GE Monogram ZW2000 Series Use And Care Manual

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Use and Care Guide

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Introduction

Your new Monogram microwave oven makes
an eloquent statement of style, convenience and
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose
it for its purity of design, practical cooking features

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

mtintain 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

Auto

Cook......................22–26

Auto Defrost ..................16, 17

Automatic Cooking Control

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

Auto Reheat ...................21, 22

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

Auto

StartiReminder ............12

Cooking by Temperature 14, 15

Cooking by Time............ll, 12

Cooking Complete Reminder

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

7

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

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

Express Cook Feature ..........12

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Minute/Second Timer ..........10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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?
Call GE Answer Center

800.626.2000

Microwave power output

of this oven is 800 watts.

(IEC-705

Test Procedure)

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Before using your oven,
read this book carefdly.

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

Serial Number

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

If you received a damaged oven...

Save time and money.

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you

Before you request service...

the oven.

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

re~stered. Please be certain that it is.

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

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSS~LE

EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSm

MICROWAVE

ENERGY

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is

damag~d.

It

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can result irt

partictiarly ifiportant that the

oven

door close

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to ticrowave

en~rgy.

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properly and that

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is no damage to

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to

defeat

or tamper with

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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

.

MPORTANT SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read M tistmctiom before wing this

apphmce.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

*

Do

not

operate

this

appliance if it has a damaged

precautions should bu followed, including

the

power

cord

or plug,

ifit

is

not working

properly,

following:

or

ifit

has

been damaged or dropped.

A

WARNING-Toreducetheriskof

*

See

door surface cleaning instructions in

the Care

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

and Cleaning section(s) of

your

book.

or

expostire

to excessive microwave energy:

●

This

appliance should be serviced only by

●

Read and

follow

the specific Precautions

to

quaHfied service

personnel.

Contact nearest

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave

authorized service facility for examination,

Energy section

on

the previous page.

repair or adjustment.

●

This appliance must be grounded.

Connect

●

As with any appliance,

close

supervision is

only to properly grounded outlet. See the

necessary when

used

by children.

Grounding Instructions section.

●

Use this appliance

only

for its intended use as

●

To reduce the risk of

fire

in the

oven

cavity:

described in this manual.

Do not use corrosive

—Do not overcook food.

Carefully

attend

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

appliance if paper, plastic or other

combustibl~

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate

or cook food, and is

not

intended for laboratory

cooking.

or industrial use.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into

bags before placing bags in oven.

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering

—Do not

use

your microwave oven to dry

af

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

newspapers.

—Da not use recycled paper products.

Recycled

paper

towels, napkins and waxed paper can

●

Do

not mount this appliance over a sink.

contain metal

flecks

which may cause arcing

Install or locate this appliance

only

in

or ignite.

Paper

products containing nylon or

wcordance

with the provided Installation

nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

Instructions.

also ignite,

*

Do not cover or block

any

openings on the

—Do not pop popcorn

i~

your microwave oven

~ppliance.

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory
or unless you

use

popcorn labeled for use in

●

Do

not

store this appliance outdoors.

Do not

microwave ovens.

use

this product near water—for example, in a wet

basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

—Do

nut

overcook potatoes.

They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to

●

This microwave/convection

oven

is not

your oven.

approved or tested for marine use.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to

avoid

●

Do not

store

anything directly on top of

damage to the oven and the

danger

of

fire.

the microwave oven surface when the

oven

If

by accident

the

oven should

run empty

a

is

in operation.

minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to

*

Do not immerse

power

cord or plug in water.

avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it
saves

energy

and prolongs the life of the oven.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

—Do not use the

oven for

storage purposes. Do

●

Do not

let

power cord hangover edge of table

not leave

paper

products, cooking utensils or

or

counter.

food in the oven when not in use.

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without

their lids;

especially meat and

egg

—Remove

the shelf from

oven when

not

in

use,

mixtures.

—Do

not store or cook with shelf on

floor

of

oven,

e ~~BoiIable”

cooking

pouches

and tightly

Product damage may result.

dosed

plastic bags

should be

slit,

pierced or

—Use pot holders

when

handling

the

shelf

and

vented

as directed by package. If they are not,

@astic

could burst during or immediately after

cookware. They may be hot.

rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic

—Do

not use

microwave browning dish on shelf.

storage

containers should be at

least

partially

The shelf

could overheat.

uncovered

becattse they

forma

ti~ht

seal. When

—Use the shelf

only

when cooking on two levels.

ith

—nn ‘fiw~ ‘ha+ ‘h-

shelf is positioned properly

cooking with

containe~s

tightly

c;vered wi

#astic

wrap, remove covering carefully and

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&ect steam away from hands and face.

inside

the oven t{

Use of

shelf witt

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Hot

foods and steam

can cause

Popcorn feature:

$

burns.

Be careful when opening

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).

any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking

pouches

and

boxes. To prevent possible injury,

SAVE THESE

direct steam away from hands
and, face.

INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVmG T~S

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

can be used to cover dishes in order to retain

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

plastic wrap so steam can escape.
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 minute at high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If
the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup

heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

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● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks

md

chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

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

FEATURES OF YOUR

OWN

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except

Temp

Coo~old)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven

=

will display “End” ‘and beep once a minute until you

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either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.

1.0 Cubic Foot
Oven Interior

4

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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 for 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 temperature 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

●

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Light reflection around door or outer case.

●

Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

During cooking you will hear “cracking” and

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

“popping” noises which are nothing more than

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to

normal expansion of the oven.

the interference caused by other small appliances

● At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 or change
power level after setting time.

AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.

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.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature 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.

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.

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.
DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheat code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.

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

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

10.

11.

12.

AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START

for quick reheating of prepared foods.
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.

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

ONOff feature cannot be

used while a cooking feature 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 at a preset time of day—up
to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder feature can be
used like an alarm clock.

17.

TEMP

COOWOLD.

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 at automatic

power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.

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When You Plug in the Oven

Temperature Probe

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

‘PRObE” Appears in the Display

all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After

15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

Temp

CooMHold

function is being used.

in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set
the clock and oven is

readv

for use.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the

CLEAWOFF pad.

● Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you

programmed a function that doesn’t need the probe.

Clock Display

OtiOff

Feature

The Clock Display

OdOff

Feature allows you to turn the the clock display
on or off without changing the time on the clock. 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 feature is in use.

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HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~ TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

functions:

program a “holding time” between microwave

● It operates as a minute timer.

cooking functions. The time can range from one

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding

● It can be set to delay cooking.

or standing time may be found in some of your

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

own recipes.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.

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.

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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.

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Step 2: Touch the TIME

TIME

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.)

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Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

MIN/SEC

touching the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

TIMER

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

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Step

6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.

TIME

COOK

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

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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

NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work

program is running. First setup the other program and

while Auto

SttiReminder,

Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,

touch START. Then touch the

MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.

Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within three seconds.

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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.

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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

TIME

COOK

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Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,

1

0

and O for one minute.

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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.)

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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 feature 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.

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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

TIME
COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes 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 10’7 is 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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(continued)

The Express Cook Feature Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set

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The Add 30 Seconds feature provides

time for 1-5 minutes.

ADD 30

a convenient way to extend cooking

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

SECONDS

time by 30 seconds while the oven

Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

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

corresponds with the amount of your desired

time the pad is touched.

cooking time (in minutes). 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 off at the end of the programmed time.

How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

day—up to a 12-hour delay.

correct time of day.)

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Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

AUTO

Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will

START

automatically 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.

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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
now set at the time you

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programmed, and will

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signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

The display will show REM until the oven door is
opened or

CLEAWOFF 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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NOTE:
Use of the

metil

she~ with the Popcorn program

is NOT recommended.

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.

Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.

POPCORN

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“POP” flashes on

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Step

4: Touch START. The popcorn

START

sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.

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,

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is

there is a simple adjustment you can make.

another adjustment you can make.

Touch the POPCORN

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pad and then touch
number pad 9. The

appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking

it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking

time is being provided. time is being provided.

Press the START pad.

Press the START pad.

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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
many foods.

