MicrowavingAdvantium OvenCook By Timeand Cook ByTime 1 & 2Use COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME1 & 2 to microwave food that is not inthe recipe section and at the time(s)you set.■ The power level is automatically setat high, but you can change it formore flexibility.1. Press the COOK pad.2. Turn the dial to select COOK BYTIME or COOK BY TIME 1 & 2and press the dial to enter.3. Turn the dial to set the cook timeand press the dial to enter.If you selected COOK BY TIME 1 & 2,turn the dial to set the second cooktime and press the dial to enter.NOTE: To change the power levelif you don’t want full power, press thePOWER/TEMP pad after entering thetime(s). Turn the dial to select and pressthe dial to enter.4. Press the dial or the START/PAUSEpad to start cooking.You may open the door during COOKBY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 tocheck the food. Close the door andpress START/PAUSE to resume cooking.Press EXPRESS repeatedly for30-second increments of microwavecooking time. Oven startsimmediately.ExpressMicrowavepower level(s)1. First, follow directions for COOK BYTIME, COOK BY TIME 1 & 2,DEFROST BY TIME or EXPRESS.2. Press the POWER/TEMP pad.3. Turn the dial clockwise to increaseand counterclockwise to decreasethe power level. Press the dialto enter.4. Press the dial or the START/PAUSEpad to start cooking.■ You can change the power levelbefore or during a cooking program.Here are some examples of uses forvarious power levels:High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables,boiling liquids.Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meatand poultry; baking casseroles andreheating.Medium 5: Slow cooking andtenderizing for stews and lesstender cuts of meat.Low 2 or 3: Defrosting, simmering,delicate sauces.Warm 1: Keeping food warm,softening butter.■ When cooking bacon, layer strips ona plate. Cover each layer witha paper towel.■ When cooking vegetables,use a microwave-safe casseroleor bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or vented plastic wrap.■ For frozen vegetables, followthe package instructions for addingwater.■ For fresh vegetables, add2 tablespoons of water foreach serving.Cooking tips23See the Favorite recipe sections in theSpeedcook section of this book forinstructions on how to save, use,change or delete a favorite recipe.Favoriterecipes