

Using a pre-set speedcook menu . . .14

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the inside . . . . . .36, 37

Cleaning the outside . . . . . . . .38

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 40

Optional kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Replacing lights . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Microwaving

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Cooking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Custom microwave recipes . . .25, 26

Defrost-Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Defrost-Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Defrosting tips . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Micro Express . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Microwave power levels . . . . . . .25

Microwave-safe cookware . . . . . .6

Precautions to avoid

Troubleshooting

Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . .41, 42

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

possible exposure to

excessive microwave energy . . . . .2

Sensor cooking . . . . . . . . . .29, 30

Things that are normal . . . . . .31

Time cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using pre-set

microwave selections . . . . . . . . .24

Warming and reheating . . .22, 23

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model # __________________________

Serial # __________________________

Find these numbers on a label inside

the oven.

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3828W5A4680 49-40481 01-06 JR

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To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I Read all instructions before using

I This oven is specifically designed to heat,

dry or cook food, and is not intended for

laboratory or industrial use.

this appliance. When using electrical

appliances, basic safety precautions

should be followed, including the

following:

I This appliance should be serviced only

by qualified service personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service facility for

examination, repair or adjustment.

I Read and follow the specific precautions in

the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY section on page 2.

I Do not cover or block any openings on

the appliance.

I Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified

technician in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

I 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.

I Install or locate this appliance only

in accordance with the provided

installation instructions.

I Keep power cord away from heated

surfaces.

I 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.

I Do not immerse power cord or plug

in water.

I See door surface cleaning instructions in

the Care and Cleaning of the Oven

section of this manual.

I Do not mount this appliance over

a sink.

I To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

cavity:

I This oven is not approved or tested for

marine use.

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic or other

combustible materials are placed inside

the oven while cooking.

I This oven is UL listed for installation

over electric and gas ranges.

I This oven was designed for use over

ranges no wider than 36 inches. It may

be installed over both gas and electric

cooking equipment.

– Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic containers before

placing them in the oven.

– Do not use the oven for storage

purposes. Do not leave paper products,

cooking utensils or food in the oven

when not in use.

I Do not operate this appliance if it has

a damaged power cord or plug, if it is

not 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.

– 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.

I As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

– 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.

I Use this appliance only for its intended

use as described in this manual.

I Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors

in this appliance.

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WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I Do not operate the oven without the

oven rack (turntable) in place. The oven

rack (turntable) must be unrestricted so

it can turn.

I 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.

I 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.

I Keep the oven free from grease buildup.

I Do not store anything directly on top

of the oven surface when the oven is

in operation.

I 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/OFF pad and correct the problem.

ARCING

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in

the oven. Arcing is caused by:

I Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins,

or gold-rimmed dishes, in the oven.

I Metal or foil touching the side of the

I Recycled paper towels containing small

oven.

metal pieces being used in the oven.

I Foil not molded to food (upturned edges I Use foil only as recommended in

act like antennas).

this manual.

I Metal cookware used during either

speedcook or microwave cooking (except

for the pans provided with the oven).

I 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.

I Use care when cleaning the vent fan

filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such

as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage

the filters.

THE

VENT

FAN

I When preparing flaming foods under the

I Clean the underside of the oven often.

Do not allow grease to build up on the

oven or the fan filters.

oven, turn the vent fan on.

I 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

adequate sized cookware and use high

heat on surface units only when

necessary.

I 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.

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WARNING!

FOODS

I When microwaving, place all foods

and containers on the glass microwave

tray.

I SUPERHEATED WATER

Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are 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

I 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.

I Do not boil eggs in this oven. Pressure

will build up inside egg yolk and will

cause it to burst, possibly resulting

in injury.

SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

I Do not operate the oven without food — Do not overheat the liquid.

inside. This may cause damage to the

— Stir the liquid both before and halfway

oven. It increases the heat around the

magnetron and can shorten the life of

the oven.

through heating it.

— Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

I 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.

— 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.

Oven-safe

cookware for

Speedcook,

Oven/Bake

& Warming

features

I The oven and door will get very hot

when speedcooking or using the

oven/bake feature.

I Place food or oven-safe cookware

directly on the trays when cooking.

I 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.

I Cookware will become hot . Oven

mitts will be needed to handle the

cookware.

I Do not use coverings, containers

or cooking/roasting bags made

of foil, plastic, wax or paper when

speedcooking.

I Do not cover the oven rack

(turntable), trays or any part

of the oven with metal foil.

I Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

I Use of the glass microwave tray with

the speedcook or oven/bake features

will result in inferior cooking

performance.

This will cause arcing in the oven.

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using the oven.

I Use the black metal flat tray in the

same way you would use a shallow

baking pan or baking tray.

