Grill
The Grill function uses a calrod thermal element that heats quickly to grill a variety of foods.
■Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilling.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■Use an ovenproof pan to catch drippings.
■The grill rack and pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp pan for removal. To avoid damage, do not place hot pan directly on
■The turntable must be in place when using the grill rack.
■For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.
Examples of Grill Times
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Sirloin steak, 1 lb (454 g), 3/4" (1.9 cm) | Side 1: 15 min |
thick, medium doneness | Side 2: 10 min |
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To Use:
1.Place grill rack securely on pan, and place both on the turntable. Then position food on rack, and close the door.
2.Touch GRILL.
“00:00” will appear in the display. Enter the length of time to grill in minutes and seconds.
3.Touch START.
Grill time will count down in the display.
About halfway through the cycle, a tone will sound. This is a reminder to turn the food, if desired.
When the cycle ends, “End” will appear in the display, and the
4.Touch STOP CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Convection
The convection system circulates hot air through the microwave oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly.
Convection Bake uses the convection system only.
Convection Roast uses the convection system in conjunction with microwaves to cook more quickly.
■The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the convection cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■Use the provided convection (short) rack.
■Do not cover turntable or convection rack with aluminum foil, as it interferes with the circulation of hot air.
■Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper products. All ovenproof cookware or metal utensils can be used with the Convection Bake function. (Round pizza pans are excellent cooking utensils for many
■No special techniques are needed to adapt standard oven recipes to convection cooking, although some temperatures might need to be reduced, and some cooking times might need to be shortened.
Convection Temperature Indicator
The ten bars in the bottom of the display represent the microwave oven’s current and approaching temperature. Each bar corresponds to the temperature represented on each of the number pads, 1 through 0 (10).
The bar corresponding to the desired set temperature will flash. As the microwave oven heats, each bar will light as its corresponding temperature is reached. When the desired temperature is reached, the flashing bar will become solid. If the temperature of the microwave oven drops below the set temperature, the bar will flash until the microwave oven heats to the set temperature again.
For example, if the desired temperature is set at 375º (number pad 8), the eighth bar will flash. When the microwave oven reaches 100º, the first bar will light. When the microwave oven reaches 170º, the second bar will light, and so on, until the desired temperature is reached, and the eighth bar stops flashing and becomes solid.
Convection Roast
The Convection Roast function shortens the cooking time for foods that normally require long periods of time to cook. It alternates between convection heat and microwave energy. Combination cooking also leaves meats juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside.
■The microwave oven cavity and door will become hot during the Convection Roast cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use metal cookware or utensils during the Convection Roast cycle. Use only ovenproof,
■Meats may be roasted directly on the convection rack. Use an ovenproof,
■Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags.
■Check for doneness after cooking time has ended. If not completely done, let stand in microwave oven for a few minutes to complete cooking.
Examples of Convection Roast Times
Pork roast, 2 lbs (907 g) | 350ºF for 50 min | |
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Whole chicken, 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 350ºF for | 1 hr, 10 min |
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325ºF for | 40 min | |
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