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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT WORK

• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

• The oven controls are not properly set.

FOOD DOES NOT BROIL

• Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section.

PROPERLY

• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.

• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan or on cookware not suitable for broiling.

• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and grid has not been fitted properly

and slit as recommended.

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST

• Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section.

OR BAKE PROPERLY

• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting section.

• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

Do It Yourself section.

OVEN TEMPERATURE

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

Do It Yourself section.

“BURNING” OR “OILY”

• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,

ODOR EMITTING FROM

set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self-

OVEN WHEN TURNED ON

Cleaning Oven section.

STRONG ODOR

• An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the

first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.

FAN NOISE

• A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts.

This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is off.

If you need more help…call, toll free:
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800.626.2000
consumer information service

Summary of Contents for Monogram ZEK735

Page 1: ...Monogram UseandCareGuide for ZEK735 Built InWallOven Monogram TM 27 Self Cleaning Oven 164D3333P017 ...

Page 2: ...ape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent mineral oil or cooking oil Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface NOTE The plastic tape must be removed from the chrome trim on the oven parts It cannot be removed if it is baked on Aluminum Foil 16 20 23 24 26 Appliance Regi...

Page 3: ...ontact the dealer or builder that sold you the oven Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this guide We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are ...

Page 4: ...hey could damage the oven or cause severe personal injury Be sure the oven is securely installed in a cabinet that is firmly attached to the house structure Never allow anyone to climb sit stand or hang on the oven door CAUTION ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED Teach children not to p...

Page 5: ...he heating elements Pulling out the shelf to the stop lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven follow the manufacturer s directions Do not use your oven to dry newspapers If overheated they can catch on fire Do not use the oven for a storage area Items stor...

Page 6: ... OF YOUR OVEN 14 15 16 KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 OVEN LIGHT PROBE SELF CLEAN BROIL BAKE OVEN TIME CONTROLS HI LO ON OFF START CLEAR OFF CLOCK DELAY START COOKING TIME 1 3 4 5 2 7 9 10 11 8 12 13 6 ...

Page 7: ... Switch 9 Oven Interior Light 26 29 10 Probe Outlet 21 22 11 Oven Shelf Supports 5 13 14 Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in 20 24 26 the Baking Roasting and Broiling sections 28 30 12 Bake Element 4 29 May be lifted gently for wiping the oven floor 13 Lift Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position 30 Easily removed for cleaning 14 Oven Shelves with Stop Locks 5 13 14 20 24 26 28 30 15 Broil...

Page 8: ...ect the timer function The timer does not control oven operations The timer can time up to 9 hours and 59 minutes 10 CLEAR OFF Press to cancel any timed oven operation except the clock and timer 11 NUMBER PADS Use to set any function requiring numbers for example the time of day on the clock the timer the oven temperature the internal food temperature the starting and length of cooking time for Ti...

Page 9: ...ain 3 Press START After pressing START SET disappears this tells you the time is counting down although the display does not change until one minute has passed 4 When time is up the oven control signals until you press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF Display then shows the time of day NOTE The minute timer is independent of all the other functions and it does not control the oven The CLEAR OFF pad does not a...

Page 10: ...e quickly identified by watching the display messages Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle At the end of a timed cycle 3 short beeps will sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds until CLEAR OFF is pressed This continuous 6 second beep may be canceled To cancel the 6 second beep 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press KITCHEN TIMER ON OFF The d...

Page 11: ...turn off the oven after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours during a broil function If you wish to turn off this feature follow the steps below 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press DELAY START The display will show 12 shdn 12 hour shut off Press DELAY START again and the display will show no shdn no shut off 3 Press START to a...

Page 12: ...n this feature is on and the touch pads are pressed the control will beep and the display will show LOC NOTE The control lockout mode will not affect the clock timer and oven light touch pads START SELF CLEAN BROIL HI LO BAKE Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit temperature selections but you may change this to use the Centigrade selections ...

Page 13: ... The shelves are designed with stop locks so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when removing food from or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reachin...

Page 14: ...aches 100 F 4 Press CLEAR OFF when baking is finished NOTE A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts This is normal and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off To change the oven temperature during the Bake cycle press BAKE and set the new temperature CLEAR OFF START BAKE Oven Shelves Arrange the oven shelf or shelves in the desired locations whil...

Page 15: ...ng dishes also absorb heat When baking in glass baking dishes the temperature may need to be reduced by 25 F If you are using dark non stick pans you may find that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25 F to prevent over browning For even cooking and proper browning there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as po...

Page 16: ...ommended it may be undercooked and batter may overflow Check the recipe to make sure the pan size used is the one recommended Aluminum Foil Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum foil This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches below the food Don t Peek Set the timer for ...

Page 17: ...y 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the number pads to set the oven temperature 3 Press COOKING TIME NOTE If your recipe requires preheating you may need to add additional time to the length of the cooking time 4 Press the number pads to set the baking time The oven temperature and the cooking time that you entered will be displayed 5 Press START The display shows the oven temperature that you set and the cook...

