GE Monogram ZMW2000 Series Use And Care Manual

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Monogram.

Use and Care Guide

for ZMW2000 Series

Built-In

Microwave Oven

Monogram. TM

Microwave Oven

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Introduction

Your new Monogram microwave oven makes an eloquent stalement of style, convenience and

kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose

it for its purity of design, practical cooking fealures

or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram microwave

oven's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

The Monogram microwave oven was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your

kitchen cabinetry. The information on the following pages will help

you operate and maintain your microwave oven

properly.

For a listing of dealers--or if you have other questions--please call the GE Answer Center ®

(800.626.2000).

Contents

Adapter Plugs ............................. 28

Aluminum Foil ........................ 5, 17

Appliance Registration ................. 3

Care and Cleaning ................ 28, 29

Clock......................................... 8,9

Consumer Services ..................... 34

Control Panel ............................ 8, 9

Extension Cords .......................... 28

Features......................................... 7

Grounding Instructions ............... 28

Microwave Cooking ......... 6, 10-27

Add 30 Seconds ................... 12

Aulo Cook ...................... 22-26

Aulo Defrost .................. 16, 17

Automatic Cooking Control

Guide .............................. 24, 25

Aulo Rehea! ................... 21, 22

Auto Roast ..................... 18, 19

Auto Start/Reminder ............ 12

Cooking by Temperature 14, 15

Cooking by Time ............ 11, 12

Cooking Complete Reminder

............................................. 7

Defrosting by Time .............. 20

Delayed Cooking ................. 10

Express Cook Fealure .......... 12

H01dTime............................ I0

Microwaving Tips .................. 6

Minule/Second Timer .......... 10

Popcorn................................

Power Levels

............ 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18,20

Model and Serial Number

Location ................................. 7

Oven Light Replacement ............ 30

Oven Shelf

........ 5-7, 13,21,22,24,27-29

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

Energy........................................... 3

Problem Solver ........................... 31

Safety Instructions .................... 4-6

Temperature Probe

............ 5,7,9, 10, 14,15, 18, 19,29

Warranty ..................................... 35

Questions? CallGEAnswer Center

800.626.2000

Microwave power output

of this oven is 800 watts.

(1EC-705 Test Procedure)

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Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don't understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial

number location. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your

microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

If you received a damaged oven...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you

the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original

purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

PRECAUTIONS TO AYOm POSSmLE EXPOSURE

TO CESSP, rE MICROWAVE ENERGY

hamlful exposure to r-merowave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlOCks.

(b) _ Not Place any object _tween the oven fret face and the/door or allow soil orcleaner residue to

acct_nulate on sealing suffaces_

properly and that _re is no damage to the:

l }door (bent)

If you need service...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the

back of this book.

We're proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service

you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.

Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details--including your phone number--to:

Manager, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

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INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before Wing this appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should N followed, including the following:

A WARNING;To ieducemeriskof

bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

.Read and follow the specific Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page.

.This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding instructions section.

.Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat

or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

.For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

.8o not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this appliance onl_ in

accordancewith the provided Installation

Instructions.

* Do not cover or block any openings on the

.Do notstore this appliance outdoors. Do not

use thisproduct nearwater--for example, in a wet basement, near aswimming pool or neara sink.

.This microwave/convection oven is not

approved or tested for marine use.

.Do not stoR anything directly on top of

the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

. Do not immerse powercord or plug in water. .Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

.Do not let power cord hangover edge of table

orcounter.

. Do_ operate this appliance if it has a damaged

power cordor plug, flit is not_ properly,

or lilt has been damaged or dropped.

* gee door surface cleaning instructions in the _e

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

.This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified_r_ personnel. Contact nearest authorizedservice facility for examination,

repair or adjustment.

.As with any appliance, dose supervision is

necessary when h_ by children.

.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

--Do not overcook food. Carefully :a_end appliance if paper, plastic or other cornbu:s_Ne

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

--Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

---Do not tt_e your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

--Da not use recycled paper products. Recycled

papettowels, napkins andwaxed papercan

contain metal ff_ which may cause arcing

or ignite. Pa_r: productscontaining nylon or

nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

also ignite,

--Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

--Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to

your oven.

--Do not operate the oven while empty to aVOid

damage to the oven and the dangerof f'L_

If by accident the oven should runemptya minute _r two, no harm is done. However, try to

avoid operating the oven empty at all times--it saves en_gy and prolongs the life of the oven.

--Do not use the rivenfor storage purposes. Do

not leave paperproducts, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

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--If materials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel

• Don't defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build

up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting In injury.

• Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in toil trays less than

3/4" high: remove top foil cover and return tray to box. Wben using metal in the microwave oven.

keep metal (other than metal shelf) at least

1 inch away from sides of oven.

• Cookware may become hot because

of heat trmlsferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to

handle the cookware.

• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can

become too hot to touch. Be careful touching the floor and wails during and after cooking

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to the Care

and Cleaning sechon(s) for instructions on how to cleaQ the inside of the oven

• Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking

or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or combination. The metal and

mercury in these thermometers could cause "arcing" and possible damage to the oven. Do

not use a thermometer in food you are microwavmg unless the tbemaometer is designed

or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

• Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it m food or liquid, and turn on nficrowave energy, it can

create electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven walls and damage the temperature probe.

Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is _ery useful, but should

be used carefully. Even m_crowave-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 rood and cook_ are could ignite. For these

reasons' l) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware

manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to micro_aving. 3) Do

not permit children to use plasnc cookware

without complete supervision.

When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an intemal

temperature of at least 170°E This assures that, in the remote possibility that mchma may be present

in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure

will build up reside egg yolk and will cause it to

bmst, possibly resulting m injuu.

• Foods wRh unbroken outer "skin"

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow

steam to escape during cooking.

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

• Spontaneous boiling--Under

certain special circumstances, hquids may start to boil during

or shortly after removal flora the microwave oven. To pre_ent burns

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers--for example, closed glass

jars--wilt explode and should not be heated in

this imcro_ ave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could restdt m injury,

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NT S ETY INSTRUCTIONS

: (continued?,

"Avoid" heating_ baby food in glass jars, even • Use of the shelf accessory.

without their lids especially meat and egg

mixtures.

° q_Uahle!! cooking pouches and tightly

dosed plastic bags should be _lit, pierced or

ve_[ed as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after

rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic

storage containers should be at least partially

uncovered _eauS¢ the?_forma tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with

plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and _ct steam away from hands and face.

, H_ foods and steam can cause

htn,ifi_Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including

popcorn bags, cooking _ouches and

boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands

and, face.

--Remove theshelf from oven when not in use

-ZDo not store or cook with shelf on fl00i of oven. Product damage may result.

--Use pot holders whezhandling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

--Do not usemicrowave browning dish on shelf. Theshelf could overheat.

--Use the shelf_l_ when cooking on two levels.

_t_J_,at,t;_c, he!f is p_os!t!pnedproperly

inside th_ oven to pN_eri_ p_®uct d_age + Use of shall WithAuto _ A_to R_eheai_

Popcorn feature _ n_ _ecpmmen@d _seethe Auto Cook, Auto Rehea or Popcrm gecti0ns)i

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVING TIPS

.Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable tbr 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,

use this test: Place in the oven

both the dish you are testing and a

glass measuring cup filled with one

cup of water--set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minule al high. If the

dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup

heals, then the dish is microwave-safe.

.Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spaltering. Be sure to vent

plastic wrap so steam can escape.

• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

.Steam builds up pressure in tbods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook/Hold)

To remind you that you have fbod in the oven, the oven will display "End" 'and beep once a minute until you

either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR!OFF pad.

1.0 Cubic Foot I

Oven Interior

i I

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely closed for oven to operate.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

3, Receptacle tbr Temperature Probe. Probe must

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

4. Temperature Probe. Probe measures internal food temperature, The probe must be used when

cooking by temperalure or Auto Roast cooking.

5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.

Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods

on two levels.

6, Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.

7. Oven Floor.

NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate

is located on the front of the oven seen when the door is open.

All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It's similar to

the interference caused by other small appliances

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

•Light reflection around door or outer case.

•During cooking you will hear "cracking" and

"popping" noises which are nothing more than normal expansion of the oven.

•At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight thump. This is normal.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with

the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand.

1. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount

of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time.

2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code number and food weight. The oven automatically

sets power levels and defrosting time.

3. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking

or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

4. MINISEC TIMER. This fealure uses no

microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between

defrost and time or temperature cooking.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set

clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number

pads 1, 3, and O and "1:30" will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to

reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

6. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through

5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for

2 minutes at power level 10.

7. CLEAR/OFE When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

8. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, doneness

code words, preheal code words, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

9. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

10. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START

for quick reheating of prepared foods.

11.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number, and oven

automatically microwaves at pre-programmed

power levels and determines the proper amount

of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off.

12. START. Touch this pad to begin any function.

13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be

used while a cooking fealure is in use.

14. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter time

of day or cooking time, internal food temperature when using probe, oven temperature, power level,

cooking codes and food weights.

15. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30

seconds to the cook time as it's counting down.

16. AUTO START. Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking al a preset time of day--up

to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder fealure can be used like an alarm clock.

17. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature.

When internal food temperature reaches 90_F., oven shows temperature until preset temperature

is reached and holds temperature for up to one hour.

18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature

cook meat with automatic preset program.

19. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing al automatic power level 3, or change power level after entering time.

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When You Plug in the Oven

The panel displays five 8's on the upper portion and

all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After

15 seconds, all lights disappear and "RESET" appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence

recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Temperature Probe

'PROBE" Appears in the Display

• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

• Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you programmed a function that doesn't need the probe.

Clock Display On/Off Feature

The Clock Display OrdOff Feature allows you to turn the the clock display on or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot

be used while a cooking feature is in use,

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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECO TIMER

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions:

•It operates as a minute timer.

•It can be set to delay cooking.

• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The Minute/Second Timer operates without

microwave energy,

Using a Holding Time

The Minuto/Second Timer can also be used to

program a "holding time" between microwave

cooking functions, The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, A holding

or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes "End," and display shows time of day.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For

example, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes

to delay cooking. Touch START. When delaying a temperature cooking function which uses the

temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food before touching START.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it: Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch the TIME

TI_ DEFROST pad.

DEFROST

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the

POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

I I Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

M,.,s[cItouching the MINiSEC TIMER pad.

TIEli

Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for

ten minutes.

Step 6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.

I ,-I

COOK

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of

cooking time.

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed,

START oven display shows instructions

entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and

flashes "End."

Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program

The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another program is running. First setup the other program and

touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad. Enter the amount of time you want by touching the number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will

automatically begin within three seconds.

NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work while Auto Start/Reminder, Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.

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COOKING BY TIME

Time Cook

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add

1 teaspoon of instant

coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup

that has no metal decoration and is

microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in

oven and close door.

TIME COOK

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1, 0 and O for one minute.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the

power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

"How to Change Power Level" below.)

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

START

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset

the timer to resume cooking.

How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time, touch POWER

LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new

power level. Then touch START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II fealure lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if

you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here's how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

i Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

Tl_

COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minules and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK pad. Step 5: Set your second cook time.

Step 6: Change the power level.

How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 7: Touch START. Step 8: "POWER 10'Tis displayed and Cook Time 1

is shown counting down.

Step 9: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown counting down.

Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End." The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 11: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on timer you must reset

the timer to resume cooking.

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COOKING BY TIME

(continued)

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) thal

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minules). For example, touch

the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Step 2: Touch the START pad. The oven will automatically signal, flash "End" and

shut offal the end of the programmed time.

Add 30 Seconds

I ADD30 I

SECONDS

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven

timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each

time the pad is touched.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your oven to begin cooking al a preset time of

day--up to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.

AbffO

START

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program. Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

aulomatically start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to

leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.

AUTO

START

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to

12 hours later).

Step 3: Touch START

pad. The reminder is _ .1__" m

now set at the time you programmed, and will j'_" I _ W _

signal you at that time

with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the CI,EARiOFF pad.

The display will show REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START

pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

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POPCORN

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program

is NOT recommended.

START

Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn sensor automatically calculates the

cooking time.

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the microwave popcorn.

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

POPCORN

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

_ "POP" flashes on

_ n the display.

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lID

After the popcorn sensor detects steam,

the oven signals and

displays remaining cooking time needed.

Step 5: When cooking is completed, the oven

signals and flashes "End." Open the door

and remove the popcorn.

How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped, there is a simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN

pad and then touch number pad 9. The

word "POP" will appear on the display

with a plus sign beside

it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking

time is being provided. Press the START pad.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is another adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN

I _ p pad and then touch ._ _

+ number pad 1. The

L,,J -- word "POP" will LJ

appear on the display with a minus sign beside

it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

Press the START pad.

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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for

many tbods.

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,

frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"

setting after reaching the preset food temperature from

90°E to 199°E and maintains that temperature for up to one hour or until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold" when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its

appearance may vary from picture shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold

or Auto Roast. See How to Use the Temperature Probe section for proper use of your probe.

Cable t/_ Handle Sensor .....,._,,_

How to Use the Temperature Probe

Place the probe so that the point

rests in the center of the thickest meaty part of the roast, or into

the cut end or meatiest part of boneless ham or lamb. The

point should not touch bone, fat

or gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb, insert the probe into the

center of the lowest large muscle or joint.

Insert the probe into the meatiest

part of the inner thigh, below

and parallel to the leg of a

whole turkey.

