GE CEB1590SSSS - Manual (Page 13)

About changing the power level.
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The power level may be entered or
changed immediately after entering the time for
Time Cook, Time Defrost or Express Cook. The
power level may also be changed during time
countdown.
First, follow directions for Time Cook, Time
Defrost or Express Cook.
Press the POWER button.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase and
counterclockwise to decrease the power level.
Press the dial to enter.
Press the START/PAUSE button to start cooking.
Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave
cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven
can be compared to the surface units on a range.
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. Most cooking will be done
on High (power level 10) which gives you 100%
power. Power level 10 will cook faster but food
may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning
over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need
less stirring or rotating of the food. Some foods may
have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of
the lower settings is used. 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. An example of this is
shown with power level 3³WKHGHIURVWF\FOH
If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside
of the food would cook before the inside was
defrosted.
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.
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