Summary of Contents for GE Monogram ZMW2000 Series
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Use and Care Guide for ZW2000 Series Built-In Microwave @en...
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For a listing of dealers—or if you have other delight you for years to come. questions—please call the GE Answer Center@ (800.626.2000). Contents Adapter Plugs ......28 Hold Time ......10 Aluminum Foil ......5, 17...
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This appliance must be re~stered. Please be certain that it is. Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSS~LE EXPOSURE properly and that thero is no damage to the: (1) door (bent) If you need service...
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Read M tistmctiom before wing this apphmce. operate appliance if it has a damaged When using electrical appliances, basic safety this power precautions should bu followed, including the been damaged or dropped. following: * See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
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without their lids; especially meat and egg —Remove the shelf from oven when not in use, mixtures. and tightly Product damage may result. plastic bags should be slit, pierced or —Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot. —Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OWN Cooking Complete Reminder (For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” ‘and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. 1.0 Cubic Foot Oven Interior 5.
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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. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad, then START TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount for quick reheating of prepared foods.
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Temperature Probe When You Plug in the Oven The panel displays five 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ TMER Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to The Minute/Second Timer has three timing program a “holding time” between microwave functions: cooking functions. The time can range from one It operates as a minute timer.
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Time Cook Time Cook allows you to microwave for a selected Because automatic power level 10 is recommended amount of time. for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most “How to Change Power Level”...
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(continued) The Express Cook Feature Add 30 Seconds The Add 30 Seconds feature provides The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes. a convenient way to extend cooking ADD 30 time by 30 seconds while the oven To Express Cook your food or beverage: SECONDS timer is counting down.
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Step 4: Touch START. The popcorn NOTE: sensor automatically calculates the Use of the metil she~ with the Popcorn program START cooking time. is NOT recommended. The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only After the popcorn with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing sensor detects steam, the oven signals and 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
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Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature from Use Temp Coo~old to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time to one hour or until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
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How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe Step 5: Touch START. If internal securely in oven wall. Close the door. temperature of the roast is less than START Step 2: Touch TEMP COOW if temperature is 90°F.
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AUTO DEFROST Auto Defrost Use the Auto Defrost Guide. The oven calculates defrosting With the Auto Defrost feature, time and changes power levels Enter the food weight in the oven automatically sets the during defrosting to give even pounds and tenths of a pound defrosting times and power defrosting results.
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AUTO DEFROST GU~E 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 MIN.–MAX. FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME Chops...
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Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to Just as in regular roasting, only tender roasts should the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time. Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without...
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Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe Recommended codes are shown below. dish. (Refer to package ~nstfictions for proper use of cooking bag.) Minimum Final Hold* Doneness Food Temp. (minutes per pound) Code Minutes Display Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender Roast Medium 13-15...
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DEFROSTING BY T~E Time Defrost (Power Level 3) Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of Step Touch TIME DEFROST. frozen food and is one of the great advantages of TIME a microwave oven. DEFROST Use Time Defrost to quic~y thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
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AUTO ~HEAT Auto Reheat lets you touch just 2 pads to bring Because all cooking containers must be covered during automatic reheating, this feature is best with foods you previously prepared foods to serving temperature. Whh want to steam or retain moisture. many leftovers there is no need to rely on guesswork.
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AUTO ~~AT (continued) Questions & Answers Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto Reheat? using Auto Reheat, what should I do? A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens the A. Use Time Cook to reheat for additional time until desired temperature is reached.
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Auto Cook Codes Auto Cook codes 1 through 8 are designed to give When codes 2 through 8 are selected, the oven you easy automatic results with a number of foods. determines how much additional cooking time is needed after steam has been sensed, automatically Code 1, designed for reheating foods quickly, turns switches to ~E COOK and signals.
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Do not open oven door during Auto cycle. When oven signals and countdown time is displayed, door are dry. may be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food. After completion of Auto Cook cycle, if food To resume cooking, close door and touch START. needs additional cooking, return food to oven Match the amount of food to the size of container.
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Auto Cook Food Code Container Comments Casseroles When oven signals, stir if necessary. 1X- to 3-qt. casserole 20 to 30 min. ingredients in with lid sauce, such as tuna noodle, turkey franks and beans Uncooked 40 to 55 min. When oven signals, stir if necessary. ingredients, such as with lid scalloped potatoes,...
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Containers and Covers Match the amount of food to the size of the Appropriate containers and coverings help assure container. Fill containers at least half full for good cooking results. best results. Always use microwave-safe containers and cover Be sure the outside of the cooking container and them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
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The wire shelf is specifically designed for added Use the shelf only when cooking food on 2 capacity heating and reheating in your microwave levels. Food microwaves best when placed oven. Now more than 1 food may be heated or directly on the oven floor.
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Where a standard two-prong This appliance must be grounded. PREFERRED wall receptacle is encountered, it In the event of an electrical short METHOD is your personal responsibility and circuit, grounding reduces the risk obligation to have it replaced with of electric shock by providing an a properly grounded three-prong escape wire for the electric current.
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NOTE: Let oven parts cool before touching or handling. PART MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS Clean with mild detergent and water, then rinse well with damp cloth. If Damp Cloth Stainless Steel Plastic Scouring Ball desired, a container of water can be boiled in the oven using microwave Oven Interior –Side Walls Only energy.
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2 screws that hold it in place. available from your GE supplier. Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille, while making sure the grille is flush against the control panel.
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At the end of microwave cycles you will hear a and does not indicate a problem with your oven. slight thump. This is normal. If vou need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center / 800.626.2000/ consumer information service...
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GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free! In-Home Repak Service consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service convenience Our facto~-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out–so most...
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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 If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225...
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Part No. 164 D2588P128 12-92 CG General E/wtr;c Company...
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