For dishes such as meatloaf or casserole, insert the probe into

the center.

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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1. Insert temperature probe and attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/

TEMP COOK HOLD pad.

HOLD

n t I

Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for 150°E

PO'dHER

LEVEL

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

START

Step 5: Touch START. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90°E, display will show "COOL";

if temperature is 90°E or above, display shows temperature

counting up.

Step 6: When 150°E is reached, the oven will sound and-display "HOLd." The oven will then hold the

temperature.

_LEAli

OFF

Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cooking Tips

• Use a lower power level; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time.

.Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

•Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I

touched the START pad?

A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the cable

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP

COOK!HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not

inserted in tbod?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven.

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AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power

levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in

pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide). Then touch the START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting

time and changes power levels

during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Step 1: Remove food from packagg, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.

AUTO

DEFROST

Step 2: Touch the AUTO DEFROST pad.

START

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for

weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,

3 ounces. See Conversion Guide

below.)

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

Display shows defrost time counting down.

Twice during

defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

"TURn" flashes. Follow the directions in

the Auto Defrost Guide

T'dR,-,

for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during "TURn" display.)

When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display

and oven beeps every minute until door is opened

or CLEAR!OFF pad is touched.

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces

must be converted to tenths

(.1) of a pound.

Ounces Pounds

I-2 .1

3 ,2

&5 .3 6-7 ,4

8 ,5

9-1o .6

11 ,7

12-13 .8

14-15 .9

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AUTO DEFROST GUmE

1. Unwrap item being defrosted.

2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish, Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil,

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

Chops I 0.1- 6.01bs. Frankfurters, Sausage[ 0.1- 6.0 Ibs, Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

] Separate. turn over and shield where necessary,

Seoarate and remove defrosted nieces. Tuna over, remove defrosted areas and

break at_art,

STAND TIME

5 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes

Beef Patties 0. 1 - 6.0 lbs. Turnover and separate patties. Remove 5 minutes

defrosted pieces. "

Roast 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield. 30-90 minutes Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted 5 minutes

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield, 5 minutes Stew 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate and remove defrosted oieces. 5 minutes

Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield, 10 minutes;

run cold water in cavity.

Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield, 20 minutes in (breast side up) refrigerator; run

cold water in cavity,

Chicken Pieces 0,1 - 6.0 Ibs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes

Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield where necessary, 10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity,

Cornish hens (split) I 0.1 -6,0 lbs. I Turn over and shield. 5 minutes

Fish fillets 0,1 -6,0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes

Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces, 5 minutes

Whole fish 0,1 -6,0 lbs. Turn over and shield tail and head, 5 minutes;

hold under cold runnin_ water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas, After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil

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AUTOMATIC ROASTING

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level,

Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

by time.

How to Use the Temperature Probe

Place the probe so that the point

rests in the center of the thickest mealy part of the roast, or into the

cut end or the meatiest part of boneless ham or lamb. The point

should not touch bone, fat or

gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb,

insert the probe into the center of

the lowest large muscle or joint.

Insert the probe into the meatiest part of the inner thigh, below and parallel to the leg of a whole turkey.

For dishes such as meatloafor casserole, insert the probe into

the center.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Step 1: Insert the

temperature probe into the food. Insert

probe securely in the oven wall outlet and close the oven door.

Step 2: Touch the AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch

START. (See the "Auto Roast Guide" for complete list of

recommended codes.)

AUTO

ROAST

NOTE: By touching

tile AUTO ROAST _ _'[ t_ I pad during cooking, ._[ L[

the meat's internal FOODTEMP temperature will be CODE displayed. ("COOL"

will be displayed until meal reaches 90°E) When pad

is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

Step 3: When you select T

Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, I [ I_ the oven signals with 4 Lq | _ |""[

beeps and "TURn"

flashes on the display CODE when it's time to turn

the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door

and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)

Step 4: After a

pre-programmed food temperature is reached

the oven beeps 4 times

and "HOLd" appears on

the display.

H |

,_|,_d l

CODE

E,-,d

Step 5: Food will be

held at this temperature

for 60 minutes. The

oven then beeps 4 times and "End" appears.

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Auto Roast Guide

• Place meats in a cookingba_in microwave-safe

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

•Recommended codes are shown below.

• Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.

Minimum Final Approx. Time Hold* Doneness

Food Code Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium 1 160°F. 13-15 0 MF_I Well 2 170°F. 15-17 5-Io WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast 2 170°E 15-19 10 WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast 3 185°F. 17-20 10-15 WELL (Insert probe horizontally

into meatiest area,)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°K, and

hold at that temperature until done. Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained B_'l B'_ 1"/

in this section. Display -_-f-- | | |

shows "SIM" and

"CODE 4." CODE

Oven switches to Hold a 180°K, and continues

holding a 180°E until you remove food and

touch CLEAR/OFF pad. If stirring is recommended, you can restart oven by touching

the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad after cooking.

rLIL C!

