GE Monogram ZE2160SF Owner's Manual

GE Monogram ZE2160SF Owner's Manual

Countertop microwave oven
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Owner's
Manual
Countertop

Microwave Oven

ZE2160
ge.com
3513913700 49-40510 01-06 JR

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    Owner’s Manual Countertop Microwave Oven ZE2160 ge.com 3513913700 49-40510 01-06 JR...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Grounding Instructions ....7 Microwave-Safe Cookware ....6 Model and Serial Number Location ..3 Other Features .
  • Page 3: Model And Serial Number Location

    It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. NEXT, 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...
  • Page 4: Grounding Instructions

    • This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
  • Page 5 ARCING 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: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
  • Page 6: Microwave-Safe Cookware

    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...
  • Page 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING– 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.
  • Page 8: Extension Cords

    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 may be longer, too.
  • Page 9: Features Of Your Oven

    4. Touch Control Panel and Display. 5. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to open door. Optional Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. Accessories Choose the appropriate Installation Kit to convert this oven to a built-in wall oven.
  • Page 10: Cooking Controls

    Amount of defrosting time Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Power level 1–10 Enter Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Starts immediately! Enter Food weight Counter top Microwave Oven Options more/less time more/less time more/less time more/less time...
  • Page 11: Power Levels

    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.
  • Page 12: Time Features

    Time Cook 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.
  • Page 13 Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Asparagus (fresh spears) 1 lb. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package Beans (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half (frozen green) 10-oz. package (frozen lima) 10-oz. package Beets (fresh, whole) 1 bunch...
  • Page 14 Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered. • Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave- safe dish. Time Features Counter top Microwave Oven •...
  • Page 15 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 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
  • Page 16: Express Cook

    Seconds • It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is touched. • It can be used as a quick way to set 30 seconds of cooking time. Time Features Counter top Microwave Oven...
  • Page 17: Auto Feature

    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. Ounces 1–2 4–5 6–7 9–10 12–13 14–15 Pounds Auto Feature Counter top Microwave Oven Guide...
  • Page 18: Sensor Features

    • 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.
  • Page 19: Chicken/Fish

    The Reheat feature reheats 4–36 ounces of Reheat previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. NOTE: Do not 1. Place covered food in the oven. Press use this feature REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. twice in succession on 2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the same food the time remaining begins counting down.
  • Page 20: Other Features

    Reminder oven door or press CLEAR/OFF. Child You may lock the control panel to prevent the microwave from being accidentally started or Lock-Out used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When the control panel is locked, an “L”...
  • Page 21: Timer On/Off

    REMINDER to turn it off. The Reminder time may be displayed by pressing REMINDER. Delay Start 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.
  • Page 22: Microwave Terms

    Arcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Covering Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
  • Page 23: Care And Cleaning

    Ammonia or alcohol can damage the appearance of Outside 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.
  • Page 24: Reheat

    • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. • Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
  • Page 25 You can rest easy, knowing that all your valuable household products are protected against expensive repairs. Place your confidence in GE and call us in the U.S. toll-free at for more information. *All brands covered, up to 20 years old, in the continental U.S.
  • Page 26 FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISH YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS. For more information about GEA’s privacy and data usage policy, go to ge.com and click on “Privacy Policy” or call 800.626.2224 Read your Owner’s Manual carefully.
  • Page 27: Consumer Services

    800.626.2000 Service Contracts You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future 800.626.2224...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and COVERED service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the microwave oven that fails because of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY...

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