GE ZEM200 Series User's Manual
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1. 05 9 Express Cook 0 0 0 s eee 16 Grounding Instructions 7 Time Cook 66 e eee 12 13 Microwave Safe Cookware 6 Time Defrost vs dd ee hes 14 15 Model and Serial Number Location 3 Sensor Features o o ooooooooo 18 19 Other Features ooooooooo o 20 21 Beverage 6 eee eee eee eee 18 Child Lock Out 20 0000225 90 Chicken Fish oooooooo 000000 19 COCR anes oe AAA komen wen Ai 20 Popcorn 6 eee ee eee eee ee 18 Cooking Complete Reminder 20 Potato sce ak SrA a ASA OPS 19 Delay Start vse Ae 9 Reheat ada dora ed 19 Help iaa 90 Vegetable t sso eroi nas bate Gee ise 19 Reminder ccc cece ee eee 91 Safety Instructions oo oooooooo o 4 8 Scroll Speed orere cei a ot 299 Warranty eee eee Back Cover PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can result particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy properly and that there is no damage to the It is important not to defeat or tamper with 1 door bent the safety interlocks i 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue 3 door seals and2. e This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use e Do not immerse power cord or plug in water Keep power cord away from heated surfaces Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not mount this appliance over a sink e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation e Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section s of this manual e This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity 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 and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven Do not use the oven for
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4. 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 11 Time Cook 12 Time Cook I Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds Power level 10 high is automatically set but you may change it for more flexibility 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter cooking time 3 Change power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press START You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food Close the door and press START to resume cooking Time Cook II Lets you change power levels automatically during cooking Here s how to do it 1 Press TIME COOK 2 Enter the first cook time 3 Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 4 Press TIME COOK again 5 Enter the second cook time kez Change the power level if you don t want full power Press POWER LEVEL Select a desired power level 1 10 7 Press START At the end of Time Cook I Time Cook II counts down Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven TIME COOK Vegetable Asparagus fresh spear
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6. if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following AWARN IN G r reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy on page 2 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Grounding Instructions section on page 7 e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat dry or cook food and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations
7. removed for cleaning 6 Door Latch Release Press latch release button to open door NOTE Rating plate oven vent s and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven You can microwave by time with the sensor features or with the auto feature 10 DEFROST TIME COOK AUTO TIME POPCORN oma REHEAT Cooking Controls Countertop Microwave Oven POTATO DEFROST AUTO TIME Check the Convenience Guide before you begin 1 N Q9 Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO TIME Amount of defrosting time Press twice EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately POWER LEVEL Power level 1 10 Sensor Features POPCORN more less time BEVERAGE REHEAT more less time CHICKEN FISH Starts immediately more less time Press once chicken pieces Press twice fish fillets POTATO Starts immediately more less time VEGETABLE Starts immediately more less time Press once fresh vegetables Press twice frozen vegetables Press three times canned vegetables Auto Feature Press Enter DEFROST AUTO TIME Food weight Press once Variable Power Levels 1 10 How to Change Power Level The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Time Cook Defrost or Express Cook The power level may also be changed during time countdown 1 Press TIME COOK or select T
8. storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use If materials inside oven ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel If the door is opened the fire may spread Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion If food is undercooked after the first countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time ARCING FOODS If you see arcing press the CLEAR OFF pad and correct the problem Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven Foil not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas e Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven e Hot foods and steam can cause burns Be careful when opening any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes sausages tomatoes apples chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your
9. the door was opened before steam could be detected Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again Steam was not detected in maximum time Use Time Cook to heat The control panel has been locked When the control panel is locked an L will be displayed Press and hold CLEAR OFF for about 3 seconds to unlock the control panel Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods Use PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT COME ON Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker e e CONTROL PANEL e Door not securely closed LIGHTED YET OVEN WILL NOT START e pressed to cancel it e o press START o SENSOR ERROR APPEARS ON DISPLAY e for more time LOCKED APPEARS ON DISPLAY FOOD AMOUNT TOO LARGE FOR SENSOR Time Cook for large amounts of food REHEAT the door e Steam or vapor escaping from around All these things are normal with your microwave oven e Some TV radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven It s similar to the interference caused by e Light reflection around door or outer case e Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high e Dull thumping sound while oven is operating e Turntable starts and stops automatically during Popcorn other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven Plug the microwave into a different electrical circuit move the radio or TV as far
