GE PVM9215 Owner's Manual

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16About changing the power level.The power level may be entered or changedimmediately after entering the time for CookTime, Time Defrost or Express Cook. Thepower level may also be changed during timecountdown.1 First, follow directions for Cook Time, TimeDefrost or Express Cook.2 Press the dial to accept the time and enterpower level editing.3 Turn the dial clockwise to increase andcounterclockwise to decrease the powerlevel. Press the dial to enter.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. The power levels on themicrowave oven can be compared to thesurface units on a range. Each power level givesyou microwave energy a certain percent of thetime. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70%of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of thetime. Most cooking will be done on High (powerlevel 10) which gives you 100% power. Powerlevel 10 will cook faster but food may needmore frequent stirring, rotating or turning over.A lower setting will cook more evenly and needless stirring or rotating of the food. Some foodsmay have better flavor, texture or appearanceif one of the lower settings is used. Use a lowerpower level when cooking foods that havea tendency to boil over, such as scallopedpotatoes.Rest periods (when the microwave energycycles off) give time for the food to “equalize”or transfer heat to the inside of the food. Anexample of this is shown with power level 3³the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did notcycle off, the outside of the food would cookbefore the inside was defrosted.Here are some examples of uses for variouspower levels:High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, heatingliquids.Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casseroles and reheating.Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing forstews and less tender cuts of meat.Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicatesauces.Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.TurntoSelect