User manual SANYO EM-Z2100GS

25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND COOKING GUIDE EM-Z2100GS Microwave Oven Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven. If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 2 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) DOOR (bent) (2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened) (3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. SPECIFICATIONS Model: Power Source: Power Consumption: Microwave Maximum Output: Grill Power Consumption: Oven Capacity: Turntable Diameter: Outside Dimensions: (w x h x d) Weight: Approx. EM-Z2100GS AC 120 V, 60 Hz 1350W 900W 1000W 0.8 cu. ft. 113/16" 20" x 131/4" x 1611/16" 38 lbs. Specifications subject to change without notice. WARNING:Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SAFETY Proper and Safe Use of Your Oven.............................................4 Important Safety Instructions......................................................5 Grounding Instructions ................................................................6 Utensils.......................................................................................6-7 SETTING UP YOUR OVEN Names of Oven Parts and Accessories.......................................8 Turntable Installation....................................................................8 Installation.....................................................................................9 OPERATION Control Panel and Features .......................................................10 Setting Clock ...............................................................................11 Child Lock-Out.............................................................................11 Microwave Time Cooking ..........................................................12 Microwave Multistage Cooking.................................................13 Auto Menu Cooking ..............................................................14-17 Defrost .........................................................................................18 Defrosting Chart..........................................................................19 Grill ..............................................................................................19 Combination Cooking (Grill & Microwave) ..............................20 COOKING GUIDE Cooking Principles and Techniques ..........................................21 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting..........................................................................22 Questions and Answers .............................................................23 Cleaning.......................................................................................23 Warranty ......................................................................................24 ESPAÑOL OPERACION ................................................................................25 GARANTÍA...................................................................................39 SET UP OPERATION COOKING GUIDE MAINTENANCE ESPAÑOL 3 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 4 SAFETY PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN · The oven must be level. · The turntable and turntable roller rest must be in the oven during cooking. · Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage. · Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the turntable to break. · Use only the specified bag size when using Auto Menu Popcorn. · The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches. · Do not operate the microwave oven empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire, charring or sparking. · Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause it to break. · Do not remove feet from the bottom of the oven. · Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur and could cause physical injury. · Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup bottles. · Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven. · Do not do home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature. · Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This microwave oven is made for household use only. · Liquids, such as beverages, that are heated in a microwave oven can overheat beyond their boiling point without any evidence of bubbling. This could result in hot liquids suddenly boiling over or erupting. To prevent this occurrence, the following steps should be taken: (a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. (b) Do not overheat. (c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. (d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container. · The oven cavity, door, turntable, Grill Rack and cookware become very hot when using grill or combination cooking. To prevent burns, use thick oven mitts when removing food, grill rack or cookware from oven. 4 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: SAFETY WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2. 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6. 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven. 6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 10. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. 11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use the product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Do not use outdoors. 