GE ZE2160 owner manual

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Arcing

Covering

Shielding

Standing Time

Venting

	Microwave Terms

		Countertop Microwave Oven

Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the	• Metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-
oven. Arcing is caused by:	rimmed dishes.
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.	• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
• Foil that is not molded to food (upturned	pieces.
• Foil that is not molded to food (upturned
edges act like antennas).

Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even	Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax
heating and reduce cooking time.	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.

When you cook with regular ovens, foods such	Standing time is especially important in
as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish	microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved
cooking or to set.	cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

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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Contents Countertop Microwave Oven ZE2160 Contents IntroductionBefore sending in this card, please write these If you need serviceNumbers here Safety Precautions Foods ArcingHot foods and steam can cause burns Use foil only as directed in this manual MICROWAVE-SAFE CookwareFollow these guidelines Grounding Instructions USE of Adapter PlugsUSE of Extension Cords Optional Accessories Features of Your OvenModel Kit Auto Feature Press Enter Sensor Features Press Enter OptionsCooking Controls Variable Power Levels Changing the Power LevelHow to Change Power Level Time Cook Time FeaturesTime Cook Cooking Guide for Time Cook Vegetable Amount Comments AsparagusTime Defrost Defrosting TipsFruit Defrosting Guide Food Time Comments Breads, CakesFish and Seafood MeatExpress Cook Add Seconds You can use this feature two waysThis is a quick way to set cooking time for 1-6 minutes Auto Defrost Auto FeatureConversion Guide Popcorn Sensor FeaturesHumidity Sensor BeverageChicken/Fish How to Change the Automatic SettingsReheat PotatoOther Features Timer On/Off Delay StartBeeper Volume Page How to Clean the Outside How to Clean the InsideCare and Cleaning Removable Turntable and Turntable SupportCome on All these things are normal with your microwave ovenRegistration Ownership Product Consumer Consumer Product Ownership Registration Consumer Services Warranty Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KY