GE Monogram ZEM200 - Manual (Page 18)

Sensor Features
Counter top Microwave Oven
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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
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.
Covered
Vented
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.
If you open the door while “POPCORN” is
displayed, “SENSOR ERROR” will appear.
Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF and
begin again.
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
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.
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).
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).
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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.