Page 18: ...ay you have set the display will show the changing temperature starting at 100 F and the cooking time countdown At the end of cooking time the oven will turn off and the end of cycle tone will sound 8 Press CLEAR OFF to clear the end of cycle tone if necessary NOTE The low temperature zone of this oven between 170 F and 200 F is available to keep hot cooked foods warm Food kept in the oven longer ...

Page 19: ...eck the temperature setting of your new oven These thermometers may vary 20 40 degrees To Adjust the Thermostat 1 Press BAKE and BROIL HI LO at the same time for 2 seconds until the display shows SF 2 Press BAKE A two digit number shows in the display Press BAKE once to increase the oven temperature or twice to decrease 3 The oven temperature can be adjusted up to 35 F hotter or 35 F cooler Press ...

Page 20: ...uide Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot oven and therefore should be removed when the desired internal temperature has been reached Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan This makes clean up easier when using the pan for marinating cooking with fruits cooking heavily cured meats or basting food during cooking Press the foil tightly around the inside...

Page 21: ...l on the cable when removing the probe they might damage it TO AVOID BREAKING THE PROBE MAKE SURE FOOD IS COMPLETELY DEFROSTED BEFORE INSERTING Ham or Lamb Casseroles or Fish Poultry For roasts with no bone insert the probe into the meatiest part of the roast For bone in ham or lamb insert the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint Insert the probe into the center of dishes such...

Page 22: ...play After the internal temperature of the meat reaches 100 F the changing internal temperature will be shown in the display 8 When the internal temperature of the meat reaches the temperature you have set the probe and the oven turn off and the oven control signals To stop the signal press CLEAR OFF Use hot pads to remove the probe from the food Do not use tongs to pull on it they might damage it...

Page 23: ...minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing Follow the directions given on the package label Oven Approximate Roasting Time Internal Type Temperature Doneness in Minutes per Pound Temperature F Meat 3 to 5 lbs ...

Page 24: ...s apart If desired the fat may be trimmed leaving a layer about 1 8 inch thick Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler pan otherwise the juices may become hot enough to catch on fire Position a shelf on recommended shelf position as suggested in the Broiling Guide Most broiling is done on C position but if your oven is connected t...

Page 25: ...1 lb 4 patties Space evenly Well Done 1 2 to 3 4 inch thick C 10 7 Up to 8 patties take about same time Beef Steaks Rare 1 inch thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 inch thick cook Medium 1 to 11 2 lbs C 8 6 through before browning Pan frying Well Done C 12 11 is recommended Rare 11 2 inches thick C 10 7 8 Slash fat Medium 2 to 21 2 lbs C 15 14 16 Well Done C 25 20 25 Chicken 1 whole A 35 10 15 Reduce t...

Page 26: ...sives or oven cleaners Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displa...

Page 27: ...LEAN Easy Steps 1 Press SELF CLEAN 2 Press the number pads to set the clean time 3 Press START How to Set Delay Start of Cleaning Delay Start is setting the oven to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day NOTE Before beginning make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day 1 Follow the steps in the Before a Clean Cycle section 2 Press SELF CLEAN 3 P...

Page 28: ...ny odor during the cleaning A Yes there will be an odor during the first few cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause a strong odor when cleaning Q What causes the hair like lines on the enameled surface of my oven A This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect how your oven performs Q Why do I have ash left in my oven...

Page 29: ...e element can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor If spillovers residue or ash accumulate around the bake element gently wipe around the element with warm water continued next page Broil element Bake element Oven Light Replacement CAUTION Before replacing your oven light bulb disconnect the electrical power for your oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel Be sure to let the light cover...

Page 30: ...couring pad Do not rub or clean the door gasket the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion An intact and well fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy efficient oven operation and good baking results If you notice the gasket becoming worn frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door you should have it replaced NOTE The gasket...

Page 31: ...e with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleaners plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Metal Parts Do not use steel wool abrasives ammonia or commercial oven cleaners To safely clean surfaces wash rinse and then dry with a soft cloth Glass ...

Page 32: ...ed properly into the oven receptacle or food THE DISPLAY This is reminding you to enter a probe temperature after plugging in the probe LOCK DOOR FLASHES Oven door not closed after self clean cycle is selected LOCKED DOOR FLASHES Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation OVEN LIGHT DOES The light bulb is loose or defective Tighten or replace NOT WORK The pad operat...

Page 33: ...r Roasting section Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat Do It Yourself section OVEN TEMPERATURE Oven thermostat needs adjustment See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section BURNING OR OILY This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time To speed the process ODOR EM...

Page 34: ...to help Your call and your question will be answered promptly and courteously And you can call any time GE Answer Center service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Service Contracts 800 626 2224 You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you ll receive a substantial dis...

Page 35: ...free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting facilities as described in the Installation Instructions provided with the product Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of t...

Page 36: ...General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 Monogram TM Pub No 49 8758 Part No 164D3333P017 5 96 CG Printed in LaFayette GA ...

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