GE Spacemaker JVM1665 User Manual page 7

Available Cooking Options
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Always use the grilling shelf
when using Auto Grill or
Manual Grill unless the item
you are cooking is too large.
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For best results, use the grilling
shelf when using Combo
Grill unless the item you are
cooking is too large.
Microwave Cooking
The 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 Microwave
energy is energy.
distributed evenly
throughout
the oven for
thorough, fast
cooking of food.
Auto Grill/Manual Grill
During grilling, a heating element is used to generate radiant heat
to brown the exterior of the food. The oven offers the option of using
automatic or manual grilling. Automatic grilling allows you to select the
correct food type from a pre-programmed menu. Manual grilling allows
you to specify the amount of time you wish to grill.
Cooking Method Heat Source
Hot air radiates Radiating
around food heated air.
to produce a
browned exterior.
Combination Grill
The oven also offers the option of using Combination Grill. This feature
allows for faster grilling by combining grilling and microwave energy.
Cooking Method Heat Source
Microwave Microwave
energy and energy and
radiating heated radiating
air combine to heated air.
grill foods faster.
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Heat Conduction Benefi ts
Heat produced Fast, high
within food by effi ciency
instant energy cooking. Oven
penetration. and surroundings
do not get hot.
Easy clean-up.
Heat Conduction Benefi ts
Heat conducted Aids in
from outside of browning and
food to inside. enhances fl avor.
Heat Conduction Benefi ts
Food heats Shortened
from instant grilling time
microwave from microwave
energy energy, plus
penetration browning
and from heat and fl avor
conducted from enhancement.
outside.
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