CODE

Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)

Food Beef

Pot Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler_rver

Ham/Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable

Split Pea

Final

Temp.

18(l°K

180°E

180°F.

180*E

180°E

Approx.

Time/Hours

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

Display

SIM

Comments

Add enough liquid to just cover mea. If adding vegetables, make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible.

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after I/2 of time.

Same procedure as above.

SIM I Add4cups liquid.

S1M

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours.

Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches, Stir after 3 hours.

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DEFROSTING BY TIME

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed fbr speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of

a microwave oven.

Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread,

rolls, vegetables, fraits and frozen dinners. The Auto

Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels

for you.

• Power level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

How to Change Power Level

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new

power level. Then touch START.

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by

following the steps below.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in the

oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

recommended. For example, touch pads 4,0 and O for 4 minutes.

START

Step 4: Touch START. When

the cycle is completed, the oven

signals and flashes "End," then

automatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time.

Touch START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End," open

the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

• Fo_ls frozen in paper or

plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

•Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

•For even defrosting,

some foods

need to be broken up

or separaled

part of the way through the defrosting time.

• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be

allowed to sit out for more than one hour after

defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping

noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

Q, Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent altention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad.

Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in aboul 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting

time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotale or

stir food frequently.

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AUTO REHEAT

Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With

many leftovers there is no need to rely otl guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as tbod

heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time to various types and amounts of

pre-cooked food.

Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you

want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Auto Reheat I is NOT recommended.

[

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of previously

prepared foods including leftovers

can be Auto Reheated.

Auto Reheat is recommended for

single-servings of food or plates of

leftovers.

Foods Not Recommended

Bread products, foods that must be reheated

uncovered, foods that require constant

attention, foods

calling for a dry look or crisp surface after

reheating should not be Auto Reheated.

It is best to use Time Cook.

Easy to Use

Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START,

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while the word "RHEAT" is displayed--steam escaping from the oven can

affect reheating performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately.

Example:

$TO,I_I"

Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO REHEAT pad.

E "RHEAT" shows on

J"_ I,=.[ I'_[ "_ I display and FOOD

# _ t ( F00D#( ; flashes.

STglil"

After 4 seconds, "START" flashes on display. Touch START pad.

I_1 II--I I

FOOD

._--r

FOOD

"RHEAT" and "FOOD"

are displayed.

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and "RHEAT"

is replaced by time counting down. Rotate or stir food if necessary.

Close door and touch START to finish heating.

When done, oven displays "End" and beeps every minute

until door is opened or

CLEAR/OFF is touched.

(continued next page)

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AUTO REHEAT

(continued)

Questions & Answers

Q, If my tbod is not completely reheated after

using Auto Reheat, what should I do?

A. Use Time Cook to reheat for additional time until

desired temperature is reached.

Q. What if I don't fully cover the dish in Auto

Reheat?

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the

reheating time and leaves food too cool. Cover tightly and reset Aulo Reheat

AUTO COOK

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate your need to guess how long to set cooking time.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's cooking time to various types and amounts

of food.

Because most cooking containers must be covered

during Auto Cook, this fealure is best with foods thal you want to steam or retain moisture.

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook is NOT recommended.

Foods Recommended

A wide variety of foods

including meats, fish casseroles,

vegetables, leftovers and

convenience foods can be

Auto Cooked.

Foods Not Recommended

Foods that must be

cooked uncovered, foods that require

constant attention, foods that require

addition of

ingredients during cooking, and foods

calling tbr a dry look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto

Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them. Foods thal microwave best using the temperature

probe should be TeInp Cooked or Aulo Roasted.

Easy to Use

Simply touch three control pads--AUTO COOK, desired CODE, and START. The word "AUTO"

appears on the display and the sensor is activaled to

sense steam from food.

Keep Door Closed

Do not open the oven door while the word "AUTO"

is displayed--steam escaping from the oven can

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened, close the door and touch START immediately,

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Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods.

Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns

the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods.

When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven

determines how much additional cooking time is

needed after steam has been sensed, automatically

switches to TIME COOK and signals. The word "AUTO" on the display is then replaced by

countdown numbers indicating remaining cooking time. When the signal is heard, the oven door may

be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

Example:

AUTO

COOK

J START

Place covered food in oven. Touch AUTO COOK pad. "ENTER COOK

CODE" flashes on display.

i Touch number pad for desired code.

