21SpeedcookingAdvantium OvenSpeedcookpower levelAdvantium uses power from ahigh intensity halogen light, ceramicheaters, and microwaves to cook foodfrom the top, bottom, and interiorsimultaneously to seal in moisture andflavor.When using the pre-set speedcookrecipes on the food menu, the powerlevels are already selected for you.However, these power levels can beDGMXVWHGEHIRUHRUGXULQJFRRNLQJ6HHPOWER/TEMP in the Cooking Controlssection. The custom speedcookfeature allows you to speedcook itemsnot on the pre-set food menu byselecting your own cook timeand power level settings.Each power level gives you heaterpower and microwave energy fora certain percentage of the time.UPPER POWER (U) controls both theupper heater and microwave power.A higher UPPER POWER setting willutilize more upper heater power,browning food faster on top. A lowerUPPER POWER setting utilizes moremicrowave power, causing food tocook more evenly throughout.Select a higher setting for foods suchas pizza and baked goods. Selecta lower setting for foods such ascasseroles, meat and fish.LOWER POWER (L) controls the lowerheater.Select a higher setting to brownfoods more on the bottom. Select alower setting for less browning on thebottom.1. Press the SPEEDCOOK padand turn the dial to select FOODMENU or FAVORITE RECIPE, or pressCUSTOM SPEEDCOOK to manuallyset power level and timer. Press thedial to enter.2. Turn the dial to select a food, timeor power level as prompted. Pressthe dial to enter.3. To change the power levelwhen prompted by the display, turnthe dial clockwise to increase orcounterclockwise to decrease theupper power level. Press the dial toenter.4. Microwave levels are setautomatically based on the upperand lower lamp settings.5. Press the START/PAUSE pad or theselector dial to start cooking.If you do not want to change one ofthe settings, just press the dial to moveto the next selection.NOTE: Be careful when adjustingpower levels so that you do notover- or undercook food.U = Select a higher setting forthin foods requiring a goldenbrown top (example: fish fillets,toast, boneless chicken breasts).Select a lower setting for thickerfoods and foods with high sugaror fat content (example: cakes,roasts).L = Select a higher setting for thick ordense foods that may not cookquickly in the center (example:casseroles). Selecta lower setting for thin foods(example: cookies) and foodscontaining high fat or sugarcontent (example: pastry, cakes).Follow these general guidelines when selecting the best U= and L= settings foryour favorite recipes: