Amana ME96T Start with hot tap water to shorten cooking time, Do not cover prevents spillover

Cereal

•Always use microwave-safe ceramic, glass or plastic utensils. Use large enough container to avoid spillover.

•Start with hot tap water to shorten cooking time.

•Do not cover (prevents spillover).

Item/		Bowl	Cereal	Salt	Hot	Cooking	Method
Servings		Size		(Optional)	Water	Time At
						High(10)(Min.)
Farina
quick	1	1 qt.	2 1/2 Tbsp.	1/8 tsp.	3/4 cup	1/2 to 2	In bowl, combine cereal and salt.
	2	2 qt.	1/3 cup	1/4 tsp.	1 1/3 cups	1 to 3	Stir in water. Microwave, stirring
	4	3 qt.	2/3 cup	1/2 tsp.	3 1/2 cups	3 to 6	once. Stir before serving.
regular	1	1 qt.	2 1/2 Tbsp.	1/8 tsp.	1 cup	2 to 4	In bowl, combine cereal and salt.
	2	2 qt.	1/3 cup	1/4 tsp.	1 3/4 cups	3 1/2 to 5	Stir in water. Microwave, stirring 2
	4	3 qt.	2/3 cup	1/2 tsp.	3 1/2 cups	7 to 11	to 3 times. Stir before serving.
Grits
quick	1	1 qt.	4 1/2 Tbsp.	1/8 tsp.	1/2 cup	1/2 to 1 1/2	In bowl, combine grits and salt. Stir
	2	2 qt.	9 Tbsp.	1/4 tsp.	1 cup	2 to 4	in water. Microwave, stirring 2 or 3
	4	3 qt.	1 1/4 cups	1/4 tsp.	2 cups	3 to 7	times before serving.
Oats
quick	1	1 qt.	1/3 cup	1/4 tsp.	3/4 cup	1/2 to 2	In bowl, combine oats and salt. Stir
	2	1 1/2 qt.	2/3 cup	1/2 tsp.	1 1/2 cups	2 1/2 to 4 1/2	in water. Microwave, stirring once.
	4	2 qt.	1 1/3 cup	3/4 tsp.	3 cups	4 to 7	Stir before serving.
regular	1	1 qt.	1/3 cup	1/8 tsp.	1 cup	1 1/2 to 3	In bowl, combine oats and salt. Stir
	2	2 qt.	2/3 cup	1/4 tsp.	1 1/2 cups	3 to 5	in water. Microwave; stirring after 2
	4	3 qt.	1 1/3 cup	1/2 tsp.	3 cups	5 to 7	minutes, then 1 or 2 times. Stir
							before serving.

Vegetables

Item	Total Cooking	Power	Method
	Time (Min/Lb.)	Level
Acorn Squash,
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. each
1	6 to 11	HIGH (10)	Pierce each squash at least once with knife. Microwave
2	8 to 16		until tender, turning over once. Let stand 6 minutes. Cut in
Asparagus,			half. Remove pulp and seeds.

fresh, 1 lb.	5 to 7	HIGH (10)
Beans, green,
fresh, 1 lb.	7 to 11	HIGH (10)

Arrange in baking dish with tips toward center of dish. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, rearranging once. Let stand 3 minutes.

Trim and discard ends of beans. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Microwave until tender, turning over once. Let stand 3 minutes.

Beets,
fresh, 1 lb.	12 to 18	HIGH (10)
Broccoli Spears,
fresh, 1 to 1 1/2 lbs.
	7 to 9	HIGH (10)
Brussels Sprouts,
fresh 1 lb
	6 to 8	HIGH (10)
Cabbage,
chopped, 1 1/2 lbs.
	12 to 15	HIGH (10)

Trim and discard leaves. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine beets and 1/2 cup water. Cover. Microwave until tender, turning over once. Let stand 3 minutes. Peel and trim ends of beets.

Trim and discard tough ends of spears. Arrange broccoli in baking dish with flowerets toward center of dish. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover dish with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, rearranging once. Let stand 3 minutes.

In 1 1/2-quart casserole, combine sprouts and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Microwave until tender, stirring once. Let stand 3 minutes.

In 2-quart casserole, combine cabbage and 2 tablespoons water. Cover. Microwave until tender, stirring once. Let stand 3 minutes.

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