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  • GE SCA1000 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    Optional kits 40 Replacing lights 39 Troubleshooting Problem Solver 41, 42 Consumer Support Consumer Support . . . .Back Cover Warranty 43 Owner's Manual SCA1000 SCA1001 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model Serial Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. www.geadvantium.com
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    INSTRUCTIONS www.geadvantium.com PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven
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    , it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric. ■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. ■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. ■ Do not use
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    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. ■ Use foil only as recommended in this manual. THE VENT
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    coverings, containers or cooking/roasting bags made of foil, plastic, wax or paper when speedcooking. ■ Do not cover the oven rack (turntable), trays or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause arcing in the oven. ■ Use the black metal flat tray in the same way you would use a shallow
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    can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. ■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use. ■ "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be
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    refer to the Care and Cleaning of the oven section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven. ■ Hot foods and steam can cause burns. fry in the oven. Notice- Pacemakers ■ Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients
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    oven uses breakthrough Speedcook technology to harness the power of light. The Advantium oven cooks the outside of foods much like conventional radiant heat, while also penetrating the surface so the inside cooks simultaneously. While radiant heat is the primary source of power, a "microwave
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    Set the clock Begin speedcooking Microwaving with Micro Express Advantium Quick Start www.geadvantium.com When you first plug in the oven or after a power outage: 1. Turn the selector dial to set the hour. Press the dial to enter. 2. Turn the dial to set the minute. Press
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    /Bake feature Using the Warming feature 10 Advantium Quick Start www.geadvantium.com With Preheating Step 1: Press the OVEN/BAKE button. Step 2: Turn the dial to set 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
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    . 6. Use METAL TRAY is displayed. ■ After a cooking cycle has been completed, use the Resume feature to cook for additional time. ■ To review settings during cooking, press the selector dial. ■ See the Cooking Guide packed with the oven for a complete list of pre-set speedcook menu selections. 11
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    speedcook, Glass Microwave Tray oven/bake or warming features. 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 Cooktop Light Press the SURFACE LIGHT button to turn the cooktop light on and off. microwave
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    Features www.geadvantium.com With your Advantium oven, you can cook with high-intensity halogen lights, ceramic heaters and/or conventional microwave energy. 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
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    speedcooking. The oven rack (turntable) must always be in place when using the oven. Put food or non-metal, oven-safe cookware directly on the black metal tray to speedcook. Advantium speedcook program, you will see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display. The oven automatically senses the electrical
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    before cooking (the microwave defrost feature can be appetizers. 1. Press and hold the SPEEDCOOK button for about 3 seconds. oven by pressing the START button or selector dial. 2. RESUME COOKING will be displayed and the oven will restart immediately at 10% of the original time. The program stays
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    power level Speedcooking www.geadvantium.com 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. When using the pre-set speedcook recipes on the food menu, the
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    Speedcook cookware Manual speedcook Speedcooking www.geadvantium.com ■ Follow cookware suggestions on the oven display or in the Cookbook or Cooking Guide. ■ Cookware will become hot. Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware. ■ Place food or oven-safe cookware directly on the black tray
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    recipe without cooking, press the CLEAR/OFF button. For power level and cooking time suggestions, use your cooking guide or cook book. To find and use stored custom speedcook recipes: 1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button. 2. Turn dial to MY RECIPES and press to enter. 3. FOOD NAME and the recipe names you
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    enter the appropriate settings. (For more detailed instructions, follow steps 4 through 7 in the section Speedcook recipe-to enter and save.) 7. RECIPE time suggestions, use your cooking guide or cook book. To delete stored custom speedcook recipes: 1. Press the SPEEDCOOK button. 2. Turn the dial
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    fan may come on automatically if the cooktop is in use. ■ The oven vent will emit warm air while the oven is on. Lights ■ When the oven is on, light may be visible around the door or outer case. ■ The heaters will dim and cycle on and off during a speedcook cycle, sometimes even at full power levels
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    dial again. 4. Turn the dial to set the cook time and press to enter. 5. Place the food in the oven, and press the Start/pause button to start the oven. If the oven door is opened during cooking, PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the door and press START/PAUSE. Cook times
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    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 4. Turn the dial the level of moisture you want. Press the dial to enter. If the oven door is opened during warming, PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the