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 15. When cleaning surface of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. 16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: (a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. (b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. (c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. (d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: (a) Do not overheat the liquid. (b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. (c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. (d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. (e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Electric Shock Hazard · Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Electric Shock Hazard · Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded. Three-pronged (grounding) plug Properly polarized and grounded outlet This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceperson if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-pronged grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. · A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. · Longer cord sets or extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. · If a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and 3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. UTENSILS TEST FOR MICROWAVE ONLY CAUTION Personal Injury Hazard · Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking. See following page for further instructions "Cooking Utensils Guide and Materials to be avoided in microwave oven at all times." Utensil Test: 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question. 2. Cook on maximum power (100%) for 1 minute. 3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. Do not exceed 1 minute testing time. CAUTION: 1. Do not use plastic containers for testing. 2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or hot) in only one area. Do not use a container that becomes warm anywhere. 6 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 7 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE COOKWARE MICROWAVE COOKING GRILL Yes Heat-resistant glassware only. Yes COMBINATION COOKING Yes Heat-resistant glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. No SAFETY Yes Heat-resistant glassware only. Glassware Make sure there is no metallic trim. No May be used for shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to Aluminum Foil cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent and Foil overcooking. Arcing can Containers occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls. Yes Heat-resistant only. Dinnerware Make sure there is no metallic trim. Plastic Yes Containers Heat-resistant only Yes Plastic Wrap Microwave-safe only Yes Use with supervision for Paper Towels & short-term cooking only. Do not use recycled Paper Plates paper products as they may contain metals and could ignite. Metal Grill Rack No Yes Use as a cover to prevent splattering and to Wax Paper retain moisture. Yes Yes Heat-resistant Heat-resistant only. only. No No No No No No Yes No No No Materials to be avoided in microwave oven at all times. Utensils Remarks Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam cups Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature. Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and Wood may split or crack. 7 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 8 SET UP NAMES OF OVEN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories: 1 Turntable 1 Instruction Manual 1 Turntable roller rest 1 Grill Rack Door Handle · Pull handle gently to open door. · When you open the door during cooking process, the cooking stops but the program will not be canceled. Touch START to resume cooking. Door Safety Locks Shuts off oven power if door is opened during operation. Grill Rack Use Grill Rack while using GRILL only. TURNTABLE INSTALLATION · Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable should never be restricted. · Both turntable and roller rest must always be used during cooking. · All food and containers of food are always placed on the turntable for cooking. · If turntable or roller rest cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center for more information regarding replacement. 1. Place the roller rest on the cavity bottom. 2. Place the turntable on top of the roller rest as shown in the diagram. Make sure the turntable hub is securely locked in the receptacle. 8 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 9 INSTALLATION Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. NOTE: This unit is not designed for 50 Hz or any circuit other than a 120-volt/ 60-Hz AC circuit. This oven is designed for countertop installation. Countertop Installation 1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. · Leave a minimum clearance of 8 inches above the oven. · Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven. · Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven. · Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV. · If the cabinet is covered with a protective film, remove the film. 2. Plug your oven into a standard 120-volt / 60-Hz household outlet. Be sure the electrical circuit is at least 15 amperes and that your microwave oven is the only appliance on the circuit. WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void. SET UP Minimum clearances required between the oven and any adjacent walls are shown above. 