GE Monogram ZMW2000 Series User manual

Monogram.
Use and Care Guide
for ZMW2000 Series
Built-In
Microwave Oven
Monogram. TM
Microwave Oven

Introduction
Your new Monogram microwave oven makes
an eloquent stalement of style, convenience and
kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose
it for its purity of design, practical cooking fealures
or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these
reasons--you'll find that your Monogram microwave
oven's superior blend of form and function will
delight you for years to come.
The Monogram microwave oven was designed
to provide the flexibility to blend in with your
kitchen cabinetry.
The information on the following pages will help
you operate and maintain your microwave oven
properly.
For a listing of dealers--or if you have other
questions--please call the GE Answer Center ®
(800.626.2000).
Contents
Adapter Plugs ............................. 28
Aluminum Foil ........................ 5, 17
Appliance Registration ................. 3
Care and Cleaning ................ 28, 29
Clock......................................... 8,9
Consumer Services ..................... 34
Control Panel ............................ 8, 9
Extension Cords .......................... 28
Features......................................... 7
Grounding Instructions ............... 28
Microwave Cooking ......... 6, 10-27
Add 30 Seconds ................... 12
Aulo Cook ...................... 22-26
Aulo Defrost .................. 16, 17
Automatic Cooking Control
Guide .............................. 24, 25
Aulo Rehea! ................... 21, 22
Auto Roast ..................... 18, 19
Auto Start/Reminder ............ 12
Cooking by Temperature 14, 15
Cooking by Time ............ 11, 12
Cooking Complete Reminder
............................................. 7
Defrosting by Time .............. 20
Delayed Cooking ................. 10
Express Cook Fealure .......... 12
H01dTime............................ I0
Microwaving Tips .................. 6
Minule/Second Timer .......... 10
Popcorn................................
Power Levels
............ 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 18,20
Model and Serial Number
Location ................................. 7
Oven Light Replacement ............ 30
Oven Shelf
........ 5-7, 13,21,22,24,27-29
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy........................................... 3
Problem Solver ........................... 31
Safety Instructions .................... 4-6
Temperature Probe
............ 5,7,9, 10, 14,15, 18, 19,29
Warranty ..................................... 35
Questions?
CallGEAnswer Center
800.626.2000
Microwave power output
of this oven is 800 watts.
(1EC-705 Test Procedure)
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Before using your oven,
read this book 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, 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
SerialNumber
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 registered. Please be certain that it is.
Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225
PRECAUTIONS TO AYOm POSSmLE EXPOSURE
TO CESSP, rE MICROWAVE ENERGY
is
hamlful exposure to r-merowave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlOCks.
(b) _ Not Place any object _tween the oven fret
face and the/door or allow soil orcleaner residue to
acct_nulate on sealing suffaces_
properly and that _re is no damage to the:
l }door (bent)
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 3

INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before Wing this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should N followed, including the
following:
AWARNING;To ieducemeriskof
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.
.Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. 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
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
.8o not mount this appliance over a sink.
Install or locate this appliance onl_in
accordancewith the provided Installation
Instructions.
* Do not cover or block any openings on the
.Do notstore this appliance outdoors. Do not
use thisproduct nearwater--for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or neara sink.
.This microwave/convection oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
.Do not stoR anything directly on top of
the microwave oven surface when the oven
is in operation.
. Do not immerse powercord or plug in water.
.Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
.Do not let power cord hangover edge of table
orcounter.
. Do_operate thisappliance if it has adamaged
power cordor plug, flit is not_properly,
or lilt has been damaged or dropped.
*gee door surface cleaning instructions in the _e
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
.This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified_r_ personnel. Contact nearest
authorizedservice facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
.As with any appliance, dose supervision is
necessary when h_ by children.
.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
--Do not overcook food. Carefully :a_end
appliance if paper, plastic or other cornbu:s_Ne
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
--Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
---Do not tt_eyour microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
--Da not use recycled paper products. Recycled
papettowels, napkins andwaxed papercan
contain metal ff_ which may cause arcing
or ignite. Pa_r: productscontaining nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may
also ignite,
--Do not pop popcorn in your microwave 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 while empty to aVOid
damage to the oven and the dangerof f'L_
If by accident the oven should runemptya
minute _r two, no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at all times--it
saves en_gy and prolongs the life of the oven.
