S P E C I A L F E A T U R E S

SENSOR COOKING CHART

F O O D

 

A M O U N T

 

 

P R O C E D U R E

Popcorn

1 package

Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several

 

1.5 - 3.5 oz bag

brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped

 

 

 

 

kernels. Touch Popcorn pad.

 

 

Sensor reheat

4

- 36

oz

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be

 

 

 

 

reheated. Flatten, if possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax

 

 

 

 

paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or lids with larger quanti-

 

 

 

 

ties of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well,

 

 

 

 

if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods

 

 

 

 

should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power

 

 

 

 

and time.

 

 

 

Fresh vegetables: Soft

 

 

 

Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have

Broccoli

.25

- 2.0

lb

just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use

Brussels sprouts

.25

- 2.0

lb

plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh vegetables,

Cabbage

.25

- 2.0

lb

number 1 and Start/Touch On pads. After cooking, stir, if pos-

Cauliflower (flowerets)

.25

- 2.0

lb

sible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.

Cauliflower (whole)

 

1 med.

 

 

 

 

 

Spinach

.25

- 1.0

lb

 

 

 

 

 

Zucchini

.25

- 2.0

lb

 

 

 

 

 

Baked apples

2

- 4

med.

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh vegetables: Hard

 

 

 

Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tbsp water. Cover with lid for tender

Carrots, sliced

.25

- 1.5

lb

vegetables. Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables.

Corn on the cob

2

- 4

 

Touch Fresh vegetables, number 2 and Start/Touch On pads.

Green beans

.25

- 1.5

lb

After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.

Winter squash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

diced

.25

- 1.5

lb

 

 

 

 

 

halves

1

- 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rice

.5

- 2.0

cups

Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water.

 

 

 

 

Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let

 

 

 

 

stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed.

 

 

 

 

 

Rice

Water

Size of casserole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.5 cup

1 cup

1.5 quart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 cup

2 cups

2 quart

 

 

 

 

 

1.5 cups

3 cups

2.5 or 3 quart

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 cups

4 cups

3 quart or larger

 

Baked potatoes

1

- 6

med.

Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove

 

 

 

 

from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

Ground meat

.25 - 2.0 lb

Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a

 

 

 

 

casserole to be added to other ingredients. Place patties on a

microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch Start/Touch On. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Sharp R-430CS manual Sensor Cooking Chart, Touch Fresh vegetables , number 2 and Start/Touch On pads

R-430CS specifications

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