Zest ZEACMKT120S User manual

Instruction Manual
Model: ZEACMKT120S
1.0 Cu. Ft. Air Fryer, Convection Microwave Oven and Grill
with Built-in Trim Kit
For your safety and the ongoing enjoyment of this product
always read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven.
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Multi-Function Convection Microwave

Specifications
Model: ZEACMKT120S
Rated Voltage: 120v~60hz
Rated Input Power (microwave): 1500 watts
Rated Output Power (microwave): 1000 watts
Rated Input Power (Grill): 1150 watts
Rated Input Power (Convection): 1500 watts
Oven Capacity: 1.0 cubic feet ( 28 Liters)
Turntable Diameter: 12.4 inches (315mm)
External Dimensions: 20.4”w x 18.75”d x 12.8” h
(Overall - 520mm x 464mm x 325.7 mm )
Net Weight 45 lbs. (20.16 kg)
Warning: Handling the cord on this unit or cords associated with
accessories sold wit this product will expose you to a
chemical known to the state of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care
of your appliance. Please read this manual carefully before installation and
operation of this machine to prevent injury and property damage and to take
full advantage of your microwave’s benefits and features
➢Safety and Precautions
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SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this quality Zest appliance.
This manual contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your
appliance. Please read this manual carefully before installation and operation of this machine
to prevent injury and property damage.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this manual DO NOT cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense,
caution and care when installing, maintaining and operating this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY SYMBOLS AND
PRECAUTIONS WARNING
This symbol indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may cause serious
personal injury or death.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when
using your appliance, these basic safety precautions MUST be followed.
These warnings are to prevent injury to you and to others. Please follow the explicitly.
After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires business to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
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➢Safety and Precautions
WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-
level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, and
carbon monoxide.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, injury or exposure to
excessive microwave energy and when using electrical appliances, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using this appliance.
•Read and follow the specific warning: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
WARNING POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
•This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
•Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers –for example, closed
glass jars –can explode and should NOT be heated in this appliance.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
•DO NOT use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance
•This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary and required when it is
used by children.
•DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
•This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians.
•Do NOT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
•DO NOT store or use this appliance outdoors.
•DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
•DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water
•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•DO NOT let cord hang over edge(s) of tables, or countertops.
•When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the
door, only use mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth.
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➢Safety and Precautions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire in the oven interior:
•DO NOT overcook food.
•carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
•Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven • If Materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
•DO NOT use the interior for storage purposes.
•DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, injury or exposure to excessive
microwave energy and when using electrical appliances, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
•Liquids such as water, coffee or tea can be overheated beyond the
Boiling point without appearing to be boiling. This is called delayed eruptive
WARNING boiling.
•Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
•DO NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Use wide mouth
containers.
•Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
•DO NOT overheat liquid.
•Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the
container. This may also cause delayed eruptive boiling.
•After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for at
least 20 seconds before removing the container.
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WARNING –PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
•DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open, this can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
•DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces
•DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.
•It is very important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no
damage to the door (for example, make sure that the door is not bent)
•It is very important that the oven door closes properly and there is no
damage to hinges, latches and door seals (for example, make sure that the
hinges, latches or door seals are not broken or loosened.
•The oven should never be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
•If the microwave unit is not kept clean, its surface may be degraded and
lead to a hazardous situation.
DANGER- ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
•Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal
injury or death.
•DO NOT disassemble this appliances
WARNING
WARNING –Electrical Shock Hazard :
•Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
•DO NOT plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed

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CRITICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
The installation of this appliance MUST be performed by a qualified
technician or service company.
Failing to have a qualified technician or service company install the oven
may result in electric shock, fire, an explosion, problems with the
product or injury.
Keep all packaging materials out of the reach of children. DO NOT allow
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it
is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
•Longer cord sets or an extension cord should NOT be used unless the below
precautions are followed:
If a longer cord or extension cord is used:
•The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should match
the rating of the appliance
•The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
•The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children, or tripped over.