9 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 10 OPERATION CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES (1) (2) (3) (1) POWER LEVEL Use to set microwave power levels other than 100%. (2) DEFROST Preprogrammed to defrost meat, poultry and fish. (3) GRILL Use to cook and heat foods. (5) (4) (4) COMBO 1 Microwave 30% + Grill 70%. (5) COMBO 2 Microwave 55% + Grill 45%. (6) SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK Use to enter quantity or weight. Use to set the clock. (7) START Press START after entry to start oven. Press START repeatedly for QUICK START. (8) STOP/CANCEL Press once: Stops oven. Press twice: Stops oven and clears all settings. (9) ROTARY DIAL Turn left to use AUTO MENUS. Turn right to set microwave cooking time. Turn right to enter quantity or weight after SET WEIGHT keypad is pressed. (6) (7) (9) (8) DISPLAY START MICROWAVE PROMPT COMBO 1 COMBO 2 AUTO MENUS CLOCK POWER LEVEL SERVING AUTO DEFROST POUND GRILL MULTISTAGE OUNCES COOKING CHILD LOCK 10 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 11 SETTING CLOCK To set the correct time of day, follow the steps below. Example: To set 3 :15 Step Procedure Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK and hold for 3 seconds. Press again for 24 hour clock. Enter the correct hour by turning the Rotary Dial. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. Enter the correct minute by turning the Rotary Dial. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. 3:15 SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK :15 Keypad/Display SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK 3 1 2 3 4 5 OPERATION Note: · If the clock (or display) shows any abnormality, unplug the oven from the AC outlet. Plug it in again and then reset the clock. · When power resumes after a power interruption, reset the clock following the instructions above. · The indicator light will flash while the clock is being set. · The clock is a 12 or 24-hour clock. Please set according to your preference. CHILD LOCK-OUT The oven has a safety feature which prevents use by children. The feature locks the operation of the oven until canceled. To set: Step Procedure Keypad/Display STOP/CANCEL 1 Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for 3 seconds. indicator lights. To cancel: Step Procedure Keypad/Display STOP/CANCEL 1 Press and hold STOP/CANCEL for 3 seconds. indicator light turns off. 11 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 12 MICROWAVE TIME COOKING This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. The oven can be programmed for up to 60 minutes 00 seconds. In addition to 100% (maximum power level), you can select different microwave power from 5 levels. Example: To cook at 80% power level for 20 minutes: Step Procedure Keypad/Display 20:00 Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds by turning the Rotary Dial to the right. 1 Press POWER LEVEL to enter the desired power level. 2 3 Press Press Press Press Press once 100% twice 80% three times 60% four times 40% five times 20% POWER LEVEL (Press POWER LEVEL two times. 80% appears in display) Press START. START Note: · If no power level is entered, the power level will always be 100%. · Cooking times from 10 seconds to 5:00 minutes are in 10-second intervals. · Cooking times from 5:00 minutes to 10:00 minutes are in 30-second intervals. · Cooking times from 10:00 minutes to 60:00 minutes are in 1-minute intervals. MICROWAVE QUICK START Press START and oven will start immediately. You can add time in 30-second intervals by repeatedly pressing START. The maximum time that can be set for QUICK START is 12 minutes. AUTO REMINDER 1. The oven will beep 3 times and END appears in display. 2. As a reminder, the oven will continue to beep 3 times until the door is opened or STOP/CANCEL is pressed. STOPPING THE OVEN WHILE IN OPERATION 1. You can stop the oven by pressing STOP/CANCEL once or by opening the door. 2. You can resume cooking by closing the door and pressing START. 3. Press STOP/CANCEL twice to stop the oven and clear all settings. 12 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 13 MICROWAVE MULTISTAGE COOKING Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different power levels to get better results. You can program oven for 2 cooking stages. Each stage can be programmed with a different power level and time. Step Procedure Follow steps 1 and 2 for TIME COOKING for the first stage. (do not press START) Keypad/Display 10:00 1 POWER LEVEL Example: To cook for 10 minutes at 80% power level for first stage. (Press POWER LEVEL two times. 80% appears in display) 2 3 4 Enter cooking time for second stage by turning Rotary Dial to the right. Example: To cook for 3 minutes at 20% power level for second stage. 3:00 OPERATION Press POWER LEVEL to enter desired power level for second stage. POWER LEVEL (Press POWER LEVEL five times. 20% appears in display) Press START. START Note: · After total time has elapsed, 3 beeps sound and END appears in display. Press STOP/CANCEL or open oven door to clear before starting another cooking function. POWER LEVEL SETTING GUIDE 100% · Cooking poultry, vegetables, and most casseroles. Boiling water. 80% · Reheating precooked or prepared food quickly. · Cooking fish. 60% · Cooking scrambled eggs. · Baking cakes. 40% · Cooking less tender cuts of meat in liquid or slow-cooking dishes. · Completing the cooking cycle of less tender roasts. 20% · Softening chocolate. · Clarifying butter. · Heating breads, rolls, pancakes, tacos, tortillas, French toast. · Manual defrosting. 