Monogram. Use and Care Guide for ZMW2000 Series Built-In Microwave Oven Monogram.
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.
Write down the model and serial numbers. 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 (include your phone number): or need more help, write Model Number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 If you received Immediately the oven. See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial number location.
INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before Wing this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should N followed, including the following: A WARNING;To ieduce meriskof 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.
--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.
NT S ETY : INSTRUCTIONS (continued?, "Avoid" heating _ baby food in glass jars, even 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.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN Cooking Complete (For all defrost Cook/Hold) Reminder O and cook cycles except Temp 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. O O ° 1.0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior I i I © 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 confined in oven.
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.
When You Plug in the Oven Temperature 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. 'PROBE" If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad.
HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECO The Minute/Second The Minute/Second functions: •It operates Timer Timer Using a Holding has three timing as a minute timer. •It can be set to delay cooking. • It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. TIMER 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.
COOKING BY TIME Time Cook Time Cook allows you to microwave amount of time. for a selected 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).
COOKING BY TIME (continued) The Express Add 30 Seconds Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut time for 1-5 minutes. method to set I SECONDS ADD30 To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number 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.
POPCORN NOTE: Use of the metal shelf with the Popcorn is NOT recommended. START program The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces. Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn sensor automatically calculates the cooking time. EU 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.
COOKING Internal temperature many tbods. BY TEMPERATURE is the best test of doneness for 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. The Temperature NOTE: Oven automatically switches preset food temperature is reached.
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. START Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/ TEMP COOK HOLD pad. HOLD n t I Step 3: Touch 1,5 and O for 150°E Step 6: When 150°E is reached, the oven will sound and-display "HOLd." The oven will then hold the temperature. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power. PO'dHER LEVEL _LEAli OFF Step 8: Remove Cooking Step 5: Touch START.
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 microwave-safe AUTO DEFROST food from packagg, place in oven on dish and close door.
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 FOODS Chops I Frankfurters, Ground MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT 0.1- Sausage[ 0.1- Meat 6.01bs. 6.0 Ibs, 0.1 -6.0 Ibs. Beef Patties 0. 1 - 6.0 lbs. INSTRUCTIONS ] Separate. Seoarate turn over and shield where necessary, 5 minutes nieces.
AUTOMATIC 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. How to Use the Temperature 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.
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. Code Minimum Final Temp. Approx. Time (minutes per pound) Hold* Minutes Doneness Display Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender Roast Medium Well 1 2 160°F. 170°F. 13-15 15-17 0 5-Io MF_I WELL Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast 2 170°E 15-19 10 WELL 3 185°F.
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 rolls, vegetables, Defrost setting is the oven sets the for you. to quickly thaw foods such as bread, fraits and frozen dinners. The Auto preferred for meat and poultry because defrosting time and power levels • Power level 3 is automatically set when you press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.
AUTO REHEAT Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring previously prepared foods to serving temperature. With many leftovers there is no need to rely otl guesswork. By actually sensing the steam that escapes as tbod heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven's heating time to various types and amounts of pre-cooked food. Foods Recommended Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you want to steam or retain moisture.
REHEAT AUTO (continued) Questions & Answers Q, If my tbod is not completely reheated after using Auto Reheat, what should I do? Q. What if I don't fully cover the dish in Auto Reheat? A. Use Time Cook to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached. A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the reheating time and leaves food too cool.
Auto Cook Codes Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give you easy automatic results with a number of foods. Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns the oven off automatically as soon as the sensor detects steam from the foods. When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically switches to TIME COOK and signals.
AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL • Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. To resume cooking, close door and touch START. • Match the amount of food to the size of container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full. • Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to fresh vegetables. • Foods should be covered with lid to dish or vented plastic wrap to prevent spattering to keep oven clean.
Auto Cook Code Food Casseroles Pre-cookcd ingredients in sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey tetrazzini, and franks and beans 6 Uncooked ingredients, such as scalloped potatoes, hambfirger paW, stew Meats, Poultry Seafood Chicken pieces (up to 2/:_lbs.) Container ADDrOX. Time Comments 1X- to 3-qt. casserole with lid 20 to 30 rain. When oven signals, stir if necessary. 1 Z- to 3-qt. casserole with lid 40 to 55 min. When oven signals, Cover with plastic stir if necessary. 5 2-qt.
AUTOMA C COOKINGCONTAINERS Containers & COVERS and Covers Appropriale containers good cooking results. and coverings help assure .Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder if it's microwave-safe? Put it to the test described in the Microwaving Tips section. •Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. .Match the amount of tbod to the size of the container.
GUIDETO USE OF THE OVEN SHELF •Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 levels. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the oven floor. .Do not store or cook with metal shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. •Use pot holders when handling metal and cookware. They may be hot. .Do not store microwave metal shell: browning shelf The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1) WARNING-Improper use of the grounding result plug can in a risk of electric shock.
CLEANING GUIDE NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling. PART MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL Stainless Steel Oven Interior •Damp Cloth •Plastic Scouring Ball Clean with mild detergent and water, then rinse well with damp cloth. If desired, a container of water can be boiled in the oven using microwave energy. This will help loosen soil. For hard-to-remove soil, clean gently with scouring ball. Do not use abrasive cleaners which could scratch or damage the surface. Ceramic Oven Floor .
OVEN LIGHT REPLACEMENT Oven Light To replace your oven light, first disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Step l:Open the oven door. Step 2: Remove the front _rille by taking-out the 2 screws that hold it in place. Step 3: Rotate the light bulb housing out and toward you to access the light bulb. Replace the burned-out bulb with a 40-watt incandescent bulb (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier.
QUESTIONS? USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM POSSIBLE OVgI',lW_E NOT • A fuse inyourbom_may be Nowfior _ ei_fiii breaker ti_ipN6Replace NSeor _OME ON CAUSE resot _ircait breaker. •Set th_ circuit breaker m the off position. Wait 30 _0n_s: Reset _e circuit bwake_ to theon position. CONTROL PANEL _IGttTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START , Door not securely closed. .STARTpad must _ touched after entering cooking selection. .Another selecfion entered already in oven and CLEAR]OFF _ to cancel it.
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I YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Save proof of odginal purchase WHAT IS COVERED date such as your sales slip or cancelled check FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED to establish warranty period.
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