GE Monogram Microwave Oven ZMC1095 User Manual

Owner’s

Manual

Built-In

Microwave/

Convection Oven

ZMC1095 Series

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Before using your oven, read this

Write down the model and serial numbers.

manual carefully.

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

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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

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you the oven.

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Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in this manual. It lists causes of

minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the

particularly important that the oven door close

properly and that there is no damage to the:

door open since open-door operation can result

in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is

important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(1) door (bent),

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the

following:

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not

working properly, or if it has been damaged

or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by General Electric Service,

or an authorized service agent using a power

cord available from General Electric.

WARNING–To reduce the risk of

burns, fire, electric shock, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave

energy, follow basic precautions, including

the following:

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the

Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.

• Read and follow the specific Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy section on the previous page.

• This appliance must only be serviced by

qualified service personnel. Contact nearest

authorized service facility for examination,

repair or adjustment.

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See the

Grounding Instructions section in the back of

this manual.

• As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This

microwave/convection oven is specifically

designed to heat or cook food, and is not

intended for laboratory or industrial use.

• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance when paper, plastic or other

combustible materials are placed inside

the oven to facilitate cooking.

• For best operation, plug this appliance into

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering

of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

breaker.

— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles

from paper or plastic bags before placing

them in the oven.

— Do not use your microwave convection oven

to dry newspapers.

• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided Installation

Instructions.

— Do not use recycled paper products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed

paper can contain metal flecks which may

cause arcing or ignite. Paper products

containing nylon or nylon filaments should

be avoided, as they may also ignite.

• 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.

— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/

convection oven unless in a special microwave

popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn

labeled for use in microwave ovens.

• This microwave convection oven is not

— Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage

to your oven.

approved or tested for marine use.

• Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave/convection oven surface when

the oven is in operation.

— Do not operate the oven in microwave or

combination modes while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

If by accident the oven should run empty a

minute or two, no harm is done. However,

try to avoid operating the oven empty at all

times—it saves energy and prolongs the life

of the oven.

• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in

succession on the same food portion. If food

is undercooked after the first countdown, use

MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

• Sometimes, the oven floor and walls can

become too hot to touch. Be careful touching

the floor and walls during and after cooking.

• Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend

to boil over more rapidly than foods containing

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care

and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to

clean the inside of the oven.

— Do not use the oven for storage purposes.

Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven

door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect

power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

• Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking

or oven thermometers when cooking by

microwave or combination. The metal and

mercury in these thermometers could cause

“arcing” and possible damage to the oven.

Do not use a thermometer in food you are

microwaving unless the thermometer is

designed or recommended for use in the

microwave oven.

• When using the convection or combination

cooking functions, both the outside and inside of

the oven will become hot. Always use hot pads to

remove containers of food and accessories such as

the metal accessory rack and temperature probe.

• Oversized food or oversized metal cookware

• Remove the temperature probe from the oven

when not using it to cook with. If you leave the

probe inside the oven without inserting it in food

or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can

create electrical arcing in the oven, damage oven

walls and damage the temperature probe.

should not be used in a microwave convection

oven because they increase the risk of electric

shock and could cause a fire.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces

can burn off the pad and touch electrical

parts involving risk of electric shock.

• Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed

for microwave cooking is very useful, but

should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe

plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking

conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and

may soften or char if subjected to short periods

of overcooking. In longer exposures to

overcooking, the food and cookware could

ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-

safe plastics only and use them in strict

compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty

cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit

children to use plastic cookware without

complete supervision.

• Do not use paper products when the

microwave convection oven is operated

in the convection or combination mode.

• Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked bottles (especially carbonated

beverages). Even if the container is opened,

pressure can build up. This can cause the

container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

• Use foil only as directed in this manual.

TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays

less than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover

and return the tray to the box. When using foil

in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least

1″ away from sides of the oven.

• Do not cover the shelf or any other part of

the oven with metal foil. This will cause

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat

to at least an INTERNAL temperature of

160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL

temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these

temperatures usually protects against foodborne

illness.

overheating of the microwave convection oven.

• Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from

the heated food. Pot holders may

be needed to handle the cookware.

• Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven.

Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will

cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes,

apples, chicken livers and other

giblets, and egg yolks (see previous

caution) should be pierced to allow

steam to escape during cooking.

• Hot foods and steam can cause

burns. Be careful when opening any

containers of hot food, including

popcorn bags, cooking pouches and

boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct

steam away from hands and face.

• 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 prevent scalding

when warming formula or breast milk. The

container may feel cooler than the milk really is.

Always test the milk before feeding the baby.

SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.

Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea, are

able to be overheated beyond the boiling

point without appearing to be boiling.

Visible bubbling or boiling when the

container is removed from the microwave

oven is not always present. THIS COULD

RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS

SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN

THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR

A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS

INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

• 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. If they are not, plastic could

burst during or immediately after cooking,

possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage

containers should be at least partially uncovered

because they form a tight seal. When cooking

with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,

remove covering carefully and direct steam away

from hands and face.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

— Do not overheat the liquid.

— Stir the liquid both before and halfway

through heating it.

— Do not use straight-sided containers with

narrow necks.

• Use of the shelf accessory.

— After heating, allow the container to stand

in the microwave oven for a short time

before removing the container.

— Use pot holders when handling the shelf and

cookware. They will be hot.

— Use extreme care when inserting a spoon

or other utensil into the container.

— Never use the shelf for microwave-only

cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven

when microwave-only cooking.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers—for example, closed glass jars—

are able to explode and should not be heated

in this microwave oven. Such use of the

— Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven

for convection and combination cooking.

microwave/convection oven could result in injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IF YOU NEED SERVICE…

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page

in the back of this manual.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the

details—including your phone number—to:

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 two steps to follow

for further help.

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your

appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

MICROWAVING TIPS

• Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture

and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap

so steam can escape.

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

can be used. Some cookware is labeled ‘‘suitable

for microwaving.’’

• Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging.

• Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

• If you are not

sure if a dish is

microwave-safe,

use this test:

Place in the oven

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

both the dish you

are testing and a

glass measuring

cup filled with one

cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or

next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the

dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

If the dish remains cool and only the water in the

cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

VARIABLE POWER LEVELS (1–10)

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off)

give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat

to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown

with Power Level 3—the defrost cycle. If microwave

energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would

cook before the inside was defrosted.

How to Change Power Level

1. Press MICRO COOK or TIME DEFROST.

2. Select cooking or defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power

Here are some examples of uses for various power

levels:

level 1–10.

5. Press START.

POWER LEVEL

BEST USES

High 10

Fish, bacon, vegetables,

boiling liquids.

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave

cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven

can be compared to the surface units on a range. High

(Power Level 10) or full power is the fastest way to

cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level

gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the

time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the

time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

Med-High 7

Medium 5

Gentle cooking of meat and

poultry; baking casseroles

and reheating.

Slow cooking and tenderizing

such as stews and less tender

cuts of meat.

A high setting (10) will cook faster but may need

additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating

or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done

on High (Power Level 10). A lower setting will cook

more evenly and with less attention given to stirring

or rotating the food. Some foods may have better

flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower

settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power

level when cooking foods that have a tendency to

boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Low 3

Defrosting without cooking;

simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1

Keeping food warm without

overcooking; softening butter.

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls with

the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

With your new oven, you have several cooking options. In addition

to microwave or convection cooking, you have combination cooking,

which uses both methods. Also sensor microwave cooking (Sensor Cook)

and sensor microwave defrosting (Sensor Defrost), and sensor combination

temperature cooking (Combination Roast). Or you may make your

own programs to suit your own cooking needs.

1. SENSOR POPCORN. Touch this pad to cook

prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to

3.5 ounces. No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

2. SENSOR REHEAT. Touch this pad for quick

reheating of prepared foods. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

3. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight, then START. The oven automatically

sets power levels and defrosting time.

4. MICRO COOK. Microwave for a selected

amount of time using automatic Power Level 10

(High).

13. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad, number pad

for desired code number, and START. The oven

automatically microwaves at preprogrammed

power levels and determines the proper amount

of cooking time until the food is done and oven

shuts off.

14. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

Power Level 3 (Low).

15. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature.

When internal food temperature reaches 90°F,

oven shows temperature until preset temperature

is reached and holds temperature for up to 1 hour.

16. COMBINATION ROAST. Insert probe. Touch

this pad (once for Medium, twice for Well), then

START. The oven roasts meat with the automatic

preset program.

5. COMBINATION COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time

or food temperature. Combination cooking uses

alternating microwave and convection for

maximum speed and browning.

6. CONVECTION COOK. Touch this pad before

entering desired oven temperature, then cook time

or food temperature.

17. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to program

the microwave.

18. CLOCK DISPLAY ON/OFF. Touch the 0

number pad to turn the clock display on or off.

The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot be

used while a cooking feature is in use.

19. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad for

30 seconds of cook time, to add 30 seconds to

the cook time as it’s counting down, or for an

“instant on” for 30 seconds.

7. EXPRESS COOK. Touch number pads 1 through

5 for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

another power level number if you want to change

from automatic Power Level 10 (High) for

cooking or Power Level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

20. MINUTE. Use this with number pads to enter

whole minutes. For example, for 6 minutes

touch 6 and MINUTE.

9. DELAY START/REMINDER. Allows you to

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset

time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The Reminder

feature can be used like an alarm clock.

21. CLEAR/OFF. When touched, it stops the oven

and erases all settings except time of day.

10. START. After all selections are made, touch this

22. SOUND LEVEL. Press the SOUND LEVEL pad.

Press number pad 0, 1, 2, or 3 then press START

pad to change the sound level of the oven beeper.

23. KITCHEN TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy while it functions as both a

kitchen timer or as a holding period between

defrost and time or temperature cooking.

24. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or

check time of day while microwaving. To set

clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number

pads 1, 3, and 0 and ‘‘1:30’’ will appear in display.

Then touch START or CLOCK. If you wish to

reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

pad to start the oven.

11. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, doneness

code words, preheat code words, power level

being used, cooking mode and instructions.

12. SENSOR BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat

or reheat a beverage. No need to touch START,

the oven will start immediately.

When You Plug in the Oven

Temperature Probe

The panel displays “88888” on the upper portion

and all of the oven functions on the lower portion.

After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and ‘‘RESET’’

appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad, set the clock and oven is ready for use.

“PRObE” Appears in the Display

• Probe has been forgotten when Combination Roast

or Temp Cook/Hold function is being used.

• Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

This will happen any time there is a power outage.

Clock Display On/Off Feature

The Clock Display On/Off Feature allows you to turn the clock display on

or off without changing the time on the clock. Touch the 0 number pad to

turn the clock display on or off. The Clock Display On/Off feature cannot

be used while a cooking feature is in use.

FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

Do not use for microwave-only cooking.

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

5. Shelf. The metal shelf must be in place on the

oven floor when using convection or combination

cooking. Remove the shelf when using microwave-

only cooking.

securely closed for oven to operate.

2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see

Your Touch Control Panel section.

3. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must

be securely inserted into receptacle before oven

will start any temperature or Combination Roast

cooking.

7. Oven Floor.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven light and oven vent(s) are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

4. Temperature Probe. Use with Combination Roast,

Convection/Combination Cook and Temp

Cook/Hold.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all defrost and cook cycles except Temp Cook Hold)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display ‘‘End’’

and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad.

WHAT YOUR OVEN CAN DO

Cooking with your new oven offers a wide variety

The Microwave Sensor Cooking Features (Sensor

Cook, Sensor Reheat and Sensor Popcorn) do your

microwave cooking for you. They are easy and

convenient—just follow the step-by-step instructions

in this manual. A sensor detects steam from the food

and automatically adjusts cooking time and power

level for best results.

of food preparation options. Microwave cooking

uses very short, high frequency radio waves. The

movement of the microwaves through the food

generates heat and cooks most foods faster than

regular methods, while retaining their natural

texture and moisture. Microwave cooking heats

food directly, not the cookware or the interior

of the oven. Reheating is easy and defrosting is

particularly convenient because less time is spent

in food preparation.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession

on the same food portion—it may result in severely

overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked

after the countdown, use MICRO COOK for

additional cooking time.

