EZ-CHOICE® Feature
The
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.
Use the following chart as a guide for the
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Popcorn* | 3.5 oz (99 g) | Pop only one package at a |
| 3.0 oz (85 g) | time. For bag sizes not listed |
| 1.5 oz (43 g) | in this section, follow |
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Baked | Pierce each one several times | |
Potatoes | with a fork. Place on turntable | |
| 369 g) each, | around edges, at least 1" |
| similar in size | (2.5 cm) apart. Let stand |
AutoDefrost
The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.
■Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.
■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than
20 minutes, or for frozen
MEAT
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Dinner Plate | Place food on plate, cover | |
(refrigerated) | 8 oz (227 g) each | with plastic wrap and vent. |
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Frozen | 10 oz (283 g) | Remove from package. |
Entrée |
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| plate, cover with plastic wrap |
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Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage
The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.
Place all meats in microwave- safe baking dish. Do not cover.
Fresh | Place in | |
Vegetable | (250 | container, and add |
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Pizza | Place on paper towel or | |
Reheat | (113 g) each | paper plate in the center of |
(refrigerated) |
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Beverage | Do not cover. The diameter of | |
| (250 mL) each | the cup’s opening will affect |
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| how the liquid heats. |
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| Beverages in cups with |
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| smaller openings may heat |
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*To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware. For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.
To Use the
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch one of the
The display will show first programmed serving size. Touch the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available serving sizes.
The microwave oven will begin cooking automatically after a brief delay.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the
3.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up | Place in | |
| baking dish, chicken breast | |
Cornish hens | ||
side up. Do not cover. | ||
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Turkey: breast |
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Fillets, Steaks, Whole Shellfish | Place in | |
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To Use Auto Defrost:
1.Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch AUTO DEFROST.
The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting.
3.Enter the weight.
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).
4.Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch START to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the
5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually: Follow direction in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
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