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COOK

Cook

 

 

 

 

 

Place covered food in the oven and

Cooking Tips

 

 

1

 

 

close the door. Press the COOK button.

■ When oven signals and countdown time

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT FOOD TYPE appears in the

TURN TO SELECT

 

 

is displayed, the door may be opened

 

 

display.

 

PUSH TO ENTER

 

 

 

for stirring, turning or rotating food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the dial to the desired food type.

To resume cooking, close the door and

 

 

2

 

 

Press to enter.

 

press START/PAUSE.

 

 

 

 

See the Sensor Food Type Guide below for

■ Match the amount of food to the size of

 

specific foods and instructions.

container. Fill containers at least 1/2 full.

 

 

 

The oven starts immediately.

■ Be sure outside of container and inside

NOTE: Do not use this

of oven are dry.

NOTE: If the door was open while the

feature twice in succession

■ After completion of Cook cycle, if food

on the same food portion—

control was being set, close the door and

needs additional cooking, return food to

it may result in severely

press the START/PAUSE button to begin

oven and use Time Cook to finish cooking.

overcooked or burnt food.

cooking.

 

 

How to Adjust the Oven’s Automatic

 

Do not open the oven door before the countdown

 

Settings for a Shorter or Longer Cook Time

 

time is displayed—steam escaping from the oven

 

(Not available for all food types)

 

can affect cooking performance. If the door is

 

To subtract 10% from the automatic

 

opened, close the door and press START/PAUSE

 

immediately.

 

cooking time:

 

If ground meat was selected, the oven may

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the

 

signal you to drain and stir the meat. Open

dial counterclockwise and press to enter.

 

the door, drain the meat and close the door.

To add 10% to the automatic cooking time:

 

Press the START/PAUSE button if necessary

 

Immediately after the oven starts, turn the

 

to resume cooking

 

 

 

dial clockwise and press to enter.

 

If food is undercooked after the countdown

 

 

 

use Time Cook for additional cooking time.

 

Sensor Food Type Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food Type

 

 

Servings

Serving Size

Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chicken Pieces

 

 

1 to 4

2 to 8

Use oblong, square or round dish.

 

 

 

 

pieces

Cover with wax paper.

Fish

 

 

1 to 4

4 to 16 oz.

Use oblong, square or round dish.

 

 

 

 

 

Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Ground Meat

 

 

—

1/2 to 2 lbs.

Use round casserole dish. Crumble meat

(Beef, Pork, Turkey)

 

 

 

 

into dish. Cover with wax paper or vented

 

 

 

 

 

plastic wrap.

Potatoes

 

 

1 to 4

1/2 to 2 lbs.

Pierce skin with fork.

 

 

 

 

 

Cluster potatoes in center of oven floor.

Canned Vegetables

 

 

1 to 4

4 to 16 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Fresh Vegetables

 

 

1 to 4

4 to 16 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

Add 2 tablespoons water for each serving.

 

 

 

 

 

Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

Frozen Vegetables

 

 

1 to 4

4 to 16 oz.

Use microwave-safe casserole or bowl.

 

 

 

 

 

Follow package instructions for adding

 

 

 

 

 

water. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.

 

 

 

 

 

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Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

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PEB1590 specifications

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