GE Monogram ZW2000 User Manual

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Introduction

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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.

Contents

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

The information on the following pages will help you operate and properly.

For a listing of dealers—or if you have other questions—please call the GE Answer (800.626.2000).

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

Aluminum Foil

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

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

Automatic Cooking Control

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

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

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

Auto Cooking by Temperature 14, 15

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

Cooking Complete Reminder

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

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

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

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

........................5, 17

Cook......................22–26

StartiReminder ............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

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

...........................31

Test Procedure)

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...

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service...

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments. Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done

so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original

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

This appliance must be

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

PRECAUTIONS

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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

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should bu followed, including following:

WARNING-Toreducetheriskof

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or

expostire

●

Read and

to excessive microwave energy:

the specific Precautions Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section

●

This appliance must be grounded.

the previous page.

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

●

Use this appliance

described in this manual.

only

for its intended use as

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is

not

intended for laboratory

or industrial use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering

lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

●

not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this appliance

wcordance

with the provided Installation

only

Instructions.

Do not cover or block

any

openings on the

~ppliance.

●

not

store this appliance outdoors.

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 oven surface when the

in operation.

Do not immerse

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not

let

power cord hangover edge of table

counter.

power

cord or plug in water.

the

Connect

Do not

oven

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not

operate

power

See

and Cleaning section(s) of

●

This

quaHfied service

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance,

necessary when

●

To reduce the risk of

—Do not overcook food.

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic —Do not —Da not use recycled paper products.

—Do not pop popcorn

—Do

—Do not operate the oven while empty to

—Do not use the

cord

ifit

has

door surface cleaning instructions in

appliance should be serviced only by

appliance if paper, plastic or other materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

bags before placing bags in oven. newspapers.

paper

towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal or ignite.

nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

also ignite,

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you microwave ovens.

nut

overcook potatoes.

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

damage to the oven and the

by accident minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves

energy

not leave food in the oven when not in use.

this

appliance if it has a damaged

or plug,

ifit

not working

properly,

been damaged or dropped.

your

book.

personnel.

used

by children.

use

your microwave oven to dry

flecks

which may cause arcing

Paper

products containing nylon or

use

popcorn labeled for use in

the

oven should

and prolongs the life of the oven.

oven for

paper

products, cooking utensils or

Contact nearest

supervision is

fire

in the

Carefully

oven

attend

cavity:

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Recycled

your microwave oven

They could

danger

run empty

storage purposes. Do

the Care

avoid

fire.

without

their lids;

especially meat and

egg

mixtures.

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vented @astic

cooking

plastic bags

pouches

and tightly

should be

slit,

pierced or as directed by package. If they are not, could burst during or immediately after

rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic

storage

uncovered cooking with

#astic

containers should be at

becattse they

containe~s

forma

tightly

least

partially

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seal. When

c;vered wi

ith

wrap, remove covering carefully and

&ect steam away from hands and face.

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foods and steam

burns.

Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking

can cause

pouches

and

Hot

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

—Remove

—Do

not store or cook with shelf on

the shelf from

oven when

not

floor

use,

Product damage may result.

—Use pot holders

when

handling

the

shelf

and

cookware. They may be hot.

—Do

not use

microwave browning dish on shelf.

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when cooking on two levels.

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Popcorn feature: Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn sections).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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MICROWAVmG T~S

● 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.

● 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 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 bursting.

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

chicken livers to prevent

FEATURES OF YOUR

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except

Coo~old)

OWN

Temp

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 CLEAWOFF pad.

1.0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior

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.

Oven Floor.

NOTE:

Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate is located on the front of the oven seen when the door is open.

All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may

occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed

while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or outer case.

●

During cooking you will hear “cracking” and

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

● At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a

slight thump. This is normal.

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.

AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START

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

2. number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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 Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

EXPRESS COOK.

6. 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

8. 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

9. cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

“1:30” will appear in display.

Touch the number 1 through

10.

for quick reheating of prepared foods.

AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then

11.

number pad for desired code number, and oven automatically microwaves at power levels and determines the proper amount of cooking time until the food is done and oven shuts off.

12.

START.

13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF.

number pad to turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display 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

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. When internal food temperature reaches

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.

pre-programmed

Touch this pad to begin any function.

Touch the O

ONOff feature cannot be

COOWOLD.

Use the temperature

90°F.,

When You Plug in the Oven

Temperature Probe

The panel displays five 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After

15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the clock and oven is

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

CLEAWOFF pad.

Clock Display

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.

readv

for use.

OtiOff

OdOff

Feature

Feature allows you to turn the the clock display

‘PRObE” Appears in the Display

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

CooMHold

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

● Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you

programmed a function that doesn’t need the probe.

Temp

function is being used.

HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~ TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

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.

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes.

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

to delay cooking. Touch START. temperature cooking function which uses the temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food before touching START.

and

enter number of minutes

men

delaying a

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch the TIME

TIME

DEFROST

DEFROST pad.

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.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

MIN/SEC

TIMER

touching the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

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

Step

6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.

TIME

COOK

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

Step 8: Touch START. As each

START

function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program

The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another program is running. First setup the other program and touch START. Then touch the Enter the amount of time you want by touching the number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will automatically begin within three seconds.

MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work while Auto Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.

SttiReminder,

Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,

Time Cook

COO~NG

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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.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.

TIME

COOK

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,

and O for one minute.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step 4: Touch the START pad.

START

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

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply

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

How to Change Power Level

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

power level. Then touch START.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II 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.

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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