GE Built In Microwave Oven Manual L0908205

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Advantium
Advar_tium Quick Start ..........
Cookir_g cor_trols ...............
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What is Advar_tium

Delay Start
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Di@lay ON/OFF . .............
Help .......................
Reminder. ...................
R(_Jiew .....................

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Scroll @eed ..................
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Speedeooking

A utomatic tim ................
Beeper volume ................
Child lockout .................

Bakir_g; Broilir_g" and Toastir_g" .... 20
Cookir_g tips ..................
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Favorite recipes .............
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Power levd ...................
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Proofir_g" ....................
R@eat last ...................
Resume jkature ................
Speedcook co&ware .............
Speedcook menu guide
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Speedcook-sc_b cookware ..........
Thir_gs that are no_vnal ..........
U_ir_g"a pre-set speedcook menu ....
W(mnir_g" ....................

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Cook by time .................
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Cookir_g"tips ..................
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Def?ost by fbod type .............
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Dej?ost by time ................
24
D@ostirtg" tips ................
25
Express ...................
9, 23
Favorite Recipes ...............
23
Microwave power level(s) ........
23
Microwave-sajb cookware ..........
6
Precautions to avoid possible
exposure to excessive
mic_vwave er_e_©_...............
2
Sensor cookir_g" .............
26, 27
Thir_gs that are no_vnal ..........
27
Usir_g"pre-set microwave se#ctions
. . 22

SCBIO0I

9, 28

Care and Cleaning
Cleanirtg" the inside ............
Cleanirtg" the outside ............
Cookirtg trays and bakirtg" sheet ....
Removable turrttable ............

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Troubleshooting
Problem Solver . ............

Consumer

MicTowaving

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Support

Consumer Support .......
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Back Cover
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Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
Find fllese nmnbers
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on a label inside

oven.

3828WSA4682

49-40484-I

08-08 JR

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

Oven

PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICRO WAVE ENERG Y
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate
this oven with
the door open since open-door
operation
can result in harmful
exposure
to
microwave
energ T. It is important
not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(11)Do Not Place any object between the oven
fiont face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c) Do Not Ope,ate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly
important
that the oven
door close properly
and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) door

(bent),

(2) hinges and latches
loosened),

(broken

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or
repaired
by anyone except properly
qualified
service personnel.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

A WARNING.t

Oven

ro reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
exposure to excessive microwave energy:

SAls 2TY PRECA UTIONS
Read all instructions
before using
this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
should
be followed, including the following:

• This appliance
must only be serviced
by qualified
service personnel.
Contact
nearest authorized
service facility fl)r
examination,
repair or adjustment.

Read and fi)llow the specific precautions
in the PP,,ECA UTIONS 7D AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOS Lft_2 TO LX(2ESSf VE MH;R 0 WA Vk2

• Do not cover
the appliance.

ENERGY

section

on page

Be sure your appliance
is properly
installed and grounded
by a qualified
technician
in accordance
with the
provided

installation

instructions.

Install or locate this appliance
only
in accordance
with the provided
installation
instructions.
• Some products
such as whole eggs and
sealed containers--fl)r
example,
closed
jars--are
able to explode
and should not
be heated in this oven. Such use of the
oven could

result

Do not mount

in in,ira T.

this appliance

over a sink.

Do not store anything directly on top of
the microwave
oven surface when the
microwave

oven is in operation.

This oven is not approved
marine use.

or tested

• This oven is UI, listed for standard
installation.
• Do not operate
been damaged

this appliance
or dropped.

tbr
wall

if it has

• As with any appliance,
close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Use this appliance
only fl)r its intended
use as described
in this manual.
Do not use corrosive
in this appliance.

chemicals

or vapors

This oven is specifically
designed
to heat,
dry or cook food, and is not intended
for
laboratory
or industrial
use.

or block

any openings

• Do not store this appliance
outdoors.
Do not use this product
near water I
fi)r example,
in a wet basement,
near a
swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.

• It is 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.
• To reduce

the risk of fire in the oven

cavity:
--Do not overcook fi)od. Carefully attend
appliance
when paper, plastic or other
combustible
materials are placed inside
the oven while microwave
cooking.
--Remove

wire twist-ties

and metal

fiom paper or plastic containers
placing them in the oven.

handles
before

--Do not use the oven fiw storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or fi)od in the oven when not in use.
--If materials inside the oven ignite, keep
the oven door closed, turn the oven off
and shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened,
the
fire may spread.
IDO

not use the Sensor

Features

twice in

succession
on the same fl)od portion.
If fl)od is undercooked
after the first
countdown,
use COOK BY TIME fl)r
additional
cooking time.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

Oven

WARNING!

SAls 2 TY Pt 2 CA UTIONS
Do not operate
the oven without
the turntable
in place. The turntable
must be unrestricted
so it carl turn.
During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable
materials
contact any interior
area of
the oven; allow sufficient
time fl)r
cooling first.
Keep the oven tiee
buildup.

