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Before using your oven,
read this book 

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to
your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write
(include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

See the Features of Your Oven section for model and serial
number location. These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your
microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls
concerning your microwave oven.

If you received a damaged oven...

Save time and money.

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you

Before you request service...

the oven.

Check the Problem Solver in this book. It lists causes of
minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done
so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original
purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be 

 Please be certain that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances, Range Product Service, Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

PRECAUTIONS 

 

 

 EXPOSURE

 

 MICROWAVE 

   

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 oven 

 

 

 to 

 

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properly and that 

 is no damage to 

 

 to 

 or tamper with 

 

(1) door 

If you need service...

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased.
If for some reason you are not happy with the service
you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the 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, Consumer Relations, GE Appliances
Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North 

 Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

.

Summary of Contents for Monogram ZW2000 Series

Page 1: ...Mono am Use and Care Guide for ZW2000 Series Built In Microwave en Mowgam TM Mimowave tim ...

Page 2: ...ance Registration 3 Care and Cleaning 28 29 Clock 8 9 Consumer Services 34 Control Panel 8 9 Extension Cords 28 Features 7 Grounding Instructions 28 Microwave Cooking 6 10 27 Add 30 Seconds 12 Auto Cook 22 26 Auto Defrost 16 17 Automatic Cooking Control Guide 24 25 Auto Reheat 21 22 Auto Roast 18 19 Auto StartiReminder 12 Cooking by Temperature 14 15 Cooking by Time ll 12 Cooking Complete Reminder...

Page 3: ...as the owner Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card If you move or if you are not the original purchaser please write to us stating model and serial numbers This appliance must be re stered Please be certain that it is Write to GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 I PRECAUTIONS TO AV...

Page 4: ...nce into bags before placing bags in oven its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering Do not use your microwave oven to dry af lights blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker newspapers Da not use recycled paper products Recycled paper towels napkins and waxed paper can Do not mount this appliance over a sink contain metal flecks which may cause arcing Install or locate this appliance on...

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Page 6: ...and boxes To prevent possible injury SAVE THESE direct steam away from hands and face INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVmG T S Make sure all cookware used in your microwave Paper towels waxed paper and plastic wrap oven is suitable for microwaving Most glass can be used to cover dishes in order to retain casseroles cooking dishes measuring cups custard moisture and prevent spattering Be sure to vent cups potte...

Page 7: ...ctly on the oven floor Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels 6 Touch Control Panel and Digital Display For detailed information on each feature see Your Touch Control Panel section 7 Oven Floor NOTE Oven light and oven vent s are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven Rating plate is located on the front of the oven seen when the door is open All These Things are Normal W...

Page 8: ...ons doneness code words preheat code words power level being used cooking mode and instructions POPCORN Touch this pad then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3 0 to 3 7 ounces 10 11 12 AUTO REHEAT Touch this pad then START for quick reheating of prepared foods AUTO COOK Touch this pad and then number pad for desired code number and oven automatically microwaves at pre programmed...

Page 9: ...en is readv for use Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle If power is disrupted at any time the above sequence recurs and you must reset clock after touching the CLEAWOFF pad Probe left in oven wall receptacle and you programmed a function that doesn t need the probe Clock Display OtiOff Feature The Clock Display OdOff Feature allows you to turn the the clock display on or off witho...

Page 10: ...START How to Defrost Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes Here s how to do it Step 1 Take casserole from freezer and place in oven nStep 2 Touch the TIME TIME DEFROST pad DEFROST Step 3 Touch pads 1 5 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be ...

Page 11: ... to resume cooking How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Then touch START Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations Here s how to do it Step 1 Place food in oven in...

Page 12: ... Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the day up to a 12 hour delay correct time of day mStep 1 Touch AUTO START pad Step 3 Enter your desired cooking program AUTO Step 4 Touch START pad The oven will START automatically start at the desired time How to Use Reminder The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock without starting the oven Example It is 7 a m and you must remember to leave ...

Page 13: ... sensor detects steam the oven signals and displays remaining cooking time needed Step 5 When cooking is completed the oven signals and flashes End Open the door and remove the popcorn How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped If your favorite popcorn is overcooked there is there is a simple adjustment you can make ...

Page 14: ... reached The Temperature Probe The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food Its appearance may vary from picture shown The probe must be used when using Temp Coo old or Auto Roast See How to Use the Temperature Probe section for proper use of your probe Cable End 1 How to Use the Temperature Probe Place the probe so that the point Insert the probe i...

Page 15: ...n Step 7 Touch the CLEAWOFF pad LEVEL CLEAR to stop the cycle OFF Step 8 Remove probe and food from the oven Cooking Tips Use a lower power level foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe Probe may break off if used in frozen foods Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick even heating Questions and Answ...

Page 16: ...ouch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1 2 pounds 1 pound 3 ounces See Conversion Guide below Step 4 Touch the START pad Display shows defrost time counting down the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal Then close the door and touch START Defrosting continues during TURn display When defrosting time is completed End flashes and oven beeps 4 times End remains on display ...

Page 17: ...ove defrosted ieces Whole Chicken 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Turkey Breast 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield breast side up Chicken Pieces I 0 1 6 Olbs I Separate andremove defrostedpieces Cornish hens whole 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield where necessary r 1 Cornish hens split 0 1 6 0 lbs Turn over and shield Fish fillets 0 1 6 0 lbs Separate and remove defrosted pieces Shrimp scallops 0 1 ...

Page 18: ...t the probe into the center of the lowest large muscle or joint How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium Ste 1 Insert the I tem erature probe a I into the food Insert III probe securely in the oven wall outlet and close the oven door o Step 2 Touch the AUTO ROAST pad Touch number pad 1 Touch n AUTO START See the Auto Roast ROAST Guide for complete list of recommended codes heAuToRoAsT m NOTE By touching p...

Page 19: ...ad If stirring is etAutos mme like m Auto Roast as explained in this section Display shows SIM and CODE recommended you can restart oven by touching the START pad again Touch CLEAWOFF pad after cooking CODE 4 I Automatic Simmer Guide Auto Roast Code 4 Final Temp Approx Time ours Doneness Display Food Comments Bed Pot Roast Chili 180 F 180 F 5 7 5 8 SIM SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat If a...

Page 20: ...d flashes End then automatically shuts off Step 5 Turn the package over close the door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining hdf of defrosting time Touch START Step 6 When the oven signals and flashes End open the door remove the package and separate strawbeties to finish defrosting Defrosting Tips For even defrosting some foods need to be broken up or se arated Family size pre packaged frozen...

Page 21: ...mended Bread products foods that must be reheated uncovered foods that require constant attention foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating should not be Auto Reheated It is best to use Time Cook x A Easy to Use Keep Door Closed Simply touch AUTO REHEAT and START Do not open the oven door while the word RHEAT is displayed steam escaping from the oven can affect reheating perfor...

Page 22: ...ypes and amounts NOTE Use of the metal shelf with Auto Cook of food is NOT recommended Foods Recommended A wide variety of foods including meats fish casseroles vegetables leftovers and convenience foods can be Auto Cooked Foods Not Recommended Foods that must be cooked uncovered foods that require constant attention foods that require addition of ingredients during cooking and foods calling for a...

Page 23: ...PERFORMANCE CODE COOK Bee sounds when I I Touch number pad for desired code CODE 2 shows on the display Touch START Ziiiri i t y E food if necessary When done oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched How to Adjust Auto Cook Codes to Suit Your Taste By simply adding a 1 after any Auto Cook code If you want a longer cooking time than a code number you can set the oven to c...

Page 24: ... water and milk based soups sauces gravies Thick chili beef stew ravioli spaghetti chunky soups Vegetables 8 to 16 ounces Leftovers Convenience Foods Frozen dinners with entree and 2 vegetables or vegetable and pasta Frozen dinner entree individual Pouch Tray Frozen dinner entree 2 to 3 servings Frozen breakfast entrees Grocery Shelf dinner entrees Auto Cook Code 1 2 2 2 Container Microwave safe c...

Page 25: ... 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish 2 qt oblong glass baking dish l qt casserole with lid Pouch on microwave safe plate 8 inch square dish 2 qt casserole with lid lfi to 2 qt casserole with lid 2 qt casserole with lid Approx Time 20 to 30 min 40 to 55 min 8 to 24 min 30 to 40 min 7 to 10 min 24 to 28 min 7 to 9 min 7 to 9 min 30 to 35 min 4 to 7 min 7 to 10 min 8 to 10 min...

Page 26: ...e not available use plastic wrap or wax paper Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges For frozen entrees in paperboard trays remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray Thick entrees may take longer to cook see the Automatic Cooking Control Guide For frozen foods in metal trays remove foil covering and baked go...

Page 27: ...r Place on the foods which should be served hot must be placed on floor larger the oven floor while foods which need only to be or more dense warmed should be placed on the shelf This is foods which because microwave energy enters the oven from the need the most bottom only Also it is important to remember that heating such foods absorb microwave energy at different rates as leftover Rates can be ...

Page 28: ...ian if the grounding this appliance wARNING Improper instructions are not completely Do not use an extension cord understood or if doubt exists as to use of the grounding plug can with this appliance whether the appliance is properly result in a risk of electric shock grounded CARE AND CLEAN G Follow these simple care rules Keep inside of oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids will absorb mic...

Page 29: ...etergent and water then rinse with clear water and dm with a soft cloth Clean with mild detergent and water rinse and dry with a soft cloth Clean chrome trim with a damp cloth and polish immediately with a drv cloth Open oven door before cleaning to prevent oven from accidentally starting Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately bv a drv cloth Clean as soon after using as possible To clean wipe...

Page 30: ... O N LIGHT PLACEMENT by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place Step 3 Rotate the light bulb housing out and toward YOU tO access the light bulb Replace the burned out bulb with a 40 watt incandescent bulb WB02X4253 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 30 ...

Page 31: ...sing or not plugged in securely when using cooking ON DISPLAY functions that measure food temperature T mpera e probe is inserted for a program that does not use the proba ErrQr APPEARS During Auto Cook Auto Reh at or Popcorn program the door was opened before ON DISPLAY st am could be detected or steam was not dete ted in mtium time No steam was detected by sensor within four minutes and 10 secon...

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Page 34: ...aring or speech who have Braille controls for a variety of access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may Monogram appliances and a call 800 TDD GEAC 800 833 4322 to request brochure to assist in planning a information or service barrier free kitchen for persons with limited mobility To obtain these items free of charge call 800 626 2000 Service Contracts 80 626 2224 You can have the secure ...

Page 35: ...during warranty period or beyond call 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED SeNice trips to your home to teach If you have an installation problem vou how to use the roduct contact your dealer or installer Read your Use and Care material You are responsible for providing adequate electrical gas exhausting and other connecting 1 If you then have any questions facilities about operating the ...

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