Convection cooking constantly circulates heated

air around the food, creating even browning and

sealed-in flavor by the constant motion of hot air

over the food surfaces.

Combination Roast uses alternating microwave and

convection to roast meats to perfection.

Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting time

and power levels for you. Enter the food weight in

pounds and tenths of a pound and touch the START

pad. The oven calculates the defrosting time and

changes power levels during defrosting to give even

defrosting results.

Your new oven also offers the option of combination

cooking, using microwave energy along with

convection cooking. You cook with speed and

accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.

You can use microwave cooking, convection cooking

or combination cooking to cook by time. Simply

preset the length of cooking time desired and your

oven turns off automatically. Or you can cook by

temperature, by these methods, using the temperature

probe to determine the doneness by the internal

temperature of the food. This method takes the

guesswork out of cooking, shutting the oven off

automatically when the food reaches the desired

temperature.

The Delay Start/Reminder feature lets you program

the oven to start cooking at a desired time, even if

you’re not at home. The Reminder feature can be

used like an alarm clock.

The following guide shows at a glance the difference

between microwave, convection and combination

cooking.

Comparison Guide

Microwave

Convection

Combination

COOKING

METHOD

Microwave energy is

Hot air circulates around

food to produce browned

exteriors and seal in juices.

Microwave energy and convection

heat combine to cook foods in up to

one-third less time than ovens, while

browning and sealing in juices.

distributed evenly throughout

the oven for thorough, fast

cooking of food.

HEAT

SOURCE

Microwave energy.

Circulating heated air.

Microwave energy and circulating

heated air.

HEAT

Heat produced within food

Heat conducted from

outside of food to inside.

Food heats from instant energy from

penetration and heat conducted from

outside of food.

CONDUCTION by instant energy penetration.

BENEFITS

Fast, high efficiency cooking.

Oven and surroundings do

not get hot. Easy clean-up.

Aids in browning and seals

in flavor. Cooks some foods

faster than regular ovens.

Shortened cooking time from

microwave energy, plus browning

and crisping from convection heat.

Read this guide to learn the many different things your Microwave/Convection/Combination Oven can do.

You will find a wide variety of cooking methods and programs designed to suit your lifestyle.

COOKWARE AND ACCESSORIES

Cookware

Microwave

Convection

Combination

Heat-Resistant Glass,

YES

Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex,

Fire King, Corning

Ware, etc.)

Ceramic

YES

(Cookware with

no metal trim)

Metal

YES

Non Heat-Resistant Glass

Microwave-Safe Plastics

Plastic Films and Wraps

Paper Products

YES

YES*

Straw, Wicker and Wood

*Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 400°F.

Cookware Tips

Convection Cooking

Combination Cooking

METAL PANS are recommended for all types of baked

products, but especially where browning or crusting

is important.

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC baking containers

are recommended. Be sure not to use items with metal

trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall

or metal accessory shelf, damaging the cookware, the

shelf or the oven.

Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and

pies because they absorb heat and produce crisper

crust.

HEAT-RESISTANT PLASTIC microwave cookware

(safe to 400°F) may be used, but it is not recommended

for foods requiring crusting or all-around browning,

because the plastic is a poor conductor of heat.

Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies

or muffins because these pans reflect heat and help

produce a light tender crust.

GLASS OR GLASS-CERAMIC casserole or baking

dishes are best suited for egg and cheese recipes due

to the cleanability of glass.

Microwave

Convection

Combination

YES,

on the floor

of the oven.

YES,

on the floor

of the oven.

METAL SHELF

The shelf is required for good air circulation and even

browning when using Convection and Combination

cook. Allow at least one inch between the pan and

the walls of the oven for air circulation.

HOW TO USE THE KITCHEN TIMER

The Kitchen Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Kitchen Timer has 3 timing functions:

The Kitchen Timer can also be used to program a

“holding time” between microwave cooking functions.

The time can range from 1 second to 99 minutes and

99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found

in some of your own recipes or in a cookbook.

• It operates as a minute timer.

• It can be set to delay cooking.

• It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Kitchen Timer operates without

microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Programming Delayed Cooking

Step 1: Touch KITCHEN TIMER pad.

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,

touch either MICRO COOK, TEMP COOK/HOLD

or COMBINATION ROAST and enter cook time,

temperature or code. Touch KITCHEN TIMER and

enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When

delaying Temp Cook/Hold or Combination Roast

cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START.

Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

Step 2: Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad

(for 3 minutes and no seconds).

Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

down. The timer signals when time is up.

NOTE: Cooling fan comes on during delay time.

How to Defrost, Hold and Micro Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Micro Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by

touching KITCHEN TIMER pad.

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

Step 5: Touch 1, 0 and MINUTE to hold for

10 minutes.

Step 6: Touch MICRO COOK pad.

Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set

on power level 3 but can be changed by touching

the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power

level 1–10.)

Step 7: Touch 2, 5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of

cooking time.

Step 8: Touch START. As each function is

automatically performed, oven display

shows instructions entered and the function.

When time is up, the oven signals and

flashes “End.”

COOKING BY TIME

Micro Cook I

Micro Cook allows you to microwave for a preset

amount of time.

Because automatic Power Level 10 is recommended

for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the

power level. (If Power Level 10 is not appropriate,

see ‘‘How to Change Power Level’’ below.)

Power Level 10 (High) is recommended for most

cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.

See the Cooking Guide.

Step 4: Touch START.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make

a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1: Fill a cup

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

2/3 full of water,

‘‘End’’. The oven, light and fan shut off.

add 1 teaspoon

of instant coffee

Step 6: Open the door.

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking.

If there is not time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

and stir to dissolve.

Use a cup that has

no metal decoration

and is microwave-

safe (refer to

How to Change Power Level When Setting

Micro Cook I

Microwaving Tips section).

Place cup in oven and close door.

