GE JES1145DLWW Use and Care Manual - Page 12

USING YOUR OVEN About the features Multi-Stage Cooking At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically. Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking. Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following: 1. Press Time Cook once, then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time; 2. Press Power once,then press "8" to select 80% microwave power. 3. Press Time Cook once,then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time; 4. Press Power once,then press "6" to select 60% microwave power. 5. Press Start/+30 Sec. Time Cook Microwave Terms Term Arcing Covering Shielding Standing Time Venting Definition Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: 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. Ŷplates or dishes with a metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen. 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. 12 49-40735