0% · Standing time. 13 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 14 AUTO MENU COOKING The nine Auto Menus are preprogrammed to cook or reheat a variety of popular foods with a minimum number of steps. Enter the desired AUTO MENU by turning the Rotary Dial to the left. The AUTO MENUS allow you to cook several quantities or weights of food. After you select an AUTO MENU, press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter quantity or weight. Please see Auto Menu Cooking/ Reheating Guide for suggestions for food preparation on the following items. AUTO MENU FOOD Beverage/Soup Popcorn Pizza Slices Potato Auto Reheat Fish Chicken Beef Sausages QUANTITY or WEIGHT 1,2,3 servings 3.0 and 3.5-ounce bag size 1, 2, 3 slices 1, 2, 3, 4 potatoes 4 oz. ­ 2 lbs. 4 oz. (enter in 4 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. (enter in 8 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. (enter in 8 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. (enter in 8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 sausages A A A A A A A A A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 oz. oz. oz. oz. increments) increments) increments) increments) BEVERAGE/SOUP 1-3 servings beverage or soup. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 Enter A1 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter desired quantity. Press once 1 serving Press twice 2 servings Press three times 3 servings Press START. SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK START POPCORN 3.0 or 3.5-ounce popcorn bag size. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 Enter A2 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter desired quantity. Press once 3 oz. bag Press twice 3.5 oz. bag Press START. SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK START 14 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 15 PIZZA SLICES Reheating 1-3 pizza slices. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 Enter A 3 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter desired quantity. Press once 1 slice Press twice 2 slices Press three times 3 slices Press START. SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK START POTATO 1-4 medium size potatoes. Step Procedure Keypad/Display OPERATION 1 2 3 Enter A 4 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter desired quantity. Press once 1 potato Press twice 2 potatoes Press three times 3 potatoes Press four times 4 potatoes Press START. SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK START AUTO REHEAT Reheat precooked foods from the refrigerator. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 4 Enter A 5 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. Enter weight of food by turning Rotary Dial to the right. Weight can be entered in 4 oz. increments. Press START. START SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK FISH 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. Fish Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 4 Enter A 6 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. Enter weight of food by turning Rotary Dial to the right. Weight can be entered in 8 oz. increments. Press START. START SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK 15 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 16 CHICKEN 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. chicken Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 4 Enter A 7 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. Enter weight of food by turning Rotary Dial to the right. Weight can be entered in 8 oz. increments. Press START. START SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK BEEF 8 oz. ­ 4 lbs. 8 oz. beef Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 4 Enter A 8 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK. Enter weight of food by turning Rotary Dial to the right. Weight can be entered in 8 oz. increments. Press START. START SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK SAUSAGES 1-8 raw sausages. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 Enter A 9 by turning Rotary Dial to the left. Press SET WEIGHT/SET CLOCK to enter desired quantity. Press once 1 sausage 2 Press twice Press three times Press four times Press five times Press six times Press seven times Press eight times Press START. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 sausages sausages sausages sausages sausages sausages sausages SET WEIGHT SET CLOCK 3 START 16 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 17 AUTO MENU COOKING/REHEATING GUIDE Item Special Notes Starting Temp. Room/ Refrigerated Place cups, mugs, or bowls with liquids in oven uncovered. Stir after reheating. Be careful when Beverage handling or drinking liquids immediately out of oven as contents will be hot. Popcorn Pizza Slices Unfold the bag and place in oven according to package directions. Do not leave the oven unattended when popping popcorn. Pop only 1 popcorn bag at a time. Room Place cooked slices of pizza on paper towel or paper Refrigerated plates. Follow package instructions for cooking frozen pizza. Pierce skin with a fork. Place on plate or in heat-resistant cookware. Arrange in a circular pattern with heavier ends pointing toward the outer edge of turntable. Let stand approximately 10 minutes after cooking. Arrange food on plate and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after reheating. Potato Room OPERATION Auto Reheat Refrigerated Fish Chicken Beef Place raw fish on plate or in heat-resistant cookware. Cover with plastic wrap to avoid splattering. Uncooked Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after cooking. Place raw poultry on plate or in heat-resistant cookware. Uncooked Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after cooking. Place raw beef on plate or in heat-resistant cookware. Uncooked Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after cooking. Uncooked Place raw sausages on plate or in heat-resistant Sausages cookware. Allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes after cooking. 