Put food or non-metal,

oven-save cookware

directly on the

black metal tray

for speedcooking, baking

or warming.

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WARNING!

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.”

Microwave-

safe

cookware

I Place food or microwavable container I Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic

directly on the glass microwave tray to

cook your food.

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.

I Use of the black metal tray during

microwave cooking will result in

inferior cooking performance.

I Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens. Check the package

for proper use.

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using the oven.

I If you are not sure if a dish is

microwave-safe, use this test: Place in

the oven both the dish you are testing I “Boilable” cooking pouches and

and a glass measuring cup filled with

1 cup of water—set the measuring

cup either in or next to the dish.

Microwave 30–45 seconds at high.

If the dish heats, it should not be

used for microwaving.

tightly closed plastic bags should be

slit, pierced or vented as directed by

package. If they are not, plastic could

burst during or immediately after

cooking, possibly resulting in injury.

Also, plastic storage containers should

be at least partially uncovered because

they form a tight seal. When cooking

with containers tightly covered with

plastic wrap, remove covering carefully

and direct steam away from hands

and face.

The glass microwave tray

should always be in place

when microwaving.

I If the dish remains cool and only the

water in the cup heats, then the dish

is microwave-safe.

I Cookware may become hot because

of heat transferred from the heated

food. Oven mitts may be needed to

handle the cookware.

I Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware

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 short periods of

I 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,

as they may also ignite.

overcooking. In longer exposures

to overcooking, the food and

cookware could ignite.

I Use foil only as directed in this manual.

When using foil in the oven, keep the

foil at least 1 inch away from the sides Follow these guidelines:

of the oven.

1. Use microwave-safe plastics only

and use them in strict compliance

with the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations.

I Do not use the oven to dry

newspapers.

I If you use a meat thermometer while

cooking, make sure it is safe for use

in microwave ovens.

2. Do not microwave empty containers.

3. Do not permit children to use

plastic cookware without complete

supervision.

I 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.

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WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

I Don’t defrost frozen beverages in

I Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing

damage to your oven.

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.

I 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.

I 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.

I Do not attempt to deep fry in the

I 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.

oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

What is Advantium?

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The new Advantium oven uses

the surface so the inside cooks

Getting to know

Advantium

breakthrough Speedcook technology simultaneously. While radiant heat

to harness the power of light. The

Advantium oven cooks the outside

of foods much like conventional

radiant heat, while also penetrating

is the primary source of power, a

“microwave boost” is added with

certain foods. Foods cook evenly and

fast, retaining their natural moisture.

Turntable

I The oven rack (turntable) rotates to ensure even cooking.

Controls

I The oven control contains preset recipes.

I Turn and press dial makes menu selection easy.

Speedcooking

I A 500 watt halogen bulb and a 600 watt ceramic heater cook

food from above.

I One 375 watt ceramic heater cooks food from below.

I The convection fan ensures even heating.

Oven/Bake and Warming

I One 1100 watt heater cooks food from above.

I One 375 watt ceramic heater cooks food from below.

I The convection fan ensures even heating.

Microwave

I A microwave “boost” is automatically added with certain foods.

I The oven can also be used as a 900 watt microwave oven.

Advantium Quick Start

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Set the

clock

When you first plug in the oven or after

a power outage:

To change the time:

1. Press the OPTIONS button.

1. Turn the selector dial to set

the hour. Press the dial to enter.

2. Turn the dial to CLOCK. Press the

dial to enter and follow the display

directions to set.

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.

Begin

speedcooking

Step 1:

preheating.

Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

I Press CLEAR/OFF at any time to

Step 2:

stop cooking.

Turn the dial until the display shows

FOOD MENU. Press the dial to enter.

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using the oven.

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.

Put food or non-metal,

oven-safe cookware directly

on the black metal tray

to speedcook.

Step 5:

Turn the dial to select the amount, size,

and/or doneness (if required, the oven

will prompt you). Press the dial after

each 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.

Microwaving

with Micro

Express

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.

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using the oven.

The glass microwave tray

should always be in place

when microwaving.

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Using the

Oven/Bake

feature

With Preheating

Step 1:

Press the OVEN/BAKE button.

Step 2:

Turn the dial to set the oven

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using 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.)

Step 3:

Press the START/PAUSE button to start

preheating.

Put food or oven-safe

cookware directly on the

black metal tray to bake.

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.

Cook times are shown in minutes and can

be a maximum of 179 minutes. Time can be

changed during cooking by turning the dial.

Without Preheating

Step 1:

Step 4:

If your recipe does not require

preheating, press the OVEN/BAKE

button.

Turn the dial to set the cook time and

press to enter.

