GE PSB2200NBB Use and Care Manual - Page 22

Microwaving Advantium Oven Microwave power level(s) The microwave power level is automatically set on all microwave features but you can change it on some features for more flexibility. 1. First, follow directions for COOK BY TIME, COOK BY TIME 1 & 2, EXPRESS or DEFROST BY TIME. 2. Press the POWER/TEMP pad. 3. Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease power level. Press the dial to enter. 4. Press the dial or the START/ PAUSE pad to start cooking. ■ You can change the power level before or during a cooking program. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids. Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces. Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter. How to use pre-set microwave selections 1. Press the microwave COOK, DEFROST or REHEAT pad. If no selection is made within 15 seconds, the display will revert back to the time of day. 2. Turn the dial to find the food you want to cook, defrost or reheat. Press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the selector dial to select the type, amount, weight and/or size as prompted by the oven. Press the dial after each selection. 4. Press the dial or the START/PAUSE pad to start cooking. To review settings during cooking, press the selector dial. If the door is opened during cooking, the oven will stop and PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the door and press START/ PAUSE to resume cooking. If you enter an undesired selection at any time, simply press the BACK pad and re-enter the desired selections. Cook By Time and Cook By Time 1 & 2 22 Use COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to microwave food that is not in the recipe section and at the time(s) you set. 1. Press the COOK pad. 2. Turn the dial to select COOK BY TIME or COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 and press the dial to enter. 3. Turn the dial to set the cook time and press the dial to enter. If you selected COOK BY TIME 1 & 2, turn the dial to set the second cook time and press the dial to enter. The power level is automatically set at high, but you can change it for more flexibility. To change the power level if you don't want full power, press the POWER/TEMP pad before entering the time(s). Turn the dial to select and press the dial to enter. 4. Press the dial or the START/ PAUSE pad to start cooking. You may open the door during COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to check the food. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.