GE PEM31SFSS Owner's Manual page 20

About the sensor features.
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don't
mislead the sensor.
Popcorn
1 9
(less time) (more time)
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Beverage
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
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The Sensor Features detect the increasing
humidity released during cooking. The oven
various types and amounts of food.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice in
may result in severely overcooked or burnt
food. Be sure to let the oven cool down
sensor cook.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use Cook Time for additional cooking time.
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.
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.
essential for best sensor cooking.
Always use microwave-safe containers
and cover them with lids or vented
plastic wrap. Never use tight-sealing
they 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.
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
automatic popping time.
To subtract time:
After pressing POPCORN, press 1 immediately
after the oven starts for 10% less of the
automatic popping time.
If food is undercooked after the countdown,
use Cook Time for additional cooking time.