GE ZSC1000 Cook By Time Time 1, Express, Microwave power levels, Favorite recipes, Cooking tips

Microwaving

Advantium Oven

Cook By Time

and Cook By

Time 1 & 2

Use COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to microwave food that is not in the recipe section and at the time(s) you set.

■The power level is automatically set at high, but you can change it for more flexibility.

1.Press the COOK pad.

2.Turn the dial to select COOK BY TIME or COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 and press the dial to enter.

3.Turn the dial to set the cook time and press the dial to enter.

If you selected COOK BY TIME 1 & 2, turn the dial to set the second cook time and press the dial to enter.

NOTE: To change the power level

if you don’t want full power, press the POWER/TEMP pad after entering the time(s). Turn the dial to select and press the dial to enter.

4.Press the dial or the START/ PAUSE pad to start cooking.

You may open the door during COOK BY TIME and COOK BY TIME 1 & 2 to check the food. Close the door and press START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Express

Press EXPRESS repeatedly for

30 second increments of microwave cooking time. Oven starts immediately.

Microwave power level(s)

1.First, follow directions for COOK BY TIME, COOK BY TIME 1 & 2, DEFROST BY TIME or EXPRESS.

2.Press the POWER/TEMP pad.

3.Turn the dial clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the power level. Press the dial

to enter.

4.Press the dial or the START/ PAUSE pad to start cooking.

■You can change the power level before or during a cooking program.

Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:

High 10: Fish, bacon, vegetables, boiling liquids.

Med-High 7: Gentle cooking of meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.

Medium 5: Slow cooking and tenderizing for stews and less tender cuts of meat.

Low 2 or 3: Defrosting; simmering; delicate sauces.

Warm 1: Keeping food warm; softening butter.

Favorite recipes

See the Favorite recipe sections in the Speedcook section of this book for instructions on how to save, use, change or delete a favorite recipe.

Cooking tips

■When cooking bacon, layer strips on a plate. Cover each layer with a paper towel.

■When cooking vegetables, use a microwave-safe casserole

or bowl. Cover with a microwave- safe lid or vented plastic wrap.

■For frozen vegetables, follow the package instructions for adding water.

■For fresh vegetables, add 2 tablespoons of water for each serving.

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