GE ZMC1090WV01, ZMC1090WV002, ZMC1090BV01, ZMC1090BV002 Owner’s Manual

Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZMC1090 Series
Built-In
Microwave/Convection Oven
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Microwave/Convection Oven,
Introduction
Your new Monogram microwave/convection 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/convection oven's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
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Adapter Plugs ............................. 33
Aluminum Foil ....................... 5, 20
Appliance Registration ................. 3
Care and Cleaning ................ 32, 33
Clock ......................................... 8, 9
Combination Cooking ........... 27-29
Combination Roast ........ 28, 29
Cooking by Temperature......27
Cooking by Time ................. 26
Consumer Services ..................... 38
Control Panel ............................ 8, 9
Convection Cooking ............. 24, 25
Cooking by Temperature......25
Cooking by Time ................. 24
Cooking Reference Guide .......... 30
Cookware and Accessories ......... 12
Extension Cords .......................... 33
Features ....................................... 10
Grounding Instructions ............... 33
Light Bulb Replacement ............. 33
Microwave Cooking ......... 7, 10-23
Add 30 Seconds ................... 15
Auto Defrost .................. 18, 19
Cooking by Temperature......17
Cooking by Time ........... 14, 15
Cooking Complete Reminder
The Monogram microwave/convection 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/convection
oven properly. For a listing of dealers---or if you have other
questions--please call the GE Answer Center ® (800.626.2000).
Hold Time ............................ 13
Kitchen Timer ...................... 13
Microwaving Tips .................. 7
Power Levels
................... 7, 8, 13-15, 17, 18
Sensor Beverage .................. 20
Sensor Cook ................... 22, 23
Sensor Cooking
Control Guide ...................... 23
Sensor Popcorn .................... 20
Sensor Reheat ...................... 21
Sound Level Feature ............ 15
Model and Serial Number
Location ............................... 10
Oven Shelf......5, 10, 12, 16, 20-22
................................. 24-28, 32
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Problem Solver ........................... 34
Safety Instructions .................... 4_1
Temperature Probe
....... 5, 8-10, 18, 25, 27-29, 32
Warranty ..................................... 39
What Your Oven Can Do ............ 11
Questions? Call GEAnswer Center
800.626.2000
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Defrosting by Time .............. 16
Delay Start/Reminder .......... 15
Delayed Cooking ................. 13
Express Cook Feature .......... 15
Microwave power output ]
of this oven is 800 watts.
(IEC-705TestProcedure)
HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your oven, read this guide 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, call:
GE Answer Center ®
800.626.2000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
If you received a damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the oven.
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
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.
Save time and money. Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
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 AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appfiance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WARNING-To reduce the risk of
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 in the back of this guide.
Use thisappliance onlyfor itsintendeduseas describedin thisguide.Do notuse corrosive
chemicalsorvaporsinthis appliance This microwave/convectionoven is specifically
designedtoheat orcookfood,and is not intendedforlaboratoryorindustrialuse
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
This microwave/convection oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave/convection oven surface when the
oven is in operation.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of this guide.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
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 if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic bags before placing
them in the oven.
--Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers.
--Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or
nylon f'daments should be avoided, as they
may also ignite.
--Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/ convection 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 in microwave or
combination modes while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times_it
saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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--Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
--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.
When using the convection or combination
cooking functions, both the outside and inside of the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food and accessories such as
the metal accessory rack and temperature probe.
Oversized food or oversized metal cookware
should not be used in a microwave/convection oven because they increase the risk of electric
shock and could cause a fire.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric shock.
Do not use paper products when the
microwave/convection oven is operated in
the convection or combination mode.
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 foil only as directed in this guide. TV
dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4" high; remove the top foil cover and return the
tray to the box. When using foil in the microwave
oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from
sides of the oven.
Do not cover the shelf or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the microwave/convection oven,
_. Cookware may become hot because
of heat transferred 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 walls 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 section(s) for instructions on how to clean 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 microwaving unless the thermometer 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 in food
or liquid, and turn on microwave 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 very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overeooking 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 food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°E This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina 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 inside egg yolk and will cause it to
burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
Foods with 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, liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut
off. Do nut boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee
cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive
steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.
Some products such as whole eggs and scaled containers--for example, closed glass jars-- will explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave/ convection oven could result in injury.
Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands and face.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even
with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat
evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always
test the milk before feeding the baby.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly dosed 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 injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove coveting carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.
