S E N S O R C O O K I N G

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

popped kernels.

 

 

 

1.5 - 3.5 oz bag

Touch Popcorn pad and then Start/Touch On.

Sensor reheat

4

- 36

oz

Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be re-

 

 

 

 

heated. 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. Foods should be very hot. If not, continue to heat with

 

 

 

 

variable power and time. After stirring, re-cover and allow to stand

 

 

 

 

2 to 3 minutes.

 

 

 

Fresh vegetables: Soft

 

 

 

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

Broccoli

.25

- 2.0

lb

been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap

Brussels sprouts

.25

- 2.0

lb

for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh vegetables, number 1

Cabbage

.25

- 2.0

lb

and Start/Touch On pads. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand,

Cauliflower (flowerets)

.25

- 2.0

lb

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

Green beans

.25

- 1.5

lb

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

Winter squash:

 

 

 

minutes.

 

 

 

diced

.25

- 1.5

lb

 

 

 

 

 

halves

1

- 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rice

.5

- 2.0

cups

Place rice into a deep casserole dish 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.

 

 

 

 

 

RiceWaterSize of casserole dish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.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

- 8

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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