GE Spacemaker JVM139K Use And Care Manual page 17

Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, 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 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
is left on timer. [f not. reset timer.
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before
cooking?
A. Some foods not be completely thawed
should
it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly
frozen.
Internal temperature is the best test of doneness
for many foods.
Use Temp Coo~old to cook a variety of foods to
the desired finished food temperature. The Time
Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters,
doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult
to cook precisely with the probe.
The Temperature Probe
The temperature probe is a food thermometer that
gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its
appearance may vary from picture at right. ) The probe
must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto
Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in
the Automatic Roasting section.
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 desired power level pad. Power
level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2;
Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to
approximately 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.
Temp CooMHold takes the guesswork out of cooking,
because the oven automatically switches to "Hold"
setting after reaching the preset food temperature
and maintains that temperature until you touch the
NOTE: Oven automatically switches to "Hold"
when preset food temperature is reached.
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