Use

Temp Coo~old

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 CootiHold

takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to “Hold”
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from

90°F.

to

199°F.

and maintains that temperature for up

to one hour or until you touch the CLEAWOFF 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 Coo~old

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

Cable

End

1

How to Use the Temperature Probe

Place the probe so that the point

Insert the probe into the meatiest

For dishes such as meatloaf or

rests in the center of the thickest

part of the inner thigh, below

casserole, insert the probe into

meaty part of the roast, or into

and parallel to the leg of a

the center.

the cut end or meatiest part

whole turkey.
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.

14

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.

n

START

n

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOW

TEMP COOK

HoLD pad.

HOLD

Step

5: Touch START. If internal
temperature of the roast is less than

90°F.,

display will show “COOL”;

if temperature is

90°F.

or above,
display shows temperature
counting up.

I

I

Step 6: When

150°F.

is reached, the oven will sound

Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for

150°F.

and-display “HOLd.” The oven will then hold the

temperature.

n

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.

POWER

Touch 5 for medium power.

n

Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad

LEVEL

CLEAR

to stop the cycle.

OFF

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

touched the START pad? inserted in food?

A.

“PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable

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

end of the probe securely into the receptacle

the oven.
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP

COO~OLD

pad and forget to use the probe.

15

AUTO DEFROST

—

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature,

Use the Auto Defrost Guide.

The oven calculates defrosting

the oven automatically sets the

Enter the food weight in

time and changes power levels

defrosting times and power

pounds and tenths of a pound

during defrosting to give even

levels for you.

(see Conversion Guide). Then

defrosting results.

touch the START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Ste~ 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on

Twice

during

.

microwave-safe dish and

cl~se

do;r.

-

Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.

defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and

71

(1=(

“TURn” flashes.

Follow the directions in

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l-(

AUTO

DEFROST

n

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.

the Auto Defrost Guide

~

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

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

Stind

Time

Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to

let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

If the weight of food is stated in

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are

pounds and ounces, the ounces

given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

must be converted to tenths
(.1) of a pound.

Ounces

Pounds

1–2

.1

3

.2

&5

.3

6-7

.4

8

.5

9-1o

.6

11

.7

12-13

.8

1415

.9

16

AUTO DEFROST

GU~E

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.Olbs.

I

Separate.

turnoverandshield

where necessary.

Frankfurters,

Sausage I

0.1- 6.0

lbs.

I Se~arateandremove defrosted~ieces.

Ground Meat

I

0.1 -6.0

Ibs.

I

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and
break

auart.

Beef Patties

I

0.1 -6.Olbs.

]

Turnover andseparatepatties. Remove

defrosted pieces.

-

“

Roast 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Ribs

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if necessary.

Steak

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Stew

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate

and remove defrosted

~ieces.

Whole Chicken

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

(breast side up)

Chicken Pieces

I

0.1 -6.Olbs.

I

Separate andremove defrostedpieces.

Cornish

hens (whole)

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield where necessary.

r

1

Cornish

hens (split)

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield.

Fish fillets

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Shrimp, scallops

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Whole fish

0.1 -6.0

lbs.

Turn over and shield tail and head.

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.

STAND TIME

5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes

5 minutes

30–90 minutes
5 minutes

5 minutes
5 minutes

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

20 minutes in
refrigerator; run
cold water in
cavity.

5 minutes

10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.

5 minutes

5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes;

hold under cold

running water.

17

AUTO~TIC ROAST~G

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should

the desired serving temperature. Unlike

Temp

be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures

Coo~old,

which uses a single power level,

are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved

Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which

by time.

automatically switch during roasting, thus

providing even, tender cooking results without
overcooking.

How to Use the Temperature Probe

Place the probe so that the point

Insert the probe into the meatiest

For dishes such as meatloaf or

rests in the center of the thickest part of the inner thigh, below and

casserole, insert the probe into

meaty part of the roast, or into the

parallel to the leg of a whole

the center.

cut end or the meatiest part of

turkey.

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.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Ste~ 1: Insert the

I

tem~erature

probe

a

I

into the food. Insert

*III

probe securely in the
oven wall outlet and

>\

close the oven door.

o

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

n

AUTO

START. (See the “Auto Roast

ROAST

Guide” for complete list of
recommended codes.)

