Kids Menu
The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD | CODE | KIDS MENU | QUANTITY/ |
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| PAD | INSTRUCTION |
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Canned | 1 | 1 time | 1, 2, 3 or 4 servings/ |
pasta* |
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| Follow food label |
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| instructions. |
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Frozen | 2 | 2 times | |
Pizza |
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| Follow food label |
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| instructions. |
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Frozen | 3 | 3 times | 8, 10 or 12 oz/ |
Meal |
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| Follow food label |
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| instructions. |
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Hot Dogs | 4 | 4 times | 1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces/ |
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| Use paper plate. |
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| Cook without bun. |
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Hot | 5 | 5 times | 1 or 2 servings/ |
Cereal |
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| Follow food label |
(oatmeal) |
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| instructions. |
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Chicken | 6 | 6 times | 1 or 2 servings/ |
Nuggets |
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| Place nuggets on |
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| paper plate covered |
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| with paper towel. |
*This function is not intended for
To Use Kids Menu:
1.Touch KIDS MENU.
The display will show “PAD
2.Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids Menu items
or
Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item.
The display will show the name of the selected menu item for
3.Enter quantity of food items using the prompts in the display or the quantities from the chart above. Only pads valid for the selected food class will give a response.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER.
4.Touch JET START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
5.Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Simmer Cooking and Steaming
Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups, casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to cook pasta.
To Simmer:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes. Add ¹⁄₄ to ¹⁄₂ cup (60 to 125 mL) of water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
1.Touch STEAM/SIMMER.
2.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer.
3.Touch JET START.
“BOIL” will appear in the display. When water begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
4.Touch CANCEL•OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Simmering Pasta
Use a container large enough to cover food completely with water. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Put container and water in the microwave oven and follow the above steps, setting a simmer time of 1 second. When time ends place food in the water. Cover, then follow the above steps setting the desired simmer time.
Steamer Vessel
Use the steamer vessel, (provided with the microwave oven) with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods.
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1.Cooking cover
2.Colander
3.Dish
See “General Cleaning” section for additional information.
■The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.
■Do not use in a conventional- or
■To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.
■Do not overfill.
Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over the colander and dish or just the dish.
Colander: Use for foods such as fish, vegetables and potatoes. Do not use with foods such as rice, pasta and white beans. When using, place directly over the dish.
Dish: Use for foods such as rice and pasta.
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