GE Advantium ZSC2200 Owner'S Manual Download Page 26

Microwaving

Advantium Oven

Defrost by
food type

DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE automatically
sets the defrosting times and power
levels to give even defrosting results
for meats, poultry and fish weighing 
up to 6 pounds.

1. Remove food from the package

and place it on a microwave-safe
dish.

2. Press the DEFROST pad.

3. Turn the dial to 

DEFROST BY FOOD

TYPE

. Press the dial to enter.

4. Turn the dial to select food type.

Press the dial to enter.

5. Turn the dial to the food weight,

using the Conversion Guide 
at right. For example, dial 1.2 for
1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 oz.) 
Press the dial to enter.

6. Press the dial or START/PAUSE pad

to start defrosting. 

7. Turn the food over when the oven

signals 

TURN FOOD OVER. 

Remove defrosted meat or shield

warm areas with small pieces of foil
for even defrosting.

After defrosting, most meats need to
stand 5 minutes to complete
defrosting. Large roasts should
stand for about 30 minutes. 

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in
pounds and ounces, the ounces must
be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Weight of Food 

Enter Food Weight

in Ounces

(tenths of a pound)

1–2

.1

3

.2

4–5

.3

6–7

.4

8

.5

9–10

.6

11

.7

12–13

.8

14–15

.9

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Summary of Contents for Advantium ZSC2200

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Advantium 240V Speedcook Oven For Models ZSC2200 ZSC2201 ZSC2202 49 40578 1 MFL39991102 01 08 JR monogram com ...

Page 2: ...Repeat last 17 Resume feature 17 Speedcook cookware 14 Speedcook safe cookware 7 Things that are normal 13 Using the pre set speedcook menu 16 Other Cooking Functions Broiling and toasting 21 Convection baking 20 Warming and proofing 22 Microwaving Cook by time 24 Cooking tips 23 Defrost by food type 26 Defrost by time 25 Defrosting tips 25 Express 25 Favorite Recipes 25 Microwave power level s 24...

Page 3: ...people who serviced your appliance Explain why you are not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to Manager Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Consumer Information Advantium Oven Before using your oven Read this manual carefully It is intended to help you operate and mai...

Page 4: ...sealing surfaces c Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Advantium Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Most...

Page 5: ... qualified service personnel Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example in a wet basement near a swimming pool near a sink or in similar locations See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning of the Oven sec...

Page 6: ...he problem Advantium Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When microwaving place all foods and containers on the clear glass tray Do not pop popcorn in your oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens Do not boil eggs in this oven Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst possibly resulting in injury Do not...

Page 7: ... door will get very hot when convection baking broiling warming or toasting Cookware will become hot Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware Do not cover dishes or use plastic containers plastic cooking roasting bags plastic wrap wax paper or paper when broiling or toasting Do not cover the turntable wire oven rack trays or any part of the oven with metal foil This will cause arcing in th...

Page 8: ...vent plastic wrap so steam can escape Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens Check the package for proper use Boilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package instructions If they are not plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking possibly resulting in injury Also plastic storage containers should be ...

Page 9: ...ning any containers of hot food including popcorn bags cooking pouches and boxes To prevent possible injury direct steam away from hands and face Do not overcook potatoes They could dehydrate and catch fire causing damage to your oven Avoid heating baby food in glass jars even with the lid off Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked Stir food to distribute the heat evenly Be careful to prev...

Page 10: ...stem and ceramic heater assist in the cooking with a microwave boost added in some cooking algorithms Food cooks evenly and fast retaining its natural moisture Getting to know the Advantium 10 The Advantium oven is capable of speedcooking convection baking broiling toasting warming proofing and microwaving The Speedcook feature is the biggest benefit of the Advantium oven No preheating is required...

Page 11: ...when convection baking on two levels Clear Glass Tray Place on turntable when using microwave features Place food or microwave safe cookware directly on tray Upper Halogen Lamps Two 1200W halogen lamps cook food from above in speedcook broil and toast Window Allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven Door Handle Pull to open the door Door Latches The door must be sec...