‘heAuToRoAsT

m

NOTE: By touching
pad during cooking,

the meat’s internal

FOOD

TEMP

temperature will be

CODE

displayed. (“COOL”
will be displayed until meat reaches

90°F.)

When pad

is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

Step 3: When you select
Auto Roast codes 1 or 2,
the oven signals with 4

beeps and

“TURn”

flashes on the display
when it’s time to turn

CODE

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

1

pre~programmed

food
temperature is reached
the oven beeps 4 times

and

“HOLd” appears on

the display.

CODE

Step 5: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The

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t=

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oven then beeps 4 times

~ l-[ ~[

and “End” appears.

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—

Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a

cooking bag

in microwave-safe

● Recommended codes are shown below.

dish. (Refer to package

~nstfictions

for proper use

of cooking bag.)

“

Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.

Minimum Final

Approx.

Time

Hold*

Food

Code

Temp.

(minutes per pound)

Minutes

Doneness

Display

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium

1

160°F. 13-15

0

Well

2 170°F. 15-17

5-1o

MEd

WELL

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

I

2

I

170°F.

I

15-19

I

10

WELL

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

3

185°F.

17-20

10-15
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest

area.)

WELL

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Total time includes time to bring food to

180°F.,

and

hold at that temperature until done.

Oven switches to Hold
at

180°F.,

and continues

holding at

180°F.

until
you remove food and
touch

CLEAWOFF

pad. If stirring is

‘etAutos:mme’like

m

Auto Roast as explained
in this section. Display
shows “SIM” and

CODE

recommended, you can restart oven by touching
the START pad again. Touch

CLEAWOFF pad

after cooking.

“CODE 4.”

I

Automatic

Simmer

Guide

(Auto Roast Code 4)

Final

Temp.

Approx.

Time~ours

Doneness

DisplayFood Comments

Bed

Pot Roast
Chili

180°F.
180°F.

5-7
5-8

SIM
SIM

Add enough liquid to just cover meat. 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

vossible.

Chicken

Stewing

Broiler~rver

4-6

SIM

3-4

SIM

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time.
Same

vrocedure

as above.

180°F.

180°F.

HaWork

Roast

soup

StocWegetable

Split Pea

4-6

I

SIM I Add4cuvs

liquid.

180°F.

180°F.
180°F.

7-1o SIM

Make

sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir

every 3 hours.

5-7

SIM

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

19

DEFROSTING BY

T~E

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.

Use Time Defrost to

quic~y

thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto
Defrost setting is

prefened 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.

I

How

to Change Power Level

I

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.

To

bwome 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.

m

Step

2:

Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step 3:

Select one

hdf

of the total defrosting time

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

for 4 minutes.

~[

Step 4: Touch START. When

u

the~ycle is completed, the oven

START

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

hdf

of defrosting time.

Touch START.

Step 6:

When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

the door, remove the package and separate

strawbeties

to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● For even

defrosting,

some foods
need to be
broken up

or

se~arated

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

part

~f the way through the defrosting time.

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil

● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs,

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

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.

Qumtions

and Answers

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

Q.

noise. What is it?

A.

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

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

Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

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

about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting

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

stir food frequently.

20

AUTO

~HEAT

Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring

Because all cooking containers must be covered during

previously prepared foods to serving temperature.

Whh

automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you

many leftovers there is no need to rely on guesswork.

want to steam or retain moisture.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food
heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf

tith

Auto Reheat

heating time to various types and amounts of

is NOT recommended.

pre-cooked food.

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.

-x

—A

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START.

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:

m

Place covered food in oven. Touch
AUTO REHEAT pad.

START

~

“RHEAT” shows on

I

I

n

After 4 seconds, “START” flashes on
display. Touch START pad.

START

.

,=11=

9—

—1

FOOO

I

“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.

men

done, oven
displays “End” and
beeps every minute
until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched.

(continued next page)

21

AUTO

~~AT

(continued)

Questions & Answers

Q.

Mmy food is not completely reheated after

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

using Auto Reheat, what should I do?

Reheat?

A. Use Time Cook to reheat for additional time until

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the

desired temperature is reached.

