Owner’s Manual Advantium® 120V Speedcook Oven For Models: ZSC1201 ZSC1202 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # __________________________ Serial # __________________________ Find these numbers on a label inside the oven. 49-40591 MFL38211606 11-08 JR monogram.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 2.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn. ■ During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact any interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ARCING ■ Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. ■ Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! Speedcook oven-safe cookware The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. Put food directly on the nonstick metal tray to speedcook. Oven-safe cookware for Baking, Broiling, Warming, Proofing & Toasting ■ The oven and door will get very hot when speedcooking. ■ Cookware will become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! Microwavesafe cookware The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. The clear glass tray should always be in place when microwaving. 6 Make sure to use suitable cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Advantium Oven WARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is open, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. ■ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil more rapidly than foods containing less moisture.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium PRÉCAUTIONS POUR ÉVITERUNE ÉVENTUELLE EXPOSITION EXCESSIVE AUX MICRO-ONDES (a) N’essayez pas de faire fonctionner le four à micro-ondes lorsque la porte est ouverte, puisque cela pourrait entraîner une exposition nocive aux micro-ondes. Il est important de ne jamais essayer de forcer ou modifier le système de verrouillage de sécurité. (b) Ne placez pas d’objets entre la porte et la surface avant du four.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium Pour réduire le risque de brûlures, de choc électrique, d’incendie, MISE EN de blessures à autrui ou d’exposition excessive aux micro-ondes : GARDE! MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ■ Veuillez lire les mesures de sécuritié avant d’utiliser le four.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium MISE EN GARDE! MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ■ Gardez le four libre de toute accumulation de graisse. ■ Faites bien cuire la viande et la volaille—la viande doit avoir une température INTERNE de 160° F (71° C), et la volaille une température INTERNE d’au moins 180° F (83° C). Une préparation à ces niveaux de ARC D’ÉTINCELLES ALIMENTS 10 température protège normalement des maladies alimentaires.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium MISE EN GARDE! ■ Le four et la porte deviennent très Ustensiles chauds pendant la cuisson rapide. ■ Les ustensiles de cuisson deviennent de cuisson chauds à cause du transfert de chaleur des aliments. Il faut porter des gants sans danger thermorésistants pour manipuler les pour le four ustensiles de cuisson.
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium MISE EN GARDE! Assurez-vous d'utiliser des ustensiles de cuisson appropriés pour la cuisson à micro-ondes. Ustensile La plupart des casseroles de verre, des plats de cuisson, des tasses à mesurer, des ramequins, de vaisselle de la poterie ou de la porcelaine sans bordure ou glaçure de métal à patine métallique de cuisson peuvent être utilisés. Certains ustensiles de cuisson portent la mention « convient au four à convenant micro-ondes ».
MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES Four Advantium MISE EN GARDE! MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ ■ Ne décongelez pas de boissons surgelées dans des bouteilles au col étroit (tout particulièrement les boissons gazeuses). Même si le contenant est ouvert, il pourrait y avoir une accumulation de pression. Le contenant pourrait alors éclater, menant à des blessures possibles. ■ Les aliments préparés dans des liquides (comme les pâtes) ont tendance à bouillir plus rapidement que les aliments contenant moins d’humidité.
What is Advantium? Advantium Oven Getting to know Advantium The new Advantium oven uses breakthrough Speedcook technology to harness the power of light. The Advantium oven cooks the outside of foods much like conventional radiant heat, while also penetrating the surface so the inside cooks simultaneously. While halogen light is the primary source of power, a “microwave boost” is added with certain foods. Foods cook evenly and fast, retaining their natural moisture.
Advantium Quick Start Advantium Oven Set the clock When you first plug in the oven or after a power outage: 1. Turn the selector dial to set the hour. Press the dial to enter. 2. Turn the dial to set the minute. Press the dial to enter. To change the time: 1. Press the OPTIONS pad. 2. Turn the dial to SET CLOCK. Press the dial to enter and follow the display directions to set. 3. Turn the dial to select AM or PM. Press the dial to enter.