Use of the shelf accessory.
--Use pot holders when handling the sheff and
cookware. They will be hot.
--Never use the shelf for microwave-only cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven when
microwave-only cooking.
--Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for convection and combination cooking.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide.
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.
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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
MICROWAVING TIPS
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for 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 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.
VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
Some mierowaved 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 and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL. 1 2 3 4 s
4. Select desired power 6 7 8 s __
level 1-10.
5. Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave
cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. High
(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to
cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level
gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.
A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need
additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating
or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done
on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook
more evenly and with less attention given to stirring
or rotating the food. Some foods may have better
flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower
settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power
level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to "equalize" or transfer heat
to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown
with Power Level 3--the defrost cycle. If microwave
energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power
levels:
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and
poultry; baking casseroles
and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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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. With
your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition to microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking, which uses both
methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook) and sensor microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination
temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your own programs to suit your own cooking needs.
1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook
prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to
3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven will start immediately.
2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
3. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight, then START. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
4. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic Power Level 10
(High).
5. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature. Combination cooking uses alternating microwave and convection for
maximum speed and browning.
6. CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad before
entering desired oven temperature, then cook time or food temperature,
7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pa&s 1 through 5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
8. 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.
9. DELAY START/REMINDER. 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.
10. START. After all selections are made, touch this
pad to start the oven.
11. 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.
12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START,
the oven will start immediately.
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13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad
for desired code number, and START. The oven automatically microwaves at preprogrammed power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off.
14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic
Power Level 3 (Low).
15. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90°E, oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour.
16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then
START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic
preset program.
17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program
the microwave.
18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFE 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.
19. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for 30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to the
cook time as it's counting down, or for an "instant
on" for 30 seconds.
20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch
6 and MINUTE.
21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.
22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad. Press number pad 0, 1, 2, or 3 then press START
pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.
23. KITCHEN 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.
24. 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 0 and "1:30" will appear in display. Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
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When You Plug in the Oven
The panel displays "88888" 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.
This will happen any time there is a power outage.
Temperature Probe
"PROBE" Appears in the Display
Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast
or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.
Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn 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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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
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Do not use for microwave-only cooking,
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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
beibre oven will start any temperature or
Combination Roast cooking.
4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination Roast,
Convection/Combination Cook and Temp Cook/Hold.
5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the
oven floor when using convection or combination cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwave-
only cooking.
6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch Control Panel section.
7. Oven Floor. NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are
located on the inside wails of the microwave oven.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook Hold)
To remind you that you have food 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.
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WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO
Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety
of food preparation options. Microwave cooking uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The
movement of the microwaves through the food
generates heat and cooks most foods faster than regular methods, while retaining their natural
texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats food directly, not the cookware or the interior of"
the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is particularly convenient because less time is
spent in food preparation. Convection cooking constantly circulates heated air
around the food, creating even browning and sealed- in flavor by the constant motion of hot air over the
food surfaces. Your new oven also offers the option of combination
cooking, using microwave energy along with convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply
preset the length of cooking time desired and your oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by
temperature, by these methods, using the temperature probe to determine the doneness by the internal
temperature of the food. This method takes the guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off
automatically when the food reaches the desired temperature.
The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do your
microwave cooking for you. They are easy and convenient--just follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual. A sensor detects steam from the food
and automatically adjusts cooking time and power level for best results.
Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and convection to roast meats to perfection.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and
changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
The Delay Srart/Reminder feature lets you program
the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if you're not at home. The Reminder feature can be used
like an alarm clock.
The following guide shows at a glance the difference between microwave, convection and combination
cooking.
Comparison Guide
Microwave Convection Combination
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COOKING
METHOD
HEAT Microwave energy. Circulating heated air. Microwave energy and circulating
SOURCE heated air.
HEAT Heat produced within food Heat conducted from Food heats from instant energy from CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration, outside of food to inside, penetration and heat conducted from
BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time from
Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do. You will find a wide variety of cooMng methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.
Microwave energy is distributed evenly throughout
the oven for thorough, fast cooking of food.
Oven and surroundings do in flavor. Cooks some foods microwave energy, plus browning
not get hot. Easy clean-up, faster than regular ovens, and crisping from convection heat.
Hot air circulates around food to produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
Microwave energy and convection heat combine to cook foods in up to
one-third less time than ovens, while browning and sealing in juices,
outside of food.
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