GE CEB1590 Owner's Manual page 16

About the sensor microwave features.
POPCORN
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces (45 to 100 g).
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion―
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
REHEAT
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion―
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
BEVERAGE
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion―
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using Time Cook
1
if the package is less than 1.5 oz. (45 g) or
larger than 3.5 oz. (100 g). Place the package of
popcorn in the center of the microwave.
Press the POPCORN button once or twice. The
2
oven starts immediately.
Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz./
85 to 100 g) bag of popcorn.
Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz./
45 to 50 g) bag of popcorn.
If you open the door while POPCORN is displayed,
an error message will appear. Close the door, press
OFF/CLEAR and begin again.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional cooking time.
Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats servings of previously
cooked foods or a plate of leftovers.
Place the cup of liquid or covered food in the
1
oven. Press REHEAT once, twice or three times.
The oven starts immediately.
Press once for 1/2 to 1 full cup (120 to 240 mL).
Press twice for 1 to 2 full cups (240 to 480 mL).
Press three times for a plate of leftovers.
The oven signals when steam is sensed and the
2
time remaining begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is counting
down. If the door is opened, close it and press
START immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible,
to even out the temperature. Reheated foods may
have wide variations in temperature. Some areas of
food may be extremely hot.
Beverage
Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an
8–10 oz. (227–284 mL) cup of coffee or other
beverage. The oven starts immediately.
How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overpops consistently, you can
add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the automatic
popping time.
To subtract time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial
counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less cooking
time. Press to enter. Turn again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds
(- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to enter.
To add time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial
clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+) cooking time.
Press to enter. Turn again to add another
10 seconds (++) total 30 seconds additional time.
Press to enter.
If food is not hot enough after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
Bread products.

 Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.

Foods calling for a dry look or crisp surface after

reheating.
How to Adjust the Oven's Automatic Settings
for a Shorter or Longer Time
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial
counterclockwise and press to enter.
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the dial
clockwise and press to enter.
Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the countdown, use
Time Cook for additional cooking time.