1. Press MICRO COOK.

2. Select cooking time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pad 1 and MINUTE

pad for 1 minute.

Using the Micro Cook II Feature

The Micro Cook II feature lets you set 2 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 8: Press START.

The microwave oven will start and the time set for

“COOK TIME I” will count down. Also, “POWER

10” or the power level selected for “COOK TIME I”

will be displayed.

Step 1: Place the food in the oven in a microwave-

safe container and close the door.

Step 2: Touch MICRO COOK.

At the end of “COOK TIME I”, the second power

level is displayed and the time for “COOK TIME II”

is shown counting down.

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,

When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

The oven, light and fan shut off. Open the door.

touch 2, 1 and 5 for 2 minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Now is the time to change the power level if

you don’t want full power for MICRO COOK. (Press

POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level 1–10.)

If you interrupt Micro Cook to check the food, simply

close the door and press START to resume cooking.

If there is no time remaining on the timer you must

reset the timer to resume cooking.

Step 5: Touch MICRO COOK again.

Step 6: Set your second cook time.

Step 7: Change the power level for MICRO COOK.

(Press POWER LEVEL. Select desired power level

1–10.)

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to

set time for 1-5 minutes at Power Level 10.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) for 1 to 5 minutes

of cooking at Power Level 10. For example, touch the

2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically

when finished.

How to Use Delay Start

The Delay Start feature allows you to program

your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of

day—up to a 12-hour delay.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4: Touch START pad. The display

will show the time you entered. The time

of day may be displayed by touching the

CLOCK pad. The oven will automatically

start at the desired time.

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm

clock, without starting the oven.

Step 3: Touch START

pad. The reminder is

now set at the time you

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember

to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

programmed, and will

signal you at that time

Step 1: Touch DELAY START pad.

with a beeping sound

until you open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad. The display will show “REM” until the oven

door is opened or CLEAR/OFF is touched. The

REMinder time may be displayed by touching the

DELAY START pad. The time-of-day may be

displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up

to 12 hours later.)

The Sound Level Feature

Add 30 Seconds

The Sound Level Feature lets you change the

sound level of the oven beeper. To set the beeper

sound level:

The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a

convenient way to extend cooking time

by 30 seconds while the oven timer is

counting down. It will add 30 seconds

to the time shown each time the pad is

touched.

Step 1: Touch the SOUND LEVEL pad.

Step 2: Touch 0 for No Sound, 1 for Soft, 2 for

Normal or 3 for Loud. When you touch each number

pad the oven will beep at the volume that you have

selected.

This pad may also be used as an express cook for

30 seconds of cooking. No need to touch START,

the oven will start immediately.

Step 3: When you have selected your desired sound

level, touch the START pad.

DEFROSTING BY TIME

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of

frozen food and is one of the great advantages of

a microwave oven.

To become better acquainted with the defrost

function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen

strawberries by following the steps below.

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods

such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen

dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for

meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting

time and power levels for you.

Step 1: Place a package of frozen strawberries in

the oven and close door. Be sure package contains

no metal.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

• Power Level 3 is automatically set when you press

TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for

more flexibility.

Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time

recommended. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and 0

for 4 minutes.

• See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is

completed, the oven signals and flashes

“End,” then automatically shuts off.

1. Press TIME DEFROST.

EXPRESS COOK

2. Select defrosting time.

3. Press POWER LEVEL.

DISPLAY ON/OFF

Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and

repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of

defrosting time. Touch START.

4. Select desired power level 1–10.

5. Press START.

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,”

open the door, remove the package and separate

strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

• Foods frozen in paper or

plastic can be defrosted in

the package. Tightly closed

packages should be slit,

pierced or vented, AFTER

food has partially defrosted,

as directed by package.

Plastic storage containers

should be at least partially

uncovered.

• For even defrosting, some

foods need to be broken up

or separated part of the way

through the defrosting time.

• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to

sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room

temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

• Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

• Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil

container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull thumping

noise. What is it?

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention

than usual. Raise the power level after entering

the time by touching the desired power level pad.

Power Level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in

about 1/2; Power Level 10 cuts the total defrosting

time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or

stir food frequently.

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

magnetron is in operation.

COOKING BY TEMPERATURE

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

Temp Cook/Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking

because the oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’

setting after reaching the preset food temperature

and maintains that temperature until you touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad.

for many foods.

Use Temp Cook/Hold to cook a variety of foods to

the desired finished food temperature. The Micro

Cook setting is recommended for batters, doughs,

frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook

precisely with the probe.

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to ‘‘Hold’’

when preset food temperature is reached.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that

gauges the internal temperature of your food.

Use the probe when you want to Convection Cook

or Combination Cook to a preferred internal

temperature. (Its appearance may vary from picture

shown.) The probe must be used when using Temp

Cook/Hold or Combination Roast. To use the probe

properly, follow directions in the Combination

Roasting section.

Handle

Sensor

Cable

End

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

of the roast is less than 90°F, display will show

‘‘COOL’’; if temperature is 90°F or above, display

shows temperature counting up.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD pad.

Step 3: Touch 1, 6 and 0 for 160°F.

Step 6: When 160°F is reached, the oven will sound

and display ‘‘Hold.’’ The oven will then hold the

temperature for up to one hour.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for

medium power.

Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle.

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.

• Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

even heating.

• Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used

in frozen foods.

• Insert the probe horizontally into the center meaty

area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle

does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did ‘‘PRObE’’ flash on the display?

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

inserted in food?

A. ‘‘PRObE’’ will flash if you don’t seat the

cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle

in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP

COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven.

AUTO DEFROST

Auto Defrost

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven

automatically sets the defrosting times

and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost Guide. Enter the food weight in

pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide

below). Then touch START pad.

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power

levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the Auto Defrost Guide

located in this section. It shows minimum and

maximum food weights for a variety of foods.

You will need to know your food weight before

setting Auto Defrost.

Step 4: Touch START pad. Display shows

defrost time counting down.

Twice during defrosting,

the oven beeps 4 times

Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on

microwave-safe dish and close door.

and ‘‘TURn’’ flashes.