"CODE 2" shows on the display.

Touch START.

Word "AUTO" shows on display, indicating

steam sensor is activated. DO NOT OPEN DOOR.

OPENING DOOR MAY

AFFECT COOKING PERFORMANCE.

01 i T i"-i

I-'l LI kt

CODE

COOK

I 5--'

•

Beep sounds when steam is sensed and

"AUTO" is replaced by

cook time. Rotate or stir COOE food, if necessary. When cook

done, oven beeps every minute until door is opened or C1.EAR/OFF is touched.

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Aulo Cook code

number, you can set the oven to cook for 20% less time than the code would regularly provide.

For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done

than you like it, set code 41 next time and you'll get 20% shorter cooking time.

If you want a longer cooking time than a code provides, add a 9 after the code.

For the chicken in the example at left, code 49 would provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular code 4 would provide.

Example:

AUTO

COOK

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

START

Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that

order. "AUTO CODE 4" shows on

the display. Touch START. "AUTO" shows

on display. DO NOT OPEN DOOR until first oven signal, then rotate dish

1/2 turn if necessary. Close door and

touch START to finish cooking.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

• Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When

oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

• Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

• Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables.

• Foods should be covered with lid to dish or vented plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven

clean. Spareribs, pot roasts and meat loaf should be covered tightly to ensure even cooking.

• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven are dry.

•After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food needs additional cooking, return food to oven

and use Time Cook to finish cooking. To adjust cook times to suit individual tastes, add a

"/' or "9" to code number when entering Auto Cook Code. See the Auto Cook section for instructions.

• Use of Auto Cook feature with metal shelf is

not recommended.

Auto Cook

Food Code Container Canned Foods

Thin water and milk-based soups

sauces, gravies

Thick--hilt, beef stew, ravioli,

spaghetti, chunky

soups Vegetables 8to16

ounces

Microwave-safe container matched to size of food.

Convenience Foods

Frozen dinners (with entree and 2

vegetables or vegetable and pasta)

Frozen dinner entree (individual)

Pouch Tray

Frozen dinner

entree

(2 to 3 servings)

Frozen breakfast entrees

Grocery-Shelf

dinner entrees

Approx. Time

3 to 4 rain

per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Package tray or plate

2 Microwave-safe 4 to 8 min. Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

container matched to amount of food.

Leftovers 2 Plate or microwave- 2 to 4 min. per Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap

safe container serving matched to amount

of food.

4 6 to 10 min.

Pouch

Tray Tray

Package wrap or tray

3 5

3 to 6 min.

8 to 11 min.

18 to 22 min.

3 to 5 min.

Package

Cover with plastic lid to plate or leave plastic covering in place on tray.

tf tray has foil cover, replace with

plastic wrap.

tf tray has foil cover, replace with

plastic wrap.

Page 25

Auto Cook

Food Code Container ADDrOX. Time Comments

6 20 to 30 rain. When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Casseroles

Pre-cookcd ingredients in

sauce, such as

tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and

franks and beans

Uncooked

ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes,

hambfirger paW,

stew

Meats, Poultry Seafood

Chicken pieces (up to 2/:_lbs.)

Whole chicken (upm 3 lbs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf (1½1bs.) Hamburger patties

(4)

Sausage panics

(12 oz.) Pork chops

(4, 1/2 to 3/4inch thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

10-oz. block

Frozen,

lO-oz, pouch

Baking potatoes (4, 6 to 8 oz. each)

Cubed potatoes

(upto 2 lbs.) Fresh vegetables,

such as carrots,

brussels sprouts, broccoli,

cauliflower,

summer and winter squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples, pears (4)

8 3

1X- to 3-qt. casserole

with lid

1Z- to 3-qt. casserole

with lid

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

9x5x3 inch loaf dish 8 inch square dish

2-qt, oblong glass baking dish

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

2-qt, oblong glass bakin_ dish

I-qt. casserole

with lid

Pouch on microwave-

safe plate 8 inch square dish

2-qt. casserole with lid

l_:-to 2-qt. casserole

with lid

2-qt, casserole with lid

40 to 55 min.

8 to 24min.

30 to 40min.

7 to 10min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

7 to 9 rain.

30 to 35 rain.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to 10 min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

13 to 15 min.

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Place in cooking bag; cut slits in bag as directed on package.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

When oven signals, turn patties over.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Add anaount of water recommended on package.

Cut slits in pouch as directed on

package.

Pierce skin with fork. Arrange around sides of dish; cover with plastic wrap.

