Owner’s
Manual
Countertop
Microwave Oven
ZEM200 Series
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Read this manual carefully. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
microwave oven properly.
Before
using
your
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
oven
See the Features of Your Oven section for
model and serial number location.
Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Write
down the
model &
serial
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card included Model Number
in this manual.
numbers
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your microwave oven.
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the oven.
If you
received a
damaged
oven
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.
Save time
& money
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:
If you
need
service
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 the steps
to follow for further help.
Manager, Customer 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
To reduce the
WARNING–
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
• 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.
• Read and follow the specific ‘‘Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy’’ on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
• This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this guide. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry 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 if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
–Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before
placing them in the oven.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool or near a sink.
–Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
• This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
–If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off and
disconnect power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door
is opened, the fire may spread.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over
or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
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ARCING
FOODS
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF pad
and correct the problem.
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or
gold-rimmed dishes in the microwave.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
• Operating the microwave with no food inside
for more than a minute or two may cause
damage to the oven and could start a fire.
It increases the heat around the magnetron
and can shorten the life of the oven.
SAFETY FACT—Superheated water.
Microwaved water and other liquids do not
always bubble when they reach the boiling
point. They can actually get superheated and
not bubble at all.
• 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.
Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the
cup when it is moved or when something like
a spoon or tea bag is put into it.
To prevent this from happening and causing
injury, do not heat any liquid for more than
2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup
stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before
moving it or putting anything into it.
• Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’ such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets and egg yolks should
be pierced to allow steam to escape during
cooking.
• Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special
circumstances, liquids may start to boil
during or shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns from
splashing liquid, we recommend the
following: before removing the container
from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven
for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has
shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked
containers such as soft drink bottles, wine
flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee-
cups. Even if the container is opened,
excessive steam can build up and cause it
to burst or overflow.
• Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers—for example, closed jars—
will explode and should not be heated in this
microwave oven. Such use of the microwave
oven could result in injury.
• 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.
• 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. The
container may feel cooler than the formula
really is. Always test the formula before
feeding the baby.
• 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.
• Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven
unless it is in a special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled
for use in microwave ovens.
• Do not 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your
microwave 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.”
• Cookware may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle
the cookware.
• “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.
• If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven 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.
• Use foil only as directed in this guide.
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 inch away from the sides of the oven.
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave
ovens.
• 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.
• 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.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat
is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal
embedded in the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal can burn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
Follow these guidelines:
1. Use microwave-safe plastics only and
use them in strict compliance with the
cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Do not use the microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
• 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.
2. Do not microwave empty containers.
3. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for
proper use.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Consult a qualified electrician or service
Improper use
WARNING–
technician if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock.
This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
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)
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
We do not recommend using an extension
cord with this appliance. If the power cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or
service technician install an outlet near the
appliance. (See the Extension Cords section.)
Fig. 1
PREFERRED METHOD
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord CAUTION: Attaching the adapter ground
will be disconnected infrequently.
terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw
does not ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and
the wall receptacle is grounded through the
house wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make
sure the receptacle is properly grounded.
Because of potential safety hazards under
certain conditions, we strongly recommend
against the use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded two-
prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local adapter, always hold the adapter with one
hardware stores.
hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated
use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the
appliance until a proper ground has again
been established.
Fig. 2 TEMPORARY METHOD
(Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)
Align large prongs/slots
Usage situations where appliance’s power cord
will be disconnected frequently.
Do not use an adapter plug in these situations
because frequent disconnection of the power
cord places undue strain on the adapter and
leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground
terminal. You should have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a three-prong
Ensure proper ground and
firm connection before use
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to
provide proper polarity in the connection of
the power cord.
(grounding) receptacle by a qualified
electrician before using the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce 3. The longer cord should be arranged so that
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Extension cords may be used if you are careful
in using them.
If you use an extension cord, the interior light
may flicker and the blower sound may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times
may be longer, too.
If an extension cord is used—
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set
or extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-
type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged into
a 3-slot outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Features of Your Oven
Countertop Microwave Oven
Throughout
this manual,
features and
appearance
may vary
800 watts
1
2
3
from your
model
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5
6
1. Door Latches.
5. Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using the
oven. The turntable may be removed for
cleaning.
2. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping
microwaves confined in the oven.
6. Door Latch Release. Press latch release
button to open door.
3. Touch Control Panel and Display.
4. Convenience Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven
light are located on the inside walls of the
microwave oven.
Accessory
Included
The enclosed hardware kit (4-A019) allows you
to hang this model under your cabinet.
