GE PT970DRWW - Manual (Page 14)

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Using the microwave sensor cooking features.
The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjusts the cooking
time to various types and amounts of food.
Sensor Cooking
„ The proper containers and covers are
essential for best sensor cooking.
„ Always use microwave-safe containers and
cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.
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they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
„ Be sure the outside of the cooking containers
and the inside of the microwave oven are
dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of
moisture turning into steam can mislead the
sensor.
Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using Time
Cook if the package is less than 1.75
ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces. Place
the package of popcorn in the center of
the microwave.
Press the Popcorn pad. The oven starts
immediately.
If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, ERROR will appear. Close the door,
press the Clear/Off pad and begin again.
How to Adjust the Popcorn Program to
Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time:
If you find that the brand of popcorn you use
underpops or overcooks consistently, you
can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to the
automatic popping time.
To add time:
After pressing the Popcorn pad, press the
9 pad immediately after the oven starts for
an extra 20 seconds. The display will show
++. Press the 9 pad again to add another 10
seconds (total 30 seconds additional time).
To subtract time:
After pressing the Popcorn pad, press the 1
pad immediately after the oven starts for 20
seconds less cooking time. The display will show
– –. Press the 1 pad again to reduce cooking
time another 10 seconds (total 30 seconds less
time).
Covered
Vented
Dry off dishes so they don’t mislead
the sensor.
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.75 to 3.5 ounces.
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