GE PEM31SFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 20

About the sensor features. Covered Vented The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven DXWRPDWLFDOO\DGMXVWVWKHFRRNLQJWLPHWR various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in VXFFHVVLRQRQWKHVDPHIRRGSRUWLRQ³LW may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. Be sure to let the oven cool down IRUPLQXWHVEHIRUHVWDUWLQJWKHQH[W sensor cook. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time. ‡7KHSURSHUFRQWDLQHUVDQGFRYHUVDUH essential for best sensor cooking. ‡Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap. Never use tight-sealing SODVWLFFRYHUV³they can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook. ‡Be sure the outside of the cooking container 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. Dry off dishes so they don't mislead the sensor. Popcorn 1 (less time) 9 (more time) NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession RQWKHVDPHIRRGSRUWLRQ³ it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. To use the Popcorn feature: 1. Follow package instructions, using Cook Time if the package is less than 3.0 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. 2. Press POPCORN. The oven starts immediately. Your popcorn bag may get stuck and stop rotating, but this will not effect to the cooking performance. Do not open the door even if the bag is not rotating. If you open the door while "Pop" is displayed, "Err" will appear. Close the door, press CancelOff and begin again. If food is undercooked after the countdown use Cook Time for additional cooking time. How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time If you find that the brand of popcorn you use underpops or overcooks consistently, you can add or subtract 10% to the automatic popping time. To add time: After pressing POPCORN, press 9 immediately DIWHUWKHRYHQVWDUWVIRUDQH[WUDRIWKH automatic popping time. To subtract time: After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately after the oven starts for 10% less of the automatic popping time. Beverage NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in succession RQWKHVDPHIRRGSRUWLRQ³ it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food. To use the Beverage feature: Press Beverage to heat a cup of coffee or other beverage. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be very hot. Remove the container with care. If food is undercooked after the countdown, use Cook Time for additional cooking time. 20