Time Cooking, or cooking your food according to a pre- determined amount of time, is probably familiar to you from conventional cooking. With your microwave oven, hc~wever, you preset the time and the oven turns off automatically.

FC)llowthe cooking steps below to heip you learn to Time Cook properly<

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Step 3: Push TIME/TEMP Switch

up to TIME position.

Step 6: When time is up, oven sig- .

 

nals and shuts off automatically.

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Note: When setting a time of less ~ - than 1 minute, rotate timer M turn

and then back to desired time setting.

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Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water and 1 teaspoon of freeze dried coffee. Use a cup that has no metal decoration. Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2: Turn Variable Power Con- trol to 10 (HIGH). For this cup of coffee, this power level is recom- mended, but you will use other levels as recipes cali for their use.

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe but at the end of the ti rne allowed, my dish wasn’t

done. What happened?

A= Since house power varies due to time or !ocation many Time Cook recipes give you a time range io prevent overcooking. Set the o‘jen fQr minimum time, test t he

;cIod for doneness, and cook your iish a Iiftle longer, if necessary.

Step 4: Set Time Control. For coffee set at 1 minute and 20 to 30 seconds. Timer may be reset dut-ing cooking if needed.

Step 5: Push START button. inte- rior light and fan come on to tell you oven is operating.

Q, I want to cook my dish on a Power Level other than HIGH, what do I need to do?

A. To change the Power Level, simply turn Variable Power Con- trol to desired number setting.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes, To resume cooking, simply close the door and push START. NOTE: Microwave power will not come on until you are ready. You must push START for cooking to begin.

e Make sure all utensils used in your microwave oven are labeled “suitablefor microwaving”. Check your Cookbook for specific test to determine “microwave-safe” uten- sils.

ePaper towels, wax paper, and plastic wrap can be used to cover ‘, dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

@Most microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check your Cookbook for specific instructions for the food you are microwaving.

eSome foods such as unshelled eggs and hot dogs must be pricked to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Q. Must I change the Power Con- trol every time I cook?

A. You must turn the Power Con- trol to desired Power Level. if, however, it is already on level needed, it is not necessary to change.

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