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Owner’s
Manual
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZE2160
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Consumer Information Countertop Microwave Oven Your new Monogram microwave oven makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and Introduction 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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Read this manual carefully. It is intended to Before help you operate and maintain your new using microwave oven properly. your Keep it handy for answers to your questions. oven See the Features of Your Oven section for Before sending in this card, please write these Write model and serial number location. numbers here: down the These numbers are also on the Consumer model & Product Ownership Registration Card included Model Number serial in this manual. numbers Serial Number Use these numbers
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. precautions should be followed, including the • Do not store anything directly on top of the following: microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. To reduce the WARNING– risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury • Do not let power cord hang over edge of to persons or exposure to excessive table or counter. microwave energy: • Do not ope
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ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad • Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or and correct the problem. gold-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—Superheated
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Make sure all cookware used in your • Cookware may become hot because of microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. heat transferred from the heated food. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, Pot holders may be needed to handle measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china the cookware. dinnerware which does not have metallic trim • “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. plastic bags sh
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Consult a qualified electrician or service Improper use WARNING– technician if the grounding instructions are not of the grounding plug can result in a risk completely understood, or if doubt exists as to of 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 countertop 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 vary
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Features of Your Oven Countertop Microwave Oven Throughout 1200 watts this manual, 1 2 3 4 features and appearance may vary from your model 7 6 5 1. Door Latches. 6. Removable Turntable. Turntable and support must be in place when using the 2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows oven. The turntable may be removed for cooking to be viewed while keeping cleaning. microwaves confined in the oven. 7. Removable Turntable Support. The 3. Convenience Guide. turntable support must be in place when 4
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Cooking Controls Countertop Microwave Oven You can 1 2 microwave by time, with the sensor features or with the auto feature 3 Check the Convenience Guide before you begin. 1. Time Features Press Enter TIME COOK Amount of cooking time Press once or twice TIME DEFROST Amount of defrosting time EXPRESS COOK Starts immediately! ADD 30 SEC Starts immediately! POWER LEVEL Power level 1–10 2. Sensor Features Press Enter Options POPCORN Starts immediately! more/less time BEVERAGE Starts immediately! R
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Changing the Power Level Countertop Microwave Oven Variable How to Change Power Level Power The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for Levels 1–10 Time Cook or Express Cook. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1. Press TIME COOK. 2. Select cooking time. 3. Press POWER LEVEL. 4. Select desired power level 1–10. 5. Press START. Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave o
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven Time Cook I Time Cook 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. 3. Change power level if you don’t want full power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a desired power level 1–10.) 4. Press START. You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking. Ti
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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. 5 to 8 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 4 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. Beans 1 (fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 10 to 14 min. In 1 ⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz. package 4 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tab
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven Allows you to defrost for a selected length of Time time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested Defrost times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto Feature section.) 1. Press TIME DEFROST. 2. Enter defrosting time. 3. Press START. When the oven signals, turn food over and break apart or rearrange pieces for more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. The oven will continue to defrost if you don’t open the door and turn the foo
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Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, Cakes Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece) 1/4 min. Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.) 2 to 4 min. Rearrange after half of time. Fish and Seafood Fillets, frozen (1 lb.) 6 to 9 min. Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.) 3 to 7 min. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Fruit Plastic pouch—1 or 2 1 to 5 min. (10-oz. package) Meat Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 5 min. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting. Franks
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Time Features Countertop Microwave Oven This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6 Express Cook minutes. Press one of the Express Cook pads (from 1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. The power level can be changed as time is counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and enter 1–10. You can use this feature two ways: Add 30 Seconds •It will add 30 seconds to the time counting down each time the pad is touched. •It can
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Auto Feature Countertop Microwave Oven Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish. Auto Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods. Defrost Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to six pounds. 1. Press AUTO DEFROST. 2. Using the conversion guide below, enter food weight. For example, press pads 1 and 2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces). 3. Press START. (Time Defrost is explained in the Ti
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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. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in Covered succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. • The proper containers and covers are essential for best
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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 twice in REHEAT. The oven starts immediately. succession on 2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and the same food Some Foods Not Recommended for Use the time remaining begins counting down. portion—it may With Reheat result in severely Do not open the oven door until time is It is best to use Time Cook for these foods: over
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Other Features Countertop Microwave Oven Help The HELP pad displays feature information and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a 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 used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press
