GE ZE2160SF - 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.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
succession on the same food portion—it may
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.
• 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
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.