17 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 18 DEFROST DEFROST allows you to easily defrost meats, fish and poultry by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. Display Food Minimum and Maximum weight Procedure Press DEFROST once d 1 Meat 2 oz. ­ 5 lbs. (enter in 2 oz. increments) Press DEFROST twice d 2 Poultry 2 oz. ­ 6 lbs. (enter in 2 oz. increments) Press DEFROST three d3 Fish 2 oz. ­ 2 lbs. (enter in 2 oz. increments) times Example: To defrost 2.5 lb. of chicken: Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 Press DEFROST to enter food category. Press once d 1 Meat Press twice d 2 Poultry Press three times d 3 Fish Enter weight by turning Rotary Dial to the right. · See above chart for minimum and maximum weights for each food category. · Weight must be entered in pounds and ounces. If you know the weight in decimal pounds only, change it to ounces using chart below. DEFROST (Press DEFROST twice for chicken.) Converting Decimal Pounds to Ounces: 2 Decimal Pound Less than .06 .06 to .18 .19 to .31 .32 to .43 .44 to .56 .57 to .69 .70 to .81 .82 to .94 More than .94 Ounces 00 02 04 06 08 10 12 14 Enter next pound 208 3 Press START. START Defrosting Techniques: · Remove freezer paper, plastic wrap or foil wrap. Place food in microwave-safe dish. · To prevent thin parts and edges from becoming too warm and cooking before center of food is defrosted, shield with small pieces of aluminum foil. · Some foods may still be icy in the center. Follow standing times in DEFROSTING CHART to complete defrosting. 18 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 19 DEFROSTING CHART Item Meat Ground beef Liver Roasts Sirloin steak Rib or T-bone Flank Steak Stewing meat Poultry During Defrosting Turn over. Remove defrosted portion. Drain Liquid. Separate pieces. Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Turn over. Turn over. Turn over. Break apart. Standing Time 5 -10 minutes 10-15 minutes 20-40 minutes 5 -10 minutes 10-20 minutes 5 -10 minutes 5 -10 minutes Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse Chicken, whole under cold water after defrosting. Pieces Separate. Turn over. Cornish hens Fish and Seafood Crabmeat, Shrimp Fish fillets Steaks Scallops Break apart. Turn over. Rearrange. Rinse under cold water to separate after defrosting. Turn over. Turn over. Cover ends with foil. Rinse under cold water after defrosting. 15-30 minutes OPERATION 10-15 minutes 15-30 minutes 5 -10 minutes 5 -10 minutes 5 -10 minutes Break apart. Remove defrosted seafood. 5 -10 minutes GRILL The GRILL allows you to cook and heat foods. Use GRILL for kabobs, hot dogs, nachos, etc. You may enter a cooking time up to 60 minutes. Step Procedure Keypad/Display 1 2 3 Press GRILL. Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds by turning the Rotary Dial to the right. Press START. GRILL START Note: · Do not remove turntable while using GRILL. · Food may be placed directly on Grill Rack for faster cooking. · Foods may also be cooked in heat-resistant cookware. · For better results, some foods should be turned over halfway through cooking time. Caution! The oven cavity, door, turntable, Grill Rack and cookware may become very hot. To prevent burns, use oven mitts when removing food, Grill Rack or cookware from oven. 19 25941_EM_Z2100GS manual.qxd 7/7/05 8:32 AM Page 20 COMBINATION COOKING (GRILL & MICROWAVE) COMBO 1 uses a combination of 30% microwave and 70% grill. COMBO 2 uses a combination of 55% microwave and 45% grill. COMBO 1 Use COMBO 1 for cooking foods such as chicken, frozen foods, scalloped potatoes, etc. You may enter a cooking time up to 60 minutes. Step Procedure Press COMBO 1. Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds by turning the Rotary Dial to the right. Press START. START Keypad/Display COMBO 1 1 2 3 Note: · Do not remove turntable while using COMBO 1. · Foods may be cooked in heat-resistant cookware. · For better results, some foods should be turned over halfway through cooking time. Caution! The oven cavity, door, turntable and cookware may become very hot. To prevent burns, use oven mitts when removing food or cookware from oven. COMBO 2 Use COMBO 2 for cooking foods such as steaks, hamburgers, baked potatoes, etc. You may enter a cooking time up to 60 minutes. Step Procedure Press COMBO 2. Enter a cooking time in minutes and seconds by turning the Rotary Dial to the right. Press START. START Keypad/Display COMBO 2 1 2 3 Note: · Do not remove turntable while using COMBO 2. · Foods may be cooked in heat-resistant cookware. · For better results, some foods should be turned over halfway through cooking time. Caution! The oven cavity, door, turntable and cookware may become very hot. To prevent burns, use oven mitts when removing food or cookware from oven. 20