Add 1 to 1% cups water.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. When oven

signals, stir if necessary.

12 to 14 min.

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of fruit to dish.

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AUTOMA C COOKINGCONTAINERS & COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriale containers and coverings help assure

good cooking results. .Always use microwave-safe containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it's microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in

the Microwaving Tips section.

•Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

.Match the amount of tbod to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for

best results.

.Be sure the outside of the cooking container and

the inside of the microwave oven are dry before

placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning

into steam can mislead the sensor.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if required. See the Automatic Cooking Control

Guide.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables.

Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap or wax paper. Plastic wrap should be

vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing

plastic wrap firmly around edges.

For frozen entrees in paperboard

trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray. Thick

entrees may take longer to cook_see the Automatic Cooking

Control Guide.

For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box and

close ends of box.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly after oven signals.

Use oblong or square containers for chicken or corn on the cob.

Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for

escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Paper plates--while they maybe used for Time and Temperature

Cooking and Defrosting, do not use them with automatic cooking. Use

microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.

Follow Automatic Cooking Control Guide setting for casseroles. Cover

casserole meat and vegetables with

sauce. If they are not cool, it is

better to use Time Cook.

Page 27

GUIDETO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF

•Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed

directly on the oven floor.

.Do not store or cook with metal shelf on

floor of oven. Product damage may result.

•Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

.Do not store microwave browning dish on

metal shell:

•Use of shelf with the Auto Cook, Auto Reheat

or Popcorn program is not recommended.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave

oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or

reheated and ready to serve al the same time.

Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods

which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf.

How to Insert the Shelf Into the Oven

To insert the shelf, slide it all the way in until it drops into place on

the shelf supports.

Make sure the raised bumps on the sides of the shelf are on the

top or the shelf will not rest solidly on the shelf supports.

Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels. To prevent arcing, remove the shelf when

you are not using it.

How to Reheat Several Different Types of Foods

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven floor, while foods which need only to be

warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the

bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that

foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its

starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead

of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods.

Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking.

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods

together. After half of time, stir or rearrange foods

(do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially

those on the oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done, Continue cooking others,

Together

Place on the floor larger

or more dense foods, which

need the most heating, such

as leftover fried chicken,

casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place

on the oven shelf those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

use In microwave ovens.

Page 28

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk

of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING-Improper

use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED

METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig, I exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or

service technician if the grounding

instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it

is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground)

prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with

this ._ appliance. '

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

CARE AND CLEANING

Follow these simple care rules:

Keep inside of oven clean. Food spatters or spilled

liquids will absorb microwave energy and reduce efficiency of oven. Wipe up when they are still warm.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven thal come together on closing the door, use only mild,

non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a

sponge or soft cloth.

A browning dish is designed only for use on the Microwave setting. When microwaving, preheat

browning dish or grill only on ceramic oven floor.

Do not use dish with the metal accessory shelf.

Always follow manufacturer's suggestions when using browning dish or accessories.

Follow manufacturer's instructions when using

microwave cookware or accessories.

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CLEANING GUIDE

NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling.

PART Stainless Steel

Oven Interior

Side Walls Only

_eiling

MATERIALS TO USE

•Damp Cloth

•Plastic Scouring Ball

GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Clean with mild detergent and water, then rinse well with damp cloth. If desired, a container of water can be boiled in the oven using microwave

energy. This will help loosen soil. For hard-to-remove soil, clean gently with scouring ball. Do not use abrasive cleaners which could scratch

or damage the surface.

Ceramic Oven .Non-abrasive Wash floor with warm sudsy water. Floor Nylon Mesh

Scouring Ball

•Non-abrasive Cleanse]

Metal Accessory ,Soap and Water Shelf • Soap-Filled Scouring

Pad

Inside Oven Door and Window

Out_ide Oven Surfaces

Touch Control Panel

Temperature Probe

• Soft Cloth

• Mild Detergent

• Soft Cloth

Remove shelf and clean with one of the recommended materials. Then rinse and dry thoroughly. Some commercial cleaners may cause darkening

or discoloration. When using for the first time, test cleaner on small portion of the shelf. Do not use commercial oven cleaners.

Wipe off spills or spatters while they are still warm Use mild detergent and water, then rinse with clear water and dry with a soft cloth.

Clean with mild detergent and water, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Clean chrome trim with a damp cloth and polish immediately with a dr',, cloth.

• Soft Cloth Open oven door before cleaning to prevent oven from accidentally starting. Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth.

