GE PSA1201RSS Use and Care Manual - Page 13

Speedcooking Advantium Oven Using speedcook features CAUTION: Burn Risk When using speedcook programs, remember that the oven, door and dishes will be very hot! Prior to the first use of your oven, the clock must be set. See the Clock section. Before you begin, make sure the turntable is in place. Use the metal tray and your own glass or ceramic cookware, if needed. The turntable must always be in place when using the oven. Put food directly on the metal tray to speedcook. n If the door is opened during cooking, the oven will stop and PAUSE will appear in the display. Close the door and press the START/ PAUSE pad to resume cooking. n At any time during cooking you can change time or power levels by selecting EDIT. n Speedcooking meats in the oven may produce smoke. n To cook for additional time after a cooking cycle has been completed, use the Resume feature as instructed on the display. Things that are normal Cooking Times n When speedcooking pre-set menu foods, you may see OPTIMIZING COOK TIME in the display several seconds after you press START/PAUSE. The oven automatically senses the electrical voltage level in your home and adjusts the cooking time up or down for proper cooking. Cooling Fans n The fans will be on during cooking. At the end of cooking, the fans may continue to run for a short time to cool internal components. The fans will automatically shut off when the internal parts of the oven have cooled. The screen will display "Oven is Cooling". n The oven vent will emit warm air while the oven is on. n The exhaust fan may come on automatically if the oven becomes hot. See Automatic fan section. Lights n When the oven is on, light may be visible around the door or outer case. n The halogen lights will dim and cycle on and off during a speedcook cycle, sometimes even at full power levels. This is normal. The oven senses the heat level and adjusts automatically. Oven Heat n No preheating time is required during speedcook cycles. The oven begins cooking immediately. n The door and inside of the oven will be very hot. Use caution when opening the door and removing food. Be cautious of steam or vapor that may escape from around the door. n Do not use cookware or coverings made of paper, plastic, or foil when speedcooking. n When cooking for an extended period of time, the oven may automatically reduce the power levels to maintain the appropriate level of oven heat. Sounds n Clicks and a fan blowing are normal sounds during cooking. The electronic control is turning components on and off. Interference n TV/radio interference might be noticed while using the microwave, similar to the interference caused by other small appliances. It does not indicate a problem with the microwave. Move the radio or TV as far away from the microwave as possible, or check the position of the TV/radio antenna. 13