Page 12: ...ht the cavity for 4 seconds REHEAT Microwave Press this pad to reheat previously cooked foods a plate of leftovers or beverages FAVORITE RECIPES Press this pad to add edit change or remove a recipe from the memory TIMER Press this pad to set the minute timer Display Shows and instructs the use of all features on the oven SELECTOR DIAL Turn to select press to enter First turn then press the dial to...

Page 13: ... for proper cooking Cooling Fans The fans will be on during cooking At the end of cooking the fans may continue to run for a short time to cool internal components The fans will automatically shut off when the internal parts of the oven have cooled The oven vent will emit warm air while the oven is on Lights When the oven is on light may be visible around the door or outer case The halogen lights ...

Page 14: ...edcook cookware Follow cookware suggestions on the oven display or in the Cookbook or Cooking Guide Cookware will become hot Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware Place food directly on the metal tray or metal grill tray when cooking unless prompted by the oven to do otherwise Use the metal tray in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray In addition to the cookwar...

Page 15: ...o increase or counterclockwise to decrease the upper power level Press the dial to enter 4 Turn the dial to change the lower power level Press the dial to enter 5 Turn the dial to change the microwave power level Press the dial to enter 6 Turn the dial to change the convection power level Press the dial to enter 7 Press the START PAUSE pad or the selector dial to start cooking U Select a higher se...

Page 16: ... Dinner Rolls Garlic Bread Muffin Mixes Quick Bread mix Sweet Rolls Danish Taco Shells boxed Texas Toast Breakfast Bagels frozen Belgian Waffles Breakfast Burritos Breakfast Pizza Coffee Cake French Toast Hashbrown Patties Pancakes frozen Rolls refrigerated Sausage Biscuit Sausage Strudel frozen Sweet Rolls Danish Turnovers Waffles frozen Food Category Menu Selection Desserts Brownies Cobbler fres...

Page 17: ...ess the dial to enter 6 Turn the dial to set the convection power level Press the dial to enter 7 Press the START PAUSE pad or press the selector dial to start cooking For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide cookbook and the pre set speedcook menu selections Repeat last 1 Press and hold the SPEEDCOOK pad for 3 seconds 2 The last pre set food will be displayed 3 Press th...

Page 18: ...e steps 5 SELECT COOK TIME appears Turn the dial to select the cooking time Press the dial to enter The display will prompt you to select the power level s 6 Turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the power level s Press the dial to enter For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide or cook book 7 SPELL THE FOOD NAME appears Turn the dial to the ...

Page 19: ...settings appear 5 Press the dial to edit 6 The display will prompt you to select the power level s and edit the name Turn the dial and press to enter the appropriate settings For power level and cooking time suggestions use your cooking guide or cookbook To delete stored custom speedcook recipes 1 Press the FAVORITE RECIPES or the SPEEDCOOK pad 2 Turn the dial until FAVORITE RECIPES appears Press ...

Page 20: ...ial How to Convection Bake When cooking items that go directly onto the metal tray do not place the tray into the oven during preheat Place the food directly onto the tray and place the metal tray with food onto the turntable after the oven is finished preheating When cooking items in a dish to be placed on the metal tray place the metal tray in the oven during preheat for optimum cooking performa...

Page 21: ...Before you begin make sure the turntable is in place Use the metal tray when toasting and the metal tray or metal grill tray when broiling CAUTION When broiling or toasting remember that the oven door and dishes will be very hot The turntable must always be in place when using the oven Put food directly on the metal tray or the metal grill tray Put food directly on the metal tray or the metal gril...

Page 22: ...DIUM 160 195 F HIGH 195 230 F 4 Turn the dial to select the level of moisture you want See the chart and tips below Press the dial to enter If the oven door is opened during warming PAUSE will appear in the display Close the door and press START PAUSE To Crisp Stale Items Place food or dishes directly on the metal tray Select the LOW and CRISP settings Preheat the oven for 10 minutes Check crispne...

Page 23: ...s that are normal Interference TV radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave similar to the interference caused by other small appliances It does not indicate a problem with the microwave Move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible or check the position of the TV radio antenna Lights The oven cavity light will not come on during any cooking cycle To view food...

