GE CVM9179SLSS Use and Care Manual - Page 14

USING THE OVEN: Microwave Terms Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: Ŷthe metal shelf being installed incorrectly and touching the microwave walls. Ŷmetal or foil touching the side of the oven. Ŷfoil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas). Ŷmetal such as twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes. Ŷrecycled paper towels containing small metal pieces. Ŷthe turntable ring support being installed incorrectly. Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape. 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 would cook before larger parts. 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 not placed on a cooling rack. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Sensor Microwave Features Humidity Sensor What happens when using the Sensor Features: The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Ŷ7KHSURSHUFRQWDLQHUVDQG covers are essential for best sensor cooking. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion-it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time. NOTE: Sensor features will not operate when the oven is hot. If one of the sensor cooking buttons is pressed when the temperature inside the oven is greater than ƒ)³29(1722+27)256(1625&22.,1* USING ALTERNATE METHOD" will be displayed. The oven will automatically change to cook by time (follow the directions in the display) or once the oven is cool enough, the sensor features will function normally. Ŷ$OZD\VXVHPLFURZDYH safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight sealing plastic containers - they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. Ŷ%HVXUHWKHRXWVLGHRIWKH cooking containers and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor. Covered Vented Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. 14 49-40778