GE Spacemaker Microwave Oven JVM1540 - Manual (Page 29)

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How to Use the Shelf
When Microwaving Food microwaves best
when placed on the
turntable or on the shelf in
the lower position.
NOTE: Only use the shelf
when reheating on more than
one level. Do not store the
shelf inside the oven cavity.
Use the lower shelf
supports when cooking one
oblong or oversized dish.
Use the upper shelf
supports for two-level
cooking.
Shelf and Reheating
• To reheat on 2 levels
or
• To reheat 2 dishes on the
lower level:
1 Multiply reheat time by
1 1 /
2
.
2 Switch places after ½ the
time.
• To reheat on 3 levels
(on some models)
1 Double the reheating
time.
2 Switch places twice and
give the dishes a ½ turn
during reheating. (Place
dense foods, or those that
require a longer cook
time, on the upper shelf
first.)
• Make sure the shelf is
positioned properly
inside the microwave
to prevent damage to
the oven from arcing.
• Do not use a
microwave browning
dish on the shelf. The
shelf could overheat.
• Do not use the oven
with the shelf on the
microwave floor. This
could damage the
microwave.
• Use pot holders when
handling the shelf—it
may be hot.
• Do not use the shelf
when cooking
popcorn.
For best results
Uneven results
2-level reheating
Shelf (on some models)
Switch places after ½ time.
Switch places after ½ time.
Switch places twice
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