GE Monogram ZMC1095 Series User manual

Monogram
Use and Care Guide
for ZMC1095 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 wilt delight you for years to come.
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 Cente( "_
(800.626.2000).
Contents
Adapter Plugs ............................. 32
Aluminum Foil ............................. 5
Appliance Registration ................. 3
Care and Cleaning ...................... 31
Clock ......................................... 8, 9
Combination Cooking ........... 26--29
Combination Roast ........ 28, 29
Cooking by Temperature......27
Cooking by Time ................. 26
Consumer Services ..................... 34
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 .......................... 32
Features ....................................... 10
Grounding Instructions ............... 32
Light Bulb Replacement ............. 32
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
............................................. 0
Defrosting by Time .............. 16
Delay Start/Reminder .......... 15
Delayed Cooking ................. 13
Express Cook Feature .......... 15
Hold Time ............................ 13
Kitchen Timer ...................... 13
Microwaving Tips .................. 7
Power Levels .......... 7, 8, 13--18
Sensor Beverage .................. 20
Sensor Cook ................... 22, 23
Sensor Cooking
Control Guide ...................... 23
Sensor Popcorn .................... 20
Sensor Reheat ................ 21, 23
Sound Level Feature ............ 15
Model and Serial Number
Location ............................... 10
Oven Shelf ............ 5, 10, 12, 20-22
................................. 24-28, 31
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy ........................ 3
Problem Solver ........................... 33
Safety Instructions .................... 4-6
Temperature Probe
....... 5, 8-10, 18, 25, 27-29, 32
Warranty ..................................... 35
What Your Oven Can Do ............ 11
Questions?
Call GEAnswer Center
800.626.2000
Microwave power output ]
of this oven is 800 watts. /
(IEC-705 "I_st Procedure) ]
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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
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 guide. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that yon can correct yourself.
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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 two steps to follow for
further help.
F1RST, 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

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."
• lfyou 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 and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use a meat thennometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1-10)
How to Change Power Level
1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power
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 wilt 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 wilt 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 pads 1 through
5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch
START, the oven wilt 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 Mann 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 preprogramrned
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 Welt), 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 of I:
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 mmaber pads to enter
whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes touch
6 and MINUTE.
21. CLEAR/OFE 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 wilt 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
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
before 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 walls 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
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 Start/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.
temperature.
Comparison Guide
Microwave Convection Combination
COOKING
METHOD Microwave energy is
distributed evenly throughout
the oven for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Hot air circulates around
food to produce browned
exteriors and seal in juices.
Microwave energy and convection
heal combine to cook foods in up to
one-third less time than ovens, while
browning and sealing in juices.
HEAT Microwave energy. Circulaling heated air. Microwave energy and circulating
SOURCE healed air.
HEAT Heat produced within food Heal conducted from Food heats from instant energy from
CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration, outside of food to inside, penetration and heal conducted from
outside of food.
BENEFITS Fast, high efficiency cooking. Aids in browning and seals Shortened cooking time from
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.
Read lhis guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.
You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle. 11

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES
Cookware Microwave Convection Combination
Heat-Resistant Glass, YES YES YES
Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex _,
Fire King :_,Coming
WareC_, etc. )
Ceramic YES YES YES
(Cookware with
no metal trim)
Metal NO YES NO
Non Heat-Resistant Glass NO NO NO
Microwave-Safe Plastics YES NO YES*
Plastic Films and Wraps YES NO NO
Paper Products YES NO NO
Straw, Wicker and Wood YES NO NO
*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°E
Cookware Tips
Convection Cooking
METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked
products, but especially where browning or crusting
is important.
Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and
pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper
crust,
Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies
or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help
produce a light tender crust.
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking
dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due
to the cleanability of glass.
Combination Cooking
GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers
are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal
trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall
or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the
shelf or the oven.
HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave
cookware (safe to 400°E) may be used, but it is
not recommended for foods requiring crusting or
all-around browning, because the plastic is a poor
conductor of heat.
Microwave
NO
Convection Combination
YES, YES,
on the floor on the floor
of the oven. of the oven.