10. 8 min 4 to 8 min 3 to 5 min per ear 5 to 7 min 2 to 4 min per ear 4 to 8 min 9 to 12 min 4 to 8 min 11 to 14 min 2 to 5 min 5 to 8 min 5 to 8 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 11 min In 14qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place 1 4 cup water Rotate dish after half of time In 1 qt casserole In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 or 2 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 2 or 3 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 2 qt casserole place 1 2 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons water In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place corn If corn is in husk use no water if corn has been husked add 1 4 cup water Rearrange after half of time Place in 2 qt oblong glass baking dish Cover with vented plastic wrap Rearrange after half of time In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water In 1 qt casserole place 2 tablespoons wate
11. 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 e If you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens Do not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided as they may also ignite e Some styrofoam trays like those that meat is packaged on have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom When microwaved the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel e Do not use the microwave oven to dry newspapers e 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 e Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal When cooking with container
12. LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160 F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180 F Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless it is in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your e Cookware may become hot because of heat 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 e If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe use this test Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish Microwave 1 minute at high
13. Owners Manual Countertop Microwave Oven EM200 Series Monogram We bring good things to life www monogram com Consumer Information Countertop Microwave Oven Introduction Your new Monogram microwave oven makes an eloquent statement of style convenience and kitchen planning flexibility Whether you chose it for its purity of design practical cooking features or assiduous attention to detail or for all of these reasons you ll find that your Monogram microwave oven s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your microwave oven properly Contents Adapter Plugs o ooooooooo ooo 7 Start PAUSE sissies Mean ie Balk a aes 20 Aluminum Foil 5 15 22 Timer On Off 0 0 0 0 0 0 020005 21 Appliance Registration 3 Turntable ote 6 3 0 bes Gee idas pd 21 Auto Feature 0 0 0 0 eee es 17 Power Levels o o o ooooooo ooo o 11 Auto DefrosSt ovio 17 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Care and Cleaning o ooooooo o 23 Excessive Microwave Energy 2 Consumer Services 3 27 Problem Solver 0 0 0 0 000 ooo 24 Cooking Controls 02 0000505 10 Time Features 0 00 12 16 Extension Cords 00000 eee eee 8 Add 30 Seconds eee esse eee 16 Features of Your Oven
14. Reminder Delay Start Timer On Off Turntable The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating The Reminder time can be set up to 24 hours later 1 Press REMINDER 2 Enter the time you want the oven to remind you Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day Select AM or PM 4 Press REMINDER When Reminder signal occurs press REMINDER to turn it off The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER ee Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to delay cooking up to 24 hours 1 Press DELAY START 2 Enter the time you want the oven to start Be sure the microwave clock shows the correct time of day 3 Select AM or PM 4 Select any combination of Defrost Auto Time and Time Cook 5 Press START Timer On Off operates as a minute timer and can be used at any time even when the oven is operating 1 Press TIMER ON OFF 2 Enter time you want to count down 3 Press TIMER ON OFF to start For best cooking results leave the turntable on It can be turned off for large dishes Press TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to touch Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking NOTE The REM indicator will remain lit to show that the Reminder is set To clear the Reminder before it occurs press REMINDER then 0 The REM indi
15. ablespoons of water per serving For frozen vegetables follow package instructions for adding water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Place vegetables in the oven Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables twice for frozen vegetables or three times for canned vegetables The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and time remaining is counting down N REHEAT Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods e Bread products e Foods that must be reheated uncovered e Foods that need to be stirred or rotated e Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time POTATO Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time For fresh and frozen vegetable features only you can adjust the automatic setting on some Child Lock Out 20 Other Features Countertop Microwave Oven You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or used by children Tothe co8 ot lock the contros o prss and e T 0 1 2 TD hoildCLEAR OFF fo8 about 3 se cods r T T Wh
16. allows excess steam to escape Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack How to Clean the Inside How to Clean the Outside An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN Walls Floor Inside Window Mode Stirrer Cover and Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel others may require a damp cloth Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth then rinse with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage do not place the turntable into water just after cooking Wash it carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be broken if dropped Remember do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth Control Panel and Door Wipe with a damp cloth Dry thoroughly Do not use cleaning sprays large amounts of soap and water abrasives or sharp objects on the panel they ca
17. ard during defrosting This is normal when oven is not operating at High power Defrosting Tips e Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package Closed packages should be slit pierced or vented AFTER food has partially defrosted Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered e 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 Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven DEFROST AUTO TIME EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS K COOK EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS K CooK START PAUSE e For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use Auto Defrost Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking e Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria e When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes Defrosting Guide Food Breads Cakes Bread buns or rolls 1 piece Sweet rolls approx 12 oz Fish and Seafood Fillets frozen 1 lb Shellfish small pieces 1 1b Fruit Plastic pouch 1 or 2 10 0z package Meat Bacon 1 lb Franks 1 1b Ground meat 1 Ib Roast beef lamb veal pork Steaks chops and cutlets Poultry Chicken broiler fryer
