Features; Power Levels; Time Features - GE JNM3184 Owner's Manual

Features

Changing the Power Level
The power level may be entered or changed immediately
after entering the feature time for Cook Time.
Note: The power level cannot be changed during the
time countdown.
The current cooking cycle should be canceled and a new
one started.
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter cooking or
defrosting time
3. Press Power Level.
4. Select desired power
5. Press Start/Enter.
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

Time Features

Cook Time I
Allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
change it for more flexibility.
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter cooking time.
3. Change power level
if you don't want
full power. (Press
Power Level. Select
a desired power level
4. Press Start/Enter.
You may open the door
during Cook Time to
check the food. Close the door and press Start/Enter to
resume cooking.
8
Auto Time
Soften
Melt
Defrost Defrost
Cook Set Power
Time Clock Level
1 2 3
Start
Enter
4 5 6
Cancel
Off
7 8 9
Lock Control
Hold 4 Sec
Energy
- +
0
Saving
Less More
Surface Add
Vent Fan
Light 30 Sec
Auto Time
Soften Melt
Defrost Defrost
Cook Set Power
Time Clock Level
1 2 3
Start
Enter
4 5 6
Cancel
Off
7 8 9
Lock Control
Hold 4 Sec
Energy
- +
0
Saving
Less More
Surface Add
Vent Fan
Light 30 Sec
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 cycles off)
the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with
power level 3—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:
Power Level 10:
Power Level 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Power Level 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews
and less tender cuts of meat.
Power Level 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate
sauces.
Power Level 1:
Cook Time II
Lets you change power levels automatically during
cooking. Here's how to do it:
1. Press Cook Time.
2. Enter the first cook time.
3. Change the power level if you don't want full power.
(Press Power Level. Select a desired power level
4. Press Cook Time again.
5. Enter the second cook time.
(Press Power Level. Select a desired power level
7. Press Start/Enter.
At the end of Cook Time I, Cook Time II counts down.
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