ARCING

tiom

grease

temperature
of 160°K and poultry to
at least an INTERNAL
temperature
of
180°E Cooking
to these temperatures
usually protects
against fl)odborne
illness.
Potentially
oven door,
turntable.

hot surfaces include the
floor, walls, oven rack and

Arcin,g can occur durin, g both speedcoohin, g and microwave coohin,g. If you see arcin,g; press the
CIJ_2AR/ OkF pad and correct the prob#m.
Arcing is the microwave
term fi)r sparks
in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or fi)il touching
the oven.

the side of

Foil not molded to fi)od
edges act like antennas).

(upturned

Use fl)il only as recommended
this manual.

FOODS

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an INTERNAI,

When microwm,ing, place all foods and
containers on the clear glass tray.
Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless
in a special microwave popcorn accesso U
or unless you use popcorn labeled for use
irl microwave overls.
Do not boil eggs in this oven. Pressure
will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it m burst, possibly resulting
in in,ira>

Metal cookware
used during either
speedcook
or microwave cooking
(except for the pans provided
with
the oven).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins,
or gold-rimmed
dishes, in the oven.
Recycled paper towels containing
small
metal pieces being used in the oven.

• SUPERHEATED

WATER

Liquids, such as wate_ eofJ_eor tea, are abk to
be ovoheated beyond the boiling'point without
al_earin, g to be boiling: Visib# bubbling" or
boiling"when the container is removed fiom the
microwave oven is not always pyesent. THLS
COL/I J) RESLTI3"/N VERY HOT ldQUIDS
SLq)DENLY BOIldNG OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER LS DLSTURBED OR A SPOON
OR OTI_2R UT_2NSIL LS [NSERT_2D /NTO
THE Id QLJ D.

Do not operate the oven without fi)od
inside. This may cause damage to the
oven. It increases the heat around the

--Do

magnetron
the oven.

--Stir the liquid both befi)re and halfis, ay
through heating it.

and carl shorten

Foods with unbroken

the life of

outer "skirl"

such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages,
tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other
_blets, and egg yolks should be pierced
m allow smam m escape during cooking.

To reduce

the risk of inju U to persons:

not overheat

the liquid.

--Do not use straight-sided
narrow necks.

containers

with

--After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time
before

remo\,ing

the container:

--Use extreme care when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the container:

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

a, WARNING.

Speedcook

• The oven and door
when speedcooking.

oven-saCe

• Cookware will become hot because of
heat transferred
fiom the heated fi)od.
Oven mitts will be needed
to handle
the cookware.

cookzuare

The turntable must
always be in,place when
itsing the oven.

will get very hot

Do not use coverings,
containers
or
cooking/roasting
bags made of foil,
plastic, wax or paper when
speedcooking.
Do not cover the turntable,
wire oven
rack, trays or any part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause arcing in the
oven.

Put jbod direc@ on, the
non-stick metal tray
to speedcooh.

• Use the non-stick metal tray in the
same way you would use a shallow
baking pan or baking tray.
• The oven and door will get very hot
when baking, broiling, warming,
proofing
or toasting.

j/or

Baking,
Broiling,
Warming,

Proofing

&
7basting

Oven

• Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts
xdll be needed
to handle the cookware.

Do not use coverings, containers or
cooking/roasting
bags made of fi)il,
plastic, wax or paper when
speedcooking.
Do not cover the turntable,
wire oven
rack, trays or any part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause arcing in the
ovell.

• Use the non-stick metal tray in the
same way you would use a shallow
baking pan or baking tray.

• Place food directly on the trays when
cooking unless prompted
by the oven
to do otherwise.
• Any oven-safe dish can be used in
your oven. Recipes in the Advantium
Cookbook
were tested in Pyrex ® glass
cookware
and Corningware
® ceramic
casseroles.
Cook times and results
may va U when using other types of
oven-safe dishes. Place them directly
on the trays.
Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.

Use of the clear glass tray when
speedcooking xdll result in inferior
cooking performance.

Use the aluminum
baking sheet on the
wire oven rack, and place them on the
non-stick
metal tray when baking on
two levels, broiling or toasting foods.
Place food directly on the trays when
cooking unless prompted
by the oven
to do otherxdse.
Any oven-safe dish can be used in
your oven. Recipes in the Advantium
Cookbook
were tested in Pyrex ® glass
cookware
and Corningware
® ceramic
casseroles.
Cook times and results
may vmT when using other types of
oven-safe dishes. Place them directly
on the trays.
Do not use the oven to d_T newspapers.
Use of the clear glass tray when
baking, broiling, warming,
proofing
or
toasting will result in inferior cooking
performance.

The turntable must
always be in,place when
itsing" the oven.

Put jbod directly on, the
non-stick metal tray
to bake on one level.

Put ood directl) on the
aluminum
baking sheet on the
wire oven rack, a_d place them
on the non-stick metal tra),,
when baking" on two levers,
broiling or _oasting jbods.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

Oven

WARNING!

Microwave-

Make sure to use suitable co&ware durin, g microwave cookin,g: Most glass casseroles, cookin,g dishes,
measurin, g cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or
glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. ,Some co&ware is labe#d "suitab# for microwavin, g."

CO01gW_re

• Place food

or microwavable

directly on the clear
your fi)od.

The turntable must
always be in place when
using the oven.