Optional
Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX827 27″ Built-In Kit allows this oven to be
built into a cabinet or wall.
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Cooking Controls
Countertop Microwave Oven
You can
1
2
microwave by
time, with the
sensor features
or with the auto
feature
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Check the Convenience Guide before you begin.
1. Time Features
Press
Enter
TIME COOK
Press once or twice
Amount of cooking time
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
Press twice
Amount of defrosting time
EXPRESS COOK
ADD 30 SEC
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Power level 1–10
POWER LEVEL
2. Sensor Features
Press
Enter
Option
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
more/less time
more/less time
more/less time
CHICKEN/FISH
Press once (chicken pieces)
Press twice (fish fillets)
POTATO
Starts immediately!
Starts immediately!
more/less time
more/less time
VEGETABLE
Press once (fresh vegetables)
Press twice (frozen vegetables)
Press three times (canned vegetables)
3. Auto Feature
Press
Enter
DEFROST AUTO/TIME
Press once
Food weight
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Changing the Power Level
Countertop Microwave Oven
Variable
Power
Levels 1–10
How to Change Power Level
The power level may be entered or changed
immediately after entering the feature time for
Time Cook, Defrost or Express Cook. The
power level may also be changed during time
countdown.
1. Press TIME COOK or select Time Defrost.
2. Select cooking or defrosting time.
3. Press POWER LEVEL.
4. Select desired power level 1–10.
5. Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibility to your
microwave cooking. The power levels on your
microwave oven can be compared to the
surface units on a range. 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. Most cooking will be done on
High (power level 10) which gives you
100% power.
Here are some examples of uses for various
power levels:
Power level 10 will cook faster but food may
need more frequent stirring, rotating or
turning over. A lower setting will cook more
evenly and need less stirring or rotating of
the food.
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10
Fish, bacon, vegetables,
boiling liquids.
Med-High 7
Gentle cooking of meat
and poultry; baking
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used.
Use a lower power level when cooking foods
that have a tendency to boil over, such as
scalloped potatoes.
casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5
Slow cooking and tenderizing
such as stews and less tender
cuts of meat.
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.
Low 3
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening butter.
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Time Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
Time Cook I
Time Cook
Allows you to microwave for any time up to
99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (high) is automatically set,
but you may change it for more flexibility.
1. Press TIME COOK.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Change power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–10.)
4. Press START.
You may open the door during Time Cook
to check the food. Close the door and press
START to resume cooking.
Time Cook II
Lets you change power levels automatically
during cooking. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press TIME COOK.
2. Enter the first cook time.
3. Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–10.)
4. Press TIME COOK again.
5. Enter the second cook time.
6. Change the power level if you don’t want full
power. (Press POWER LEVEL. Select a
desired power level 1–10.)
7. Press START.
At the end of Time Cook I, Time Cook II
counts down.
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
NOTE: Use power level 10 (High) unless otherwise noted.
Vegetable
Amount
Time
Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears)
1 lb.
7 to 10 min.,
Med-High (7)
5 to 8 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
In 1-qt. casserole.
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
1 lb. cut in half
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
12 to 17 min.
5 to 9 min.
5 to 9 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole)
1 bunch
18 to 25 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
1 bunch (11⁄4 to 11⁄2 lbs.)
7 to 10 min.
9 to 13 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Rotate dish after half of time.
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh)
(wedges)
1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min.
7 to 10 min.
In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
1 lb.
10-oz. package
6 to 9 min.
5 to 8 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
1 medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
9 to 14 min.
9 to 17 min.
5 to 8 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel)
10-oz. package
1 to 5 ears
4 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
3 to 5 min.
per ear
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn
is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked,
add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
(frozen)
1 ear
2 to 6 ears
5 to 7 min.
2 to 4 min.
per ear
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
10-oz. package
4 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
2 lbs. unshelled
10-oz. package
9 to 12 min.
4 to 8 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed,
white)
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
1 (6 to 8 oz.)
11 to 14 min.
2 to 5 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place in the oven, 1 inch
apart, in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh)
10 to 16 oz.
10-oz. package
5 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
(frozen, chopped
and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)
1 lb. sliced
4 to 7 min.
In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
7 to 11 min.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. In 2-qt.
oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down.
Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
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Time Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
Allows you to defrost for a selected length of
time. See the Defrosting Guide for suggested
times. (Auto Defrost is explained in the Auto
Feature section.)
Time
Defrost
1. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME twice.
2. Enter defrosting time.
3. Press START.
4. Turn food over when the oven signals.
5. Press START.
Power level is automatically set at 3, but can be
changed. You can defrost small items quickly
by raising the power level after entering the
time. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting
time in about half; power level 10 cuts the total
time to approximately 1/3. However, food will
need more frequent attention than usual.
