See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food items available, sensor functions and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Cook,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.
Melt
The Melt menu has 5 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Melt (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Butter/Margarine Chocolate
CaramelMarshmallow
Cheese
Melt uses only microwaves to melt your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Melt,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.
Soften
The Soften menu has 5 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Soften (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Butter/Margarine | Frozen Juice |
Caramel Dip | Ice Cream |
Cream Cheese |
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Soften uses only microwaves to soften your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More Choices,” and then “Soften.” Follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.
Grill
The Grill menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Grill (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Chicken Pieces - | Shrimp |
Lamb Chops | Steak |
Pork Chops | Beef Kabobs |
Fish Steak | Vegetable |
Hamburger Patty |
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Grill uses the grill element and microwaves to grill your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■Oven cavity and door will become very hot during the Grill cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■The grill rack and Sizzle Pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Sizzle Pan directly on
■Use the grill rack to place food closer to the grill element for faster grilling.
■Use the Sizzle Pan to catch drippings. Do not place the Sizzle Pan on the grill rack.
■Place grill rack securely on Sizzle Pan, and place both on the turntable. Then position food directly on rack.
■The turntable must be turned on when using the grill rack.
■For best results, apply light amount of cooking oil to grill rack.
■When the grill element is in use, the cooling fan turns on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Grill,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food for grilling, and start the cycle.
After Grilling
The food, grill rack, Sizzle Pan, oven cavity and door will be very hot. Using oven mitts, grasp the Sizzle Pan securely with both hands, and remove it with the grill rack and food still in place to a
When handling the hot Sizzle Pan, use the detachable handle.
Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to Manual Simmer (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).
Dried Pasta | Brown Rice |
Fresh Pasta | White Rice |
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Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves to simmer your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
■Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear on the display.
■Use the provided steamer vessel base and lid, or a microwavable dish with a
■Do not use plastic wrap as a cover during the Boil & Simmer cycle.
■Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the oven, as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “More Choices,” and then “Boil & Simmer.” Follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare your food for simmering, and start the cycle.
Simmering Pasta
The water will need to boil before adding the pasta. Place the dish of water, covered, in the oven and begin the cycle. When the water boils, the oven will stop and prompt you to add the pasta. If manually simmering, place the covered dish of water in the oven, and set a simmer time of 1 second. The water will start to boil, the
Using oven mitts, gently remove the covered dish of boiling water, add the pasta,
Simmering Rice
Place food and water/liquid, covered, in the oven and begin the cycle. The sensor determines when the water starts to boil, and figures the simmer time, which will begin counting down in the display.
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