18. away from the microwave as possible or check the position and signal of the TV radio antenna Aepoy rew Jue IO du UOneSIsoy diys1suMGO pnpoig A9UMSUO saauelddy 79 General Electric Company Warranty Registration Department P O Box 34070 Louisville KY 40232 2150 A fi i i i i a a a a a a l 25 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us We are proud to have you as a customer Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today After completing this registration write your model and serial numbers in this manual Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance We chs hee aN we re a a sa a A a RR ey A A You will need this information should you require service Our service number is 800 444 1845 Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification properly Important To ensure that your product is registered mail the separate product registration card If the separate product registration card is missing fold and mail the form below No envelope is needed Product Microwave Oven Model Serial M O Ms O Mrs Ul Miss CJ First Last Name J J J ree pel et Name E oe wim rie qee il Street Address Apt
19. cator will no longer be lit DELAY START The Delay Start time will be displayed plus DS The oven will automatically start at the delayed time The time of day may be displayed by pressing CLOCK TIMER ON OFF When time is up the oven will signal To turn off the timer signal press TIMER ON OFF NOTE The timer indicator will be lit while the timer is operating TURNTABLE ON OFF 21 Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting 22 Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven Arcing is caused by e Metal or foil touching the side of the oven e Foil that is not molded to food upturned edges act like antennas Covers hold in moisture allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time In a regular oven you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over browning When microwaving you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry which would cook before larger parts When you cook with regular ovens foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set After covering a dish with plastic wrap you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape Microwave Terms Countertop Microwave Oven e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins gold rimmed dishes e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper
20. cooking time e The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking e Always use microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic covers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook e Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor To use the Popcorn feature 1 Follow package instructions using Micro Cook if the package is less than 3 0 ounces or larger than 3 5 ounces Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave Press POPCORN The oven starts immediately If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed SENSOR ERROR will appear Close the door press CLEAR OFF and begin again N If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time During the Popcorn cycle the turntable will rotate stop then rotate again This feature provides optimum results How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently you can add or subtract 20 30 seconds to the automatic popping time Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot Remove the container with car
21. cut up 2 to 3 lbs Chicken whole 2 to 3 lbs Cornish hen Turkey breast 4 to 6 lbs 1 2 min 2 to 4 min 8 to 12 min 5 to 8 min 3 to 7 min 3 to 6 min 3 to 6 min 5 to 8 min 10 to 16 min per lb 5 to 10 min per lb 16 to 22 min 22 to 28 min 9 to 16 min per lb 5 to 10 min per lb Rearrange after half of time Place block in casserole Turn over and break up after first half of time Place unopened package in oven Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting Place unopened package in oven Microwave just until franks can be separated Let stand 5 minutes if necessary to complete defrosting Turn meat over after first half of time Use power level Warm 1 Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil After second half of time separate pieces with table knife Let stand to complete defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish Unwrap and turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces and place in cooking dish Microwave 2 4 minutes more if necessary Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting Place wrapped chicken in dish After first half of time unwrap and turn chicken over Shield warm areas with foil To complete defrosting run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up Turn over after first half of time Run cool water
22. e If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional cooking time Sensor Features Countertop Microwave Oven Covered EZ N Vented YN Dry off dishes so they don t mislead the sensor POPCORN EXPRESS cook Less time More time To add time After pressing POPCORN press 9 immediately after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds total 30 seconds additional time To subtract time After pressing POPCORN press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking time Press 1 again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds total 30 seconds less time BEVERAGE How to Change the Automatic Settings Reheat NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Chicken Fish NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Potato NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Vegetable NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food You can adjust the cooking time for the following features to suit your personal taste To reduce time by 10 Press 1 after the featu
23. es or resetting If you have an installation problem of circuit breakers contact your dealer or installer You are Damage to product caused by accident responsible for pr oviding adequate fire floods or acts of God electrical exhausting and other e Failure of the product if it is used for ene Faces other than its intended purpose or used Incidental or consequential damages commercially caused by possible defects with this e Damage caused after delivery appliance Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 3 Monogram We bring good things to life 164D3370P287 Louie KY 40225 49 40357 06 03 JR Printed in Malaysia
