GE Monogram ZE2160 Owner's Manual page 18

Sensor Features
Countertop Microwave Ovet_
Humidity
SeTISOr
The Sensor Features detect the increasing
humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically a(!justs the cooking time to
WlI'iOtlS [ypes and anlotlnts 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 fl)od is undercooked atter the cotmtdown,
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
• The proper containers and cove_ are
essential tot best sensor cooking.
• Ahvays use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers--
thev can prevent steam fl'om escaping and
Catlse fl)od to overcook.
• Be sure the outside of the cooking container
and the inside of the microwave oven are dry
befi)re placing fi)od in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam can mislead the
sensoi;
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor.
P@corn
NO_I_': Do not use
this jFalu*e twice in
8"11( ( (_551011 Oil t[I(_
same,/i,od
portion--it may
_sult in seve_@'
overcooked or bur_tt
,/i_od.
To use the Popcorn feature:
1. Follow package instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is less than 1.75 ounces
or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package
of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
2. Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediatelv.
If wm open the door while "POPCORN" is
displayed, "SENSOR ERROR" will appear.
Close the door and press START immediately.
If tood is undercooked after the cotmtdown,
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If wm find that the brand of popcorn you rise
tmderpops or overcooks consistentl> you can
add or subtract 20-30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts tot 20 seconds less
cooking time. Press 1 again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less
time).
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 time).
Beverage
NO_I_': Do not use
this fi_atu*_ twice in
S'd,( ( g_ssio_t Oil th(_
same /i_od
portion--it may
result in seve_4)'
ove*vooked or bu*wt
,fi_od.
Press BEVEI*L__GE to heat an 8-10 oz. cup
of cofli_e or other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may
be very hot. Remove the container with care.
If tood is undercooked atter the cotmtdown,
use TIME COOK tot additional cooking time.
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