@
The clear

glass

tray

should always be ih
/).lace when
ln_crowauHlg.

container

Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap
so steam can escape.

glass tray to cook

• Use of the non-stick metal tray during
microwave
cooking will result in
inferior cooking performance.

Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave
ovens. Check the package
for proper use.

• If you are not
sure if a dish is
microwave-safe,
use this test: Place
in the oven both

"Boilable" cooking pouches
and 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 fiom hands
and face.

How to testjbr a
the dish you are
mic_vwave-safe dish.
testing 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.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.

Plastic cookware--Plastic

Cookware
may become hot because
of heat transferred
fiom the heated
food. Oven mitts may be needed
handle the cookware.

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.

bbllow these guiddines:
.

• Use foil only as directed
in this manual.
When using foil in the oven, keep the
foil at least 1" away fiom the sides of
the oven.
Do not use the oven to d_T newspapers.
If you use a meat thermometer
while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use
in microwave
ovens.
Some styrofoam
meat is packaged
metal embedded
microwaved,
the
floor of the oven

trays (like those that
on) have a thin strip of
in the bottom. When
metal can burn the
or ignite a paper towel.

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 overcooking.
In longer
exposures
to overcooking,
the food
and cookware
could ignite.

Use microwave-safe
plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware
manufacturer's
recommendations.

2. Do not microwave

empty

containers.

3. Do not permit children
to use plastic
cookware without complete
supervision.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Advantium

Oven

_, WARNING!

SAls_2TY Pt_2 CA UTIONS
Don't defrost Dozen beverages in
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 in,ira y.
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 fi)r
instructions
on how to clean the
inside of the oven.

Do not overcook
potatoes.
They could
dehydrate
and catch fire, causing
damage to your oven.
Avoid heating baby food in glass ,jars,
even with the lid oil Make sure all
infant food is thoroughly
cooked.
Stir food to distribute
the heat evenly.
Be careful to prevent scalding when
warming fbrmula.
The container
may
feel cooler than the formula really is.
Always test the fi)rmula befi)re feeding
the baby.
• Do not attempt

to deep

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 in,ira T,
direct steam away fiom hands and face.

Notice--

Pacemakers

• Most pacemakers are shielded from
interference from electronic products,
including microwaves. However; patients
with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.

SAVE THESE INSTR UC TIONS

fi T in the oven.

What is Advantium?
Advantium

Getting to know
Advantium

The

new Advantium

oven uses

the surface

breakthrough
Speedcook
technology
to harness the power of light. The
Advantium
oven cooks the outside
of fi)ods much like conventional
radiant

heat,

Oven,

so the inside

cooks

simultaneously.
While halogen
light
is the primary
source of powen a
"microwave
boost" is added with
certain fi)ods. Foods cook evenly and
fast, retaining
their natural moisture.

while also penetrating

-/-1-H-IIIIII
IIII
III

Turntable
•

The

turntable

rotates

to ensure

even

cooking.

Controls
•

The

oven control

•

Turn

and press

Halogen

Lamp

and

contains

preset

recipes.

dial makes

selection

Ceramic

Heaters

•

One 500 watt halogen
fiom above.

bulb

•

One

heater

375 watt ceramic

Rear Convection
•

Operates

and one

easy.

700 watt ceramic

cooks fi)od fiom

heater

cook fi)od

below.

Heat Element

when

using

bake.

Microwave
•

A microwave

•

The

"boost"

is automatically

oven can also be used

added

with certain

as a 975 watt microwave

oven.

fi)ods.

Advantium

Quick
Advantium

Set the
clock

When you first plug
a power outage:

in the oven or after

Oven

To change the time:
1. Press the OPTIONS

1. Turn the selector
dial to set
the hour. Press the dial to enter.
2.

Start

Turn the dial to set the minute.
Press the dial to enter.

pad.

2. Turn the dial to SET CI,OCIL
Press the dial to enter and follow
the display directions

to set.

3. Turn the dial to select AM or PM.
Press the dial to enteL

Microwaving"
with Express

Press EXPRESS repeatedly
for 30-second
increments
of microwave cooking time.
The

oven starts

immediately.
"/7_eturntable
in/dace
when

mu,sl alwa),s be
using the oven.

"/Tu_clear glass tray shouht
alwa)s be in place when
microwaving.

speedcooking
Step 1:
Press the SPEEDCOOK

pad.

Step 2:
Turn the dial to FOOD MENU. Press
the dial to enter.

"/Tu_turntable
must alwa),s be
in/dace
when using the oven.

Step 3:
Turn the dial to select the type of food
category you want. Press the dial to
enterit.
Step 4:
Turn the dial to select the specific food.
Press the dial to enter it.
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:
Once the display shows ADJUST TIME
OR START; either press the dial or start
pad to start cooking.
•

Press CLEAR/OFF
stop cooking.

at any time to

Put.fi_od direcl(_ on the
non-stick metal tray to
speedcook.

