Popcorn
Popcorn is a sensor function. The sensor determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn.
The sensor will determine accurate popping times for bag sizes:
3.5oz (99 g), 3.0 oz (85 g) or 1.75 oz (50 g). For bag sizes not listed in this section, follow directions on the package.
NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
■For best results, do not place bag on convection rack or grill rack.
■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
■Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.
■Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
■Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
■Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
To Use Popcorn:
1.Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch POPCORN control.
The microwave oven will start automatically. The display will show when the microwave oven is sensing, and will start counting down the time when sensing has finished.
When the cycle ends, the
3.Touch OFF control or open the door to stop reminder tones. The display will return to the Main Menu after OFF control is touched.
UsingFoodType
The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose.
Breakfast Food | Dairy/Dessert | Frozen Food |
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Liquids | Snacks | Vegetable |
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Bread | Casserole | Fish/Seafood |
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Grains (Pasta/Rice) | Meat | Poultry |
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This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you want to cook, and then choose how you would like to cook it, if there is more than 1 cook method available. All cook methods and foods are available through this menu.
See “Food Type Chart” in this manual, or review your Quick Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed cycles.
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Food Type menu works.
To Use: Place food on the turntable, and close the door. Touch “Food Type” on Main Menu, select your food category, and then follow the screen prompts to select your specific food item and cook method, and to start the cycle.
UsingCookMethod
The Cook Method menu has 11 methods from which to choose.
Reheat | Defrost | Cook |
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Bake | Boil & Simmer | Browning Pan |
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Grill | Melt | Roast |
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Soften | Steam Cook |
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This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want, and then choose your specific food item. All food items are available through this menu.
See each method’s respective section in this manual for method details.
See “Cook Method Chart” for all of the programmed cycles.
See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Cook Method menu works.
To Use: Place food on the turntable, and close the door. Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, select your desired method, and then follow the screen prompts to select your food item and to start the cycle.
Reheat
The Reheat menu has a selection of main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Reheat (see “Manual Method Cooking” section).
Beverage | Casserole Leftover | Meal |
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Muffin | Pizza Leftover | Roll |
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Sauce | Soup | Manual Reheat |
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Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as specific food items available, sensor functions and amounts.
To Use: Place food on the turntable, and close the door. Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Reheat,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/ or microwave oven for reheating, and start the cycle.
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