GE MFL38211602 - Manual (Page 16)

Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
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Popcorn
To use the Popcorn feature:
Follow package instructions, using
Time Cook if the package is less than
1.5 ounces or larger than 3.5 ounces.
Place the package of popcorn in the
center of the microwave.
Press the POPCORN button once or
twice. The oven starts immediately.
Press once for a regular size (3.0 to 3.5 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
Press twice for a snack size (1.5 to 1.75 oz.)
bag of popcorn.
If you open the door while POPCORN is
displayed, an error message will appear.
Close the door, press OFF/CLEAR and
begin again.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
How to Adjust the Automatic Popcorn Setting
to Provide a Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If you find that the brand of popcorn you
use underpops or overpops consistently,
you can add or subtract 20–30 seconds to
the automatic popping time.
To subtract time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial counterclockwise for 20 seconds (-) less
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to
reduce cooking time another 10 seconds
(- -) total 30 seconds less time. Press to
enter.
To add time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial clockwise for an extra 20 seconds (+)
cooking time. Press to enter. Turn again to
add another 10 seconds (++) total 30
seconds additional time. Press to enter.
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POPCORN
Use only with prepackaged
microwave popcorn weighing
1.5 to 3.5 ounces.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—it
may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
NOTE: Do not use this
feature twice in succession
on the same food portion—
it may result in severely
overcooked or burnt food.
Reheat
The Reheat feature reheats servings of
previously cooked foods or a plate of
leftovers.
Place the cup of liquid or covered
food in the oven. Press REHEAT once,
twice or three times. The oven starts
immediately.
Press once for 1/2 to 1 full cup.
Press twice for 1 to 2 full cups.
Press three times for a plate of leftovers.
The oven signals when steam is
sensed and the time remaining
begins counting down.
Do not open the oven door until time is
counting down. If the door is opened,
close it and press START immediately.
After removing food from the oven, stir, if possible, to
even out the temperature. Reheated foods may have
wide variations in temperature. Some areas
of food may be extremely hot.
If food is not hot enough after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
reheating time.
Some Foods Not Recommended for Use
With Reheat
It is best to use Time Cook for these foods:
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Bread products.
■
Foods that must be reheated uncovered.
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Foods that need to be stirred or rotated.
■
Foods calling for a dry look or crisp
surface after reheating.
How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic
Settings for a Shorter or Longer Time
To subtract 10% from the automatic
cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial counterclockwise and press to enter.
To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:
Immediately after the oven starts, turn the
dial clockwise and press to enter.
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REHEAT
Beverage
Press the BEVERAGE button to heat an
8–10 oz. cup of coffee or other beverage.
The oven starts immediately. Drinks heated with the Beverage feature may be
very hot. Remove the container with care.
If food is undercooked after the
countdown, use Time Cook for additional
cooking time.
BEVERAGE
About the sensor microwave features.
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