Follow the directions

Step 2: Touch AUTO DEFROST pad.

in the Auto Defrost

Guide for what to do at

the first and second signal. Then close the door and

touch START pad.

Step 3: Enter weight. For example, touch number

pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds (1 pound,

3 ounces). See Conversion Guide below. After

approximately 5 seconds “START” flashes.

When defrosting time is completed, ‘‘End’’ flashes

and oven beeps 4 times. ‘‘End’’ remains on display

and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAR/OFF pad is touched.

Stand Time

Conversion Guide

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to

let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the

oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are

given in the Auto Defrost Guide.

If the weight of food is stated in

pounds and ounces, the ounces

must be converted to tenths (.1)

of a pound.

Ounces

1–2

Pounds

4–5

6–7

9–10

12–13

14–15

AUTO DEFROST GUIDE

RECOMMENDED

FOODS

MIN.–MAX.

WEIGHT

FIRST SIGNAL

SECOND SIGNAL

STAND TIME

Meat

Chops

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over.

Separate and shield

where necessary.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

Frankfurters, Sausage

Ground Meat

Remove defrosted

pieces.

Remove defrosted areas

and break apart.

Beef Patties

Roast

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Separate patties.

5 minutes

Turn over and

shield.

Shield if necessary.

30 minutes

Ribs

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted

pieces. Shield if

necessary.

5 minutes

Steak

Stew

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

Turn over and

separate.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Poultry

Whole Chicken

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over and

shield.

Turn over and shield.

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Turkey Breast

(breast side up)

Turn over.

Shield where

necessary.

20 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Chicken Pieces

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Cornish Hens (whole)

Remove wrapper

and turn over.

10 minutes;

run cold water

in cavity.

Cornish Hens (split)

Seafood

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

5 minutes

Fish Fillets

0.1 - 6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

Separate.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

5 minutes

Shrimp, Scallops

Whole Fish

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

5 minutes;

Hold under cold

running water.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas.

After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

SENSOR POPCORN

Step 3: Touch SENSOR POPCORN

pad. No need to touch START, the oven

will start immediately.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with the

Sensor Popcorn program.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in

succession on the same food portion—it may

result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

After the popcorn sensor

detects steam, the oven

signals and displays

remaining cooking

time needed.

The Sensor Popcorn feature is designed to be used

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.5 ounces.

Step 4: When cooking

is completed, the oven

signals and flashes

Step 1: Remove the outer wrapper from the

microwave popcorn.

Step 2: Open oven door and place package of

popcorn in the center of the oven floor as directed

by the package instructions. Close oven door.

‘‘End.’’ Open the door

and remove the popcorn.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use

MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

How to Adjust the Sensor Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is not completely popped,

there is a simple adjustment you can make.

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, there is a

simple adjustment you can make.

Touch the SENSOR

POPCORN pad.

(The oven will start

immediately.) Then

touch number pad 9.

touch number pad 1.

A plus sign will appear

A minus sign will appear

on the display beside the word “POP.” The minus

sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being

provided.

on the display beside the word “POP.” The plus sign

indicates 20 seconds more cooking time is being

provided.

Questions and Answers

Q. I opened the door to check on the popcorn and

“Error” appeared on the display. Why?

Q. Can I use regular popcorn with the Sensor

Popcorn feature in my microwave oven?

A. The Sensor Popcorn program first detects steam

and then switches to Micro Cook. If you open the

door while “POP” is displayed, “Error” will appear.

Close the door, touch CLEAR/OFF and begin

again. You may open the door when “End” appears

on display.

A. No. This automatic function is designed to be used

only with prepackaged microwave popcorn.

Q. When I touched the POPCORN pad, the oven

signaled and “HOT” appeared in the display,

and the feature would not operate. Why?

A. If the temperature inside the oven is greater than

200°, the sensor will not operate properly as the oven

does not allow the sensor cooking feature to be used.

SENSOR BEVERAGE

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession

on the same food portion—it may result in severely

overcooked or burnt food.

Touch SENSOR BEVERAGE pad. No need to touch

START, the oven will start immediately.

The oven will signal and turn off automatically

when finished.

The Sensor Beverage program makes it simple to heat

a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup

that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe

(refer to the Microwaving Tips section).

CAUTION: Beverages heated with the Sensor

Beverage feature may be quite hot. Remove the

container with care.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use

MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

SENSOR REHEAT

Sensor Reheat is designed for reheating single serving

Because all cooking containers must be covered

during automatic reheating, this feature is best with

foods you want to steam or retain moisture.

sizes of previously prepared foods. With many

leftovers, there is no need to look up reheating times

in a cookbook or to rely on guesswork.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with

Sensor Reheat.

By actually sensing the steam that escapes as food

heats, this feature automatically adjusts the oven’s

heating time to various types and amounts of pre-

cooked food.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in

succession on the same food portion—it may

result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety

of previously

prepared foods

including

Bread products,

foods that must

be reheated

uncovered,

leftovers can be

reheated using

this feature.

foods that

require constant

attention, foods

Reheat is

calling for a dry

recommended for

single servings of

food or plates of leftovers.

look or crisp

surface after reheating should not be reheated using

this feature. It is best to use Micro Cook.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch the SENSOR REHEAT pad.

Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘RHEAT’’

is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can

affect reheating performance. If the door is opened,

close the door and touch START immediately.

No need to touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

Example:

Place covered food in oven. Touch

SENSOR REHEAT pad. No need to

touch START, the oven will start

immediately.

Beep sounds when steam

is sensed and ‘‘RHEAT’’

is replaced by time

counting down. Rotate

or stir food if necessary.

“RHEAT” and “FOOD”

are displayed.

Close door and touch

START to finish heating. When done, oven displays

‘‘End’’ and beeps every minute until door is opened

or CLEAR/OFF is touched.

If food is not hot enough after the countdown use

MICRO COOK for additional reheating time.

Questions & Answers

Q. If my food is not completely reheated after

using Sensor Reheat, what should I do?

Q. What if I don’t fully cover the dish in

Sensor Reheat?

