GE ZEM200WF05, ZEM200WF04, ZEM200WF03, ZEM200WF02, ZEM200SF06 Owner’s Manual
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Owner's
Manual
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZEM200 Series
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Monogram:
Consumer Infbrmation
Cou_zterto/) Microwave Over_
Introduction ¥otlr new Monogram Illicrowave oven nlakes an eh)quent statement of style, collvelliellce and
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it fl)r its pm'ity of design, practical cooking tbatures
or assiduous attention to detail--or fl)r all of these reasons--you'll find that yore" Monogram
microwave oven's superior blend of fi)nn and function will delight you fi)r years to come.
The infl_rmation on the fl)llowing pages will help you operate and maintain your microwave
()veil properly.
Contents
Adapter Plugs ......................... 7
Aluminum Foil .................. 5, 15, 22
Appliance Registration .................. 3
Auto Featm'e ......................... 17
Auto Defrost ....................... 17
Care and Cleaning .................... 23
Consumer Services .................. 3, 27
Cooking ( ontrols ..................... 10
Extension Cords ....................... 8
Features of Your Oven .................. 9
Gromiding Instructions ................. 7
Microwave-Sa/b Cookware ............... 6
Model and Serial Number Ix)cation ....... 3
Other Features .................... 20, 21
Child i_ocbOut ..................... 20
(;lock ............................. 20
Cooking Complete Reminder . ......... 20
Delay Start ......................... 21
Help .............................. 20
P.eminder. ......................... 21
Scroll Speed ........................ 20
Start/Pause ........................ 20
Tim ei" On/Off ...................... 21
Tm'ntable .......................... 21
Power I_evels ......................... 11
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy ............. 2
Problem Solver ....................... 24
Product Registration ................ 25, 26
Time Features ..................... 12-16
Add 30 Seconds ..................... 16
Expi ess Cook ...................... 16
Time Cook ...................... 12, 13
Time Defrost .................... 14, 15
Sensor Featm'es ................... 18, 19
Beverage .......................... 18
Chicken/Fish ....................... 19
Popcorn ........................... 18
Potato ............................ 19
Reheat ............................ 19
Vegetable .......................... 19
Safew histructions ................... 4-8
_u'ranty ..................... Back Cover
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since opel>door operation can result
in harlnflfl exposure to inicrowave energy.
It is inq)ortant not to deli_at or taluper with
the satetv interh)cks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front
lace and the door or alh)w soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surtaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is dalnaged. It is
particularly importalat that the oven door ch)se
properly and that there is no dalnage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surlaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be at!lusted or repaired bv
anyone except properly qualified service pei_onnel.
Be/bre
using
_o_r
oven
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
lilicrow;ive ();'ell properly.
Kee I) it handy for answers to your questions.
-Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
][you
received a
damaged
ove;vl
Save time
& mon_
See the Featm'es of Your Oven section fl)r
model and serial nmnber location.
These nmnbers are also on the Consmner
Product Ownership Registration Card
included in this manual.
hmnediatel) contract the dealer (or btfilder)
theft sold ?ou the (wen.
Before xou request service, check the Problem It lists causes of minor operating problems their
Solver in the lx_ck of this manual. "}ou can correct yore'self.
Before sending in this card, please write these
nmnbers here:
Model Nmnber
Serkd Nmnber
Llse these re(tubers in an} correspondence or
service c_dls o " _ " "
C Ilcerlllllg }O[ll ll]lcrowaxe ovell
][you
71eed
service
To obtain service, see the Consmner Services
page in the back of this manual.
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the setMce you receive, here are the steps
to follow fm further help.
FIP.ST, cont_lct the people who serviced yore"
appliance. Explain why you m'e not ple_sed.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone nmnbel_to:
Managec (:ustomer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic satety
precautions should be fl)llowed, including tile
fl)llowing:
ik WARNING-To reduce tile
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persollS or expos)ire to excessive
microwave energy:
, Read and follow the specific "Preca utions
to Avoid Possible Exposm'e to Excessive
Microwave Energy" on page 2.
, This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instru(tions section on page 7.
, Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
* Be certain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
, Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this guide. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or _apors ill this
appliance. This microwave o\ ell is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook %od, and is
not intended fl)r laboratory or industrial use.
* Do not cover or block amy openings on
the appliance.
, Do not store tiffs appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water--tor example,
ill a wet basement, near a swimming pool,
near a sink or in similar locations.
, This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
* Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
* Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
, Do not motto) the microwave oven over
or near amy portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
" Do not mount tiffs appliance over a sink.
, Do not store aaaything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
, Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
, Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged
or dropped. If the power cord is dmnaged,
it must be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service agent using
a power cord available from General Electric.
, See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
, This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized serxice thcility for examination,
repair or a({justment.
"As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
" To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
tile oven to thcilitate cooking.
-- Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers beflwe
placing them ill tile oven.
-- Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or fl)od ill tile oven when not ill use.
-- If materials inside oven ignite, kee I) oven
door closed, turn oven off and discomlect
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,
tile fire may spread.
-- Do not use the Sensor Features twice
ill succession on tile same food portion.
If fl_od is undercooked alter tile first
corm)down, use Time Cook fl)r additional
cooking time.
ARCING
FOODS
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad
mid correct the problem.
Arcing is tile inicrowave teim ti)i" sparks in tile
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like m_tennas).
• Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases tile heat around tile magnetron
and can shorten tile lite of tile oven.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns.
Be careful when opening any containers (if
hot ti)od, including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent possible
iI_jury, direct steam away fl'om hands and thce.
, Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets and egg yolks shouhl
be pierced to allow steam to escape din'big
cooking.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to yotlr ove*l.
• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers--till" example, closed jars--
are able to explode and should **lit be
heated ill this microwave oven. Stlch use of
tile microwave oven couhl result in iI_jury.
• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will
cause it to bm'st, possibly resulting in i_jury.
• Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sm'e all inihnt _i)od is
thoroughly cooked. Stir ti/od to distribute
the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding
when warming formula. The container inav
feel cooler than tile fiwInula really is. Always
test tile fl)rmula bed)re feeding tile baby.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in na_rrow-
necked bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Eve** if the container is opened,
pressure can build up. This can cause tile
container to bm'st, possibly resulting in ii_jury.
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
SAFETY FACT--Superheated water,
I,iquids, such as watei; cottee or tea, are able
to be overheated beyond the boiling point
without al)l)earing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is
relnoved froln tile ulicrowave oven is not
always present. THIS COUI,D RESUI,T IN
VERY HOT I,IQUIDS SUDDENLY BOIl,IN(;
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIl, IS INSERTED INTO THE I,IQUID.
To reduce tile risk of ii_jury to i)ersons:
-- Do not overheat tile liquid.
-- Stir tile liquid both before and halt\vav
through heating it.
-- Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks,
--Alter heating, allow tile container to stand
ill tile ulicrowave oven li)r a sht/rt tin/e
betore renloving tile container.
-- Use extreule care when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into tile container.
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--uleat
to at least an INTERNAl, teull)erature of
160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAl,
teuli)erature of 180°1. (_ooking to these
teuli)eratures usually protects against
toodborne ilhless.
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless it is in a special n/icrowave popciirn
accessory or tlnless roll use l)Ol)corn labeled
tor rise iI1 ulicrowave ()veils.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in yore"
microwave oven is suitable flir microwaving.
Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or
china dinnerware which does *lot have metallic
trim or glaze with a metallic sheen ca** be
used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable for
I//i CrOWel Vi 51 g."
" If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-sate,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup
filled with one cup of wates_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 fl)r microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-saSh.
, If you use a meat thenmm*eter while cooldng,
make stls"e it is satb fi)r rise in l/,icrowave ovesis.
, Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper prodHcts containing nylon {)5"
nvhm filaments should be avoided, as they
mav also ignite.
" Some styroflmm trax:s (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwave&
the metal ca** bm'n the floor of the oven {)5"
ignite a paper towel,
" Do not use the microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
, Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture a_ad prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
, Cookware may become hot because of heat
traaasferred from the heated food. Pot holdel_
may be needed to handle the cookware.
" "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package. If they are not, plastic
could burst during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in ii_ju U. Also,
plastic storage containers should be at least
partially tmcovered because they fl)rm a tight
seal. When cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove covering
carehfllv and direct steam away fl'om hands
and ihce.
" Use foil only as directed in this guide.
TV dinners may be microwaved in fl)il trax:s
less than 3/4" high; remove the top tbil cover
and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave oven, kee I) the flfil at
least 1" away fi'om the sides of the oven.
, Plastic cookware--Plastic cookware designed
for microwave cooking is very usehfl, but
should be used carehfllv. Even microwave-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
pel_iods of overcooking. In longer exposm'es
to overcooking, the food and cookware
could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-sate plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufhcturer's recommendations.
2. Do not microwave empt_ containers.
3. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
" Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
GR 0 UNDING INS TR UC TIONS
-&WARNIN G-h.proper.se
of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
This appliance nmst be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire tor 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)
Fig, 1
PREFERREDMETHOD
_nsure propergr?_' r_und
exists before use
Consult a qualified electrician or service
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely tmderstood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibili_'
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under ally circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
_'e do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance.
(See the Extension Cords section.)
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker,
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected infrequently.
Because of potential sMbtv hazards under
ce**ain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNE( TION
mav be made to a properly grounded 2-prong
wall receptacle bv the use of a UL listed
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most
local hardware stores.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
Fig. 2
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada) _,_
Align large prongs/slots _li !_ ]l
_1 Ensure proper ground and
( firm connection before use
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to
provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground
terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw
does not grotmd the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and
the wall receptacle is grotmded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
When disconnecting tile power cord fl'om the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one
hand. If this is not done, the adapter gIotmd
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper grotmd has again
been established.
Usage situations where appliance's power cord
will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because fl'equent disconnection of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual fifilure of the adapter ground
terminal. D)u should have tile 2-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a 3-prong (grounding)
receptacle by a qualified electrician beibre
using the appliance.
7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting fi'om becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if'win are careful
in using them.
If an extension co_d is used--
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set
o_ extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord i_ltlSt be a grounding-
type 3-Mre cord and it mtlSt be plugged into
a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the cotmtertop or
tabletop M_ere it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over tmintentionall_.
If xou use an extension cord, the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may w_r_
when the microwave oven is on, Cooking times
may be longer, too,
SAVE THESE INS TR UC TIONS
Features of Your Oven
( ounterlop Microwave Oven
Throug'hout
this manual,
,f_,atures and
appearance
Itztly _(ll" 7
,f)'OIII flO ttl"
model
800 watts
I ,L
1. Door Latches.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
i/lici'owa;'es Colllilled ill the ()veil,
3. Touch Control Pmael m_d Display.
4. Convenience Guide.
5. Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using tile
oven. Tile turntnble may be removed fl)r
cleaning.
6. Door Latch Release. Press latch release
b/lttoIl to opeIl door.
NOTE: Rating plate, ()veil vent(s) and ()veil
light are located on tile inside walls of tile
InicI'ow[Ive ()veil,
A ccessory
Included
Optional
Accessories
Tile enclosed hardware kit (h-A0] 9) allows you
to hang this model trader your cabinet.
Available at extra cost fl'om yore" GE supplier,
Jx827 27" Built-In Kit allows this oven to be
built into a cabinet or wall.
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