GE JE1468K Use & Care Manual page 20

How to Adjust
Auto Cook Codes to
Suit Your Taste
By
simply
Auto Cook code number, you can
set the oven to cook for 2090 less
time than the code would regularly
provide.
For example, if code 4 cooks your
chicken more done than
set code 4 I next time and you' II
get 200/0 shorter cooking time.
cooking time
than a code provides, add a 9 after
the code.
For the chicken in the example
above, code 49 would provide 2070
longer cooking time than the
Example:
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in that
order. "AUTO CODE 4" shows
Touch START. "AUTO" shows on
display, DO NOT OPEN DOOR
signal, then rotate
until first oven
dish 1/2 turn if necessary. Close
door and touch START to finish
cooking.
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Questions & Answers
Q. Why does my oven
automatically cut off after the
Auto cycle when using Auto
Cook code 1, when it does not for
other settings?
When using code 1, there is no
A.
second phase of minutes counting
down. All the cooking is completed
in the first phase or Auto.
Q. If my food is not completely
cooked after using the suggested
code, what should I do?
A. Use Time Cook I and power
level 10 for a few minutes until
completion.
Q. Do all fresh or frozen
vegetables require a standing
period after cooking with Auto
Cook?
A. Most vegetables are cooked
to a crisp state during Auto Cook,
just as in regular microwaving,
Therefore, it is recommended that
you let the vegetables stand for up
to 5 minutes depending on size and
density of pieces. This standing time
also enhances the overall tlavor and
appearance of most vegetables.
Q. What if I don't fully cover the
dish in Auto Cook?
A. Oven senses steam too quickly,
which shortens the cooking time
and leaves food undercooked.
Cover tightly and reset Auto Cook.
Q. Do the shapes and sizes of
foods make a difference when
using Auto Cook?
A. Yes, in some cases, larger
pieces will require additional Time
Cooking. Be sure to check suggested
arrangement of pieces in the dish,
since proper arrangement is often
a successful tip in regular
microwaving.
Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables
require water when using Auto
Cook?
A. Yes. Add water to the vegetables
well for even, complete cooking.
Q. Should I use Auto Cook to
cook pudding or sauces?
A. Most pudding and sauce recipes
require stirring many times during
cooking; therefore, Time Cook I &
11 is recommended.
Q. scalloped potatoes were
My
not completely cooked when I
removed the dish after Auto
Cook. What is wrong?
A. If you prepared the sauce in the
oven prior to combining the sauce
with potatoes, there may have been
the oven. Make sure you dry the
oven completely bel.orc using Auto
Cook since this function operates
properly by sensing steam in the
oven. Also, starting Auto Cook
with hot foods creates steam in the
oven too soon, and decreases the
Q. Are there any other foods
which are best Time Cooked,
rather than Auto Cooked?
A. Bakery foods, candies. melted
chocolate or foods when a dry or
crisp surface is desirable are
cooked best by Time Cook I & Il.
Q. Would my plastic containers
with very tight fitting lids be
appropriate for Auto Cook?
A. No, most types of piastic
storage dishes, butter tubs, etc.
with tight fitting lids are not
recommended for microwaving.
Also, tight fitting plastic lids may
prevent adequate steam from
cooking properly during Auto Cook.
Q. 1 tried to warm some chow
Why didn't this work?
A. Food must have some moisture
in order to create steam which
helps the auto sensor function.
Extremely dry foods such as chow
other such foods do not have
Q. May I use Auto Cook when I
am cooking many foods in more
than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because of different food
densities, attention needed during
cooking and food amounts, it is
best to use Time Cook 1 & II
when cooking many i'oods.