RADIO INTERFERENCE
Operation of your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or Similar
equipment.
If there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by using the following steps:
•Clean the door of the microwave and seal the surface of the oven
•Change the orientation of the receiving antenna used by the radio or TV
•Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver
•Move the microwave oven away from the receiver
•Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, injury or exposure to excessive
microwave energy and when using electrical appliances, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
•The oven must be placed on a level surface
•The glass turntable and turntable assembly must be in the oven during
cooking
•Handle glass turntable carefully and place cookware on it gently to avoid
possible breakage.
•Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break.
•Use only the correctly specified bag size when using the preset popcorn
program
•The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power
remains off when the door is open. DO NOT tamper with these switches.
•DO NOT operate the microwave oven empty. Operating with no food or food
that is low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking.
•DO NOT cook bacon directly on the turntable
•Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break
•DO NOT heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven
heating / hotspots may occur and cause injury.
•DO NOT heat narrow-necked containers, like as syrup bottles.
•DO NOT attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
•DO NOT attempt home canning in this microwave oven. It is impossible to be
sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
•DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave
oven is made for household use only.
•Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration
that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
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➢About Microwave Cooking
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN A MICROWAVE
Arcing is a spark or electric flash that crackles and/or pops. Arcing can produce heat that is very
intense and can damage the interior of the microwave or container(s) used.
Arcing can also cause fire. Arcing occurs when metal containers are used in the microwave.
Arcing can also occur with the use of metal skewers, metal clamps, or twist ties from plastic bags
like bread bags.
To prevent arcing, use the charts to determine the materials that are microwave safe and follow
instructions from the container manufacturer.
Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking should be used carefully. Some plastic
containers advertised as “microwave safe” plastic containers may not be as tolerant of
overcooking conditions like their glass or ceramic counterparts. These containers may soften or
char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware may ignite.
•Use ”microwave-safe” plastics only in strict compliance with the
recommendations provided by the cookware manufacturer.
•DO NOT microwave empty cups or containers.
•DO NOT permit children to use plastic cookware unsupervised.
CAUTION: PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Tightly closed containers may explode.
Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before
cooking.
WARNING
Some non-metallic materials are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you
can test the material in questions using the following procedure:
MATERIAL / CONTAINER TEST:
1. Fill a “microwave-safe” container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with
the material you’re testing.
2. Cook on maximum power for 3—seconds
3. Carefully feel the material or container. If the material or container is warm,
DO NOT use it for microwave cooking.
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➢About Microwave Cooking
5. Please take precautions when testing all “microwave-safe” materials and or
containers.
6. DO NOT allow children to conduct this test.
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN A MICROWAVE | COOKWARE
It is not required to buy all new cookware after purchasing your microwave oven.
Many of the cookware pieces you already own can be used successfully in your new power
convection microwave oven.
The chart below will help you decide what utensils, containers and coverings may be used
with each feature. Make sure utensils DO NOT touch the interior walls of the oven during
cooking.
Cookware
Microwave Convection Combination
Heat
-Resistant Glass, Glass,
Ceramic (Corning Ware ®,
Pyrex ®, etc.
Yes Yes Yes
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, Wood
No No No
Dinnerware: Microwave safe
only.
Follow manufacturer's
instructions. DO NOT use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Yes No No
Oven Cooking bags: Follow
manufacturer's instructions. DO
NOT close with metal ties. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Yes Yes Yes
Wax Paper: Use as a cover to
prevent splattering & keep
moisture inside.
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➢About Microwave Cooking
MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN
The chart below will help you decide what utensils, containers and coverings may be used
with each feature. Make sure utensils DO NOT touch the interior walls of the oven during
cooking.
Materials to be AVOIDED in a Microwave
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave
-safe dish.
Food carton w/ metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave
-safe dish.
Metal or Metal trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperatures.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may
split or crack
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OVEN
DO NOT use the oven without the turntable and support OR turn the turntable over so that a
large dish can be placed in the oven.
The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100% you might hear the magnetron cycling on
and off.
It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. The humidity in a room and the
moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Usually,
covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered foods.
The cooling fan will go off after you use the CONVECTION, GRILL/COMBINATION or
CONVECTION/ROAST features. The fan will operate until the temperature inside the oven
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR OVEN (continued)
➢About Microwave Cooking
Convection microwaves will become HOT after use. Look for the top grill or grill
and convection symbols to be lighted in the display panel when the unit is hot.
DO NOT use the oven for anything other than food preparation.
DO NOT use the oven to dry clothes or newspapers.
The wattage of this oven is 1000 watts as rated by the IEC Test Procedure
method. When using your own recipes or package directions please check the
food a minute or two before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
Depending on the recipe this oven may cook food more quickly then your
traditional oven.

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➢Parts & Accessories
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN (PARTS & ACCESSORIES)
Thank you for purchasing this quality Zest appliance. We are excited for you to get started
using your new Multi-Function Air Fryer, Convection Microwave Oven and Grill.
Remove all packaging materials and accessories from the carton and oven cavity.
Examine your new oven for any damage, like dents, or a broken door. DO NOT continue with
installation if the oven is damaged.
SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Your new oven comes with the following accessories:
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1
This oven also includes an easy-to-clean baking tray to use with your favorite foods, like pizza,
cookies and more!
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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN (TURNTABLE INSTALLATION)
Please reference the diagram below to help during installation.
NEVER place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should NEVER be restricted.
Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
All food and containers of food should always be placed on the glass tray for cooking.
If you are missing your glass tray or turntable ring assembly or it cracks or breaks, please
contact your retail store where purchased. You may also reach out to customer service, see
the warranty & service section for further information.