Step 5:

Step 2:

Place the food in the oven, and press

the START/PAUSE button to start the

oven.

Turn the dial to set the oven

temperature and press to enter.

Step 3:

Cook times are shown in minutes and can

To bypass preheating, press the dial again. be a maximum of 179 minutes. Time can be

changed during cooking by turning the dial.

Step 1:

Step 3:

Using the

Warming

feature

Press the WARM/REHEAT button.

Turn the dial to select the oven

temperature.

Step 2:

Turn the dial to select WARMING.

Press the dial to enter.

LOW............140–160°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.

Speedcook Menu Guide

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After pressing the SPEEDCOOK

button, the oven will prompt you to

make several selections, such as in

the example below.

Display

prompts

NOTE: When speedcooking, always use the black tray.

1. Turn the dial until

FOOD MENU appears.

Press the dial to enter.

3. Turn the dial until

BONELESS BRST

5. Turn the dial to

Select amount:

1–2 pieces

(boneless breast) appears.

Press the dial to enter.

3–4 pieces

Press the dial to enter.

2. Turn the dial until

CHICKEN appears.

4. Turn the dial to

Select SIZE:

Press the dial to enter.

6. Use METAL TRAY is

Sm (3–4 oz)

displayed.

Lg (5+ oz)

Press the dial to enter.

I After a cooking cycle has been

completed, use the Resume feature

to cook for additional time.

I See the Cooking Guide packed with

the oven for a complete list of pre-set

speedcook menu selections.

Pre-set

speedcook

I To review settings during cooking,

selections

press the selector dial.

Oven Features

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Oven

features

Door Handle

Oven Rack (Turntable)

Pull to open the door. The door

must be securely latched for the

oven to operate.

The oven rack (turntable) must

always be in place, on the oven

floor, for all cooking. Be sure the

oven rack (turntable) is seated

securely over the hub in the center

of the oven.

Door Latches

Vent Fan

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,

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.

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.

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.

Upper Heaters

Operate when using the speedcook,

oven/bake or warming features.

Hub

The hub turns the oven rack. Make

sure the hub is always firmly in place

in the bottom of the oven.

Window

Allows food to be viewed while

keeping microwaves confined in

the oven.

Oven Features

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With your Advantium oven, you can cook with high-intensity halogen lights, ceramic heaters

and/or conventional microwave energy.

Cooking

controls

SPEEDCOOK

Press this button to access the 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

VENT FAN

Press this button to remove steam and

other vapors from surface cooking.

Press this button to access the microwave

menu or to set your own microwave

program.

REMINDER

MICRO EXPRESS

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.

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.

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.

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.

HELP

Press this button to find out more about

your oven’s features.

WARM/REHEAT

SURFACE LIGHT

Press this button to turn the cooktop light

on and off.

Press this button to operate the warming

and reheating features. Keep hot, cooked

foods at serving temperature, or reheat

servings of previously cooked foods.

Speedcooking

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CAUTION: When using speedcook programs, remember that the oven, door and

dishes will be very hot!

Using

speedcook

features

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

cookware directly on the black metal

tray to speedcook.

be in place when using the oven.

Advantium is already pre-set to cook over

100 popular dishes.

1. Press the speedcook button.

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.

To use a

pre-set

speedcook

If no selection is made within

15 seconds, the display will revert

back to the time of day.

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 button and re-enter the

desired selections.

2. Turn the selector dial 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.

cooking time. You can change power

I 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.

levels by pressing POWER LEVEL.

I To assure consistent cooking results,

the oven may reduce power levels if the

oven is hot at the beginning of a

program.

I If 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.

I At the end of cooking, the automatic

fan may continue to run for a short

time to cool internal components.

I To cook for additional time after a

cooking cycle has been completed,

use the resume feature.

I At anytime during cooking you can

turn the selector dial to change the

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To ensure consistent and even browning

when cooking foods directly on the black

metal tray, arrange food as shown below.

Foods can touch but should not overlap.

Cooking tips

for great

tasting results

Spoke pattern

(Example: crescent rolls, breadsticks)

Circular pattern

(Example: biscuits, cookies, meats)

Single layer

(Example: appetizers)

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.

NOTE: The last program used is stored

for two hours.

Repeat last

1. Press and hold the SPEEDCOOK

button for about 3 seconds.

3. Press the START/PAUSE button or

the selector dial to start cooking.

2. The last pre-set food will

be displayed.

1. If your food needs to cook a bit

longer, you can restart the oven

by pressing the START button

or selector dial.

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.

Resume

feature

2. RESUME COOKING will be

displayed and the oven will

restart immediately at 10%

of the original time.

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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.