At one half of selected defrosting time, the
oven signals “TURN.” At this time, turn food
over and break apart or rearrange pieces for
more even defrosting. Shield any warm areas
with small pieces of foil. The oven will
continue to defrost if you don’t open the door
and turn the food.
•For more even defrosting of larger foods,
such as roasts, use Auto Defrost. Be sure
large meats are completely defrosted before
cooking.
•Foods that spoil easily should not be allowed
to sit out for more than one hour after
defrosting. Room temperature promotes
the growth of harmful bacteria.
A dull thumping noise may be heard during
defrosting. This is normal when oven is not
operating at High power.
Defrosting Tips
•When defrosted, food should be cool but
softened in all areas. If still slightly icy, return
to the microwave very briefly, or let it stand
a few minutes.
•Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be
defrosted in the package. Closed packages
should be slit, pierced or vented AFTER
food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage
containers should be partially uncovered.
•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.
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Defrosting Guide
Food
Time
Comments
Breads, Cakes
Bread, buns or rolls (1 piece)
1/2 min.
Sweet rolls (approx. 12 oz.)
2 to 4 min.
Rearrange after half of time.
Fish and Seafood
Fillets, frozen (1 lb.)
Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)
8 to 12 min.
5 to 8 min.
Place block in casserole.
Turn over and break up after first half of time.
Fruit
Plastic pouch—1 or 2
(10-oz. package)
3 to 7 min.
Meat
Bacon (1 lb.)
Franks (1 lb.)
3 to 6 min.
3 to 6 min.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Ground meat (1 lb.)
Roast: beef, lamb, veal, pork
Steaks, chops and cutlets
5 to 8 min.
10 to 16 min. per lb.
5 to 10 min. per lb.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Use power level Warm (1).
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half
of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Poultry
Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut up
16 to 22 min.
22 to 28 min.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first
half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in
cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand
a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap
and turn chicken over. Shield warm areas with foil. To complete
defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
(21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Chicken, whole (21⁄2 to 3 lbs.)
Cornish hen
9 to 16 min. per lb.
5 to 10 min. per lb.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.
After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas
with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours in
refrigerator to complete defrosting.
Turkey breast (4 to 6 lbs.)
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Time Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
This is a quick way to set cooking time for 1–6
minutes.
Express Cook
Press one of the Express Cook pads (from
1 to 6) for 1 to 6 minutes of cooking at power
level 10. For example, press the 2 pad for 2
minutes of cooking time.
The power level can be changed as time is
counting down. Press POWER LEVEL and
enter 1–10.
You can use this feature two ways:
Add 30
Seconds
•It will add 30 seconds to the time counting
down each time the pad is touched.
•It can be used as a quick way to set 30
seconds of cooking time.
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Auto Feature
Countertop Microwave Oven
The Defrost Auto/Time feature gives you two
ways to defrost frozen foods. Press DEFROST
AUTO/TIME once for Auto Defrost or twice
for Time Defrost.
Auto
Defrost
Use Auto Defrost for meat, poultry and fish.
Use Time Defrost for most other frozen foods.
Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting
times and power levels to give even defrosting
results for meats, poultry and fish.
1. Press DEFROST AUTO/TIME once.
2. Using the conversion guide below, enter
food weight. For example, press pads 1 and
2 for 1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces).
3. Press START.
(Time Defrost is explained in the Time
Features section.)
There is a handy guide located on the inside
front of the oven.
•Remove meat from package and place on
microwave-safe dish.
•Twice during defrost, the oven signals
“TURN.” At each “TURN” signal, turn the
food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield
warm areas with small pieces of foil.
•After defrosting, most meats need to stand
5 minutes to complete defrosting. Large
roasts should stand for about 30 minutes.
Guide
Conversion 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
.1
.2
.3
.4
.5
.6
.7
.8
.9
3
4–5
6–7
8
9–10
11
12–13
14–15
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Sensor Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
Humidity
Sensor
The Sensor Features detect the increasing
humidity released during cooking. The oven
automatically adjusts the cooking time to
various types and amounts of food.
• The proper containers and covers are
Covered
Vented
essential for best sensor cooking.
• Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—
they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
• 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.
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
1. Follow package instructions, using Micro
Cook if the package is less than 3.0 ounces
or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package
of popcorn in the center of the microwave.
2. Press POPCORN. The oven starts
immediately.
Less time
More time
If you open the door while “POPCORN” is
displayed, “SENSOR ERROR” will appear.
