GE PSB1200NWW Use and Care Manual - Page 15

Speedcook power level Speedcooking Advantium Oven Advantium uses power from a highintensity halogen light, ceramic heaters and microwaves to cook food from the top, bottom and interior simultaneously to seal in moisture and flavor. When using the preset speedcook recipes on the food menu, the power levels are already selected for you. However, these power levels can be adjusted before or during cooking. See POWER/TEMP in the Cooking Controls section. The custom speedcook feature allows you to speedcook items not on the preset food menu by selecting your own cook time and power level settings. Each power level gives you heater power and microwave energy for a certain percentage of the time. UPPER POWER (U) controls both the upper heater and microwave power. A higher UPPER POWER setting will utilize more upper heater power, browning food faster on top. A lower UPPER POWER setting utilizes more microwave power, causing food to cook more evenly throughout. Select a higher setting for foods such as pizza and baked goods. Select a lower setting for foods such as casseroles, meat and fish. LOWER POWER (L) controls the lower heater. Select a higher setting to brown foods more on the bottom. Select a lower setting for less browning on the bottom. 1. Press the SPEEDCOOK pad and turn the dial to select FOOD MENU or FAVORITE RECIPES, or press CUSTOM SPEEDCOOK to manually set power level and timer. Press the dial to enter. 2. Turn the dial to select a food, time or power level as prompted. Press the dial to enter. 3. To change the power level when prompted by the display, turn the dial clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the upper power level. Press the dial to enter. 4. Microwave levels are set automatically based on the upper and lower lamp settings. 5. Press the START/PAUSE pad or the selector dial to start cooking. If you do not want to change one of the settings, just press the dial to move to the next selection. NOTE: Be careful when adjusting power levels so that you do not overor undercook food. Follow these general guidelines when selecting the best U and L settings for your favorite recipes: U = Select a higher setting for thin foods requiring a golden brown top (example: fish fillets, toast, boneless chicken breasts). Select a lower setting for thicker foods and foods with high sugar or fat content (example: cakes, roasts). L = Select a higher setting for thick or dense foods that may not cook quickly in the center (example: casseroles). Select a lower setting for thin foods (example: cookies) and foods containing high fat or sugar content (example: pastry, cakes). 15