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button

and turn the dial to select FOOD

MENU or MANUAL COOK. Press

the dial to enter.

Speedcook

power level

2. Follow instructions from To use

a pre-set speedcook menu or Manual

Cook.

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.

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.

Each power level gives you heater

power and microwave energy for a

certain percentage of the time.

5. Press the START/PAUSE button

or the selector dial to start

cooking.

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

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.

casseroles, meat and fish.

LOWER POWER (L) controls the

lower heater. Select a higher setting

to brown foods more on the bottom.

Select a lower setting for less

browning on the bottom.

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I Follow cookware suggestions on the

oven display or in the Cookbook or

Cooking Guide.

Speedcook

cookware

I Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts

will be needed to handle the cookware.

I Do not use cookware or coverings

made of paper, plastic or foil when

cooking during a speedcook cycle.

I Place food or oven-safe cookware

directly on the black tray when

cooking.

I The black metal tray must be in place

I Use the black metal tray in the same

way you would use a shallow baking

pan or baking tray.

during the speedcook operations.

I In 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.

I Be sure to select a size that will

rotate easily.

I Place the black metal tray directly on

the oven rack (turntable).

Advantium gives you the flexibility to 4. Turn the dial clockwise to increase

Manual

speedcook

cook your favorite dishes.

or counterclockwise to decrease

the upper power level. Press the

dial to enter.

If you want to cook a food item that

is not among the pre-set selections,

use manual speedcook.

5. Turn the dial to change the lower

power level. Press the dial to enter.

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

6. Press the START/PAUSE

button or press the selector

dial to start cooking.

If no entries are made within 15 seconds,

the display will revert back to the time

of day.

For power level and cooking time

suggestions, use your cooking guide

or cook book.

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.

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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!

6. Turn the dial to change the lower

power level. Press the dial to enter.

Speedcook

recipe—to

enter and

save

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.

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

2. Turn the dial until MY RECIPES

appears. Press the dial to enter.

3. Turn the dial until <empty>

appears. Press the dial to enter.

8. RECIPE ADDED appears. To begin

cooking, press the START/

PAUSE button. To store the

recipe without cooking, press

the CLEAR/OFF button.

4. SELECT COOK TIME appears.

Turn the dial to select the

cooking time. Press the dial to

enter.

For power level and cooking time

suggestions, use your cooking guide

or cook book.

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:

4. Turn dial until the recipe you

want is displayed and press the

dial to enter.

Speedcook

recipe—to

find and use

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

5. Press the START/PAUSE button

or press the selector dial to start

cooking.

2. Turn dial to MY RECIPES and

press to enter.

3. FOOD NAME and the recipe

names you have previously

entered will appear.

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To adjust or change stored custom

speedcook recipes:

7. RECIPE ADDED appears. To begin

cooking press the START/PAUSE

button. To store the recipe

without cooking, press the

Speedcook

recipe—to

adjust or

change

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

2. Turn the dial until MY RECIPES

CLEAR/OFF button.

appears. Press the dial to enter.

For power level and cooking time

suggestions, use your cooking guide

or cook book.

3. Turn the dial to the recipe you

want to change. Press the dial

to enter.

4. Press the OPTIONS button.

5. Turn the dial to select CHANGE

RECIPE. Press the dial to enter.

6. 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.

(For more detailed instructions,

follow steps 4 through 7 in the

section Speedcook recipe—to enter

and save.)

To delete stored custom speedcook

recipes:

4. Press the OPTIONS button.

Speedcook

recipe—to

delete

5. 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.

1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button.

2. Turn the dial until MY RECIPES

appears and press the dial

to enter.

3. Turn dial to the recipe you

want to delete and press the

dial to enter.

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Cooking Times

Heaters

Things that

are normal

during

I 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.

I No preheating is required. The oven

begins cooking immediately.

speedcooking

I The door and inside of the oven will be

very hot. Use caution when opening the

door and removing food.

I Do not use cookware or coverings made

of paper, plastic or foil when cooking

during a speedcook cycle.

Fan/Vent

I 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.

I 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

I The exhaust fan may come on

I Clicks and a fan blowing are normal

sounds during cooking. The relay board

is turning components on and off.

automatically if the cooktop is in use.

I The oven vent will emit warm air while

the oven is on.

Lights

I When the oven is on, light may be visible

around the door or outer case.

I 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.

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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.

Before you begin, make sure the oven rack

(turntable) is in place. Use the black metal

tray at all times when baking.

Baking

Caution: When baking, remember that the oven,

door and dishes will be very hot!

The oven rack (turntable)

must always be in place

when using the oven.

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.

Put food or oven-safe

cookware directly on the

black metal tray to bake.