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately
after the oven starts for an extra 20 seconds.
Press 9 again to add another 10 seconds (total
30 seconds additional time).
During the Popcorn cycle, the turntable will
rotate, stop, then rotate again. This feature
provides optimum results.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts for 20 seconds less cooking
time. Press 1 again to reduce cooking time
another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less time).
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overcooks consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
Beverage
Press BEVERAGE to heat a cup of coffee or
other beverage.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care.
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You can adjust the cooking time for the
How to
following features to suit your personal taste.
Change the
Automatic
Settings
To reduce time by 10%:
Press 1 after the feature pad.
To add 10% to cooking time:
Press 9 after the feature pad.
Less time
More time
The Reheat feature reheats single servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Reheat
1. Place covered food in the oven. Press
REHEAT. The oven starts immediately.
2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and
the time remaining begins counting down.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With
Reheat
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened, close
it and press START immediately.
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
•Bread products.
•Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
•Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if
possible, to even out the temperature. If the
food is not hot enough, use Time Cook to
reheat for more time. Reheated foods may
have wide variations in temperature. Some
areas may be extremely hot.
•Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface
after reheating.
Use the Chicken/Fish feature to cook 1–8
pieces of chicken or 4–16 ounces of fish.
Chicken/Fish
1. Place covered chicken or fish in the oven.
Press CHICKEN/FISH once for chicken
pieces or twice for fish. The oven starts
immediately.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START immediately. If food is not done enough,
use Time Cook to cook for more time.
2. The oven signals when steam is sensed and
the time remaining begins counting down.
The Potato feature cooks 1/2–2 lbs. of potatoes.
Potato
1. Pierce skin with fork and place potatoes on
the turntable. If cooking three or more
potatoes, arrange in a star pattern.
2. Press POTATO. The oven starts immediately.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and
the time remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START immediately. If food is not done enough,
use Time Cook to cook for more time.
Use the Vegetable feature to cook 4–16 ounces
of fresh, frozen or canned vegetables.
Vegetable
1. For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of
water per serving. For frozen vegetables,
follow package instructions for adding water.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Place vegetables
in the oven.
For fresh and frozen vegetable features only,
you can adjust the automatic setting (on some
models). See directions above.
2. Press VEGETABLE once for fresh vegetables,
twice for frozen vegetables or three times for
canned vegetables. The oven starts
immediately. The oven signals when steam is
sensed and time remaining is counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START immediately. If food is not done enough,
use Time Cook to cook for more time.
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Other Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
Help
The HELP pad displays feature information
and helpful hints. Press HELP, then select a
feature pad.
Cooking
Complete
Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven,
the oven will display “FOOD IS READY” and
beep once a minute until you either open the
oven door or press CLEAR/OFF.
Child
Lock-Out
You may lock the control panel to prevent the
microwave from being accidentally started or
used by children.
To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold
CLEAR/OFF for about three seconds. When
the control panel is locked, an “L” will be
displayed to the extreme right.
Display
On/Off
To turn the clock display on or off, press and
hold 0 for about 3 seconds. The Display
On/Off feature cannot be used while a
cooking feature is in use.
Clock
Press to enter the time of day or to check the
time of day while microwaving.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Enter time of day.
3. Select AM or PM.
4. Press START or CLOCK.
Scroll Speed
The scroll speed of the display can be
changed. Press and hold the AM/PM pad
about three seconds to bring up the display.
Select 1–5 for slow to fast scroll speed.
Start/Pause
In addition to starting many functions,
START/PAUSE allows you to stop cooking
without opening the door or clearing the
display.
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Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an
alarm clock, and can be used at any time, even
when the oven is operating. The Reminder
time can be set up to 24 hours later.
1. Press REMINDER.
NOTE: The “REM” indicator will remain lit
to show that the Reminder is set. To clear the
Reminder before it occurs, press REMINDER,
then 0. The “REM” indicator will no longer
be lit.
2. Enter the time you want the oven to remind
you. (Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
3. Select AM or PM.
4. Press REMINDER. When Reminder signal
occurs, press REMINDER to turn it off. The
Reminder time may be displayed by pressing
REMINDER.
Delay Start
Delay Start allows you to set the microwave to
delay cooking up to 24 hours.
1. Press DELAY START.
2. Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure the microwave clock shows the
correct time of day.)
The Delay Start time will be displayed plus
“DS.” The oven will automatically start at the
delayed time.
3. Select AM or PM.
The time of day may be displayed by pressing
CLOCK.
4. Select any combination of Defrost
Auto/Time and Time Cook.