A. Use Micro Cook to reheat for additional time

A. Oven senses steam too quickly, which shortens

the reheating time and leaves food too cool.

Cover tightly and reset Sensor Reheat.

until desired temperature is reached.

SENSOR COOK

The Sensor Cook feature makes cooking your favorite

Because most cooking containers must be covered

during Sensor Cook, this feature is best with foods

that you want to steam or retain moisture.

foods easy. By actually sensing the steam that escapes

as food cooks, this feature automatically adjusts the

oven’s cooking time to various types and amounts

of food.

NOTE: Do NOT use the metal shelf with

Sensor Reheat.

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in

succession on the same food portion—it may

result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Foods Recommended

Foods Not Recommended

A wide variety

of foods including

meats, fish and

vegetables can be

cooked using this

feature.

Foods that must be

cooked uncovered,

foods that require

constant attention,

foods that require

addition of ingredients

during cooking and

foods calling for a dry

look or crisp surface after cooking should not be cooked

using this feature. It is best to Micro Cook them.

Foods that microwave best using the temperature probe

should be Temp Cooked or Combination Roasted.

Easy to Use

Keep Door Closed

Simply touch 3 control pads—SENSOR COOK,

desired CODE, and START. The word ‘‘AUTO’’

appears on the display and the sensor is activated to

sense steam from food.

Do not open the oven door while the word ‘‘AUTO’’

is displayed—steam escaping from the oven can

affect cooking performance. If the door is opened,

close the door and touch START immediately.

If food is undercooked after the countdown use

MICRO COOK for additional cooking time.

Sensor Cook Codes

Sensor Cook codes 1 through 7 are designed to give you easy, automatic

results with a number of popular foods. See the Sensor Cooking Control

Guide section for specific foods and instructions.

Example:

Step 1: Place covered food in oven. Touch SENSOR

COOK pad. ‘‘ENTER FOOD CODE’’ flashes on

display.

Word ‘‘AUTO’’ shows

on display, indicating

steam sensor is activated.

DO NOT OPEN DOOR.

OPENING DOOR MAY

AFFECT COOKING

PERFORMANCE.

Step 2: Touch number pad of desired food code. The

code and food type you selected will appear on the

display. “FOOD” and “CODE” flash. After 4 seconds,

“START” flashes on the display. Touch START.

Beep sounds when steam

is sensed and ‘‘AUTO’’

is replaced by cook time.

Rotate or stir food, if

necessary. When done,

oven beeps every minute

until door is opened or

CLEAR/OFF is touched.

POWER

COOK

TIME

SENSOR REHEAT AND SENSOR COOK

CONTAINERS AND COVERS

Containers and Covers

Appropriate containers and coverings help assure

good cooking results.

• Match the amount of food to the size of the

container. Fill containers at least half full for

best results.

• Always use microwave-safe containers and cover

them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Wonder

if it’s microwave-safe? Put it to the test described

in the Microwaving Tips section.

• Be sure the outside of the cooking container and

the inside of the microwave oven are dry before

placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning

into steam can mislead the sensor.

• Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—they

can prevent steam from escaping and cause food

to overcook.

• Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal,

if required. See the Sensor Cooking Control

Guide section.

SENSOR COOKING CONTROL GUIDE

• Do not open oven door during cycle. When oven

signals and countdown time is displayed, door may

be opened for stirring, turning or rotating food.

To resume cooking, close door and touch START.

• Be sure outside of container and inside of oven

are dry.

• After completion of Sensor Cook cycle, if food

needs additional cooking, return food to oven and

use Micro Cook to finish cooking.

• Match the amount of food to the size of container.

Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

Sensor

Cook Code Servings Serving Size

Food

Comments

Canned Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Follow package instructions for adding water.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Fresh Vegetables

1 to 4

4 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.

Cover with lid or plastic wrap.

Potatoes

Fish

1 to 4

—

8 oz.

4 oz.

Pierce skin with fork.

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Chicken Pieces

1 to 2

pieces

Use oblong, square or round dish.

Cover with wax paper.

Ground Meat

(Beef, Pork, Turkey)

1/2 to 3 lbs.

Use round casserole dish.

Crumble meat into dish.

Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap.

CONVECTION TIME COOKING

During convection cooking, a heating element is

For information on suggested cookware, see the

Cookware and Accessories section.

used to raise the temperature of the air inside the

oven. A fan gently circulates this heated air

throughout the oven, over and around the food,

producing golden brown exteriors and rich, moist

interiors. Because the heated air is kept constantly

moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to

develop around the food, some foods cook faster

than in regular oven cooking.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least 1″ between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature

25–35° and check at minimum time.

How to Convection Preheat and Time Cook

Step 1: Touch Convection COOK pad.

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in

the oven.

Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking

time in hours and minutes by touching number pads

in sequence beginning with hours. For example,

to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2,

3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one

hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching

the number pads that correspond with the desired

oven temperature. For example, touch number pads

2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook

time now.

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking

is completed, the display shows “End” and

the oven signals and turns off.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open

the door within 1 hour the oven will turn

off automatically.

How to Convection Time Cook Without Preheating

Step 1: If your recipe does not require

preheating, touch the Convection

COOK pad.

Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and

minutes by touching number pads in sequence

beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and

30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that

order. To enter time less than one hour, for example,

30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 4: Touch START pad.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond to the desired oven

temperature. For example, touch number pads 2,

2 and 5 for 225°F.

CONVECTION TEMPERATURE COOKING

You can also convection cook with the temperature probe, to assure

that foods are cooked precisely to the degree of doneness desired,

while the constantly circulating hot air assures even cooking and

delicious browning. The temperature probe monitors the internal

temperature of the food and turns the oven off automatically when

the desired temperature is reached.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least 1″ between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to convection, lower the oven temperature

25–35° and check at minimum time.

How to Convection Temperature Cook

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the

Cookbook or in this

manual. Plug other end

of probe securely into

wall receptacle.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond with the desired oven

temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in

sequence to enter the desired food temperature.

Any food temperature from 90°F to 199°F may be

programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that

order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown

on the display.

