Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a sensor function.
■Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
■Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine
To Use Boil & Simmer:
1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3.Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.
4.Enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching “Doneness,” and then touching “+” or
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food by touching “Prepare.”
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or “Cooking” will appear on the display for rice.
If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The display will count down the simmer time.
If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Simmer:
1.On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2.Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3.Touch “Manual Simmer.”
4.Enter simmer time.
See “Manual Simmer Chart” for instructions.
5.Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Simmer Cook” will appear on the display. When water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the display, 4
6.Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual Simmer Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual Simmer” function.
FOOD | INSTRUCTIONS |
Pasta* | Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish |
| containing water in oven. No need to enter a |
| simmer time. The water will heat to a boil and |
| then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta in the |
| water and cover the dish. Repeat steps |
| under “To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter |
| simmer time. |
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Rice and | Place water and food in dish. Use |
Vegetables | |
| in oven. Set simmer time. |
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Soup and | Place food in dish and place dish in oven. Set |
liquid foods | simmer time. |
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*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.
Browning Pan Feature
The Browning Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan- fry foods in the oven. The Browning Pan reaches its optimal cooking temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as quickly as possible after it is heated for best results.
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Browning Pan directly on
■Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.
■Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
■Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a thermal oven.
■Do not place the pan on the rectangular cooking rack or circular grill rack. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.
■For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and cleaning easier.
Browning Pan Cooking Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the browning function.
FOOD
Bacon*:
Omelet:
Fried Eggs*:
Hamburger Patties*:
Fish* (Frozen, Breaded):
Nuts*: .5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)
Pizza (Rising or Thin crust):
Poultry*, Breast:
*Requires turning or stirring of food.
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