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How to Cook Vegetables
FOOD WEIGHT/AMOUNT COOKING TIME POWER
LEVEL
PREPARATION TIPS
Artichokes
2 globes (about 10
oz. each)
12 to 15 minutes, turn
halfway through cooking time
High (PL10)
Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup
water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not
touch food. Leaves should pull out easily when done.
Asparagus 1 pound
5 to 7 minutes. Cooking time
will vary based on size; make
sure all are consistent size
High (PL10)
Leave whole or cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Place in
microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover
with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Beans
(green,
yellow)
1 pound
8 to 12 minutes
5 to 9 minutes (thin beans
like haricots verts)
High (PL10)
Trim. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup
water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not
touch food.
Beets
1 pound
(3 to 4 medium)
10 to 20 minutes High (PL10)
Scrub and trim. If keeping whole, prick with a fork,
otherwise peel and cut. Place in microwave-safe
casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid,
making sure cover does not touch food.
Broccoli 1 pound 4 to 9 minutes High (PL10)
Cut into florets. Place in microwave-safe casserole dish
with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented lid, making sure
cover does not touch food.
Brussels
Sprouts
1 pound 7 to 9 minutes High (PL10)
Trim and discard loose outer leaves. Trim stem ends and
cut a cross in end with sharp knife. Place in microwave-
safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover with vented
lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Carrots 1 pound 10 to 12 minutes High (PL10)
Wash and peel. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Place in
microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup water. Cover
with vented lid, making sure cover does not touch food.
Baby
Carrots
1 pound 10 to 15 minutes High (PL10)
Place in microwave-safe casserole dish with ¼ cup
water. Cover with vented lid, making sure cover does not
touch food.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Oven will not start
a. Electrical cord is not plugged in.
b. Door is open.
c. Wrong operation is set.
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try again.
c. Check instructions.
Arcing or sparking
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave were used.
b. The oven was operated when empty.
c. Spilled food remains in the cavity.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Do not operate with oven empty.
c. Clean cavity with wet towel.
Unevenly cooked foods
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave were used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely.
c. Cooking time, power level is not suitable.
d. Food is not turned or stirred.
e. Food is positioned incorrectly on turntable.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c. Adjust cooking time, power level accordingly.
d. Turn or stir food.
e. When possible position food off-center.
Overcooked foods Cooking time, power level is not correct Adjust cooking time, power level accordingly.
Undercooked foods
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave were used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely.
c. Oven ventilation ports are restricted.
d. Cooking time, power level is not suitable.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food.
c. Check oven ventilation ports are not restricted.
d. Adjust cooking time, power level accordingly.
Improper defrosting
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave were used.
b. Cooking time, power level is not correct.
c. Food is not turned or stirred.
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Adjust cooking time, power level accordingly.
c. Turn or stir food.
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