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    that can withstand temperatures up to 275° F. 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
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    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 Press MICRO EXPRESS for 30 second increments of microwave cooking time. Oven starts immediately. You may add or subtract time
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    . ■ When cooking bacon, layer strips on a plate. Cover each layer with a paper towel. ■ When cooking vegetables, use a microwave-safe casserole or bowl. Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap. ■ For frozen vegetables, follow the package instructions for adding water. ■ For fresh vegetables, add
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    begin cooking, press the START/PAUSE button or press the CLEAR/OFF button to store the recipe without cooking. To delete stored custom microwave recipes: 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
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    six pounds. 1. Remove food from the package and place it on a microwave-safe dish. 2. Press the MICROWAVE button. 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
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    when using DEFROST-AUTO. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. ■ Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to
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    and the inside of the oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. ■ Beverages are best heated uncovered. Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. MICROWAVE SENSOR PROGRAMS: ■ Beverage ■ Popcorn - Prepackaged
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    To use all sensor programs Microwaving www.geadvantium.com 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. 1. Press the MICROWAVE button. 2. Turn the dial to select
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    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. Oven Heat ■ Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated
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    Review 32 Other Advantium Features www.geadvantium.com 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 before you can use your oven for the first time (see Quick Start for instructions). 1. To change the clock
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    Other Advantium Features www.geadvantium.com Use this feature to find out more about your oven Manual Cook Microwave Micro Express Micro Power My Recipes Night Light Options Oven/Bake Popcorn Power Level Reheat-1 Serving Reminder Repeat Last Resume Review Soup Speedcook Start/Pause Surface Light
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    lockout Surface light Vent fan Timer Other Advantium Features www.geadvantium.com You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being light your cooktop. Press the SURFACE LIGHT button to select the proper setting. Continue pressing to change from bright to nightlight to off. The vent
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    Reminder Automatic fan Other Advantium Features www.geadvantium.com Use this feature like an alarm clock to help cannot turn it off. The fan will automatically turn off when the internal parts are cool. It may stay on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and oven controls are turned off. 35
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    areas. 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
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    . A soap-filled scouring pad can also be used to clean the black metal tray. Do not use abrasives, as they may damage the finish. Glass microwave tray Black metal tray 37
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    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
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    pull the bulb from the receptacle. Replace with a 12 volt, 20-watt halogen bulb. Order WB36X10176 from your GE supplier. 4. Raise the light cover and replace the screw. Connect electrical power to the oven. Remove screw The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They also
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    ) To remove the charcoal filter To install the charcoal filter Optional kits 40 Care and Cleaning www.geadvantium.com The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order Part No. WB2X9883 from your GE supplier. If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated
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    oven is on, light may be visible around the door and outer case. • The fan will automatically shut off when the internal parts of the oven have cooled. • If the cooktop gets too hot, the vent fan comes on. • If the microwave is used after speedcook and the oven senses that it is too hot, the vent
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    has not been used The cooktop light is • This is normal. located below the oven floor. When the light is on, the heat it produces may make the oven floor get warm. Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
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    have serial and model numbers available when calling for service. Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: One Year From the date of the original purchase GE Will Replace: Any part of the oven which fails due
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    normal business hours. Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us ge.com If you are
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Advantium
™
120 Oven
MFL30039301
49-40481-2
08-08 JR
SCA1000
SCA1001
Owner’s Manual
ge.com
www.geadvantium.com
Advantium
Advantium Quick Start . . . . .9, 10
Cooking controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Oven features . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–7
What is Advantium?
. . . . . . . . .8
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
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
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
Other Features
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
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the inside . . . . . . .36, 37
Cleaning the outside . . . . . . . . .38
Filters
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39, 40
Optional kits
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Replacing lights
. . . . . . . . . . . .39
Troubleshooting
Problem Solver
. . . . . . . . . .41, 42
Consumer Support
Consumer Support
. . . .Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model #
__________________________
Serial #
__________________________
Find these numbers on a label inside
the oven.