Speedcook

Menu Guide
Advantium

Pre-set

After pressing the SPEEDCOOK pad,
the oven will prompt you to make
several selections, such as the
example below.
1. Turn the dial ::i101
3. Turn the dial until
CHICKEN, BONELESS
FOOD 3@2NUappears.
Press the dial to enteL
appears.
Press the dial to enteL
2. Turn the dial until
POULTRY
appears.
Press the dial to enteL

•

speedcook
glzen

selections

Turn the dial to
Select SIZE."
MEDIUM (7-9 oz each)
Press the dial to enteL

After a cooking cycle has been
completed, use the Resume feature
to cook for additional time.

Food

Category

Meats

.pdalwno t'o/,p_'_:_

Use NON-STICK
METAL TRAY is
displayed.

Selection

k}'l_,t Miq'non
Hamburgvr
Lamb (hops
t'ork Chops
Roast - t)mk

Strip Steak
7:Bone Sleak
7bnderk,in
Pizza

Potatoes

Sandwiek

Corn Dog ¢'ozen)
Crescent Roll Hot Dog"
Grilk,d Sandwich

7hquitos
Seafood

Stuffbdt'e/,/,e_:_
(6)

(f!vzen)

Cod 14"lk'ts
k)'sk Sticks (f!'ozen)
k)vzen Breaded
Lob,_ler 7hih
Ora,'_g','.Rouq70` P)'lk't
Salmon
Sea Bass
Shel(fi3h
Sworg(fisk Steak
7?dapia
Tuna Sh'aks

Burritos (/mzen)
Chimichangr_
Ca_erob
Eachilada
(/?e_h)
Lasagna
Meatk,a[ (9x5)
Queddillas
(f!'e_h)

Bone-In
Bonelexs
I')'lk't (fivzen)
P)'ng_n° (f!'ozen)
I+)+ied(f!vzen)
Aug'gel (f!'ozen)
Pat O' (f!'ozen)
7bnproofing.

donozessJbrbe_f

Use a po,¢abl_"

Do not use the proofing
mode
for warming fi)od or keeping
tood hot. The proofing
oven
temperature
is not hot enough
to
hold toods at safe temperatures.
Use the WARM feature to keep
tood warm.

Press the BARM/PROOF pad.

proofing immediately and sho_s the
amount of proofing time completed.

the minimum

NOTES:

the @timum temperatuw fbr the p_ofing
p)>cess, and the'_jb)_ does not have a
temperatm_ adjustment.
.

Setting

HIGH

Chips

I,_etables

Moisture

MEDIUM

Poultry

• Preheat prior to use according
to recommended
times.

Setting

•

Proofing will not operate
if the
oven is too hot. Allow the oven to
cool befbre

proofing.

the

early to
21

Microwaving
Advantium

Make

Using
the
microwave

sure the turntable

and

Place f)od or microwavab#
to cook your Jbod.

features

The turntable
be in place

must

clear glass
container

Oven,

tray are in place.

directly on the clear glass

always

tray

"/Tw clear glass tray should alu,c(_s be i*_
place *_hen microwaving.

z_hen using" the oven.

Cookware
•

Make sure that cookware is suitable
for microwaving.

MICROWAVE

PRE-SET

•

Place food

or microw_'able

container

directly on the clear glass tray to cook
your food.

SELECTIONS:

• Cook

• Reheat

• Deftest

-By Pbod Type
-By 7)'me
-By 7)'me 1 & 2
-Delay Start
-Heat/Reheat
Beverage
-Melt
-Slow Cook
-Soften

-1.0 Ib Quick
-By 7)'me
-By Pbod Type
-By Weight
-Delay Start
-Melt
-Soften

-Beverage
-Casserole
-Chicken
-Pasta
-Pizza
-Plate of Pbod
-Rice
-Soup

-Steaks/Ch@s
-Vegetables

How

use

pre-set

1. Press the microwave
DEFROST

microwave

COOK,

or REHEAT

pad.

If no selection is made within 15 seconds,
the display will revert back to the time
of day.

selections

Turn

}-----2.

the dial to find the food

you want to cook, defrost or
reheat. Press the dial to enter
3. Turn the selector dial to select the
type, amount,
weight and/or
size.
(As required,
the oven will
prompt you). Press the dial
after each selection.
4. Press the dial or the STM),T/
PAUSE pad to start cooking.

7b review settin,gs during co&in, g; press
the selector dial.
If the door is opened durin, g cooking; the
oven will stop and PA L_SEwill appear
in the displ((y. Close the door and press
START/PAUSE
to resume cookin,g.
If you enter an undesired selection at
any time, simply press the BACK pad and
re-enter the desired selections.

Microwaving
Advantium

Use COOK BY TIME and COOK BY

Cook By 7_me
and Cook By
7Vine 1 & 2

TIME 1 & 2 to microwave food that is
not in the recipe section and at the time(s)
you set.
•

The power level is automatically
set at high, but you can change
for more flexibility.

1. Press

the COOK

pad.

2. Turn the dial to select COOK BY
TIME or COOK BY TIME 1 & 2
and press the dial to enter.
3. Turn

the dial to set the cook time

and press

Express

If you selected COOK BY TIME 1 & 2,
turn the dial to set the second cook time
and press the dial to enter:
NOTE: 7b change the power level
if you don't want full power; press the
PO WER/TEMP
pad after enterin, g the
time(s). Turn the dial to se#ct and press
the dial to enter:
4. Press the dial or the START/
PAUSE pad to start cooking.
You may open the door during COOK BY
TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to
check the food. Close the door and press
START/PAUSE
to resume coohin,g.

