GE Spacemaker PVM1870 Owner's Manual page 13

Aboutchangingthe
power level.
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How to Change the
Power Level
The power level may
be entered or dmnged
immediately after
entering the tcature
time
%r TIME COOK,
TIME DEFROST, EXPRESS
COOKer ADD 30 SEC.
Tile power level may
also be changed during
time countdown.
Press
TIME COOKer
select
Time Defrost.
Press
POWER LEVEL.
i_ Select desired power
level 1-10.
Press START.
Variable power levels add flexibili/) , to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
Higil {power level ] O) or fl_ll power is tile tastest
way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power
level gives you microwave energy a certain percent
of the time. Power lexel 7 is microwme energy 70%
of tile time. Power level 3 is energy 30 °/
. J/<_ of the time.
A high setting (lO) will cook fi_ster but toed may
need more flequent stirring, rotating or turning
o_er. Most cooking will be done on High (power
lexel 1(1). A lower setting will cook more exenly and
need less stirring or rotating of tile toed.
Some tbods may have better flavor, texture or
appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use
a lower power level when cooking %ods that have a
tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when tile microwave energy cycles off)
give time tor tile toed to "equalize" or tcansicr heat
to tile inside of the toed. An example of this is
shown with power level 3--the defl'ost cycle. If
microwave energy did not cycle off, tile outside of"
tile toed would cook betore tile inside was deflosted.
Here are
SOIl/e
power levels:
Power Level
High I0
Meal-High7
Medium 5
tow 2 or 3
Warm I
examples of uses tot xarious
Best Uses
Fish, 1)acon, vegetables, 1)oiling
liquids.
Gentle cooking of meat and pouhry;
baking casseroles and reheating.
Slow cooking and tenderizing such
as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Defrosting without cooking;
simmering; delicate sauces.
Keeping food warm without
overcooking; softening 1)utter.
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