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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions
PT970–30 ″ Double Wall Oven
Lower Oven Control Panel . . . . . .23
Lower Oven Controls . . . . . . .23–38
Lower Oven Thermostat . . . . . . .34
Microwave Control Panel . . .10, 11
Microwave Oven Controls . . . .10–22
Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28, 31
Sabbath Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 40
Self-Cleaning Lower Oven . . . 35, 36
Sensor Controls . . . . . . . . . . .16–18
Care and Cleaning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. the door open since open-door operation It is particularly important that the ov
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Do not store this appliance outdoors. WARNING—Grounding Instructions: Do not use this product near water— This appliance must be connected to a for example, in a wet basement, or near grounded, metallic, permanent wiring a swimming pool. system, or an equipment grou
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher. Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp Do not store or use combustible materials, pot h
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com MICROWAVE OVEN Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section in this manual. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed Do not overcook food. Carefully attend jars—will explode and should not be appliance if paper, plastic or other heated in this mi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.” If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, Cookware may become hot because of use
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad and correct the problem. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or oven. Arcing is caused by: gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave. Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave. Foil not molded to food (upturn
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. ALL THESE THINGS ARE NORMAL WITH YOUR MICROWAVE Steam or vapor escaping from around Some TV-radio interference might be the door. noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by Light reflection around the door or the other small appliances and does not outer case. indicate a problem with your oven. Dimming of the oven light and change A dull thumping sound while the oven in the blow
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com WARNING! SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Stand away from the oven when opening After broiling, always take any broiler the oven door. Hot air or steam which pan out of the oven and clean it. Leftover escapes can cause burns to
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Using the microwave oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings Display Time Defrost Displays the time during cooking Use Time Defrost to defrost foods other functions, the power level being used, than meat, poultry and fish. the Auto Codes, the Auto Defrost food Auto Defrost weights, the cooking mode and instructions. Use Auto Defrost to defrost meat, poultry NOTE: The time on the microwave display is and
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Microwave Oven Control Features and Settings Number Pads Reminder After pressing a function pad, press the The Reminder feature can be used like number pads to set the exact amount of an alarm clock, and it can be used at any time you want to cook. For example, time, even when the oven is operating. The if you press the 1, 2 and 5 pads, you reminder can be set up to 24 hours later. have set
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Changing the microwave power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. To change the power level… Press the Time Cook pad. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: Enter cooking time. High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, Press the Power Level pad. boiling liquids. Select desired power level 1–10. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the timed microwave features. ge.com Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to Press the Start/Pause pad. 99 minutes and 99 seconds. You may open the door during Time Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, Cook to check the food. Close the door but you may change it for more flexibility. and press the Start/Pause pad to resume Press the Time Cook pad. cooking. Enter cookin
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Using the timed microwave features. Cooking Guide For Time Cook. Use power level High (10) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1 (frozen green) 10-oz. package 6 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com A dull thumping noise may be heard during defrosting. This is normal when oven is not operating at High power. Time Defrost Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Defrosting Tips time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be times. (Auto Defrost explained in the Using defrosted in the package. Closed packages the microwave auto feature sectio
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features. The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Sensor Cooking The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking. Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing Covered plastic containers—they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Beverage Press the Beverage pad to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats single servings of Some foods not recommended for use with previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. Reheat—it is best to use Time Cook for these foods: Place covered food in the oven. Pr
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Using the microwave sensor cooking features. To reduce time by 10%: Press the 1 pad after the feature pad. To add 10% to cooking time: Press the 9 pad after the feature pad. Potato The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes. Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable. If cooking three or more potatoes, arrange in a star pattern. (less time) (more time) Press the Potato pad. The oven starts immediately. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins cou
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Using the microwave auto feature. ge.com Auto Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish up Conversion Guide to 6 pounds. Use Time Defrost for most other If the weight of food is stated in pounds frozen foods. and ounces, the ounces must be Auto Defrost automatically sets the converted to tenths (.1) of a pound. defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, p
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Using the other microwave features. Cooking Complete Reminder: 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 pad. Clock Press to enter the time of day or to check the time of day while microwaving. Press the Clock pad. Enter time of day. Press the Start/Pause pad or the Clock pad. Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the The Delay Start time will be displayed microwave to d
