GE Convection Grill Combination Microwave Cooking Guide Cooking Tips, Best Cooking Methods

COOKING TIPS

HARDWARE

Glass Tray—Use the glass tray only for MICROWAVE cooking, including DEFROST, POPCORN, BEVERAGE, REHEAT and EXPRESS modes.

Black Metal Tray—Use the metal tray only for CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL modes.

Rack—The rack should only be used for two layer baking in CONVECTION mode.

COOKWARE

CONVECTION/GRILL—When possible, place food directly on black metal tray. If necessary, oven-safe Glass, Glass-Ceramicor Metal cookware may be used. Note: Metal pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially where browning is important.

COMBINATION—When possible, place food directly on black metal tray. If necessary, oven-safe Glass or Glass-Ceramiccookware may be used. Do not use Metal cookware or items with metal trim as they may cause arcing (sparking) and damage the cookware or oven.

RECIPE CONVERSION

COMBINATION 1 (Microwave and Convection)—In general, normal recipe cook times should be reduced by 30% due to the addition of microwave power. For example, if the recipe states to cook a roast at 400°F for 60 minutes, the cooking time should be set to 42 minutes.

BEST COOKING METHODS

Use this chart as a guide to cooking common foods. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

GRILL 1 (Uses both the Top and Bottom Heaters)

Food Type	Serving Size	Cooking Time	Options/Comments
Boneless Chicken Breasts	2 large (6–7 oz. each)	20 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 13 min.
Boneless Pork Chops	2 (4–5 oz. each)	16 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 8 min.
Rib Eye Steaks (Medium)	2 (3/4″ thick)	15 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Strip Steaks (Medium)	2 (1/2″–3/4″ thick)	17 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Filet Mignon (Medium)	2 (1–11⁄4″ thick)	19 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 12 min.
Hamburger Patties	2 (4 oz. each)	15 min.	Sprinkle with seasoning. Turn over after 10 min.
Salmon Filets	2 (5–6 oz. each)	13 min.
Shrimp	1/2 lb.	9 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Regular Crust	12″ pizza	19 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Rising Crust	12″ pizza	25 min.
Pizza (Frozen), Deep Dish Singles	2 pizzas	20 min.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich	2 sandwiches	10 min.	Turn over after 7 min.

GRILL 2 (Uses the Top Heater Only)

Food Type	Serving Size	Cooking Time	Options/Comments
Cheese Sticks (Frozen)	2 servings (4 sticks)	11 min.	Place food in star pattern on tray.

COMBINATION 1 (Uses both Microwave Power and Convection Heat)

Food Type	Serving Size	Cooking Time	Options/Comments
Baked Potatoes	8–10 oz. each	30 min.	Preheat oven to 400°F; use default Microwave PL4.
Whole Chicken	3.5–4 lbs.	55 min.	Preheat oven to 375°F; use default Microwave PL4.

COMBINATION 2 (Uses both Microwave Power and Grill Heaters)

Food Type	Serving Size	Cooking Time	Options/Comments
Fish Sticks (Frozen)	2 servings (12 fish sticks)	5 min.	Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1; place food in star pattern.
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)	2 servings (10 nuggets)	3 min.	Use Microwave PL4, Grill 1.
Crinkle-cut Fries (Frozen)	2 servings	10 min.	Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
Potato Nuggets (Frozen)	2 servings (18 nuggets)	8 min.	Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
Burritos (Frozen)	2 burritos	9 min.	Use Microwave PL2, Grill 1.
Bagel Bites (Frozen)	8 pieces	4 min.	Use Microwave PL3, Grill 1.
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