GE ZE2160 owner manual Humidity Sensor, Sensor Features, Popcorn, Beverage

Humidity Sensor

Sensor Features

Countertop Microwave Oven

The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.

Do not use the Sensor Features twice in

succession on the same food portion—it mayCovered result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.

• The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.

Vented

•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 theDry off dishes so they don’t mislead the sensor. sensor.

Popcorn

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

To use the Popcorn feature:

1.Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.75 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 and press START immediately.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.

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 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).

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).

Beverage

NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion—it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.

Press BEVERAGE to heat an 8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.

Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care.

If food is undercooked after the countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.

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