GE Profile PVM1790 Owner's Manual

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About changing the power level.(DTURN TO SELECT _ PUSH TB ENTERThe power level may be entered or changedimmediately after entering the time for TimeCook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. Thepower level may also be changed during timecountdown.[][][]First, follow directions for Time Cook, TimeDefrost or Express Cook.Press the POWER button.Turn the dial clockwise to increase andcounterclockwise to decrease the powerlevel. Pressthe dial to enter.[] Pressthe START/PAUSEbutton to startcooking.Variable power levels add flexibility tomicrowave cooking. The power levels on themicrowave oven can be compared to thesurface units on a range. Eachpower 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. Somefoodsmay have better flavor, texture or appearanceif one of the lower settings is used. Use a lowerpower levelwhen 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 3--the 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.Ned-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat andpoultry; baking casseroles and reheating.Medium 5".Slow cooking and tenderizing forstews and less tender cuts of meat.Low2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicatesauces.Worm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.Plicrowave terms.DefinitionArcing Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing iscaused by:the metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls.i, metal or foil touching the side of the oven.i, foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).metal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.the turntable ring support being installed incorrectly.Covering .....Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap orcovering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.Shielding In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving,.............you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which wouldcook before larger parts.stonding Time When you cook with regular ovens,foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or...........to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is notplaced on a cooling rack.Venting After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excesssteam can escape.14