Step 2: Touch Convection COOK pad.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food

reaches preselected temperature, display

shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I preheated my oven, I tried to set

cooking time, but nothing happened.

What is the problem?

Q. Can I store the probe in the oven when it is

not in use?

A. Leaving the probe in the oven is not recommended.

If you forget and leave it in during cooking,

without having inserted it in food, damage to

the probe or to the oven may result.

A. Until you open the oven door or touch the

CLEAR/OFF pad, the oven remains in the preheat

mode and no further instructions can be entered.

After 1 hour oven automatically turns off.

Q. Can I check during the cooking cycle to be sure

that I have set the correct oven temperature?

A. Yes. If you touch the Convection COOK pad at

any time during cooking, the selected oven

temperature is displayed on the display.

COMBINATION TIME COOKING

Combination cooking offers the best features of microwave energy

and convection cooking. Microwaves cook food fast and convection

circulation of heated air browns foods beautifully.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least 1″ between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven

cooking to combination cooking, lower the oven

temperature 25–35° and check at minimum time.

How to Combination Time Cook With Preheat

Step 4: Open the oven door and place the food in

the oven.

Step 1: Touch COMBINATION

COOK pad.

Step 5: Close the oven door. Set the desired cooking

time in hours and minutes by touching number pads

in sequence beginning with hours. For example,

to set 2 hours and 30 minutes, touch number pads 2,

3, and 0 in that order. To enter time less than one

hour, for example, 30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching

the number pads that correspond with the desired

oven temperature. For example, touch number pads

2, 7, and 5 for 275°F. Do not enter convection cook

time now.

Step 6: Touch START pad. When cooking

is completed, the display shows “End” and

the oven signals and turns off.

Step 3: Touch START. If you do not open

the door within 1 hour the oven will turn

off automatically.

How to Combination Time Cook Without Preheating

Step 3: Set the desired cooking time in hours and

Step 1: If your recipe does not require

preheating, touch the COMBINATION

COOK pad.

minutes by touching number pads in sequence

beginning with hours. For example, to set 2 hours and

30 minutes, touch number pads 2, 3 and 0, in that

order. To enter time less than one hour, for example,

30 minutes, touch 0, 3 and 0.

Step 2: Enter the oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond to the desired oven

temperature. For example, touch number pads 2,

2 and 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch START pad.

Questions and Answers

Remember:

• Check the Cookware and Accessories section

for correct cookware when Combination cooking.

Q. May I use my metal roasting pan to

Combination Cook a roast?

A. No. Do not use metal cookware when Combination

• For best roasting and browning results, whole roasts

and poultry should be cooked in a dish placed directly

on the oven shelf.

cooking. Place the roast in a glass dish.

Q. Is it necessary to place a glass dish on the oven

floor when Combination cooking?

• Place meat in a glass dish on a trivet to collect juices

and prevent spattering.

A. No. For best roasting results, place the glass dish on

the oven shelf which rests on the oven floor during

Combination cooking.

• Some recipes call for preheating.

COMBINATION TEMPERATURE COOKING

With this function of your new oven, you can enjoy the benefits of

combination cooking with the precision of the temperature probe.

The probe makes it simple to cook to the exact degree of doneness

desired, by monitoring the internal temperature of the food. This

function is exactly like combination time cooking except you set

internal food temperature desired instead of cooking time.

For best results

1. Place the shelf on the oven floor.

2. Allow at least 1″ between the pan and the walls of the oven.

3. When converting your favorite recipe from regular oven cooking

to combination temperature cooking, lower the oven temperature

25–35° and check at minimum time.

How to Combination Temperature Cook

Step 1: Insert probe in

food as directed in the

Cookbook or in this

manual. Plug other end

of probe securely into

wall receptacle.

Step 3: Enter oven temperature by touching the

number pads that correspond with the desired oven

temperature. For example, touch 2, 2, 5 for 225°F.

Step 4: Touch the appropriate number pads in

sequence to enter the desired food temperature.

Any food temperature from 90°F to 199°F may be

programmed. For example, touch 1, 8 and 0, in that

order, for 180°F. The temperature selected is shown

on the display.

Step 2: Touch COMBINATION

COOK pad.

Step 5: Touch START pad. When food

reaches preselected temperature, display

shows “End,” oven signals and turns off.

COMBINATION ROAST

Combination Roast is a combination function

The metal shelf must be in place

on the oven floor when using

convection or combination

cooking. The food is placed in a

glass dish on a trivet for cooking

during Combination Roast.

which is similar to combination temperature

cooking, using both microwave and convection

cooking in conjunction with the temperature

probe. However, the Combination Roast feature

eliminates most of the steps necessary to program

combination temperature cooking.

How to Combination Roast

Step 1: Insert temperature probe into meat and plug

Step 3: Touch START. When food reaches

the programmed temperature for proper

degree of doneness, the oven will sound

and display “Hold.” The oven will then

hold the temperature for up to one hour.

the probe firmly into oven wall receptacle.

Step 2: Touch the COMBINATION

ROAST pad once for cooking your

roast to MEDium doneness. Touch the

pad twice for cooking to “WELL.”

Combination Roast Guide (Use Probe)

Food

Medium

Well

Beef

ꢀ

Lamb

Pork

—

Chicken

Turkey

†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know

that cooking it to only 140°F means some food poisoning organisms may survive.”

(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

Questions and Answers

Q. When I cook poultry, the thin, small areas like

legs and wings often overcook before the rest

of the bird is thoroughly cooked. How can I

prevent this?

Q. Meats often take longer than indicated in the

guides to reach the desired internal

temperature. Why?

A. If the meat is recently defrosted and still very cold

or icy inside, it will require a longer cooking time

than meat which has been merely refrigerated.

Times shown in the guides are usually for meats

that are refrigerator temperature.

A. Thin, uneven portions of poultry may be shielded

with aluminum foil during cooking. Do not allow

foil to touch shelf or oven sides, arcing may occur.

Q. Usually my temperature probe gives very

accurate results, but this time it didn’t.

What happened?

Q. Do most meats require standing time after

cooking with Combination Roast?

