Select the power level before entering thecooking time. Press POWER LEVEL until thedesired power level appears in the display.The maximum programmable cookingtime at Power Level 10 is 30 minutes. Forother Power Levels, the maximum cookingtime is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. Power Level 7 (P7) ismicrowave energy at 70% of full power.Power Level 3 (P3) is microwave energy at30% of full power. Most cooking will bedone on High (P10), which gives you 100%of power.A high setting (P10) will cook faster butfood may need more frequent stirring,rotating, or turning over. A lower setting willcook more evenly and need less stirring orrotating of the food.Here are some examples of uses for variouspower levels:P10 High for fish, bacon, vegetables, boilingliquids, etc.P7 Medium high for gentle cooking of meatand poultry, baking casseroles, andreheatingP5 Medium for slow cooking and tenderizingfor stews and less tender cuts of meatP2 or Low for defrostingP3Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsAbout changing the power level. www.GEAppliances.comAbout the time features.To Cook by TimeThe microwave is automatically set forPower Level 10 (High). It can be changedfor cooking flexibility. At Power Level 10,the maximum programmable cooking timeis 30 minutes. Maximum cooking timesfor Power Levels 1 to 9 are 99 minutesand 99 seconds.Press POWER LEVEL until the desiredpower level appears in the displaywindow. Skip this step if you wish touse Power Level 10.Enter the cooking time using thenumber pads.Press START.You may open the door during the cookingtime to check the food. Close the door andpress START to resume cooking. Themicrowave will beep 5 times to signal thatthe cooking time is completed.Stage CookingYou can program up to 5 cooking stages:Press POWER LEVEL until the desiredpower level appears in the displaywindow.Set the cooking time using thenumber pads.Repeat steps 1 and 2. (For additionalstages, repeat steps 1 and 2).Press START.Each cooking stage time will count downin the display. The microwave will beep 2times between each stage. At the end of thesequence, the microwave will beep 5 times.43213219Press Power LevelOnce P10 (High)Twice P93 times P84 times P7 (Med.-High)5 times P6 (Medium)6 times P57 times P48 times P3 (Med.-Low) Defrost9 times P210 times P1 (Low)Power Level