Q. Why does my oven automatically cut off after the AUTOcycle when usingAutoCook ControlCode 1 whenit doesnot forothersettings?
A. When using Code 1,there is no second phase of minutes counting down. All the cooking is com- pleted in the first phaseor AUTO.
Q.If myfood is not completelycookedafter using the suggested Auto Cook Control Code, what shouldI do?
/A. Thick starchy or dense foods may require some additional time cooking. Use TIME COOK and PowerLevel 10for a few minutes until completion.
Q.Do all fresh or frozen vegetables require a standingperiodaftercoakingwithAUTO COOK?
A.Most vegetables are cooked to a crisp state dur- ing Auto Cook, just as in regular microwaving. Therefore, it is recommended that you let the vege- tables stand for up to 5 minutes depending on size and density of pieces. This standing time also en- hances the overall flavor and appearance of most vegetables
Q.What if I don’t fully cover the dish in Auto
Cook?
A.Oven senses steam too quickly which shortens the cooking time thus leaving undercooked dish. Recovertightly and resetAuto Cook.
Q.i30 the shapesand shzesof food make a differ- ence whm usingAutoCook?
A.Yes,in some cases, larger pieces will require ad- ditional Time Cooking. Be sure to check suggested arrangement of pieces in the dish, since proper ar- rangementis often a successful tip in regular micro- waving,
(2. Should I use Auto Cook to cook pudding @r sauces?
A.Most pudding and sauce recipes require stirring many times during cooking; therefore, Time Cook is recommended since you should not open the door during the AUTO phase of cooking without affect- ing end cooking results.
Q.My scalloped potatoes+were not completely cooked when 1removedthe dish after Auto Cook. Whatis wrong?
A.If you prepared the sauce in the oven prior to combining the sauce with potatoes, there may have been too much remaining moisture in the oven. Make sure you dry the oven completely before us- ing Auto Cook since this function operates properly by sensing steam in the oven. Also, starting Auto Cook with hot foods creates steam in the oven too soon, and decreasesthe fh%tsensing cycle,
Q.Are there any other foods which are best Time Cooked, rather than Auto Cooked?
A.Bakery foods, candies, melted chocoiate or foods when a dry or crisp surface is desirabie, are cookedbest by Time Cook.
Q.Do fresh or frozen vegetablesrequire water whenusingAutoCook?
A.Yes.Add water as recommendedon chart to the vegetables and cover well for even, complete cooking.
Q.Would my plasticcontainerswithvery tight fit- ting lidsbe appropriatefor AutomaticCooking?
A.No, most types of piastic storage dishes, butter tubs,etc.with tight fitting lids are not recommended for microwaving. Also tight fitting plastic lids may prevent adequate steam from escaping and food may not cook properly during Automatic Cooking.
Q.i tried to warm somechow meinnoodlesusing
AutoCook. Whydidn’tthiswork?
A, Food must havesome moisture in order to create steam which helps the auto sensor function. Extremely dry foods such as chow mein noodles, potato chips and other such foods do not have enough moisture.
Q.May I use Auto Cook when I am cookingmany foodsIn morethanone dishor casserole?
A.No, becauseofdifferentfood densities,attention neededduring cooking, and food amounts, it is best to use TIME COOK when cooking many foods.
CLWhywas my roastnot fullycookedeven though the temperatureon the readout was correct and AutoRoastcompleted?
A.When cooking with Auto Roast,the temperature probe must be inserted properly as fuily described in the Cookbook, After turning meat over or rotat- ing, the probe should be checked to make sure it hasn’t slipped or changed position,
C%Last thneI usedAutoRoastI removedthe rmst fromthe ovento turn it over.When1replacedroast in oven and reconnectedthe meat probe, AUTO reappeared.Why’?
A, The oven and roast may have cooled to kmiow 80*, or probe may have been repositioned. Con- tinue roasting and numbers will soon reappear.
Q.Are there any parthxdartrivetathat work better thanothers?
A.Yes, flat glass trivets such as iids or dish covers give more even cooking resuits than plastic trivets. Aiso, ceramic
Q.Why doesn’tthe roast continuecooking during the standingor haieiingtime?
A, The oven automatically reaches finished temper- ature and then decreases to a lower power level to prevent overcooking. Thus an even temperature is maintained.
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