Microwave Energy - GE CEB1590 Owner's Manual

Available cooking options.
Do not use the shelf when
microwave cooking.
Always use the shelf when
convection cooking.
Always use the shelf when
combination cooking.
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Microwave Cooking
Your oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically
by sensor.
Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking.
The oven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.
Cooking Method Heat Source

Microwave energy

Microwave energy.
is distributed evenly
throughout the oven
for thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Convection Cooking
During convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the air inside the oven.
Any oven temperature from 225°F to 450°F may be programmed. A fan gently circulates this heated
air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producing golden brown exteriors and rich moist
interiors.
Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air to develop around
the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.
Cooking Method Heat Source
Hot air circulates Circulating
around food to heated air.
produce browned
exteriors and seal
in juices.
Combination Cooking
Your oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy along with
convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping to perfection.
Cooking Method Heat Source
Microwave energy Microwave energy
and convection heat and circulating
combine to cook heated air.
foods in up to
one-half the time
of regular ovens,
while browning and
sealing in juices.
Heat Conduction Benefits
Heat produced within Fast, high efficiency
food by instant energy cooking. Oven and
penetration. surroundings do
not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
Heat Conduction Benefits
Heat conducted Aids in browning
from outside of food and seals in flavor.
to inside. Cooks some foods
faster than regular
ovens.
Heat Conduction Benefits
Food heats from Shortened
instant energy from cooking time from
penetration and microwave energy,
heat conducted from plus browning
outside of food. and crisping from
convection heat.