24. her servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation 27 WHAT IS COVERED WARRANTY YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty 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 For the second through the tenth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for any service labor charges This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Alaska Hawaii and Washington D C All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800 444 1845 WHAT IS NOT e Service trips to your home to teach you Improper installation delivery or COVERED how to use the product l maintenance l l Replacement of house fus
25. ime 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 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 Most cooking will be done on High power level 10 which gives you 100 power Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring rotating or turning over A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food Some foods may have better flavor texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used 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 Changing the Power Level Countertop Microwave Oven EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS K CooK EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS CooK START PAUSE Here are some examples of uses for various power levels POWER LEVEL BEST USES
26. in cavity until giblets can be removed Place unwrapped breast in microwave safe dish breast side down After first half of time turn breast side up and shield warm areas with foil Defrost for second half of time Let stand 1 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting 15 Express Cook Add 30 Seconds 16 Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1 6 minutes 1 2 3 EXPRESS EXPRESS EXPRESS Press one of the Express Cook pads from COOK COOK COOK 1 to 6 for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10 For example press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time GUS US US The power level can be changed as time is counting down Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1 10 You can use this feature two ways e It will add 30 seconds to the time counting ADD down each time the pad is touched 30 SEC e It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time Auto Defrost The Defrost Auto Time feature gives you two ways to defrost frozen foods Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost Use Auto Defrost for meat poultry and fish Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats poultry and fish 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME once 2 Using the conversion guide below enter food weight For example press pads 1 and 2 for 1 2 po
27. n damage it Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel Door Surface It s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave Use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Care and Cleaning Countertop Microwave Oven Se yee Aa ped a ars A E lt gt Stainless Steel Do not use a steel wood pad it will scratch the surface To clean the stainless steel surface use a hot damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel surfaces Use a clean hot damp cloth to remove soap Dry with a dry clean cloth Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain 23 Questions Use this problem solver 24 Before You Call For Service Countertop Microwave Oven A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Unplug your microwave oven then plug it back in Make sure 3 prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle START must be pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR OFF not Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK CLEAR OFF was pressed accidentally Reset cooking program and Make sure you entered food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST During Popcorn Beverage Reheat Chicken Fish Potato or Vegetable program
28. nged so that the risks resulting from becoming entangled in it will not drape over the countertop or or tripping over a longer cord tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally Extension cords may be used if you are careful PP y in using them If you use an extension cord the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on Cooking times 1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set may be longer too or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance If an extension cord is used 2 The extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord and it must be plugged into a 3 slot outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Throughout this manual features and appearance may vary from your model Accessory Included Optional Accessories 800 watts Features of Your Oven Countertop Microwave Oven 1 Door Latches 2 Window with Metal Shield Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven 3 Touch Control Panel and Display 4 Convenience Guide The enclosed hardware kit 4A019 allows you to hang this model under your cabinet Available at extra cost from your GE supplier JX827 27 Built In Kit allows this oven to be built into a cabinet or wall 5 Removable Turntable Turntable and support must be in place when using the oven The turntable may be
29. nstalled and grounded Fig 1 Fig 1 PREFERRED METHOD Ensure proper ground exists before use USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded 2 prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 which is available at most local hardware stores Fig 2 TEMPORARY METHOD Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Align large prongs slots ul NT Ensure proper ground and firm connection before use The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall receptacle is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too shor
30. oven Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury e Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula The container may feel cooler than the formula really is Always test the formula before feeding the baby e Do not 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 e Metal such as twist ties poultry pins or gold rimmed dishes in the microwave e Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave SAFETY FACT Superheated water Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be 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 SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