METAL SHELF
The shelf is required for good air circulation
and even browning when using Convection and
Combination cook. Allow at least one inch
between the pan and the walls of the oven for
air circulation.
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HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER
The Kitchen Timer
The Kitchen Timer has 3 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 Kitchen Timer operates without
microwave energy.
Using a Holding Time
The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a
"holding time" between microwave cooking functions.
The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and
99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found
in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down. The timer signals when time is up.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD
or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time,
temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and
enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When
delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast
cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START.
Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.
NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time.
How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15
minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook for
25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE 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 1-10.)
KITCHEN
TIMER
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.
Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for
10 minutes.
MICRO ]Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.
COOK J
Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each function
is automatically performed, oven display
shows instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes "End."
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COOKING BY TIME
Micro Cook I
Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step l: Filt a cup I_tll I I
2/3 full of water, I I1 IIII
add 1 teaspoon of | _--'="----
instant coffee and IIll IIII
stirtodissolve. Illll Ull
Use a cup that has I_ J I
no metal decoration_"_'J'_/ /v'!_=g0 ''----'-'-_
and is microwave- I_/"_/ .,r_Y__
safe (refer to I/ /4__
Microwaving Tips section).
Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE
pad for 1 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 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 Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is not time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resmne cooking.
How to Change Power Level When Setting
Micro Cook I
1. Press MICRO COOK. [][][][][]
2. Select cooking time. [] [] [] [] []
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
5. P_ssSTART.
Using the Micro Cook II Feature
The Micro Cook 1I feature lets you set 2 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 the food in the oven in a microwave-
safe container and close the door.
Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.
MICRO
COOK
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if
you don't want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press
POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1-10.)
Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.
Step 6: Set your second cook time.
Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO
COOK. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired
power level 1-10.)
Step 8: Press START.
The microwave oven will start and the time set for
"COOK T1ME I" will count down. Also, "POWER
10" or the power level selected for "COOK TIME 1"
will be displayed.
At the end of "COOK TIME I", the second power
level is displayed and the time for "COOK TIME II"
is shown counting down.
When time is up, the oven signals and flashes "End".
The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.
If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply
close the door and press START to resume cooking.
If there is no time remaining on the timer you must
reset the timer to resmne cooking.
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The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to
set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.
How to Use Delay Start
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes
of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the
2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch
START, the oven wilt start immediately.
The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
The Delay Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of
day--up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
DELAY
START
REMINDER
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The display
will show the time you entered. The time
of day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad. The oven will 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.
Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.
DELAY
START
REMINDER
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 _EI_
set at the time you
programmed, and will
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound until
you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.
The display will show "REM" until the oven door is
opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The REMinder
time may be displayed by touching the DELAY
START pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by
touching the CLOCK pad.
The Sound Level Feature
The Sound Level Feature lets you change the
sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper
sound level:
Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.
Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for
Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number
pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have
selected.
Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound
level, touch the START pad.
Add 30 Seconds
ADD
30 SEC
The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a
convenient way to extend cooking time by
30 seconds while the oven timer is
counting down. It will add 30 seconds to
the time shown each time the pad is
touched.
This pad may also be used as an express cook for 30
seconds of cooking. No need to touch START, the
oven will start immediately.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
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 the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods
such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen
dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for
meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting
time and power levels for you.
• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
1. Press TIME DEFROST. [][][][][]
2. Select defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL. [_[_[_[_[]
4. Select desired power level 1-10.
5. Press START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost
function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawberries by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in
the oven and close door. Be sure package contains
no metal.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0
for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is
completed, the oven signals and flashes
"End," then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and
repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of
defrosting time. Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes "End,"
open the door, remove the package and separate
strawberries to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
• oods frozen in paper or
plastic can be defrosted in
the package. Tightly closed
packages should be slit,
pierced or vented, AFTER
food has partially defrosted,
as directed by package.
Plastic storage containers
should be at least partially
uncovered.
• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
• For even defrosting, some
foods need to be broken up
or separated part of the way
through the defrosting time.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to
sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room
temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping
noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
magnetron is in operation.
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Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. 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.