Press EXPRESS repeatedly
for
30 second increments
of microwave

..... ®®_

cooking time.
immediately.

Microwave
bower

the dial to enter.

level(s 9
.

Oven

starts

First, fi)llow directions
fi)r COOK
BY TIME, COOK BY TIME 1 & 2,
DEFROST
BY TIME or EXPRESS.
Press

the POWER/TEMP

pad.

3. Turn the dial clockwise to increase
and counterclockwise
to decrease
the power
to ellter.

level. Press

the dial

4. Press the dial or the START/
PAUSE pad to start cooking.
•

You can change the power level before
or durin, g a coohin,g progwam.

Herearesomeexamples
ofusesfor
various power levels:
High 10: Fish, bacon,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7: Gentle
and pouluy; baking
reheating.

vegetables,
cooking of meat
casseroles
and

Medium 5: Slow cooking and
tenderizing
tor stews and less
tender cuts of meat.
Low 2 or 3: Defiosting;
delicate sauces.
Warm 1: Keeping
softening
buttei:

simmering;

ti)od warm;

See the Favorite recipe sections ill
the Speedcook
section of this book
fi)r instructions
on how to save, use,
change or delete a favorite recipe.

Favorite
recipes

Cooking

Oven,

tips

• When cooking bacon, layer strips
on a plate. Cover each layer with
a paper towel.

•

For fiozen vegetables,
fi)llow
the package instructions
for
adding water

• When cooking vegetables,
use a microwave-safe
casserole
or bowl. Cover with a microwave-

•

For tiesh vegetables,
add
2 tablespoons
of water for
each serving.

safe lid or vented

plastic

wrap.

Microwaving
Advantium

Auto Defiost automatically
sets the
defrosting
times and power levels
to give even defiosting
results for
meats, poultry and fish weighing
up to 6 pounds.

Def,:o,t
by
food type

1. Remove food from the package
and place it on a microwave-safe
dish.
2. Press

the DEFROST

3. Turn the dial to DEFROST BY
FOOD TYPE. Press the dial to
enter.
4. Turn the dial to select food
Press the dial to enter

type.

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:

Press the dial or START/PAUSE
pad to start defrosting.
.

Turn
signals

Defrost
time

the fl)od over when
TURN

Remove d@vsted meat or shield warm
areas with small pieces of Jbil for even
defivstin, g.

•

After d@vsting; most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete d@osting.
Large roasts should stand for about
30 minutes.

the oven

Guide

If the wright of Jbod is stated in poun&
and ounces, the ounces must be converted
to tenths (.1) 4a pound.
Weight of Food
in Ounces
1-2

Enter Food Weight
(tenths of a pound)
.l

3
4-5

.2
.3

6-7
8

.4
.5

9-10
ll

.6
.7

12-13
14-15

.8
.9

FOOD OVER.

Use 7?me D@vst to d@vst for a selected
len,g'th of time.
1. Press

•

Conversion

pad.

Oven,

the DEFROST

2. Turn the selector
BY TIME. Press
the dial to enter:

pad.

dial to DEFROST

3. Turn the dial to select the time
you want. Press the dial to enter:
4. Press the dial or STM),T/PAUSE
pad to start defiosting.
5. Turn the fi)od over when the oven
signals TURN FOOD OVER.

Power level is automatically set at .3,
but can be changed. 7b change the power
#vds, see the Microwave Power Level(s)
section. You can d@vst small items
quickly by raising the power level after
enterin, g the time. Power #vel 7 cuts the
total def, vstin, g time in about half" power
#ve110 cuts the total time to about 1/3.
When d@vsting at high power #vds,
food will need more fivquent attention
than usual.

Microwaving
Advantium

Defrosting"

tips

Use DEk_OST BY FOOD TYlOE for
meat, poult U and fish. Use DI'_'ROST
BY TIME for most other f_vzen foods.
Foods frozen in paper
can be time defrosted

•

For more even defrosting
of
larger foods, such as roasts, use
DEI_OST
BY TIMk2. Be sure large
meats are completely
defrosted
before cooking.

•

When defrosted,
cool but softened

or plastic
in the

package, but foods should be
taken out of the package when
using DEk_OST BY FOOD TYPE.
Closed packages should be slit,
pierced or vented after food has
partially defrosted.
Plastic storage
containers
should be partially

Oven,

fi)od should
in all areas.

If still slightly icy, return to the
microwave ve U briefly, or let
it stand a few minutes.

uncovered.

•

Family-size, prepackaged
dinners
can be defrosted
microwaved.
If the food
a foil containe_;
transfer
a microwave-safe
dish.

frozen
and
is in
it to

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.

Microwaving
Advantium

Microwave
Sea,

SOT

cooking

Oven,

The sensor feature detects the increasing
humidity released during co&i'n,g'. The
oven automatically adjusts the cooki'n,g
time to various types and amounts of Jbod.
Do not use the Sensor f?atures twice in
succession on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt
food. lf Jbod is undereooked (trier
the first countdown, use COOK BY TIME
for additional cooki'n,g time.