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

AUTO COOK

The Auto Cook feature may be used to eliminate

Because most cooking containers must be covered

your need to guess how long to set cooking time.

during Auto Cook, this feature is best with foods that

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food

you want to steam or retain moisture.

microwaves, this feature automatically adjusts the

oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts

NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook

of food.

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

for

a dry
look or crisp surface after cooking should not be Auto
Cooked. It is best to Time Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature
probe should be

Temp

Cooked or Auto Roasted.

Ewy

to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch three control pads—AUTO COOK,

Do not open the oven door while the word “AUTO”

desired CODE, and START. The word “AUTO”

is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can

appears on the display and the sensor is activated to

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,

sense steam from food.

close the door and touch START immediately.

22

Auto Cook Codes

Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give

When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven

you easy automatic results with a number of foods.

determines how much additional cooking time is

Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns

needed after steam has been sensed, automatically

the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor

switches to

~E

COOK and signals. The word

detects steam from the foods.

“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

n

START

Place covered food in oven. Touch

Word “AUTO” shows

AUTO COOK pad. “ENTER COOK

on display, indicating

CODE” flashes on display.

steam sensor is activated.
DO NOT OPEN DOOR.

OPE~G

DOOR MAY

AFFECT

COOHNG

PERFORMANCE.

CODE

COOK

Bee~

sounds when

I I

Touch number pad for desired code.

“CODE 2“ shows on the display.

Touch START.

‘Ziiiri;i:’t’y

E

food, if necessary. When
done, oven beeps every
minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF is touched.

How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste

By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code If you want a longer cooking time than a code

number, you can set the oven to cook for

2090

less provides, add a 9 after the code.

time than the code would regularly provide.

For the chicken in the example at left, code 49 would

For example, if code 4 cooks your chicken more done

provide 20% longer cooking time than the regular

than you like it, set code 41 next time and you’ll get

code 4 would provide.

20% shorter cooking time.

Example:

Touch AUTO COOK pad.

L

AUTO
COOK

n

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.

23

AUTO~TIC COOmG

CONTROL

GU~E

● 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.

Q

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
“1

7

’ 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.

Food
Canned Foods

Thin—water and

milk-based soups

sauces, gravies

Thick—chili, beef

stew, ravioli,
spaghetti, chunky

soups
Vegetables—8 to 16

ounces

Leftovers

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

Auto Cook

Code

1

2

2

2

Container

Microwave-safe
container matched
to size of food.

Microwave-safe
container matched
to size of food.

Microwave-safe

container matched
to amount of food.

Plate or

microwave-

safe container
matched to amount
of food.

Package tray or plate

Pouch
Tray

Tray

Package wrap or tray

Package

Approx.

Time

3

to 4 min.

per cup

3 to 4 min.

per cup

4 to 8 min.

2 to 4 min. per

serving

6 to 10 min.

3 to 6 min.

8 to 11 min.

18 to 22 min.

3 to 5 min.

3 to 5 min.

Comments

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

Cover with lid to dish or plastic wrap.

—

Cover with lid to dish or plastic

wrap,

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

If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.

If tray has foil cover, replace with
plastic wrap.

24

Food

Casseroles

Pre-cooked

ingredients in

sauce,

such as
tuna noodle, turkey

tetrazzini, and

franks and beans

Uncooked
ingredients, such as
scalloped potatoes,

hamburger patty,

stew

Meats, Poultry

Setiood

Chicken pieces

(Up to

2X

lbs.)

Whole chicken

(Up to

3

lbs.)

Fish fillets (1 lb.)

Meat loaf

(1X lbs.)

Hamburger patties

(4)

Sausage patties
(12 oz.)

Pork chops
(4, 1/2 to

3/4

inch thick)

Shrimp (up to 1 lb.)

Vegetables

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

block

Frozen,

1O-OZ.

pouch

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

Cubed potatoes

(Up to

2

lbs.)

Fresh vegetables,

such as carrots,

brussels sprouts,

broccoli,
cauliflower,

summer and winter

squash, green beans

Fruit

Baked apples,
pears (4)

Auto Cook

Code

6

7

5

8

3

8
3

3

8

2

2

3

4

4

4

2

Container

1X- to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

1X-

to

3-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

2-qt.

oblong glass

baking dish

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

baking

dish

l-qt. casserole

with lid
Pouch on

microwave-

safe plate
8 inch square dish

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

lfi-

to

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

2-qt.

casserole

with lid

Approx.