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Micro
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold"
when preset food temperature is reached.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. Use
the probe when you want to Convection Cook
or Combination Cook to a preferred internal
temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture
shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe
properly, follow directions in the Combination
Roasting section.
Cable _ Handle Sensor
How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium
Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe
securely in oven wall. Close the door.
Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.
Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for
medium power.
Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature
of the roast is less than 90°E, display will show
"COOL"; if temperature is 90°E or above, display
shows temperature counting up.
Step 6: When 160°F. is reached, the oven wilt sound
and display "Hold." The oven wilt then hold the
temperature for up to one hour.
Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.
Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.
Cooking Tips
•Use a lower power level; foods will heat more
evenly though requiring more time.
• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted
before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.
• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,
even heating.
• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty
area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display?
A. "PROBE" will flash if you don't seat the
cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle
in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP
COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.
Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it's not
inserted in food?
A. No, if it touches the oven walt, it may damage
the oven.
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AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven
automatically sets the defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in
pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide
below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power
levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide
located in this section. It shows minimum and
maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You wilt need to know your food weight before
setting Auto Defrost.
Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.
AUTO
DEFROST
Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number
pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After
approximately 5 seconds "START" flashes.
Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows
defrost time counting down.
Twice during defrosting,
the oven beeps 4 times y
and "TURn" flashes. _
Follow the directions in L_
the Auto Defrost Guide
for what to do at the first
and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START pad.
When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to
let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the
oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are
given in the Auto Defrost Guide.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces
must be converted to tenths (.1)
of a pound.
Ounces Pounds
1-2 .1
3 .2
4-5 .3
6-7 .4
8 .5
9-10 .6
11 .7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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AUTO DEFROST GUIDE
RECOMMENDED
FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME
Chops
Frankfurters, Sausage
Ground Meat
Beef Patties
Roast
Ribs
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over.
Separate.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over.
Separate and shield
where necessary.
Remove defrosted
pieces.
Remove defrosted areas
and break apart.
Separate patties.
Shield if necessary.
Turn over.
Turn over and
separate.
Remove defrosted
pieces. Shield if
necessary.
Steak 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. 5 minutes
Stew 0.1 - 6.0 lbs. 5 minutes
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
30 minutes
5 minutes
Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
Cornish Hens (whole)
Cornish Hens (split)
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over and
shield.
Turn over.
Turn over.
Remove wrapper
and turn oven
Turnover.
Turn over and shield.
Shield where
necessary.
Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
20 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
5 minutes
Fish Fillets
Shrimp, Scallops
Whole Fish
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
0.1 - 6.0 lbs.
Turn over. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Separate. Separate and remove
defrosted pieces.
Turn over and
shield tail and
head.
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes;
Hold under cold
running water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.
After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foit.
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SENSOR POPCORN
NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the
Sensor Popcorn program.
The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.5 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 SENSOR POPCORN
SENSOR pad. No need to touch START, the oven
POPCORN wilt start immediately.
After the popcorn sensor
detects steam, the oven
signals and displays
remaining cooking
time needed.
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COOK
TIME
V--,cI
Step 4: When cooking is
completed, the oven
signals and flashes
"End". Open the door
and remove the popcorn.
How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The
oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 9. A plus
sign will appear on the
display beside the word "POP". The plus sign
indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being
provided.
PDP÷
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a
simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the SENSOR
POPCORN pad. (The
oven will start
immediately.) Then touch
number pad 1. A minus
sign wilt appear on the
PDP -
display beside the word "POP". The minus sign
indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being
provided.
Questions and Answers
Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and
"Error" appeared on the display. Why?
A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam
and then switches to Micro Cook. lfyou open the
door while "POP" is displayed, "Error" will appear.
Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin
again. You may open the door when "End" appears
on display.
Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor
Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?
A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used
only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.
Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven
signalled and "HOT" appeared in the display,
and the feature would not operate. Why?
A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than
200 °, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven
does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.
SENSOR BEVERAGE
The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat
a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup
that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe
(refer to the Microwaving Tips section).
Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No need to touch
START, the oven will start immediately.
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The oven will signal and turn off automatically
when finished.
CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor
Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the
container with care.