(]overed

The plgper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
Vented

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.
Be sure the outside of the cooking
containers
and the inside of the

DU off dishes so they don't
m_slead the senso,:

oven are d U before placing food
in the oven. Beads of moisture
turning into steam
the sensor
• Beverages
uncovered.

are best heated

MICROWAVE
•

Glgund

• Popcorn

can mislead

SENSOR

PROGRAMS:

Meat
- t_'epackaged

microwave

• Soup
• Rice
•

Vegetables (Canned, Fresh, Frozen)

•

Chicken Reheat

• Pasta Reheat
• Plate of Food Reheat
• Soup Reheat
•

Vegetable Reheat

popcorn,

3.0 oz. to 3.5 oz.

Microwaving
Advantium

7b use all

Advantium _ microwave mode.features
sensor coohi'n,g'. The oven automatically
senses when food is done and shuts itsdf
off_diminatin,
g the need to program cook
times and power #vels.

se_zsor

programs

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.

Press the COOK pad and turn the
dial to COOK BY FOOD TYPE.

Press the dial to enter.
the REHEAT pad.
.

Oven

If you open the door while
SENSOR Cookin,g; SENSOR ERROR
will appear. Close the door; press
START/PAUSE
to begin again.

Or press

Turn the dial to select the food
you want. Press the dial to enter.

Notes about the Reheat pl_'am:

Press the dial or press the START/
PAUSE pad 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
COOK BY TIME in the microwave
selector to cook for more time.
NOTE: Do not use the Sensor
Features
twice in succession
on the
same food portion--it
severely overcooked

may result in
or burnt food.

It is best to use
not REHEATfbr

COOK BY TIME and
these foods:

•

Bread

products

•

Food that must be reheated
uncovered.

•

Foods that need
or turned.

to be stirred

• Foods calling for a dry look or
crisp surface after reheating.

If you have been speedcooking
and the oven is already hot, it may
indicate
that it is too hot for
sensor cooking.
Of course, you
can always continue
with COOK
BY TIME or SPEEDCOOK.
NOTE: If the oven is too hot then it will
automatically change to time coohi'n,g.

Things
arg

_ormal

that

Interference
•

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 fiom the
microwave as possible, or check the
position of the TV/radio
antenna.

Oven Heat
Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred
fiom the heated food.
Oven mitts may be needed
the cookware.

•

to handle

Steam or vapor may escape fiom around
the door:

Lights
•

The oven cavity light will come on
during a microwave cooking cycle.

Other Advantium

Features

Advantium

"C O OK TIME
COMPLET I)
"

To remind you that you have food
in the oven, the oven will display
COOK TIME COMPLETED and beep
once a minute until you either
open the oven door or press the
CI,EAR/OFF
pad.

Features
under
the
OPTIONS

Clock:
The clock must be set before you can use
your oven for the first time (see Quick
Start for instructions).

pad

1. To change the clock time, press
the OPTIONS
pad and turn the
dial to ()LOCK. Press the dial
to erlteL

2. Turn the dial to set hours.
the dial to enter.

Press

3. Turn the dial to set minutes.
the dial to enter.

Press

4. Turn the dial to select AM or PM.
Press the dial to enter.
Clock Display ON/OFF:
Use this feature to turn your
clock display on or oil Press the
OPTIONS
pad, turn the dial to
select CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.
Turn the dial to select ON or ()k7_2
Press the dial to enter.
Delay Start:
Delay Start allows you to set the
oven to delay cooking up to 24
hours. Press the OPTIONS
pad, turn
the dial to select DELAY START and
press the dial to enter. Follow the
display directions
to set the Delay
Start time and feature you wish to
delay.

Beeper Volume:
Use this featme
to adjust the volume
of the beeper. You can even turn it
oil Press the OPTIONS
pad, turn
the dial to select BEEPER VOLUME,
press the dial to enter, and follow
the display directions.
Scroll Speed:
Is the message scroll too slow or too
fast? Change it! Press the OPTIONS
pad, turn the dial to select DLSPLAY
SCROLL SPEED, press the dial to
enter, and follow the display
directions.
Reminder:
Use this teature
to set an alarm beep
to sound at a specific the time of day.
Press the OPTIONS
pad, turn the
dial to SET/CI_EAR REMINDER and
press the dial to enter. Turn the dial
to select the hour and press to enter
Turn the dial to select the minute
and press to enter Turn the dial to
select AM or PM and press to enter.
To review the setting, turn the dial
to Sk2T/CLEAR Rk2MINDER and press
the dial to enter. Turn the dial to
tU_2VIEWand

press

Use this feature to review the current
cooking selections you have set.
o. ®®_

Press the selector dial during
speedcooking
or microwave cooking.

to enter.

To cancel the setting, turn the dial
to SET/CI_EAR REMINDER and press
the dial to enter. Turn the dial to
CIJ_2AR and press

Review

Oven,

to enter.

Other Advantium
Advantium

Help

Use this feature to find out more about
your oven and itsfeatures.
1. Press

®®6

the HEI,P

Features
Oven,

The display will show a description
for the program
you have chosen.

pad.