Time

20 to 30 min.

40 to 55 min.

8 to 24 min.

30 to 40 min.

7 to 10 min.

24 to 28 min.

7 to 9 min.

7 to 9 min.

30 to 35 min.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

8 to 10 min.

12 to 16 min.

20 to 30 min.

13 to 15 min.

12 to 14 min.

Comments

When oven signals, stir if necessary.

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.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Add amount 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 M cups water.

Add

1/4

to 1/2 cup water.

signals, stir if necessary.

When oven

Add 2 tablespoons water per piece of
fruit to dish.

25

AUTOWTIC COO~G

CONTAINERS &

CO~RS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate 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 food 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

plateewhile

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.

26

GUmE

TO USE OF

T~

OVEN

S~LF

● Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2

levels. Food microwaves best when placed
directly on the oven floor.

●

W

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.

●

h

not store microwave browning dish on

metal shelf.

● 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 at 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

II

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

~pes

of Foods Together

When heating several different types of food together,

Place on the

foods which should be served hot must be placed on

floor larger

the oven floor, while foods which need only to be

or more dense

warmed should be placed on the shelf. This is

foods, which

because microwave energy enters the oven from the

need the most

bottom only. Also, it is important to remember that

heating, such

foods absorb microwave energy at different rates.

as leftover

Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its

fried chicken,

starting temperature.

casseroles of

I I

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start

canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place

reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead

on the oven shelf those foods which need only be

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

warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only.

undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily,

Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop

let the

underheated food continue cooking.

properly. Use prepackaged popcorn labeled for

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10).

use in microwave ovens.

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.

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GROUND~G mSTRUCTIONS

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

<

PREFERRED
METHOD

R

@@

+

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

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

grounded. (Fig. 1)

Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding

this appliance.

- - -

wARNING–Improper

--

instructions are not completely

Do not use an extension cord

understood,

or if doubt exists as to

use of the grounding plug can

with this appliance.

whether the appliance is properly

result in a risk of electric shock.

grounded.

CARE AND

CLEAN~G

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 that
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.

PART
Stainless Steel

Oven Interior

–Side Walls Only
–Ceiling

Ceramic Oven
Floor

Metal Accessory
Shelf

Inside Oven Door
and Window

Ou@ide

Oven

Surfaces
Touch Control

Panel
Temperature Probe

Bottom Trim

Grflle

CLEAN~G GU~E

NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling.

MATERIALS TO USE

● Damp Cloth

● Plastic Scouring Ball

● Non-abrasive

Nylon Mesh
Scouring Ball

● Non-abrasive Cleanse]

● Soap and Water

● Soap-Filled Scouring

Pad

● Soft Cloth

● Mild Detergent

● Mild Detergent

● Soft Cloth

● Soft Cloth

● Plastic Scouring Ball

● Light Soil

Heavy Duty Cleanser

(Non-abrasive)

Damp Cloth

● Heavy

Soil

Damp Cloth
Bleach

● Light Soil

Heavy Duty Cleanser

(Non-abrasive)

Damp Cloth

● Heavy Soil

Bleach

Damp Cloth

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.

Wash floor with warm

sudsy

water.

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

dm

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

drv

cloth.

Open oven door before cleaning to prevent oven from accidentally starting.
Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately

bv

a

drv

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

Lestoil’”,

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: If steam accumulates inside or around outside

of oven door, wipe with soft

cloth. This may occur when operating the oven under high humidity conditions.

29

Oven Light

To replace your
oven light, first

dismnnect

power at main
fuse or circuit
breaker panel
or pull plug.

Step 1: Open
the oven door.

Step 2: Remove

the front

grille

O~N

LIGHT

~PLACEMENT

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.

30

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

OV~N WmL

NOT

*

A fuse in

your home

may be

blown

or

the ~ircuit

breaker

tiipped.

Replace

fuse or

CO*E

ON

reset circuit

breaker.

●

Set the

circuit breaker to the

off

position.