• Plastic Scouring Ball

• Light Soil

Heavy Duty Cleanser

(Non-abrasive)

Damp Cloth

Bottom Trim

Grille

• Heavy Soil

Damp Cloth Bleach

•Light Soil

Heavy Duty Cleanser

(Non-abrasive)

Damp Cloth

•Heavy Soil

Bleach Damp Cloth

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Do not store the

temperature probe in the oven. Light Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. heavy duty cleanser, such as

Lestoil'", and 6 oz. water. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive

cleansers or cleaning pads.

Heavy Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. household bleach and 6 oz. water. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Be sure to protect surfaces below

the oven from dripping bleach solution. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads.

Light Soil: Wash with a solution of 2 oz. heavy duty cleanser, such as

LestoiI 'M,and 6 oz. water. Rinse well with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaning pads.

Heavy Soil: Remove the grille (see Oven Light Replacement section). Soak the soiled end overnight in a solution of 1 cup household bleach and

3 cups water. After soaking the grille, rinse it with cold water and dry.

Reinstall the grille.

NOTE: tf steana accunmlates inside or around outside of oven door, wipe with soft cloth. This may occur when operating the oven under high humidity conditions.

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OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT

Oven Light

To replace your oven light, first

disconnect power at main

fuse or circuit

breaker panel

or pull plug. Step l:Open

the oven door.

Step 2: Remove

the front _rille

by taking-out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

Step 3: Rotate the light bulb

housing out and toward you to

access the light bulb. Replace

the burned-out bulb with a

40-watt incandescent

bulb

(WB02X4253)

available from your GE supplier. Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille,

while making sure the grille is flush against the control panel.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVgI',lW_E NOT • A fuse inyourbom_may be Nowfior _ ei_fiii breaker ti_ipN6Replace NSeor

_OME ON resot _ircait breaker.

•Set th_ circuit breaker m the off position. Wait 30 _0n_s: Reset _e circuit bwake_

to theon position.

CONTROL PANEL

_IGttTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START

, Door not securely closed. .STARTpad must _ touched after entering cooking selection.

.Another selecfion entered already in oven and CLEAR]OFF _ not touch_

to cancel it.

•Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature aftertouching COOK _ads;

•CLEAR/OFF pad was touch_ accidentally. Res_ cookifig program and touch START pad.

•Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used _fig Auto Roast or Temp Cookitlold,

•Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature oroven temperature after setting temperature cooking programs.

*Make sureyou have entered a _ number after touching AUTO COOK, AI_TI)

DEFROST or AL'_0 ROAST pads

"PR bE'

0 APPEARS • Temp_tttre p_be is missing or not plugged in securely when n_Bg cooking

ON D!SPLAY funeti_n_that measure fo_ temperature.

.Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the proN

"Error _APPEARS .During Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn program, the door was opened _fore ON DISPLAY ste_ could be detected, or steam was not _tected in _imum time.

_No steam was detected by sensor withifi four minutes and 10 seconds after start of

Popcorn program.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

•Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It's similar to

the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

•Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

•Light reflection around door or outer case,

• During cooking you will hear "cracking" and

"popping" noises which are nothing more than normal expansion of the oven.

•At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a slight thump. This is normal.

If vou need more helo...call, toll free: GE Answer Center'/800.626.2000/consumer information service

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NOTES

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NOTES

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With the purchase ofyour new Monogram appliance, receive the assurance that ifyou ever need information or assistance from GE, we'll be there. Allyou have to do is call--toll-free!

/n-HomeRepairService 800-GE-CARES(800432-2737)

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that's convenient for you. Many GE Constmaer Service company_operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7: 00p.m, weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out-so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GEAnswerCenter

80_626.2000

Whateveryour question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Cemer ® information service is available to help. Your call-and your question-

will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time, GE

Answer Center" service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

ForCustomersWithSpecialNeeds...

800.626.2000

Upon request, GE will provide Braille controls for a variety of Monogram appliances, and a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. To obtain these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request

information or service.

ServiceContracts

800-6292224

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still

in effect andyou'll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

you're assured of future service at today's prices.

PartsandAccessories

800-626-2002

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

47,000 parts...and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this booklet cover procedures intended to be performed byanyttser.

Other servicing generally should be referred to

qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised,

since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of odginal purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date oforiginal

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that

fails because of a manufacturing

defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year

from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In Alaska the

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician's travel

costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care"_

servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need

service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE CARES

(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED •Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product,

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions

about operating the product,

please contact your dealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center"

800.626.2000 consumer information service

•Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are-responsible for providing

adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting

facilities.

•Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

.Failure of the product if itis used for

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

.Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager--Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

ZMW2000 Series

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