GE Spacemaker-3 JEM4KWA Use And Care & Cooking Manual page 11

Questions and Answers
Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,
thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the
oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they 'will need more frequent attention than
usual. Raise the power level after entering the time
by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the
desired number. Power level 7 (Medium) cuts the
total defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10
cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3. During
either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q. Why don't the defrosting times in the
Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary
according to the temperature in your freezer. Set
your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting
Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust
the time accordingly.
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you m>y change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a
2/3 full of
water, add
instant coffee
and stir to
dissolve. Use a
cup that has no
metal decoration
and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods should not be completely thawed
before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly
frozen.
Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check
on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during
microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins operating if
time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,3
and O for one minute and 30 seconds.
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Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
power lev~l. (If power level 10 is not appropri~te, see
"How to Change Power Level" below.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
"End." The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
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