GE Spacemaker II JEM31L Use And Care Manual page 20

How to Adjust
Auto Cook Codes to
Suit Your Taste
By simply adding a 1 after any
Auto Cook code number, yOLI can
set the oven to cook for 20Y0 ]ess
time than the code would regularly
provide.
For example, if code 4 cooks your
chicken more done than you like it,
set code 4 I next time and you'll
than a code provides, add a 9 after
the code.
For the chicken in the example
above, code 49 would provide 20~o
longer cooking time than the
regular code 4 would provide.
Example:
Touch AUTO COOK pad
Touch number pads 4 and 1 in
that order.
Touch START. DO NOT OPEN
DOOR until first oven signal, then
rotate dish I/2 turn if necessary.
Close door and touch START to
20
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?
A. When using code 1, there is no
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 1 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
to 5 minutes depending on size and
density of pieces. This standing time
also enhances the overall flavor 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
Cooking. Be sure to check
suggested arrangement of pieces in
the dish, since proper arrangement is
microwaving.
Q. Do fresh or frozen vegetables
require water when using Auto
Cook?
A. Yes. Add water to the vegetables
as recommended on guide and cover
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 1 & II
is recommended.
Q. My scalloped potatoes were
not completely cooked when I
removed the dish after Auto
Cook. What is wrong?
A. lf you prepared the sauce in the
oven prior to combining the sauce
with potatoes, there may have been
too much remaining moisture in the
oven. Make sure you dry the oven
completely before using Auto Cook
since this function operates properly
by sensing steam in the oven. AIso,
starting Auto Cook with hot foods
creates steam in the oven too soon,
and decreases the first sensing cycle.
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 & 11.
Q. Would my plastic containers
with very tight fitting lids be
appropriate for Auto Cook?
A. No, most types of plastic storage
dishes, butter tubs, etc. with tight
fitting lids are not recommended for
microwaving. Also, tight fitting
plastic lids may prevent adequate
steam from escaping and may keep
food 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 mein
noodles, potato chips and other such
foods do not have enough moisture.
Q. May I use Auto Cook when I
am cooking many foods in more
than one dish or casserole?
A. No. Because ofdiflkrent food
densities, attention needed during
cooking and food amounts, it is best
to use Time Cook I & 11 when
cooking many foods.