GE JVM1790CK Owners Manual - Page 17
Popcorn, Reheat, How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning 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. ge.com Popcorn (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking.) 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 turntable. 2 Press the POPCORN button. The oven starts immediately. If you open the door while POPCORN SENSOR is displayed, an error message will appear. Close the door, press CLEAR/OFF 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: Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise, until a minus ("-") sign appears, for 20 seconds less cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again, until two minus ("- -") signs appear, to reduce cooking time another 10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds less time. Press to enter. To add time: Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise, until a plus ("+") sign appears, for an extra 20 seconds cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again, until two plus ("++") signs appear, to add another 10 seconds for a total of 30 seconds additional time. Press to enter. Reheat (Do not use the shelves when microwave cooking.) 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, three times or four times. The oven starts immediately. Press once for a plate of leftovers. Press twice for a pasta. Press three times for 1/2 to 1 full cup. Press four times for 1 to 2 full cups. 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/PAUSE 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: ■ Bread products. ■ Foods that must be reheated uncovered. ■ Foods that need to be stirred or rotated. ■ 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: Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial counterclockwise, until a minus ("-") sign appears, and press to enter. To add 10% to the automatic cooking time: Within the first 30 seconds after the oven starts, turn the dial clockwise, until a plus ("+") sign appears, and press to enter. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 17