Speedcook Menu Guide Advantium Oven Display prompts Preset speedcook menu selections After pressing the SPEEDCOOK pad, the oven will prompt you to make several selections, such as the example below. 1. Turn the dial until FOOD 3. Turn the dial until MENU appears. Press CHICKEN, BONELESS the dial to enter. appears. Press the dial to enter. 2. Turn the dial until POULTRY appears. 4. Turn the dial to Press the dial to enter. Select SIZE: MEDIUM (7–9 oz each) Press the dial to enter.
Oven Features Advantium Oven Oven features Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Turntable Upper Halogen Lamp/Ceramic Heater The turntable must always be in place, on the oven floor, for all cooking. Be sure the turntable is seated securely over the spindle in the center of the oven. Operates when using speedcook or broil. Nonstick Metal Tray Put food directly on the nonstick metal tray and place on the turntable when using the speedcook and bake features.
Oven Features Advantium Oven Cooking controls With your Advantium oven, you can cook with high-intensity halogen lights, ceramic heaters and convection heating elements, and/or conventional microwave energy.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Using speedcook features CAUTION: When using speedcook programs, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! Prior to the first use of your oven, the clock must be set. See the Advantium Quick Start section. Before you begin, make sure the turntable is in place. Use the nonstick metal tray and your own glass or ceramic cookware, if needed. Put food directly on the nonstick metal tray to speedcook. The turntable must always be in place when using the oven.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Cooking tips for great tasting results To ensure consistent and even browning when cooking foods directly on the nonstick metal tray, arrange food as shown below. Foods can touch but should not overlap.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Speedcook power level Advantium uses power from a high intensity halogen light, ceramic heaters and microwaves to cook food from the top, bottom and interior simultaneously to seal in moisture and flavor. When using the preset speedcook recipes on the food menu, the power levels are already selected for you. However, these power levels can be adjusted before or during cooking. See POWER/TEMP in the Cooking Controls section.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Speedcook cookware ■ Follow cookware suggestions on the oven display or in the cookbook or cooking guide. ■ Cookware will become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Oven mitts will be needed to handle the cookware. ■ Place food directly on the nonstick metal tray when cooking, unless prompted by the oven to do otherwise. ■ Use the nonstick metal tray in the same way you would use a shallow baking pan or baking tray.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Favorite recipe— to enter and save Add and save up to 30 of your own Speedcook or microwave recipes, or preset Speedcook menu recipes as a favorite recipe. Once it’s done, you can quickly recall your favorite so that your food cooks just the way you want it every time! 1. Press the FAVORITE RECIPES or the SPEEDCOOK pad. 2. Turn the dial until FAVORITE RECIPES appears. Press the dial to enter. (Skip this step if the FAVORITE RECIPES pad was pressed in step 1.) 3.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven To adjust or change stored custom speedcook recipes: Favorite recipe— to adjust or change OVEN R TU MICROWAVE SPEED COOK CONV BAKE BROIL COOK EXPRESS FAVORITE RECIPES CUSTOM WARM PROOF DEFROST REHEAT TIMER SPEED COOK 1. Press the FAVORITE RECIPES or the SPEEDCOOK pad. N TO SELECT START PR ES S TO ENTE R PAUSE BACK HELP CLEAR POWER TEMP OPTIONS OFF 2. Turn the dial until FAVORITE RECIPES appears. Press the dial to enter. 3.
Speedcooking Advantium Oven Things that are normal Cooking Times Oven Heat ■ When speedcooking preprogrammed foods, you may see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display several seconds after you press START/PAUSE. The oven automatically senses the electrical voltage level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up or down for proper cooking. ■ No preheating time is required during Speedcook cycles. The oven begins cooking immediately. Fan/Vent ■ The fan will be on during cooking.
Baking, Broiling and Toasting Advantium Oven Convection Baking, Broiling and Toasting Convection baking allows you to cook foods the same way as a conventional oven, using a heating element to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven. Any oven temperature from 250°F to 450°F may be set. Broiling allows you to broil foods in the same way as a conventional oven. Toasting allows you to toast foods the same way as a conventional oven.
Warming and Proofing Advantium Oven Warming The WARM feature will keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Use cookware and utensils that can withstand temperatures up to 230˚F. 1. Press the WARM/PROOF pad. 2. Turn the dial to select HOLD FOOD WARM. Press the dial to enter. The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. 3. Turn the dial to select the oven temperature. See the chart and tips below. Press the dial to enter. LOW ................................