1. Press the oven/bake button.

1 hour, the oven will turn off

automatically. Open the oven door

and, using caution, place the food

in the oven.

Bake with

preheat

2. When using the OVEN/BAKE

mode to cook baked goods such

as cakes, brownies, cookies, pies,

rolls, etc., reduce 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.

temperature 25°F–40°F from the

recipe to prevent overbrowning

of baked goods.

Turn the dial to set the oven

temperature and press dial to start

preheating. Do not place the food in preheating by pressing the power level button

You may change the oven temperature during

the oven. (You will be prompted to

enter the cook time, after the oven

is preheated.)

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.

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

Cook times are shown in minutes and can be

a maximum of 179 minutes. Time can be

changed during cooking by turning the dial.

If your recipe does not require

preheating, press the oven/bake

button.

4. Turn the dial to set the cook time

and press to enter.

Bake

without

preheat

5. Place the food in the oven, and press

the Start/pause button to start the

oven.

2. When using the OVEN/BAKE

mode to cook baked goods such

as cakes, brownies, cookies, pies,

rolls, etc., reduce the oven

If the oven door is opened during cooking,

PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the

door and press START/PAUSE.

temperature 25°F–40°F from the

recipe to prevent overbrowning

of baked goods.

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 oven

temperature and press to enter.

3. To bypass preheating, press the

dial again.

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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.

4. Turn the dial to select the level of

moisture you want. Press the dial

Warming

to enter.

If the oven door is opened during warming,

PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the

door and press START/PAUSE.

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.

LOW..............................140–160°F

MEDIUM ......................160–195°F

HIGH ............................195–230°F

Temperature and Moisture Selection Chart

Food Type

Bread, hard rolls

Bread, soft rolls

Casseroles

Control Setting

Moisture Setting

CRISP

MEDIUM

HIGH

MOIST

CRISP

Fried foods

Meats* and fish

Pancakes, waffles

Pizza

MEDIUM

HIGH

CRISP

HIGH

CRISP

Potatoes, baked

Potatoes, mashed

Poultry

HIGH

CRISP

MEDIUM

HIGH

MOIST

CRISP

Tortilla Chips

Vegetables

LOW

MEDIUM

MOIST

* 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:

Tips for Moist Foods:

I Leave food uncovered.

I Cover food with lid or aluminum

foil.

I Do not use plastic containers or

plastic wrap.

Do not put water in the warming

pan.

I Preheat prior to use according to

recommended times.

I Do not use plastic containers or

plastic wrap.

I Preheat prior to use according to

recommended times.

To Crisp Stale Items

I Check crispness after 45 minutes.

I Place food or dishes directly on

Add time as needed.

the black metal tray.

I Preheat on LOW setting and

select CRISP.

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The Timed Reheat feature reheats

servings of previously cooked foods

or a plate of leftovers.

If the oven door is opened during cooking,

PAUSE will appear in the display. Close

the door and press START/PAUSE.

Timed

Reheat

After removing food from the oven, stir, if

possible, to even out the temperature. If

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.

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.

Place the food in a non-metallic container

on the black metal tray. The cookware

will get hot.

2. Turn the dial to select REHEAT.

Press the dial to enter.

Use cookware and utensils that can

withstand temperatures up to 275° F.

3. Turn the dial to set the reheat

time and press to enter.

4. Press the START/PAUSE button

to start the oven.

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.

Using the

microwave

features

The oven rack (turntable) must always be in

The glass microwave tray should always

be in place when microwaving.

place when using the oven.

Cookware

I Make sure that cookware is suitable

I Place food or microwavable container

directly on the glass microwave tray to

cook your food.

for microwaving.

MICROWAVE PRE-SET FOOD SELECTIONS:

I My Recipes

I Soup

I Bacon

I Popcorn

I Time cook

I Beverage

I Reheat (one serving)

I Vegetables (fresh,

I Defrost (Auto and

Time)

frozen, canned)

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1. Press the MICROWAVE button.

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.

How to use

pre-set

microwave

selections

If no selection is made within 15 seconds,

the display will revert back to the time of

day.

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.

2. Turn the dial to find the food

you want to cook. Press the dial

to enter.

3. If required, the oven will prompt

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.

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.

Time Cook

I The power level is automatically

set at high, but you can change it

for more flexibility.

5. Press the dial or the START/

PAUSE button to start cooking.

1. Press the MICROWAVE button.

You may open the door during TIME

COOK to check the food. Close the door

and press START to resume cooking.

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.

You may add or subtract time by

turning the dial. You may also add

time in 30 second increments by

pressing MICRO EXPRESS again.

Micro

Express

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1. First, follow directions for TIME

COOK, TIME DEFROST or

MICRO EXPRESS.