31. r Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes Place in 2 qt casserole with 1 2 cup water Stir after half of time Pierce with cooking fork Place in the oven 1 inch apart in circular arrangement Let stand 5 minutes In 2 qt casserole place washed spinach In 1 qt casserole place 3 tablespoons water In 1 qt casserole place 1 4 cup water Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes In 2 qt oblong glass baking dish place squash cut side down Turn cut side up after 4 minutes 13 Time Defrost 14 Allows you to defrost for a selected length of time See the Defrosting Guide for suggested times Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto Feature section 1 Press DEFROST AUTO TIME twice 2 Enter defrosting time 3 Press START 4 Turn food over when the oven signals 5 Press START Power level is automatically set at 3 but can be changed You can defrost small items quickly by raising the power level after entering the time Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about half power level 10 cuts the total time to approximately 1 3 However food will need more frequent attention than usual At one half of selected defrosting time the oven signals TURN At this time turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil The oven will continue to defrost if you don t open the door and turn the food A dull thumping noise may be he
32. re pad To add 10 to cooking time Press 9 after the feature pad The Reheat feature reheats single servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers 1 Place covered food in the oven Press REHEAT The oven starts immediately 2 The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Do not open the oven door until time is counting down If the door is opened close it and press START immediately After removing food from the oven stir if possible to even out the temperature Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature Some areas may be extremely hot If food is not hot enough after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional reheating time Use the Chicken Fish feature to cook 1 8 pieces of chicken or 4 16 ounces of fish 1 Place covered chicken or fish in the oven Press CHICKEN FISH once for chicken pieces or twice for fish The oven starts immediately 2 The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down The Potato feature cooks 1 2 2 lbs of potatoes 1 Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on the turntable If cooking three or more potatoes arrange in a star pattern 2 Press POTATO The oven starts immediately The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down Use the Vegetable feature to cook 4 16 ounces of fresh frozen or canned vegetables 1 For fresh vegetables add 2 t
33. s frozen spears Beans fresh green frozen green frozen lima Beets fresh whole Broccoli fresh cut fresh spears frozen chopped frozen spears Cabbage fresh wedges Carrots fresh sliced frozen Cauliflower flowerets fresh whole frozen Corn frozen kernel Corn on the cob fresh frozen Mixed vegetables frozen Peas fresh shelled frozen Potatoes fresh cubed white fresh whole sweet or white Spinach fresh frozen chopped and leaf Squash fresh summer and yellow winter acorn or butternut Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE Use power level 10 High unless otherwise noted Commen 1 lb 10 oz package 1 lb cut in half 10 oz package 10 oz package 1 bunch 1 bunch 1 to 1 Ibs 1 bunch 1 to 1 lbs 10 0z package 10 oz package 1 medium head about 2 lbs 1 Ib 10 oz package 1 medium head 1 medium head 10 oz package 10 0z package 1 to 5 ears l ear 2 to 6 ears 10 0z package 2 Ibs unshelled 10 0z package 4 potatoes 6 to 8 oz each 1 6 to 8 oz 10 to 16 oz 10 0z package 1 Ib sliced 1 to 2 squash about 1 lb each 7 to 10 min Med High 7 5 to 8 min 12 to 17 min 5 to 9 min 5 to 9 min 18 to 25 min 7 to 10 min 9 to 13 min 5 to 8 min 5 to 8 min 8 to 11 min 7 to 10 min 6 to 9 min 5 to 8 min 9 to 14 min 9 to 17 min 5 to
34. s tightly covered with plastic wrap remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face Use foil only as directed in this guide TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3 4 high remove the top foil cover and return the tray to the box When using foil in the microwave oven keep the foil at least 1 away from the sides of the oven Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful but should be used carefully Even microwave 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 food and cookware could ignite Follow these guidelines 1 Use microwave safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not microwave empty containers 3 Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARN IN G Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock 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 i
35. sealing surfaces toca Onseqling surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Before using your oven Write down the model ES serial numbers If you received a damaged oven Save time S money If you need service Read this manual carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial number location These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card included in this manual Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Before you request service check the Problem Solver in the back of this manual To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this manual 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 the 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 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 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself NEXT
36. t have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance See the Extension Cords section For best operation plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker CAUTION Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should this happen DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal You should have the 2 prong wall receptacle replaced with a 3 prong grounding receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USE OF EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce 3 The longer cord should be arra
37. unds 1 pound 3 ounces 3 Press START Time Defrost is explained in the Time Features section There is a handy guide located on the inside front of the oven e Remove meat from package and place on microwave safe dish e Twice during defrost the oven signals TURN At each TURN signal turn the food over Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil e After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts should stand for about 30 minutes Conversion Guide If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces the ounces must be converted to tenths 1 of a pound Auto Feature Countertop Microwave Oven DEFROST AUTO TIME 17 Humidity Sensor Popcorn NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food Beverage NOTE Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion at may result in severely overcooked or burnt food 18 The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food If food is undercooked after the countdown use TIME COOK for additional
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