2. Turn the dial to select the feature
name. Press the dial to enter.

k?atures found
Adding

in the HELP function.

7)me

Defivst by Weight

Set Be@o Volume

Back

Delay Start

Set Clo&

Bake

Express Cook

Set Display On/Off

Beverage Reheat

k_vorite Recipes

Set Display Speed

Broil

Help

Set Reminder

Child Lo&out

Hold kbod Warm

Slow Cook

C#ar/Off

Options

Soften/Melt

Cook

Powoi7_mp

Speed Cook

Cook by 7)me

Proof Bread

Start/Pause

Cook/Heat

Reheat

7?'me Cook 1 & 2

Custom Speed Cook

Repeat Last

Timer On/Off

O@ost

Resume

7bast

Defrost by kbod Type

Review

Warm/Proof

Defrost by 7)'me

SensorCookin, g

by kbod

Other Advantium
Advantium

You may lock the control panel to prevent
the oven flora bei'n,g"accidentally started
or used by children.

Child
lock-out

Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
5 seconds to lock and unlock.

Timer

Use this feature an,ytime you need a
general purpose timo: It can even be
used while cooking in the oven.

1. Press

the TIMER

Automatic

fa,

When the control panel is locked,
Cont,vl is LOCKED will be displayed
briefly anytime a pad or dial is
pressed.

3. Turn the dial to select the
minutes. Press the dial to enter

the hours.

An automatic
fan protects
the oven
Iiom too much heat inside the oven
cavity.
It automatically
turns on at low speed
if it senses too much heat.

Oven

7b cancel, press TIMER.

pad.

2. Turn the dial to select
Press the dial to enter.

Features

The fan xdll automatically
turn off
when the internal
parts are cool. It
may stay on for 30 minutes or more
after the oven control is turned off.

Care and Cleaning
Advantium

Oven,

An occasional
thorough
wiping with
a solution of baking soda and water
keeps the inside fiesh.
Be certain

the oven control

turned off before
part of this oven.

How
clean

to
the

inside

any

Clean the inside of the oven often
fi)r proper heating perfi)rmance.

___

CZZ_ CZ5

Some spatters can be removed with
a paper towel, others may require
a warm soapy cloth. Remove greasy
spatters with a sudsy cloth, then
rinse with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive
sharp

utensils

Never
cleaner

cleaners

use a commercial
on any part

Do not clean

The

....................................................................

on oven walls.
oven

of your oven.

the inside

area underneath

Walls, Floo,; h_,side Window, Metal and
Plastic Parts on the Door

of the oven

with metal scouring
pads.
break off the pad, causing
shock.

Removable
turntable

cleaning

Pieces can
electrical

the turntable

should be cleaned fiequently to
avoid odors and smoking during
a cooking cycle.
The turntable can be broken if
dropped. Wash carefully in warm,
sudsy water. D1T completely and
replace.
To replace the turntable,
place its
center over the spindle in the center
of the oven and turn it until it seats

Turntable
Do not use the oven without the
turntable in place.

into place. (Make sure the smooth
side of the turntable
is facing up and
that its center seats securely on the
spindle. )

Care and Cleaning
Advantium

Cooking trays
and baking"
sheet

To prevent breakage,
allow the trays
to cool completely
befi)re cleaning.
Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water
or in the dishwasher:

Clear glass tray for
microwaving

How to clean
the outside

Case

(on

some

models)

steel

To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsy water or a stainless
steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe
the surface in the direction
of the
grain. Follow the cleaner
for cleaning
the stainless
surface.

instructions
steel

To inquire
about purchasing
stainless steel appliance
cleaner or
polish, or to find the location of a
dealer nearest you, please call our
toll-fiee number, 800.626.2002
or
visit ge.com.

Put[hod directly on, the
aluminum
bahin{q sheet on,
the wire oven rack. and place
them on the non-stick n_etal
tra_, when baking on
tw_ levels, &vilir}g or
toasting jbods)

Glass Conbgl Panel and Door
(on some models)

Wipe with a clean damp sponge.
Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning
sprays, large amounts of soap and
water; abrasives or sharp objects on
the panel--they
can damage it.
Door Seal

Clean the outside with a sudsy cloth.
Rinse and then di T. Wipe the window
clean with a damp cloth.

Stainless

Do not use metal scouring pads
or abrasives, as they may damage
the finish. A soap-filled
scouring
pad may be used to clean the trays.

Non-sti& metal tray for
speedcoohing

We recommend against using
cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as
they can damage the appearance of the
oven. If you choose to use a common
household cleanel; first apply the cleaner
directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the
soiled area.

Oven,

It's important
to keep the area
clean where the door seals against
the oven. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents
applied with a clean
sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

Troubleshooting
Advantium

Questions
Use

this

problem
sol_)er

Problem

Possible

Causes

Oven,

What To Do/Explanation

LIGHTS
Light during a
speedcook
cycle
dims and cycles on
and off, even at full
power levels

This is normal.
Power level has been

• This is normal.

Light visible around
the door and outer
case while

This is normal.

• When the oven is on, light may
be visible around the door and
outer case.