--Do not use the rivenfor storage purposes. Do
not leave paperproducts, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
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--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
• 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 metal only as directed in this book. TV
dinners may be microwaved in toil trays less than
3/4" high: remove top foil cover and return tray
to box. Wben using metal in the microwave oven.
keep metal (other than metal shelf) at least
1inch away from sides of oven.
•Cookware may become hot because
of heat trmlsferred 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 wails 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 sechon(s) for instructions on how to
cleaQ 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
microwavmg unless the tbemaometer 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 m food
or liquid, and turn on nficrowave 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 _ery useful, but should
be used carefully. Even m_crowave-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 periods of
overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking.
the rood and cook_ are could ignite. For these
reasons' l) Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer's recommendations. 2) Do not
subject empty cookware to micro_aving. 3) Do
not permit children to use plasnc cookware
without complete supervision.
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an intemal
temperature of at least 170°E This assures that, in
the remote possibility that mchma 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 reside egg yolk and will cause it to
bmst, possibly resulting m injuu.
•Foods wRh 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,
hquids may start to boil during
or shortly after removal flora the
microwave oven. To pre_ent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the liquid
briefly before removing the container
from the microwave oven.
• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers--for example, closed glass
jars--wilt explode and should not be heated in
this imcro_ ave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could restdt m injury,
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NT S ETY INSTRUCTIONS
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"Avoid" heating_ baby food in glass jars, even • Use of the shelf accessory.
without their lids especially meat and egg
mixtures.
° q_Uahle!! cooking pouches and tightly
dosed plastic bags should be _lit, pierced or
ve_[ed as directed by package. If they are not,
plastic could burst during or immediately after
rooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic
storage containers should be at least partially
uncovered _eauS¢ the?_forma tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and
_ct steam away from hands and face.
,H_ foods and steam can cause
htn,ifi_Be careful when opening
any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking _ouchesand
boxes. To prevent possible injury,
direct steam away from hands
and, face.
--Remove theshelf from oven when not in use
-ZDo not store or cook with shelf on fl00i of oven.
Product damage may result.
--Use pot holders whezhandling the shelf and
cookware. They may be hot.
--Do not usemicrowave browning dish on shelf.
Theshelf could overheat.
--Use the shelf_l_ when cooking on two levels.
_t_J_,at,t;_c, he!f is p_os!t!pnedproperly
inside th_ oven to pN_eri_ p_®uct d_age +
Use of shall WithAuto _ A_to R_eheai_
Popcorn feature _ n_ _ecpmmen@d _seethe
Auto Cook, Auto Rehea or Popcrm gecti0ns)i
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVING TIPS
.Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable tbr 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 minule al high. If the
dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If
the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup
heals, 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 spaltering. Be sure to vent
plastic wrap so steam can escape.
• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging.
.Steam builds up pressure in tbods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
If you use ameat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp
Cook/Hold)
To remind you that you have fbod 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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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 tbr 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 temperalure or Auto Roast cooking.
5. Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at once.
Food microwaves best when placed directly on the
oven floor. Use this shelf only when cooking foods
on two levels.
6, Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.
For detailed information on each feature, see
Your Touch Control Panel section.
7. Oven Floor.
NOTE: Oven light and oven vent(s) are located on
the inside walls of the microwave oven. Rating plate
is located on the front of the oven seen when the door
is open.
All These Things are Normal With Your Microwave Oven:
• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may
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. 7

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with
the touch of a finger. It's designed to be easy to use and understand.
1. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount
of time using automatic power level 10 or change
power level after setting time.
2. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad, then code
number and food weight. The oven automatically
sets power levels and defrosting time.
3. 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.
4. MINISEC TIMER. This fealure uses no
microwave energy while it functions as both
a kitchen timer or as a holding period between
defrost and time or temperature cooking.
.CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day
or check time of day while microwaving. To set
clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time
of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number
pads 1, 3, and O and "1:30" will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to
reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
6. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through
5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power level 10.
7. CLEAR/OFE When touched, it stops the oven
and erases all settings except time of day.
8. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or
temperature during cooking functions, doneness
code words, preheal code words, power level
being used, cooking mode and instructions.
9. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to
cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
10. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START
for quick reheating of prepared foods.
11. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad and then
number pad for desired code number, and oven
automatically microwaves at pre-programmed
power levels and determines the proper amount
of cooking time until the food is done and oven
shuts off.
12. START. Touch this pad to begin any function.
13. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the O
number pad to turn the clock display on or off.
The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be
used while a cooking fealure 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 al apreset time of day--up
to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder fealure can be
used like an alarm clock.
17. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature
probe to cook by using apreset temperature.
When internal food temperature reaches 90_F.,
oven shows temperature until preset temperature
is reached and holds temperature for up to
one hour.
18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and
desired number pad to slow-cook or temperature
cook meat with automatic preset program.
19. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing al automatic
power level 3, or change power level after
entering time.
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When You Plug in the Oven
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 CLEAR/OFF pad, set
the clock and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
Temperature Probe
'PROBE" Appears in the Display
• Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp
Cook/Hold function is being used.
• 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.
Clock Display On/Off Feature
The Clock Display OrdOff Feature allows you to turn the 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,

HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECO TIMER
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,
Using a Holding Time
The Minuto/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.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Step 2: Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes
and no seconds).
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting
down.
Step 4: When time is up, oven signals, flashes "End,"
and display shows time of day.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
touch the pad for the desired cooking function. For
example, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes
to delay cooking. Touch START. When delaying a
temperature cooking function which uses the
temperature probe, be sure the probe is in food
before touching START.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let's say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook
for 25 minutes. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch the TIME
TI_ DEFROST pad.
DEFROST
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for 15 minutes
defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on
power level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
I I Step 4: Set standing or hold time by
M,.,s[cItouching the MINiSEC TIMER pad.
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Step 5: Touch pads 1,0,0 and O to hold for
ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch the TIME COOK pad.
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COOK
Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for 25 minutes of
cooking time.
Step 8: Touch START. As each
function is automatically performed,
START oven display shows instructions
entered and the function. When
time is up, the oven signals and
flashes "End."
Using the Minute/Second Timer While Running Another Program
The Minute/Second Timer can be used while another
program is running. First setup the other program and
touch START. Then touch the MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
Enter the amount of time you want by touching the
number pads. Do not touch START; the timer will
automatically begin within three seconds.
NOTE: The Minute/Second Timer will not work
while Auto Start/Reminder, Auto Roast, Auto Defrost,
Auto Cook, Auto Reheat or Popcorn are running.
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COOKING BY TIME
Time Cook
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected
amount of time.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3 full of water, add
1 teaspoon of instant
coffee and stir to
dissolve. Use a cup
that has no metal
decoration and is
microwave-safe (refer
to Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in
oven and close door.
TIME
COOK
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,
0 and O for one minute.
j
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 fealure 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.
i Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad.
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COOK
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minules 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'Tis 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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COOKING BY TIME
(continued)
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is ashort-cut method to set
time for 1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Step 1: Touch anumber pad (from 1 to 5) thal
corresponds with the amount of your desired
cooking time (in minules). For example, touch
the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The oven will automatically signal, flash "End" and
shut offal the end of the programmed time.
Add 30 Seconds
IADD30 I
SECONDS
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.
How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking al apreset time of
day--up to a 12-hour delay.
Step 1: Touch AUTO START pad.
AbffO
START
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 oven will
aulomatically 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 AUTO START pad.
AUTO
START
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to
12 hours later).
Step 3: Touch START
pad. The reminder is _ .1__" m
now set at the time you
programmed, and will j'_" I_ W_
signal you at that time
with a beeping sound
until you open the door or touch the CI,EARiOFF 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 AUTO START
pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the
CLOCK pad.
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POPCORN
NOTE:
Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn program
is NOT recommended. START
Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn
sensor automatically calculates the
cooking time.
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only
with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the
microwave popcorn.
Step 2: Open oven door and place package of
popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed
by the package instructions. Close oven door.
POPCORN
Step 3: Touch POPCORN pad.
_ "POP" flashes on
_ n the display.
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After the popcorn
sensor detects steam,
the oven signals and
displays remaining
cooking time needed.
