GE Monogram ZEM200 Series Owner's Manual page 18

Sensor Features
Cou_zte*'top Microwave Ovet_
Humidity
SeTISOr
The Sensor Features detect the increasing
hmniditv released during cooking. The oven
auton/atically a(!justs the cooking time to
WlI'io/IS [yl)es and auio/lnts of too(l,
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same tood portion--it may
result in severely overcooked or burnt tood.
If tood is undercooked after the countdown,
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
• The proper containers and covei_ are
essential tot best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--
they can prevent steam fl'om escaping and
cause fi)od to overcook.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container
mid the inside of the microwave oven are
dry beti)i'e placing ti)od in the oven. Beads
_ff moisture turning into stealn can inislead
tile sensoE
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Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor.
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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 inicrowave.
2. Press POPCORN. The oven starts
iuunedia telv.
If wm open the door while "POPCORN" is
displayed, "SENSOR ERROR" will appear.
Close the dora; press CI,EAR/OFT and
begin again.
If food is undercooked after the countdown
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
During the Popcorn cycle, the turntable will
rotate, stop, then rotate again. This feature
provides Ol)tiumln results.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If w)u find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently;
you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to
th e a Utoln a tic popping time.
Lesstime Moretime
To add time:
Afier
pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately
alter the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional tilne).
To subtract time:
After pressing
POP(_ORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking
tilne. Press 1 again to reduce cooking tilne
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less tilne).
Press BEVEIL_GE to heat a cup of coffee or
other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the contMner with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use
TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.