SPECIAL FEATURES

Express Cook (preset settings)

All of the auto settings take the guesswork out of preparing many popular foods. Each food is cooked using the best cooking method and the proper cooking time. Refer to the Express Cook guides on this page and page 16.

SELECT FUNCTIONS

The Express Cook selections are divided into microwave and convection settings.

Express Cook Guide-MICROWAVE

Menu

Weight (Oz)

Display

 

 

 

Popcorn

1.75 oz

1.75 oz

 

 

 

 

3.00 oz

3.00 oz

 

 

 

 

3.50 oz

3.50 oz

 

 

 

 

 

Potato

1

(about

1

 

 

 

6.5-8 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

(about

2

 

 

 

13-16 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

(about

3

 

 

 

26-32 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beverage

1

(about

1C

 

 

8.8 oz)

 

 

 

2

(about

2C

 

 

17.6 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

(about

3C

 

 

26.4 oz)

 

 

 

 

 

Reheat

8.00 oz

Sou1

 

 

 

 

12.00 oz

Sou2

 

 

 

 

8-12 oz

Cas 1

 

 

 

 

12-24 oz

Cas 2

 

 

 

 

 

1 dinner plate

1

PL

 

 

 

 

Fresh

4.0 oz

1

C

Vegetable

 

 

 

 

8.00 oz

2

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.00 oz

3

C

 

 

 

 

Frozen

4.0 oz

1

C

Vegetable

 

 

 

 

8.0 oz

2

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.0 oz

3

C

 

 

 

 

 

For microwave Express Cook settings press:

Popcorn, Potato, Beverage, Reheat, Fresh

Vegetable or Frozen Vegetable to choose the function you need

Enter the weight (lbs or oz) or amount

(cups or units) of food you need.

Press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking.

The final cooking result will vary according to the food’s initial temperature, shape, quality, etc. Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, press START/ 30SEC. to add additional cooking time in 30-second increments until desired result is reached.

Popcorn

Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use.

Try several brands to decide which brand you like the best.

Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

Potato

Pierce, place on turntable lined with a paper towel. See instructions in the chart.

After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.

Beverage

After heating, stir contents; test for desired heat. Repeat if necessary.

Reheat

Soup (1-3 cups)

Use this setting to reheat refrigerated liquid foods such as soups and sauces. Cover with microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

Casserole (1-3 cups)

Use this setting to reheat refrigerated cooked solid food (pasta, rice). Cover with microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

Dinner Plate (1 plate)

Use this setting to reheat precooked foods from refrigerator.

Place meaty portions and bulky vegetables toward outside of plate.

Cut large items like baked potatoes into smaller pieces.

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Cuisinart IB-8084 manual Special Features, Select Functions

IB-8084 specifications

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