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Built-in Model
This model is provided with duct work and trim pieces which are UL listed to be installed as a
built-in unit. (Separate instructions are provided for this feature).
If you use this product without the provided built-in assembly the countertop installation
application below applies.
Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.
Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.
➢Installation
Countertop Installation
1. Select a level surface that provide
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.
A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches
(7.5cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12
inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.
(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings
can damage the oven.
(4) Place the oven as far away from
radios and TV as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV
reception.
2. Plug your oven into a standard household
outlet. Be sure the voltage and the
frequency is the same as the voltage
and the frequency on the rating label.
WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.
The accessible surface
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➢Control Panel & Features
UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL
Please reference the diagram below:
Multi-Function Microwave Oven
Settings:
1- CONVECTION
2- BROIL/GRILL
3- DEHYDRATION
4- POWER
5- DEFROST
6- AUTO MENUS:
POPCORN
POTATO
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
FRESH VEGETABLE
FROZEN VEGETABLE
6 - CONVECTION MENU:
ROAST CHICKEN
CAKE
PIZZA
7- NUMBER KEYS & CONVECTION
TEMPERATURE KEYS
8- CLOCK SETTINGS
9- STOP / CLEAR
10- EXPRESS COOKING
11- KITCHEN TIMER
12- START / + 30 SEC.
13- AIR FRY

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➢Operation Instructions
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR OVEN
Before operating your new microwave oven it is important that you read and understand the
instruction booklet and operating instructions completely.
Before the oven can be used, please complete the following procedures:
(1) Plug in the oven and close the door
(2) Touch the Stop/Clear pad so that 0:00 appears
(3) Set the clock
SET THE DISPLAY CLOCK
After the microwave is plugged in the LED display on the oven will display 0:00 and a buzzer will
beep once.
The input time needs to be between 1:00 –12:59.
EXAMPLE: To set 10:30 AM or PM
• Press CLOCK and the buzzer will beep once
• Press the number keys: 1,0,3,0
• Press CLOCK to finish this setting.
If 0:00 is displayed the clock is NOT set
This microwave comes with a 12-hour clock. To change or correct a setting, touch the Stop/Clear
pad and re-enter the time.
If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted during cooking, the program
will be erased. When the power is restored, press “CLOCK” and reset the clock for the correct
time of day.
SET THE KTICHEN TIMER (NOTE: When kitchen timer is engaged, the oven will NOT start
any program and the oven light, will NOT light.)
Press KITCHEN TIMER so 0:00 is displayed.
Press the number keys to set the time desired. The range must be within 99 minutes and 99
seconds. For example, to set the kitchen timer for 10 minutes and 15 seconds, press 1,0,1,5 in
turn.
Press Start/+30SEC to confirm and the time will count down on the display.
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STOP / CLEAR
Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad if you would like to:
(1) Erase your selection if you made a mistake during program selection.
(2) Cancel the kitchen timer set.
(3) Return the time to the display
(4) Touch once to temporarily stop the oven during cooking
(5) Touch twice to cancel a program during cooking
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO UNDERSTAND (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Before enjoying foods, please check to see that they are cooked in accordance with the
United States Department of Agriculture’s recommended temperatures prior to
consuming.
Be careful and use care when removing items from the oven so that your clothes or
cooking accessories DO NOT touch the safety door latches.
DO NOT use the interior of the oven for storage of any kind.
Make sure to select, store and handle food with extreme caution to preserve food quality
and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
Maintain a clean microwave and micro-guide cover. Food residue may cause arcing and/or
fires.
Check cooking progress frequently while cooking to eliminate any chance of overcooking
food.
When handling utensils or cookware that is in contact with hot food ALWAYS use
potholders to prevent burns. There is enough heat from the food that can transfer through
utensils or cookware to cause skin burns.
Direct steam AWAY from face and hands to avoid steam burns. Carefully open popcorn or
other oven cooking bags AWAY from your face. Lift the farthest edge of cookware’s
covering slowly and away from face.
If testing foods “readiness, "insert a meat thermometer into a thick or dense area away
from fat or bone. DO NOT leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, EVER, unless
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MICROWAVE COOKING
Your microwave has 10 preset power levels. Pressing POWER will allow you to change or
choose the power level.
You can program your oven for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Enter the seconds after the
minutes even if they are both 0 (zeros).
To increase cook time, use the power levels. It is recommended to increase cooking time when
cooking long, slow cooking beef, milk and cheeses.
START COOKING
• Continually press POWER to select the desired microwave power level
• Power level will be displayed on the display panel
• Press the number keys to enter the desired cooking time
• When you’re ready to start cooking press START/+30SEC to start cooking, the remaining
cook time will be displayed until cooking is complete
• If you need to pause cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR button once
• If you need to stop cooking, press the STOP/CLEAR button twice
EXPRESS COOKING
Since your oven’s power level is preset to 100%, EXPRESS COOKING is a shortcut to oven
programming.
You can select cooking times in increments of 1 to 6 minutes or 30-seconds.
•Press EXPRESS COOK to select a cooking time in increments of 1 to 6 minutes by
pressing the numbers on the number pad (1-6)
•Your oven will start right away once the number pad is pressed
•Press START/+30SEC to increase cooking time by 30-second increments OR press
START/+30SEC to cook for 30-seconds only
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