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Potato
Food Quantity
Potato
Pierce each potato several
times with a fork. Place on
paper towel, around turntable
edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
apart. Place single potato to
the side of the turntable. Let
stand 5 minutes after cooking.
Small potatoes: Enter 1-4
potatoes, 4-7 oz (113-198 g).
Large potatoes: Senses 1-4
potatoes, 8-10 oz (227-283 g).
Vegetable
Food Quantity
Fresh Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container and add 2-4 tbs
water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3minutes after cooking.
Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen Vegetable
Remove from package. Place
in microwave-safe container.
Add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water
Cover with plastic wrap,
and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3minutes after cooking.
Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Canned Vegetables
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic
wrap, and vent. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
(250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L)
Steam / Simmer
Steam or Simmer is a sensor cooking function that use
microwaves to steam or simmer food. Use microwave-safe
container with a loose-tting lid. Sensor will detect when liquid
begins to boil, then begin the Steam or Simmer countdown.
NOTE: Do not remove the lid while the container is in the
microwave oven as a rush of steam would disrupt the sensor
readings.
1. Steam Recipes: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base,
place food in insert, and cover with lid.
Fresh Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Potatoes – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): For best results,
cut into equally sized pieces.
Boneless Chicken – Senses 0.5-1.5 lbs (142-680 g)
2. Simmer Recipes: Add water to steamer base, cover with lid,
place in microwave oven, and start the cycle. When the water
begins to boil, the microwave oven will stop and prompt
for the pasta to be added. Using oven mitts, gently remove
steamer from microwave oven, add pasta, re-cover, return
steamer to microwave oven, and resume the cycle.
Dry Fettuccini – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g): Add 4 cups (1 L)
water to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add 5 cups (1.25 L)
water to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.
Dry Macaroni – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL): Add 2
cups (500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta; add 4
cups (1 L) water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add 5 cups
(1.25 L) water to cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL) pasta.
Dry Penne – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL): Add 2
cups (500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta; add 4
cups (1 L) water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add 6 cups
(1.5 L) water to cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL) pasta.
Dry Spaghetti – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g): Add 4 cups (1 L)
water to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add 6 cups (1.5 L)
to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.
3. Manual Steam: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base,
place food in insert, and cover with lid. Sample approximate
steam times:
Soft vegetables 1-3 min (ex.: Spinach - 4 sups [1 L] 1 min)
Hard vegetables 3-6 min (ex.: Broccoli - 2 cups [500 mL]
4min)
Frozen vegetables 4-5 min
Use longer times for more doneness, or when steaming larger
quantities.
4. Manual Simmer:
Add food and liquid to steamer and cover with lid. Enter
simmer time. Simmer countdown begins after liquid begins to
boil.
Pasta: Add liquid to microwave-safe container. Cover with
loose-tting lid. Enter simmer time. Simmer time will begin
counting down after the sensor detects steam from boiling
liquid. When the microwave oven stops, remove container,
remove the lid, and add the pasta. Re-cover and return the
container to the microwave oven. Clear the display using
the Cancel control, then reprogram the simmer function,
and enter the new simmer time (ex.: Dry spaghetti - 11-
12min).
Popcorn
Senses 3.0- 3.5 oz bags.
Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave popcorn
manufacturer.
Warm Hold
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven.
Cover plates of food.
Cover foods that were covered while being cooked.
Do not cover baked goods such as pastries, pies, turnovers,
etc.
To Use:
1. Touch WARM HOLD.
2. Touch number keypads to set a length of time to warm.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
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