Wait 30 seconds. Reset tbe

circuit

breaker

io the on

position.

CONTROL

PA~L

* Duar not securely

closed.

LIGH~D,

~T OVEN

●

START

pad

must be touched

after entering cooking selection.

W~ NOT

START

●

Another selection

entered tieady i~

oven

and

CLEAWOFF pad nut toucbed

to cancal

it.

●

Make sure

you

have entered cooking time or temperature

after touctig COOK pads.

●

CLEAWOFF

pad was

tQuched

accidentally.

Reset cooking

program

and touch

START pad.

●

Temperature

probe not

inserted properly or not

being

used

during Auto Roast

or

Temp

Coo~old.

●

Make

sure

you have entered a

desired

finished

food

temperature ox oven

temperaw

after

setting

temperat~e

cooking programs.

*Make

sure you have

entered

a

code

number after touching

AUTO

COOK, AUTO

DEFROST or

A~Q

ROAST

pads.

“PR@bE”

APPEARS

@ Tarnperature prub~

is missing or

not

plugged in securely

when using

cooking

ON

DISPLAY

functions

that measure

food

temperature.

●

T~mpera~e

probe is inserted for a program that does

not use

the

proba.

“ErrQr”

APPEARS

●

During

Auto Cook,

Auto

Reh&at or

Popcorn program, the door was

opened before

ON DISPLAY

st~am could

be detected, or steam was

not dete~ted in mtium

time.

“No steam

was detected by

sensor within

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

●

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Light reflection around door or outer case.

●

Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

● During cooking you will hear “cracking” and

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

“popping” noises which are nothing more than

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to

normal expansion of the oven.

the interference caused by other small appliances

● At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a

and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

slight thump. This is normal.

If

vou

need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

31

NOTES

32

NOTES

Witi

the purchase

ofyour

new

Mono~am

appliance, receive the assurance that

ifyou

ever

need information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

In-Home

Repak

Service

80WEXARES(80M32-2737)

AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service,

scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service

companyoperated

locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your

convenience

(7:00

a.m. to 7:

OOp.m.

weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

2:00

p.m. Saturdays).

Our

facto~-trained

technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most

repairs can be handled in just one visit.

GEAnswer Cente~

80~62E2000

~ateveryour

question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer

Center@

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.

kr

Customers With Special Needs...

80~626.2000

Upon request, GE will provide

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have

Braille controls for a variety of

access to a

TDD

or a conventional teletypewriter may

Monogram appliances, and a call

800-TDD-GEAC

(800-833-4322) to request

brochure to assist in planning a

information or service.

barrier-free kitchen for persons

with limited mobility. To obtain

these items, free of charge, call

800.626.2000.

Service Contracts

80@626-2224

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’11

receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

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

Pafls andAccessories

80S626-2002

hdividu~ qdfied

to service their own appliances

User maintenance instructions

con~ed

in this

boo~et

can have needed parts or accessories sent

direcdy

to

cover procedures intended to be performed

byany~er.

their home. The GE parts system provides access to over

Other

servickg gener~yshodd

be referred to

47,000

par~...and

all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are

qutified

service personnel. Caution must be exercised,

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards

since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

are accepted.

I

I

YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This warranty is extended to

For one year from date of original

the original purchaser and any

purchase, we will provide, free of

succeeding owner for products

charge,

pans

and sewice labor in

purchased for ordinary home use in

your home to repair or replace

any

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

pad

of the mjcrowave oven

that

Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the

fails because of a manufacturing

warranty is the same except that it is

defect.

LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the

sewice shop

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

or for the service technician’s travel

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

costs to your home.

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.

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory

Sewice Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working
hours.

Should your appliance need

sewice,

during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE CARES
(800-432-2737).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

SeNice trips to your home to teach

If you have an installation problem,

vou

how to use the

~roduct.

contact your dealer or installer.

Read your Use and Care

material.

You are-responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas,
exhausting and other connecting

1

If you then have any questions

facilities.

-

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

sewice

● Improper installation.

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is 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

P“b. No.

494328

Part

No.

164

D2588P128

12-92

CG

General

E/wtr;c

Company

Lou;sviile, KY40225