Automatic CooHng ~ps

Containers and Covers

●Always use microwave-safe containers and cover them with lids or vented plastic wrap.

●Never use tight-sealing plastic covers. They can prevent steam from escaping and cause food to overcook.

●Match the amount of food to the size of the container. Fill containers at least half full for best results.

. Be sure the outside of the cooking container and the inside of the microwave oven are dry before placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning into steam can mislead the sensor.

●Stir or rotate some foods after a beeping signal, if required. See Automatic Cooking Control Guide and recip on the folloting pages.

How to Adapt Microwave

Casserole Recipes

c Select recipes that do not require adding ingredients, stirring or rotating at different stages during cooking.

●Use microwave-safe containers that are appropriate in size to the food amount.

●For saucy casseroles, cover container with lid or plastic wrap. For cheese or crumb-topped casseroles, remove cover after oven signals and add topping, then continue cooking uncovered.

●Allow precooked ingredients or hot sauces to cool slightly before adding other ingredients.

. Meats and vegetables should be submerged in liquid.

Use microwave-safe casseroles or bowls for entrees and vegetables. Cover with lids that fit. If lids are not available, use plastic wrap.

Plastic wrap should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

For frozen entrees in paperboard trays, remove tray from box but do not remove film over tray.

For frozen entrees with foil covering and plastic lids, remove foil cover and re-cover with plastic lid.

Slit plastic pouches 1 inch as shown above. Break food up thoroughly

after oven signals.

Use oblong or square containers for foods, such as chicken, spareribs, chops, chuck roasts and corn on the cob: Plastic wrap covering should be vented over food to allow for escaping steam. Seal by pressing plastic wrap firmly around edges.

Wper plates should not be used for automatic cooking. Use microwave-safe plates or bowls for reheating. Cover with plastic wrap.

Fish fillek, whole fish or seafood pieces should be in single layer

in flat pie plate or oblong dish to fit Cover with plastic wrap.

For meat and fish loaves, use either the round or loaf microwave- safe containers. Cover with plastic wrap.

Whole or large halves of vegetables, such as cauliflower or squash, should be placed in round or square container close to size of vegetable. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap.