GE JE635 operating instructions Changing Power Levels, How to Change the Power Level

Operating Instructions

Changing Power Levels

POWER

LEVEL

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

START

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How to Change the Power Level

The power level may be changed before setting the cooking time.

1Press POWER LEVEL.

2Select desired power level 1–9.

3	Enter cooking	1	2	3
		4	5	6
	time.
		7	8	9
4
	Press START.		0

Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Hi or full power is the fastest way to cook and gives you 100% power. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is energy 30% of the time.

Power level Hi will cook faster but food may need additional attention such as frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. Most of your cooking will be done on Hi. A lower setting will cook more evenly and with less attention given to stirring or rotating the food.

Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. You may wish to use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.

Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

Power Level	Best Uses
Hi	Fish, bacon,
	vegetables, boiling
	liquids.
Med-High 7	Gentle cooking of
	meat and poultry;
	baking casseroles
	and reheating.
Medium 5	Slow cooking and
	tenderizing such as
	stews and less tender
	cuts of meat.
Low 3	Defrosting without
	cooking; simmering;
	delicate sauces.
Warm 1	Keeping food warm
	without overcooking;
	softening butter.