Here are some examples of uses for

various power levels:

Microwave

power level

High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

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.

Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat

and poultry; baking casseroles and

reheating.

Medium 5: Slow cooking and

tenderizing for stews and less

tender cuts of meat.

4. Press the dial or the

START/PAUSE button to start

cooking.

Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering;

delicate sauces.

I You can change the power level before

or during a cooking program.

Warm 1: Keeping food warm;

softening butter.

I When cooking bacon, layer strips

on a plate. Cover each layer with a

paper towel.

I For frozen vegetables, follow

the package instructions for

adding water.

Cooking tips

I When cooking vegetables,

use a microwave-safe casserole

or bowl. Cover with a lid or

vented plastic wrap.

I For fresh vegetables, add

two tablespoons of water for

each serving.

Create and store up to 10 of your

own microwave recipes.

6. Spell out the food name by

turning the selector dial to

Microwave

recipe—to

enter and

save

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.

1. Press the MICROWAVE button.

2. Turn dial until MY RECIPES

appears. Press the dial to enter.

3. Turn dial until <empty> 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.

7. RECIPE ADDED appears. To begin

cooking, press the START/PAUSE

button or press the CLEAR/OFF

button to store the recipe without

cooking.

5. Turn the dial to change the power

level and press to enter.

To find and use stored custom

microwave recipes:

4. Turn dial to your recipe and press

the dial to enter.

Microwave

recipe—to

find and use

5. Press the START/PAUSE button or

the selector dial to start cooking.

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.

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To adjust or change stored custom

microwave recipes:

6. Turn the dial to select the cook

time and press the dial to enter.

Microwave

recipe—to

adjust or

change

7. Turn the dial to select the POWER

LEVEL and press the dial to enter.

1. Press the MICROWAVE button.

2. Turn dial to MY RECIPES and

8. RECIPE ADDED appears. To begin

cooking, press the START/PAUSE

button or press the CLEAR/OFF

button to store the recipe

press the dial to enter.

3. Turn the dial to the recipe you

want to change. Press the dial

to enter.

without cooking.

4. Press the OPTIONS button.

5. Turn the dial to select CHANGE

RECIPE. Press the dial to enter.

To delete stored custom microwave

recipes:

5. 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.

Microwave

recipe—to

delete

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.

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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.

I Remove defrosted meat or shield warm

areas with small pieces of foil for even

defrosting.

Auto defrost

I After defrosting, most meats need to

stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting.

Large roasts should stand for about

30 minutes.

1. Remove food from the package

and place it on a microwave-safe

dish.

Conversion Guide

2. Press the MICROWAVE button.

If the weight of food is stated in pounds

and ounces, the ounces must be converted

to tenths (.1) of a pound.

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.

Weight of Food

in Ounces

Enter Food Weight

(tenths of a pound)

1–2

4–5

6–7

9–10

12–13

14–15

5. Press the dial or START/PAUSE

button to start defrosting.

6. Turn the food over when the oven

signals TURN FOOD OVER.

Use Time Defrost to defrost for a selected

length of time.

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.

Time defrost

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.

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Use DEFROST-AUTO for meat, poultry

and fish. Use DEFROST-TIME for most

other frozen foods.

I For more even defrosting of

larger foods, such as roasts, use

DEFROST-AUTO. Be sure large

meats are completely defrosted

before cooking.

Defrosting

tips

I 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

I 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.

containers should be partially

uncovered.

I 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.

I 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.

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The sensor feature detects the increasing

humidity released during cooking. The

oven automatically adjusts the cooking

Microwave

sensor

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.

Covered

Vented

The proper containers and covers are

essential for best sensor cooking.

I Always use microwave-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.

Dry off dishes so they don’t

mislead the sensor.

I 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.

I Beverages are best heated

uncovered.

MICROWAVE SENSOR PROGRAMS:

I Beverage

I Popcorn – Prepackaged microwave popcorn, 1.5 oz. to 3.5 oz.

I Reheat – Single servings (4 to 6 oz.) of leftovers.

I Soup

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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.

I Drinks heated with the BEVERAGE

feature may be very hot. Remove

the container with care.

To use all

sensor

programs

I If you open the door while sensor

cooking, SENSOR ERROR will

appear. Close the door, press

START to begin again.

1. Press the MICROWAVE button.

2. Turn the dial to select the food

you want. Press the dial to enter.

Notes about the Reheat program:

3. Press the dial or press the START/

PAUSE button to start cooking.

Reheated foods may have wide

variations in temperature. Some

areas may be extremely hot.

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

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:

selector to cook for more time.

NOTE: Do not use the Sensor

I Bread products

Features twice in succession on the

same food portion—it may result in

severely overcooked or burnt food.

