GE PVM9215SKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 14

About changing the power level. The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the time for Cook Time or Time Defrost. The power level may also be changed during time countdown. 1 First, follow directions for Cook Time or Time Defrost. 2 Press the Power Level button. 3 Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the power level. Press the dial to enter. 4 Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking. Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power Level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power Level 3 is energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be done on High (Power Level 10) which gives you 100% power. Power Level 10 will cook faster but food may need PRUHIUHTXHQWVWLUULQJURWDWLQJRUWXUQLQJRYHU A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes. Rest periods (when the microwave energy F\FOHVRII JLYHWLPHIRUWKHIRRGWR´HTXDOL]Hµ or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with Power Level 3³ the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted. Here are some examples of uses for various power levels: High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, heating OLTXLGV Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating. Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat. Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces. Warm 1: .HHSLQJIRRGZDUPVRIWHQLQJEXWWHU 14