Step 5: When cooking
is completed, the oven
signals and flashes
"End." Open the door
and remove the
popcorn.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,
there is a simple adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
pad and then touch
number pad 9. The
word "POP" will
appear on the display
with a plus sign beside
it. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds more cooking
time is being provided.
Press the START pad.
If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is
another adjustment you can make.
Touch the POPCORN
I_ p pad and then touch ._ _
+ number pad 1. The
L,,J -- word "POP" will LJ
appear on the display
with a minus sign beside
it. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking
time is being provided.
Press the START pad.
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COOKING BY TEMPERATURE
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for
many tbods.
Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,
frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook
precisely with the probe.
Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature from
90°E to 199°E and maintains that temperature for up
to one hour or 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 afood thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its
appearance may vary from picture shown.) The
probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold
or Auto Roast. See How to Use the Temperature
Probe section for proper use of your probe.
Cable t/_ Handle Sensor .....,._,,_
How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point
rests in the center of the thickest
meaty part of the roast, or into
the cut end or meatiest part
of boneless ham or lamb. The
point should not touch bone, fat
or gristle. For bone-in ham or
lamb, insert the probe into the
center of the lowest large muscle
or joint.
Insert the probe into the meatiest
part of the inner thigh, below
and parallel to the leg of a
whole turkey.
For dishes such as meatloaf or
casserole, insert the probe into
the center.
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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/
TEMP COOK HOLD pad.
HOLD
n
tI
Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for 150°E
PO'dHER
LEVEL
Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad.
Touch 5 for medium power.
START
Step 5: Touch START. 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 150°E is reached, the oven will sound
and-display "HOLd." The oven will then hold the
temperature.
_LEAli
OFF
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.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why did "PROBE" flash on the display after I
touched the START pad?
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 tbod?
A. No, if it touches the oven wall, 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). Then
touch the START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting
time and changes power levels
during defrosting to give even
defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Step 1: Remove food from packagg, place in oven on
microwave-safe dish and close door.
AUTO
DEFROST
Step 2: Touch the AUTO
DEFROST pad.
START
Step 3: Enter weight. For example,
touch number pads 1 and 2 for
weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,
3 ounces. See Conversion Guide
below.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Display shows defrost time
counting down.
Twice during
defrosting, the oven
beeps 4 times and
"TURn" flashes.
Follow the directions in
the Auto Defrost Guide T'dR,-,
for what to do at the first and second signal. Then
close the door and touch START. (Defrosting
continues during "TURn" display.)
When defrosting time is completed, "End" flashes
and oven beeps 4 times. "End" remains on display
and oven beeps every minute until door is opened
or 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
I-2 .1
3,2
&5 .3
6-7 ,4
8 ,5
9-1o .6
11 ,7
12-13 .8
14-15 .9
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AUTO DEFROST GUmE
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish, Check
food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas
with small pieces of foil,
RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.
FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Chops I 0.1- 6.01bs.
Frankfurters, Sausage[ 0.1- 6.0 Ibs,
Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
] Separate. turn over and shield where necessary,
Seoarate and remove defrosted nieces.
Tuna over, remove defrosted areas and
break at_art,
STAND TIME
5 minutes
2 minutes
5 minutes
Beef Patties 0. 1 - 6.0 lbs. Turnover and separate patties. Remove 5 minutes
defrosted pieces. "
Roast 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield. 30-90 minutes
Ribs 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate, turn over and remove defrosted 5 minutes
pieces. Shield if necessary.
Steak 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield, 5 minutes
Stew 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Separate and remove defrosted oieces. 5 minutes
Whole Chicken 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Turn over and shield, 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity.
Turkey Breast 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield, 20 minutes in
(breast side up) refrigerator; run
cold water in
cavity,
Chicken Pieces 0,1 - 6.0 Ibs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Cornish hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and shield where necessary, 10 minutes;
run cold water
in cavity,
Cornish hens (split) I 0.1 -6,0 lbs. I Turn over and shield. 5 minutes
Fish fillets 0,1 -6,0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes
Shrimp, scallops 0.1 -6.0 lbs. Separate and remove defrosted pieces, 5 minutes
Whole fish 0,1 -6,0 lbs. Turn over and shield tail and head, 5 minutes;
hold under cold
runnin_ 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 foil
17

AUTOMATIC ROASTING
Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to
the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp
Cook/Hold, which uses a single power level,
Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which
automatically switch during roasting, thus
providing even, tender cooking results without
overcooking.
Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should
be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures
are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved
by time.
How to Use the Temperature Probe
Place the probe so that the point
rests in the center of the thickest
mealy part of the roast, or into the
cut end or the meatiest part of
boneless ham or lamb. The point
should not touch bone, fat or
gristle. For bone-in ham or lamb,
insert the probe into the center of
the lowest large muscle or joint.
Insert the probe into the meatiest
part of the inner thigh, below and
parallel to the leg of a whole
turkey.
For dishes such as meatloafor
casserole, insert the probe into
the center.
How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium
Step 1: Insert the
temperature probe
into the food. Insert
probe securely in the
oven wall outlet and
close the oven door.
Step 2: Touch the AUTO ROAST
pad. Touch number pad 1. Touch
START. (See the "Auto Roast
Guide" for complete list of
recommended codes.)
AUTO
ROAST
NOTE: By touching
tile AUTO ROAST _ _'[ t_ I
pad during cooking, ._[ L[ I
the meat's internal FOODTEMP
temperature will be CODE
displayed. ("COOL"
will be displayed until meal reaches 90°E) When pad
is released, doneness code reappears on the display.
Step 3: When you select T
Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, I[ I_
the oven signals with 4 Lq | _ |""[
beeps and "TURn"
flashes on the display CODE
when it's time to turn
the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door
and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook
after the signal whether or not roast is turned over.)
Step 4: After a
pre-programmed food
temperature is reached
the oven beeps 4 times
and "HOLd" appears on
the display.
H |
,_|,_d l
CODE
E,-,d
Step 5: Food will be
held at this temperature
for 60 minutes. The
oven then beeps 4 times
and "End" appears.
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Auto Roast Guide
• Place meats in a cookingba_in microwave-safe
dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use
of cooking bag.)
•Recommended codes are shown below.
• Insert probe as described elsewhere in this section.
Minimum Final Approx. Time Hold* Doneness
Food Code Temp. (minutes per pound) Minutes Display
Beef (5 lb. max.)
Tender Roast
Medium 1 160°F. 13-15 0 MF_I
Well 2 170°F. 15-17 5-Io WELL
Pork (5 lb. max.)
Loin Roast 2170°E 15-19 10 WELL
Poultry (6 lb. max.)
Turkey Breast 3 185°F. 17-20 10-15 WELL
(Insert probe horizontally
into meatiest area,)
*Recommended standing time before serving.
Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4)
Total time includes time to bring food to 180°K, and
hold at that temperature until done.
Set Auto Simmer like
Auto Roast as explained B_'l B'_ 1"/
in this section. Display -_-f-- | | |
shows "SIM" and
"CODE 4." CODE
Oven switches to Hold
a 180°K, and continues
holding a 180°E until
you remove food and
touch CLEAR/OFF
pad. If stirring is
recommended, you can restart oven by touching
the START pad again. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad
after cooking.
rLIL C!
CODE
Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4)
Food
Beef
Pot Roast
Chili
Chicken
Stewing
Broiler_rver
Ham/Pork
Roast
soup
Stock/Vegetable
Split Pea
Final
Temp.
18(l°K
180°E
180°F.
180*E
180°E
180°E
180°E
Approx.
Time/Hours
5-7
5-8
4-6
3-4
4-6
7-1o
5-7
Doneness
Display
SIM
SIM
SIM
SIM
Comments
Add enough liquid to just cover mea. If adding vegetables,
make sure they are completely covered by liquid.
Precook meat. Place probe 1 inch from top surface. Stir after
3 hours, if possible.
Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh
from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after I/2 of time.
Same procedure as above.
SIM IAdd4cups liquid.
S1M
S1M
Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir
every 3 hours.
Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches, Stir after 3 hours.
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DEFROSTING BY TIME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed fbr speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread,
rolls, vegetables, fraits 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.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch 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 O
for 4 minutes.
START
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
•Fo_ls frozen
in paper or
plastic can be
defrosted in
the package.
•Family-size, pre-packaged 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 separaled
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.
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
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q, Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent altention
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
aboul 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting
time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotale or
stir food frequently.
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