To Use Popcorn Sensor:
1.Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch POPCORN SENSOR control.
The oven will start automatically. The display will show when the oven is sensing, and will start counting down the time when sensing has finished.
When the cycle ends, the
3.Touch CANCEL control or open the door to stop reminder tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after CANCEL control is touched.
Using Food Type
The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose.
Frozen Food | Casserole | Breakfast Food |
Poultry | Vegetables | Bread |
Meat | Beverage & Soup | Dessert |
Fish/Seafood | Grains (Pasta/Rice) | Miscellaneous |
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This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you want to cook, and then choose how you would like to cook it, if there is more than 1 cook method available. All cook methods and foods are available through this menu.
See “Food Type Chart” in this manual, or review your Quick Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed cycles.
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Food Type menu works.
To Use: Touch “Food Type” on Main Menu, select your food category, and then follow the screen prompts to select your specific food item and cook method, and to start the cycle.
Using Cook Method
The Cook Method menu has 9 methods from which to choose.
Reheat | Melt | Boil & Simmer |
Defrost | Soften | Sizzle Pan |
Cook | Grill | Steam Cook |
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This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want, and then choose your specific food item. All food items are available through this menu.
See each method’s respective section in this manual for method details.
See “Cook Method Chart” for all of the programmed cycles.
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Cook Method menu works.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, select your desired method, and then follow the screen prompts to select your food item and to start the cycle.
Reheat
The Reheat menu has 8 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Reheat (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Beverage | Sauce |
Casserole Leftover | Soup |
Dinner Plate | Muffin |
Pizza Leftover | Roll |
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Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food items available, sensor functions and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Reheat,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or oven for reheating, and start the cycle.
Defrost
The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Defrost (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Meat | Poultry | Fish/Seafood | Bread |
Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food.
Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen
■Food should be 0°F
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Defrost,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, and to start the cycle.
Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in pounds and/or ounces. If the weight is not known, touch “Weight Unknown” on the touch screen, and follow the prompts. Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed while you are programming the cycle.
Cook
The Cook menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to manual Cook (see “Time/Power Cooking” section)
Frozen Food | Fish/Seafood |
PoultryVegetable
Cereal/OatmealPasta
EggRice
Meat
Cook may use microwaves and/or grill elements, as well as special cookware for various programs.
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