GE RVM1535DM User Manual

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13Operating InstructionsVariable power levels addflexibility to microwavecooking. The power levelson the microwave ovencan be compared to thesurface units on a range.High (power level 10) orfull power is the fastestway to cook and gives you100% power. Each powerlevel gives you microwaveenergy a certain percent ofthe time. Power level 7 ismicrowave energy 70% ofthe time. Power level 3 isenergy 30% of the time.A high setting (10) willcook faster but food mayneed more frequentstirring, rotating or turningover. Most cooking will bedone on High (power level10). A lower setting willcook more evenly and needless stirring or rotating ofthe food.Some foods may havebetter flavor, texture orappearance if one of thelower settings is used. Usea lower power level whencooking foods that have atendency to boil over, suchas scalloped potatoes.Rest periods (when themicrowave energy cyclesoff) give time for the foodto “equalize” or transferheat to the inside of thefood. An example of this isshown with power level 3—the defrost cycle. Ifmicrowave energy did notcycle off, the outside of thefood would cook beforethe inside was defrosted.Here are some examplesof uses for various powerlevels:How to Change thePower LevelThe power level may beentered or changedimmediately afterentering the feature timefor TIME COOK, TIMEDEFROST or MINUTECOOK. The power levelmay also be changedduring time countdown.1 Press TIME COOK, TIMEDEFROST or MINUTECOOK.2 Enter cooking ordefrosting time.3 Press POWER LEVEL.4 Select desired powerlevel 1–10.5 Press START.Power Level Best UsesHigh 10 Fish, bacon,vegetables,boiling liquids.Med-High 7 Gentlecooking ofmeat andpoultry;bakingcasserolesand reheating.Medium 5 Slow cookingand tenderizingsuch as stewsand less tendercuts of meat.Low 2 or 3 Defrostingwithoutcooking;simmering;delicate sauces.Warm 1 Keeping foodwarm withoutovercooking;softeningbutter.Changing PowerLevels