5. Press START.
Timer
On/Off
Timer On/Off operates as a minute timer and
can be used at any time, even when the oven is
operating.
1. Press TIMER ON/OFF.
When time is up, the oven will signal. To turn
off the timer signal, press TIMER ON/OFF.
2. Enter time you want to count down.
3. Press TIMER ON/OFF to start.
NOTE: The timer indicator will be lit while
the timer is operating.
Turntable
For best cooking results, leave the turntable
on. It can be turned off for large dishes. Press
TURNTABLE to turn the turntable on or off.
Sometimes the turntable can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the turntable
during and after cooking.
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Microwave Terms
Countertop Microwave Oven
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the
oven. Arcing is caused by:
•Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-
rimmed dishes.
•Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
•Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces.
•Foil that is not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).
Covering
Shielding
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even
heating and reduce cooking time.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax
paper allows excess steam to escape.
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts
or baked foods to prevent over-browning.
When microwaving, you use small strips of foil
to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings
and legs on poultry, which would cook before
larger parts.
Standing
Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such
as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cooking or to set.
Standing time is especially important in
cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you
vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner so excess steam can escape.
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Care and Cleaning
Countertop Microwave Oven
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution
of baking soda and water keeps the inside
fresh.
UNPLUG THE CORD BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to
Clean the
Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Mode Stirrer
Cover and Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door.
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 MICROWAVE OVEN.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support.
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable
into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in
warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The
turntable and support can be broken if
dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven
without the turntable and support in place.
How to
Clean the
Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or
alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia
or alcohol can damage the appearance of
the microwave.
Case. Clean the outside of the microwave with
a sudsy cloth. Wipe the window clean with a
damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door. 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. Some paper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
Stainless Steel. Do not use a steel-wood 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. It’s important to keep the area
clean where the door seals against the
microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
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Before You Call For Service
Countertop Microwave Oven
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
• A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
•
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL NOT START
• Door not securely closed.
• START must be pressed after entering cooking selection.
• Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not
pressed to cancel it.
•
Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK.
• CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. Reset cooking program and
press START.
• Make sure you entered food weight after pressing AUTO DEFROST.
“SENSOR ERROR”
APPEARS ON
DISPLAY
• During Popcorn, Beverage, Reheat, Chicken/Fish, Potato or
Vegetable program, the door was opened before steam could be
detected. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and begin again.
• Steam was not detected in maximum time. Use Time Cook to heat
for more time.
“LOCKED” APPEARS • The control panel has been locked. (When the control panel is
ON DISPLAY
locked an “L” will be displayed.) Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for
about 3 seconds to unlock the control panel.
FOOD AMOUNT TOO • Sensor Reheat is for single servings of recommended foods. Use
LARGE FOR SENSOR
REHEAT
Time Cook for large amounts of food.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
•Steam or vapor escaping from around
the door.
•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. Plug the
microwave into a different electrical circuit,
move the radio or TV as far away from the
microwave as possible or check the position
and signal of the TV/radio antenna.
•Light reflection around door or outer case.
•Dimming oven light and change in blower
sound may occur while operating at power
levels other than high.
•Dull thumping sound while oven is
operating.
•Turntable starts and stops automatically
during Popcorn.
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G E A p p l i a n c e s
Place
1st Class
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Stamp
Here
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Warranty Registration Department
P.O. Box 34070
Louisville, KY 40232-2150
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. We are proud to
have you as a customer!
Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investment:
Complete and mail
your Consumer
After completing this
registration, write your
model and serial
numbers in this guide.
You will need this
information should
you require service.
Our service number
is 800.444.1845.
Read your “Use
and Care Guide”
carefully. It will help
you operate your
new appliance
properly.
Product Ownership
Registration today.
Have the peace of mind
of knowing we can
contact you in the
unlikely event of a
safety modification.
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Consumer Product Ownership Registration
Product
Microwave Oven
Model
Serial
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Mr. ꢀ Ms. ꢀ Mrs. ꢀ
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Name
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Name
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Address
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General Electric Company
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
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Consumer Services
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
GE Answer
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
®
Center
®
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
800.626.2000
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 Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and 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
800.626.2002
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.
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WARRANTY
YOUR MONOGRAM MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original
purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS
COVERED
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 oven that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through the 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 any service labor charges.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized
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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.
Damage to product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.
Failure of the product if it is used for
other than its intended purpose or used
commercially.
•
•
Improper installation.
WHAT IS NOT
COVERED
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer. You are
responsible for providing adequate
electrical, exhausting and other
connecting facilities.
Incidental or consequential damages
caused by possible defects with this
appliance.
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
164D3370P231
49-40283
07-02 JR
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