The

• The fan will automatically
shut off
when the internal
parts of the oven
have cooled.

heat

level and

The

oven senses

adjusts

the

automatically.

automatically
reduced
because the oven is hot.

speedcooking
FAN
Fan continues
after cooking

to run
stops

oven is cooling.

Oven vent emits warm
air while oven is on

This is normal.

Fan comes on
automatically
when
using the microwave

This is normal.

COOKING
The oven makes
unusual
sounds
while

cooking

Smoke
of the

comes
out
oven when

I open

the

door

Clicks and fans blowing
are normal. The relay
board is turning
the
components
on and oft.

• These sounds are normal.

Food is high in fat
content.
Aerosol spray
used on the pans.

• Smoke is normal
high-fat fi)ods.
Increase

when

or decrease

cooking

time fi)r

Food is not fully
cooked or browned
at the end of a
cooking program

Programmed
times
may not match the size
or amount
of fl)od you
are cooking.

SENSOR

Food amount
or type
placed in the oven does
not match the program
that was set.

• Press the CLEAR/OFF
pad. Set the
oven program
to match the food or
liquid to be cooked or heated.

Steam was not sensed by
the oven because plastic
wrap was not vented, a lid
too tight was on the dish
or a liquid was covered.

• Vent plastic wrap, use a looser lid
or uncover liquids when cooking or
heating.

ERROR

displayed
along
an oven signal

with

doneness
or adjust the upper or
lower lamps fl)r browning
and
doileiless.

Troubleshooting
Advantium

Questions

Use this
problem
sol_)er

Problem

Causes

What To Do/Explanation

DISPLAY
The display

is blank

The clock display
been turned off,

has

• Check the OPTIONS
display settings. Turn

menu for clock
the display on.

"Control is LOCKED"
appears in display

The control has
been locked.

• Press and hold CI,EAR/OFF
for
5 seconds to unlock the control.

Control display is
lighted yet oven
will not start

Clock is not set.

• Set the clock.

OTHER

Possible

Oven,

Door

not securely

closed.

• Open

START/PAUSE
pad
not pressed after entering
cooking selection.

• Press

START/PAUSE.

Another selection already
entered in oven and
CLEAR/OFF pad not
pressed to cancel it.

• Press

CLEAR/OFE

Size, quantity, or cooking
time not entered
after
final selection.

• Make sure you have
time after selecting.

CLEAR/OFF
accidentally.

• Reset cooking program
START/PAUSE.

was pressed

the door

and close securely.

entered

cooking

and press

PROBLEMS

The door and irtside
of the oven feels hot

The heat lamps
produce
intense
in a small space,

Oven will not start

A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.

heat

• This is normal.
• Use oven mitts to remove
when ready.
• Replace

fuse or reset

food when

circuit

breaker.

Advantium

Oven

Warranty

Advantium

All warranty service provided by our Factory
or an authorized
Customer Care _'_technician.

Service Centers,
7"oschedu#

service, online, 24 hou_:s• a day, contact us at ,_e. corn, or call
800. (;E. CAPd_28 (800. 432.2 73 7). Please have serial and
model numbers available
when callin_.fi)r service.
For

The

Period

Of:

Oven

St@le your receipt here.
Proof of the original
purchase date is needed
to obtain service under
the warranty.

GE Will Replace:

One Year
b)vm the date of the
originalpu)zhas_

Any part of the oven which fails due to a defect in materials
or
workmanship.
During this limited oneo_ear warranty, GE will also
provide, free of charge, all labor and related service costs to
replace the defective
part.

Five Years
F_vm the date of the
or_qinalpu_rhasv

The magnetron tube, if the magnetron
robe fails due to a
defect in materials
or workmanship.
During this fiveg_ear
warranty, you will be responsible
for any labor or in-home

limited
service

costs.

What GE Will Not Cover:
•

Service trips to your
to use the product,

•

Improper
maintenance.

•

Product
service.

•

Failure
the

installation,

of the

arcing

or used
purpose

you how

•

Replacement
of house
of circuit breakers.

•

Replacement

•

fuses

of the cooktop

or resetting

light

bulbs.

to provide

required

Damage to the product
caused
fire, floods or acts of God.

or damage

Incidental
or consequential
damage
caused
by possible defects with this appliance.

if it is abused,

metal/foil),
intended

product

cavity

to teach

delivery

not accessible

product

example,

home

misused

from
for

or used

wire

other

than

(for
rack

•

Damage

caused

after

by accident,

delivery.

the

commercially.

EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES--Your sole and exclusive remedy is product
repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties, including the implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or
the shortest period allowed by law.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE
Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsib# for a trip charge or you may be required
to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service, fn, Alaska, the warranty
excludes the service calls to your home.
Some states do
warranty gives
state. 7b know
state _ Attorney

not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This
you specific legal _ights, and you may also have other rights which vary firm state to
what your legal _ig'hts are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your
General.

Warrantor:

General

Electric

Company.

Louisville,

KY 40225

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Parts and Accessories

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Instructionscontainedin this manualcoverprocedurestobeperformedbyanyuser.Otherservicing generally
should be referredto qualifiedservice personnel Cautionmustbe exercised,since improperservicing maycause
unsafeoperation.

Contact

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