Page 24: ...t cooking You can change the power level before or during a cooking program Here are some examples of uses for various power levels High 10 Fish bacon vegetables boiling liquids Med High 7 Gentle cooking of meat and poultry baking casseroles and reheating Medium 5 Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat Low 2 or 3 Defrosting simmering delicate sauces Warm 1 Keeping food...

Page 25: ...ut for more than one hour after defrosting Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria For more even defrosting of larger foods such as roasts use DEFROST BY TIME Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking When defrosted food should be cool but softened in all areas If still slightly icy return to the microwave very briefly or let it stand a few minutes When defrostin...

Page 26: ... the Conversion Guide at right For example dial 1 2 for 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 oz Press the dial to enter 6 Press the dial or START PAUSE pad to start defrosting 7 Turn the food over when the oven signals TURN FOOD OVER Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil for even defrosting After defrosting most meats need to stand 5 minutes to complete defrosting Large roasts shoul...

Page 27: ...microwave safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap Never use tight sealing plastic containers they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook Be sure the outside of the cooking containers and the inside of the oven are dry before placing food in the oven Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor Beverages are best heated uncovered Microwave ...

Page 28: ...u have been cooking and the oven is hot it may indicate that it is too hot for sensor cooking In that case the oven will automatically change to time cooking and may prompt for weights or amounts of food To shorten or lengthen the cook time wait until the time countdown shows in the display Then turn the dial to add or subtract time If you open the door while SENSOR Cooking SENSOR ERROR will appea...

Page 29: ...elect CLOCK DISPLAY ON OFF Turn the dial to select ON or OFF Press the dial to enter Delay Start Delay Start allows you to set the oven to delay cooking up to 24 hours Press the OPTIONS pad turn the dial to select DELAY START and press the dial to enter Follow the display directions to set the Delay Start time and feature you wish to delay Beeper Volume Use this feature to adjust the volume of the...

Page 30: ...st Warm Proof Features found in the HELP function Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven 30 Use this feature anytime you need a general purpose timer It can even be used while cooking in the oven 1 Press the TIMER pad 2 Turn the dial to select the hours Press the dial to enter 3 Turn the dial to select the minutes Press the dial to enter To cancel press TIMER Timer Two cooling fans automatically ...

Page 31: ...accessory storage drawer Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your oven or the accessory storage drawer Do not clean the inside of the oven or the accessory storage drawer with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad inside the oven causing electrical shock as well as damaging the inside surface finish of the oven or the accessory storage drawer Be certain the oven control i...

Page 32: ...r halogen lamp cover must be kept free of grease and food spatterings in order to operate effectively Clean the lamp glass cover and mica sheet often to avoid excess smoking and decreased cooking power To clean the upper lamp cover Allow the oven and glass cover to cool completely Wipe clean with a warm soapy cloth or plastic scrubbie For heavy burned on soil a cleaning scraper may be used to clea...

Page 33: ...e the door seals against the oven Use only mild non abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Stainless Steel on some models To clean the stainless steel surface use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface To inquire about pur...

Page 34: ...rack provided with the oven The accessory storage drawer is not intended for storing cloth wood paper or other combustible products Contents in the drawer can become hot to the touch while the oven is in use and while the oven is cooling Use caution when removing items at these times Accessory You May Have Advantium Oven 34 ...

Page 35: ...al These sounds are normal unusual sounds The control is turning while cooking the components on and off Fan noise is normal These sounds are normal Fans are required to keep the oven components and controls cool Smoke comes out Food is high in fat Smoke is normal when cooking of the oven when content Aerosol spray high fat foods I open the door used on the pans Food is not fully Programmed times ...

Page 36: ...rt START PAUSE pad Press START PAUSE not pressed after entering cooking selection Another selection already Press CLEAR OFF entered in oven and CLEAR OFF pad not pressed to cancel it Size quantity or cooking Make sure you have entered cooking time not entered after time after selecting final selection CLEAR OFF was pressed Reset cooking program and press accidentally START PAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS The...

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Page 38: ... need this information should you require service The service number in the USA 800 444 1845 In Canada 1 888 880 3030 3 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It will help you operate your new appliance properly Important To ensure that your product is registered mail the separate product registration card If the separate product registration card is missing fold and mail the form below No envelope is...

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Page 40: ...product to an Authorized GE Service location for service In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance...

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