I Food that must be reheated

uncovered.

I 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.

I Foods that need to be stirred

or turned.

I Foods calling for a dry look or

crisp surface after reheating.

I 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.

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Interference

Sounds

Things that

are normal

I 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.

I You may hear a dull thumping sound while

the oven is operating.

Oven Heat

I Cookware may become hot because of

heat transferred from the heated food.

Oven mitts may be needed to handle

the cookware.

I Steam or vapor may escape from around

the door.

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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.

“FOOD IS

READY”

Clock:

Beeper Volume:

Features

under the

OPTIONS

button

The clock must be set before you can use

your oven for the first time (see Quick

Start for instructions).

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.

1. To change the clock time, press

the OPTIONS pad and turn the

dial to CLOCK. Press the dial

to enter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Review

Press the selector dial at any time

during cooking.

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Use this feature to find out more about

your oven and its features.

The display will show a description

for the program you have chosen.

Help

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

Options

Oven/Bake

Popcorn

Power Level

Reheat–1 Serving

Reminder

Back

Bacon

Beeper Volume

Beverage

Child Lockout

Clear/Off

Clock

Clock Display On/Off

Defrost (Auto)

Defrost (Time)

Delayed Start

Display Speed

Food Menu

Heat/Pwr/Temp

Help

Manual Cook

Microwave

Micro Express

Micro Power

My Recipes

Repeat Last

Resume

Review

Soup

Speedcook

Start/Pause

Surface Light

Time Cook

Timer On/Off

Vegetables (Canned)

Vegetables (Fresh)

Vegetables (Frozen)

Vent Fan

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You may lock the control panel to prevent

the oven from being accidentally started

or used by children.

When the control panel is locked,

Control Panel LOCKED will be

displayed briefly anytime a button

or dial is pressed.

Child

lockout

Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for

about 3 seconds to lock and unlock.

Use to light your cooktop.

Surface

light

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.

Vent fan

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

general purpose timer. It can even be

used while cooking in the oven.

3. Turn the dial to select the seconds.

Press the dial to enter.

Timer

To pause, press TIMER. To restart, press

TIMER again.

1. Press the TIMER button.

2. Turn the dial to select the

minutes. Press the dial to enter.

To cancel, press and hold the TIMER

button down for about 3 seconds.

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Use this feature like an alarm clock

to help you keep up with things

to do.

To briefly display the reminder time,

Reminder

press the REMINDER button.

To cancel, press and hold the

1. Press the REMINDER button and

select reminder time. Follow the

directions in the display:

REMINDER button for about

3 seconds.

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

If you have turned the fan on you

may find that you cannot turn it off.

The fan will automatically turn off

Automatic

fan

too much heat inside the oven cavity. when the internal parts are cool. It

may stay on for 30 minutes or more

It automatically turns on at low speed

after the cooktop and oven controls

if it senses too much heat.

are turned off.

Care and Cleaning

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An occasional thorough wiping with

a solution of baking soda and water

keeps the inside fresh.

Helpful

hints

Be certain the oven control is turned

off before cleaning any part of

this oven.

Some spatters can be removed with

a paper towel, others may require

a damp soapy cloth. Remove greasy

spatters with a damp sudsy cloth,

then rinse with a damp cloth.

How to

clean the

inside

Do not spray or splash liquids

directly into the heater areas.

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal

and Plastic Parts on the Door

Do not use abrasive cleaners or

sharp utensils on oven walls.

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.

Removable

oven rack

(turntable)

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

oven rack (turntable) in place.

To replace the oven rack (turntable),

place its center over the hub in the

center of the oven and turn it until it

seats into place.

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To prevent breakage, allow the trays

to cool completely before cleaning.

Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water

or in the dishwasher.

A soap-filled scouring pad can also be

used to clean the black metal tray.

Baking sheets

(cooking trays)

Do not use abrasives, as they may

damage the finish.

Black metal tray

Glass microwave tray

Care and Cleaning

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We recommend against using

CleanSteel

How to clean

the outside

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.

Use a clean, soft, light and

lightly dampened cloth, then dry

thoroughly. Do not use appliance

wax, polish, bleach or products

containing any chemical agent

on the CleanSteel surfaces.

Case

Plastic Color Panels

Clean the outside of the microwave

with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then

dry. Wipe the window clean with a

damp cloth.

Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened

cloth, then dry thoroughly.

Door Seal

It’s important to keep the area

clean where the door seals against

the microwave. Use only mild,

non-abrasive detergents applied

with a clean sponge or soft cloth.

Rinse well.

Control Panel

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning

sprays, large amounts of soap and

water, abrasives or sharp objects

on the panel—they can damage it.

