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GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZEM200 Series
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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 ma
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Before Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need you operate and maintain your new microwave more help, call: using oven properly. your GE Answer Center® Keep it handy for answers to your questions. 800.626.2000 oven 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write See the Features of Your Oven section for Before sending in this card, please write these model and serial number location. numbers here: down the model & These numbers are also on the Consumer Pro
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not mount the microwave oven over precautions should be followed, including the or near any portion of a heating or cooking following: appliance. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. WARNING— To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, • Do not store anything directly on top of the injury to persons or exposure to microwave oven surface when the microwave excessive microwave energy:
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ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold- and correct the problem. rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the • Recycled paper towels containing small metal oven. Arcing is caused by: pieces being used in the microwave. • Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. • Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). FOODS • Operating the microwave with no food inside SAFETY FACT—Superheat
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your • Cookware may become hot because of heat microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. transferred from the heated food. Pot Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, holders may be needed to handle the measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china cookware. dinnerware which does not have metallic trim • “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. closed plastic bags shou
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Consult a qualified electrician or service WARNING— Improper use technician if the grounding instructions are not of the grounding plug can result in a risk of completely understood, or if doubt exists as to electric shock. whether the appliance is properly grounded. This appliance must be grounded. In the Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is event of an electrical short circuit, grounding encountered, it is your personal responsibility reduces the risk of elect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS USE OF EXTENSION CORDS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that the risks resulting from becoming entangled in it will not drape over the counter top 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 in using them. If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may var
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Features of Your Oven Countertop Microwave Oven Throughout 1 2 3 4 this manual, features and appearance may vary SENSOR COOKING POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT from your CHICKEN/ POTATO VEGETABLE FISH model GUIDE BEHIND DOOR TIME DEFROST COOK AUTO/TIME DELAY REMINDER START 1 2 3 START EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK PAUSE 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK HELP 7 8 9 CLEAR POWER ADD LEVEL 0 30 SEC OFF SOUND TIMER CLOCK AM/PM LEVEL ON/OFF SCROLL SPEED 5 6 7 1. Door Latches. 5. Convenienc
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Cooking Controls Countertop Microwave Oven You can 1 2 microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto TIME DEFROST POPCORN BEVERAGE REHEAT feature COOK AUTO/TIME CHICKEN/ POWER ADD POTATO VEGETABLE FISH LEVEL 30 SEC 1 2 3 DEFROST EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK AUTO/TIME 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 3 Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. 1. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice DEFROST AUTO/TIME Amount of def
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Changing the Power Level Countertop Microwave Oven Variable How to Change Power Level POWER Power The power level may be entered or changed LEVEL immediately after entering the feature time for Levels 1–10 Time Cook, Defrost or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1. Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost. 2. Select cooking or defrosting time. 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Sel
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven Time Cook I Time Cook TIME Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 COOK minutes and 99 seconds. Power level 10 (high) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility. 1 2 3 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1. Press TIME COOK. 2. Enter cooking time. 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 3. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a 7 8 9 desired power level 1–10.) 4. Press START. 0 You m
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted. Vegetable Amount Time Comments Asparagus 1 (fresh spears) 1 lb. 7 to 10 min., In 1 ⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. Med-High (7) Rotate dish after half of time. (frozen spears) 10-oz. package 5 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 12 to 17 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 5 to 9 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 ta
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Time DEFROST time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested Defrost AUTO/TIME times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto Feature section.) 1. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice. 1 2 3 2. Enter defrosting time. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 3. Press START. 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 4. Turn food over when the oven signals. 5. Press START. 7 8 9 Power level is automatically set at 3, but c
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Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/2 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 3 to 6 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 8 to 12 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 5 to 8 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 3 to 7 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 3 to 6 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Frank
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 minutes. 1 2 3 Press one of the Express Cook pads (from EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 4 5 6 minutes of cooking time. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. Add 30 You can use this feature two ways: Seconds
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Auto Feature Countertop Microwave Oven The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two Auto DEFROST ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST Defrost AUTO/TIME AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice for Time Defrost. Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry, and fish. 1 2 3 Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting 4 5 6 EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK EXPRESS COOK results
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Sensor Features Countertop Microwave Oven Humidity The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven Sensor automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. • The proper containers and covers are Covered essential for 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 from escaping and cause food to overcook. Vente
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You can adjust the cooking time for the How to following features to suit your personal taste. 1 Change the To reduce time by 10%: 9 EXPRESS COOK Automatic Press 1 after the feature pad. Less time More time Settings To add 10% to cooking time: Press 9 after the feature pad. The Reheat feature reheats single servings of Reheat previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. REHEAT 1. Place covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. 2. The oven signals when steam is sens
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Other Features Countertop Microwave Oven Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a HELP feature pad. Cooking To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and Complete beep once a minute until you either open the 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 CLEAR used by children. OFF To lock or unlock the co
