GE JE1590 Owners Manual - Page 16

About the sensor microwave features. Safety Instructions Operating Instructions POPCORN Use only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 1.5 to 3.5 ounces. NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion- it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. REHEAT NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion- it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. BEVERAGE NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession on the same food portion- it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. 16 Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: 1 Follow package instructions, using Time Cook if the package is less than 1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2 Press the POPCORN button once or twice. The oven starts immediately. Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.) bag of popcorn. Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.) bag of popcorn. If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed, an error message will appear. Close the door, press OFF/CLEAR and begin again. If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time. How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overpops consistently, you can add or subtract 20-30 seconds to the automatic popping time. To subtract time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds (- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to enter. To add time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+) cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to add another 10 seconds (++) total 30 seconds additional time. Press to enter. Reheat The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously cooked foods or a plate of leftovers. 1 Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the oven. Press REHEAT once, twice or three times. The oven starts immediately. Press once for 1/2 to 1 full cup. Press twice for 1 to 2 full cups. Press three times for a plate of leftovers. 2 The oven signals when steam is sensed and the time remaining begins counting down. Do not open the oven door until time is counting down. If the door is opened, close it and press START immediately. After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have wide variations in temperature. Some areas of food may be extremely hot. If food is not hot enough after the countdown use Time Cook for additional reheating time. Some Foods Not Recommended for Use With Reheat It is best to use Time Cook for these foods: s Bread products. s Foods that must be reheated uncovered. s Foods that need to be stirred or rotated. s Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after reheating. How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time To subtract 10% from the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise and press to enter. To add 10% to the automatic cooking time: Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise and press to enter. Beverage Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an 8-10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage. The oven starts immediately. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. If food is undercooked after the countdown use Time Cook for additional cooking time. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support