Some paper towels can also scratch

the control panel.

Bottom

Clean off the grease and dust on the

bottom often. Use a solution of warm

water and detergent.

Door Panel

Before cleaning the front door

panel, make sure you know what

type of panel you have. Refer to the

eighth digit of the model number.

“S” is stainless steel, “L” is CleanSteel

and “B”, “W” or “C” are plastic

colors.

Stainless Steel

The stainless steel panel can be

cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic

or a similar product using a clean,

soft cloth. Apply stainless cleaner

carefully to avoid the surrounding

plastic parts. Do not use appliance

wax, polish, bleach or products

containing chlorine on Stainless

Steel finishes.

The vent fan has 2 metal reusable

vent filters.

The vent

fan

Charcoal Filter (on some models)

Ovens configured to recirculate air

back into the room should also use

a charcoal filter.

Reusable Vent Filters (on all models)

Care and Cleaning

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1. To replace the cooktop light/

night light, first disconnect the

Cooktop light/

night light

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.

Remove screw

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 or

130 volt, 35-watt (max.) halogen bulb.

High-intensity 20-watt or 35-watt bulbs,

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 For this reason, the filters must

Reusable vent

filters

by foods on the cooktop. They also

prevent flames from foods on the

cooktop from damaging the inside

of the oven.

always be in place when the hood

is used. The vent filters should be

cleaned once a month, or as needed.

To remove, slide them to the rear

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.

Removing and

cleaning the

filters

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.

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The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.

It must be replaced. Order Part No.

WB2X9883 from your GE supplier.

The charcoal filter should be

Charcoal filter

(JX81A)

replaced when it is noticeably dirty

or discolored (usually after 6 to

12 months, depending on usage).

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, first

To remove the

charcoal filter

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.

Remove 2 grille screws to

remove the grille.

To install a new filter, remove plastic

and other outer wrapping from the

new filter.

To install the

charcoal 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.

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Optional kits

Filler Panel Kits

Filter Kits

I JX40WH—White

I JX41—Black

When replacing a 36″ range hood,

filler panel kits fill in the additional

width to provide a custom built-in

appearance.

I JX81A—Recirculating Charcoal

Filter Kit

JX81A

Filter kits are

used when

the oven

cannot be

vented to

the outside.

For installation between cabinets

only; not for end-of-cabinet

installation. Each kit contains

two 3″ wide filler panels.

See back

cover to order

by phone or at

ge.com.

JX40, JX41

Troubleshooting

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do/Explanation

LIGHTS

Light during a

This is normal.

• This is normal. The oven senses the

heat level and adjusts automatically.

speedcook cycle

dims and cycles on

Power level has been

automatically reduced

and off, even at full because the oven is hot.

power levels

Light visible around This is normal.

the door and outer

case while

• When the oven is on, light may

be visible around the door and

outer case.

speedcooking

FAN

Fan continues to run The oven is cooling.

after cooking stops

• 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

This is normal.

• If the cooktop gets too hot, the vent

automatically when

oven not in use

fan comes on.

Fan comes on

automatically when

using the microwave

• 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

• These sounds are normal.

components on and off.

Smoke comes out

of the oven when

I open the door

Food is high in fat

content. Aerosol spray

used on the pans.

• Smoke is normal when cooking high-

fat foods. Use vegetable oil or olive

oil on the meat itself instead of

coating the entire pan.

Food is not fully

Programmed times

• Increase or decrease time for

doneness or adjust the upper or

lower lamps for browning.

cooked or browned may not match the size

at the end of a

cooking program

or amount of food you

are cooking.

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solver

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do/Explanation

DISPLAY

The display is blank The clock display has

• Check the OPTIONS menu for clock

display settings. Turn the display on.

been turned off.

“Control Panel

LOCKED” appears

in display

The control has

been locked.

• Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about

3 seconds to unlock the control.

Control display is

lighted yet oven

will not start

Clock is not set.

• Set the clock.

Door not securely closed. • Open the door and close securely.

START/PAUSE button

not pressed after entering

cooking selection.

• Press START/PAUSE.

Another selection already • Press CLEAR/OFF.

entered in oven and

CLEAR/OFF button not

pressed to cancel it.

Size, quantity, or cooking • Make sure you have entered cooking

time not entered after

selecting VEGETABLES

(FRESH, FROZEN, CANNED),

BACON, DEFROST-TIME

or TIME COOK.

time after selecting.

CLEAR/OFF was pressed • Reset cooking program and press

accidentally. START/PAUSE.

Food weight not entered • Make sure you have entered food

after selecting

DEFROST-AUTO.

weight after selecting DEFROST-

AUTO.