GE ZEM115SFSS - Manual (Page 22)

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Sensor Features
Countertop Microwave Oven
POPCORN
BEVERAGE
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
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result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be
sure to let the oven cool down for 5-10 minutes
before starting the next sensor cook.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use COOK TIME for additional cooking time.
• 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.
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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.
To use the POPCORN feature:
1. Follow package instructions, using COOK
TIME 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.
Your popcorn bag may get stuck and stop
rotating, but this will not effect to the cooking
performance. Do not open the door even if the
bag is not rotating.
If you open the door while “Pop” is displayed,
“Err” will appear. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF
and begin again.
If food is undercooked after the countdown use
COOK TIME 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 10% to the automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately
after the oven starts for an extra 10% of the
automatic popping time.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts for 10% less of the automatic
popping time.
1 9
(less time) (more time)
POPCORN
NOTE: Do not use
this feature twice in
succession on the
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may result in severely
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food.
BEVERAGE
NOTE: Do not use
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succession on the
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may result in severely
overcooked or burnt
food.
To use the BEVERAGE feature:
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.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use COOK TIME for additional cooking time.
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mislead the sensor.