A. If the temperature probe is positioned touching

fat or bone, an inaccurate reading may result.

Be sure to place the probe in solid muscle, usually

the thickest, meatiest part of the roast or poultry,

or in the center of a meat loaf or casserole.

A. You may want to let meats stand briefly, to allow

easier carving and serving. Most meat roasts

continue to cook for a few minutes after removing

from the oven.

COOKING REFERENCE GUIDE

* — Best Method

A — Alternate

N — Not Recommended

This is a Quick Reference to guide you in selecting

the best method of cooking. Specific recipes can be

adapted to any method of cooking.

Foods

Microwave

Combination

Convection

Appetizers

Dips and Spreads

Pastry Snacks

Beverages

Sauces and Toppings

Soups and Stews

Meats

Defrosting

Roasting

Poultry

Defrosting

Roasting

Fish and Seafood

Defrosting

Cooking

Casseroles

Eggs and Cheese

Scrambled, Omelets

Quiche, Souffle

Vegetables, Fresh

Breads

Quick

Yeast

Muffins, Coffee Cake

Desserts

Cakes, Layer and Bundt

Angel Food and Chiffon

Custard and Pudding

Bar Cookies

Pies and Pastry

Candy, Fruit

Blanching Vegetables

Frozen Convenience Foods

CARE AND CLEANING

An occasional thorough wiping

with a solution of baking soda and

water keeps the inside fresh.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven. The inside and

outside oven walls can be

scratched. The control panel

can be damaged.

How to Clean the Inside

After using Bon Ami^®brand cleanser, rinse and dry

thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use

Bon Ami^®brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.

Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse

with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on

oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN

CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,

but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist

or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily

and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean,

wipe with sudsy cloth; then rub lightly with plastic

scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in

dishwasher.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently

with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE

ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS

OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL

DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

Shelf. Clean the shelf with mild soap and water or in

the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish:

If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom

of a Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to

burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with

a cleanser such as Bon Ami^®brand cleanser.

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.

Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome

trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with

a dry towel.

Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and

wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy

water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a

damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts

of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the

panel—they can damage it.

Stainless Steel (on some models). Do not use a

steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp

cloth with a mild detergent suitable for stainless steel

surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap.

Dry with a dry, clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in

the direction of the grain.

Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and

oven that come together on closing the door, use only

mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with

a sponge or soft cloth.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician

if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

electric current. This appliance is equipped with a

power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding

plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is

properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

Where a standard 2-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded 3-prong wall receptacle.

WARNING—Improper use of the

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the power cord.

grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

PREFERRED

METHOD

Ensure proper ground

Fig. 1

exists before use

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

Oven Light

To replace your

oven light, first

disconnect

power at main

fuse or circuit

breaker panel

or pull plug.

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.

Step 1: Open

the oven door.

Step 2: Remove the front grille by taking out the

2 screws that hold it in place.

Reverse Step 2 and Step 3 to replace the grille,

while making sure the grille is flush against the

control panel.

QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

• Set the circuit breaker to the off position. Wait 30 seconds. Reset the circuit breaker

to the on position.

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

• Door not securely closed.

• START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF pad not touched

to cancel it.

• Make sure you have entered cooking time or temperature after touching

MICRO COOK or TEMP COOK/HOLD pads.

• CLEAR/OFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

• Temperature probe not inserted properly or not being used during Combination

Roast or Temp Cook Hold.

• Make sure you have entered a desired finished food temperature or oven temperature

after setting temperature cooking programs.

• Make sure you have entered a code number after touching SENSOR COOK.

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

• Temperature probe is missing or not plugged in securely when using cooking

functions that measure food temperature.

• Temperature probe is inserted for a program that does not use the probe.

“Error” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

• During Sensor Cook, Sensor Reheat, Sensor Beverage or Sensor Popcorn program,

the door was opened before steam could be detected, or steam was not detected in

maximum time.

“HOT” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

• This is normal when the temperature inside the oven is greater than 200° and the

door is opened.

• One of the sensor cooking pads was touched when the temperature inside the oven

was greater than 200°. These features will not operate when the oven is hot.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

• Dimming oven light and change in blower sound

may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

• Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.

• Light reflection around door.

• During cooking you will hear “cracking” and

“popping” noises which are nothing more than

normal expansion of the oven.

• Dull, thumping sound while oven is operating.

• Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while

using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

interference caused by other small appliances and

does not indicate a problem with your oven.

• At the end of microwave cycles you will hear

a slight thump. This is normal.

If you need more help...call, toll-free: GE Answer Center^®/ 800.626.2000 / consumer information service

With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the

assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,

we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!

Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center^®

information service is available 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.

GE Answer

Center

800.626.2000

Visit our Website at: monogram.com

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time

that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you

service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m.

to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—

so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

In-Home

Repair Service

800.444.1845

GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a

barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility.

For Customers

With Special

Needs…

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to

a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC

(800.833.4322) to request information or service.

800.626.2000

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 discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future

service at today’s prices.

Service Contracts

800.626.2224

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly

to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine

Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

Parts and

Accessories

User maintenance instructions contained in this manual cover procedures intended to be

performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service

personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

800.626.2002

Staple sales slip or cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

YOUR GE MICROWAVE/

CONVECTION OVEN

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor in

your home to repair or replace any

part of the microwave/convection

oven that fails because of a

***************************

This warranty is extended to the

original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use in

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and

Washington, D.C. 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.

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year

from date of original purchase, we

will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron tube if the

magnetron tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. You pay for

the service trip to your home and

service labor charges.

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 need service,

during warranty period or beyond,

call 800.444.1845.

• Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the

product.

• Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

• Failure of the product if it is

used for other than its intended

purpose or used commercially.

• Improper installation, delivery

or maintenance.

If you have an installation

problem, contact your dealer or

installer. You are responsible

for providing adequate

electrical, gas, exhausting and

other connecting facilities.

• Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of

God.

• Incidental or consequential

damage caused by possible

defects with this appliance.

• Damage caused after delivery.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225

ZMC1095

164D3370P292

49-40362

06-03 JR

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