Microwaving Advantium Oven Using the microwave features Make sure the turntable and clear glass tray are in place. Place food or microwavable container directly on the clear glass tray to cook your food. The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. The clear glass tray should always be in place when microwaving. Cookware ■ Make sure that cookware is suitable for microwaving. ■ Place food or microwavable container directly on the clear glass tray to cook your food.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Cook By Time and Cook By Time 1 & 2 Use COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to microwave food that is not in the recipe section and at the time(s) you set. ■ The power level is automatically set at high, but you can change it for more flexibility. 1. Press the COOK pad. 2. Turn the dial to select COOK BY TIME or COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 and press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the dial to set the cook time and press the dial to enter.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Defrost by food type Auto Defrost automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels to give even defrosting results for meats, poultry and fish weighing up to 6 pounds. 1. Remove food from the package and place it on a microwave-safe dish. 2. Press the DEFROST pad. 3. Turn the dial to DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE. Press the dial to enter. 4. Turn the dial to select food type. Press the dial to enter. 5. Turn the dial to the food weight, using the Conversion Guide at right.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Defrosting tips Use DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE for meat, poultry and fish. Use DEFROST BY TIME for most other frozen foods. ■ Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be time defrosted in the package, but foods should be taken out of the package when using DEFROST BY FOOD TYPE. Closed packages should be slit, pierced or vented after food has partially defrosted. Plastic storage containers should be partially uncovered.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Microwave sensor cooking The sensor feature detects 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 first countdown, use COOK BY TIME for additional cooking time. The proper containers and covers are essential for best sensor cooking.
Microwaving Advantium Oven Advantium’s microwave mode features sensor cooking. The oven automatically senses when food is done and shuts itself off—eliminating the need to program cook times and power levels. To use all sensor programs 1. Press the COOK pad and turn the dial to COOK BY FOOD TYPE. Press the dial to enter. Or press the REHEAT pad. 2. Turn the dial to select the food you want. Press the dial to enter. 3. Press the dial or press the START/ PAUSE pad to start cooking.
Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven “COOK TIME COMPLETED” To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display COOK TIME COMPLETED and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Features under the OPTIONS pad Clock: The clock must be set before you can use your oven for the first time (see Quick Start for instructions). 1. To change the clock time, press the OPTIONS pad and turn the dial to CLOCK. Press the dial to enter. 2.
Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven Help Use this feature to find out more about your oven and its features. The display will show a description for the program you have chosen. 1. Press the HELP pad. 2. Turn the dial to select the feature name. Press the dial to enter. Features found in the HELP function.
Other Advantium Features Advantium Oven Child lockout You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started or used by children. When the control panel is locked, Control is LOCKED will be displayed briefly anytime a pad or dial is pressed. Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for 5 seconds to lock and unlock. Timer Use this feature anytime you need a general purpose timer. It can even be used while cooking in the oven. 1. Press the TIMER pad. 3. Turn the dial to select the minutes.
Care and Cleaning Advantium Oven Helpful hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to clean the inside Clean the inside of the oven often for proper heating performance. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a warm soapy cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth.
Care and Cleaning Advantium Oven Cooking trays and baking sheet To prevent breakage, allow the trays to cool completely before cleaning. Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. Clear glass tray for microwaving How to clean the outside Nonstick metal tray for speedcooking We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the oven.
Troubleshooting Advantium Oven Questions? Use this problem solver Problem Possible Causes What To Do/Explanation Light during a speedcook cycle dims and cycles on and off, even at full power levels This is normal. Power level has been automatically reduced because the oven is hot. • This is normal. The oven senses the heat level and adjusts automatically. Light visible around the door and outer case while speedcooking This is normal.
Troubleshooting Advantium Oven Questions? Use this problem solver Problem Possible Causes What To Do/Explanation The display is blank The clock display has been turned off. • Check the OPTIONS menu for clock display settings. Turn the display on. “Control is LOCKED” appears in display The control has been locked. • Press and hold CLEAR/OFF for 5 seconds to unlock the control. Control display is lighted yet oven will not start Clock is not set. • Set the clock. Door not securely closed.
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Warranty for Customers in the USA Advantium Oven YOUR MONOGRAM ADVANTIUM OVEN WARRANTY Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. WHAT IS COVERED From the Date of the Original Purchase LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of the original purchase, GE will replace any part of the microwave oven which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
