Manual Cooking, Preset Cooking, Defrost, To Use

Manual Cooking

NOTE: Manual cooking may be done in two stages.

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK.

Enter the length of time for cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3.Touch POWER LEVEL, then set the desired cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

If cooking in stages, repeat steps 2 and 3 to set cook time and cooking power for the second stage.

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends. “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

The cook time and power may not be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

Preset Cooking

The microwave oven has been programmed with common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook times.

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 preset cooking.

FOOD	SERVING SIZE	INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn*	3.5 oz (99 g)	Pop only one package at a
	1.75 oz (50 g)	time. For bag sizes not listed
		in this section, follow
		directions on package.

Potato	1-4 medium,	Pierce each one several times
	8-10 oz (227-	with a fork. Place on paper
	283 g) each,	towel, around turntable
	similar in size	edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm)
		apart. Let stand 5 minutes
		after cooking.

Pizza	1-2 slices, 4 oz	Place on paper towel or
(refrigerated)	(113 g) each	paper plate in the center of
		the turntable.

Beverage	1-2 cups, 8 oz	Do not cover. The diameter of
	(250 mL) each	the cup’s opening will affect
		how the liquid heats.
		Beverages in cups with
		smaller openings may heat
		faster.

Frozen	10 oz (283 g)	Remove from package.
Entrée		Loosen cover on 3 sides. If
		entrée is not in microwave-
		safe container, place on
		plate, cover with plastic wrap
		and vent. Let stand
		2-3 minutes after cooking.

Dinner Plate	1 serving, about	Place food on plate, cover
(refrigerated)	10 oz (283 g)	with plastic wrap and vent.

FOOD	SERVING SIZE	INSTRUCTIONS

Fresh	1-4 cups	Place in microwave-safe
Vegetable	(250 mL-1 L)	container, and add 2-4 tbs
		(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
		plastic wrap and vent. Stir
		and let stand 2-3 minutes
		after cooking.

*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 Preset Cooking:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch the desired food pad.

The display will show first programmed serving size. Touch the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available serving sizes.

3.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

4.Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.

Defrost

The automatic Defrost feature 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 Defrost feature uses weight input. It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than

20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.

To Use Defrost:

1.Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch DEFROST.

3.Enter the weight in pounds and tenths of a pound. Two digits must be used. (For example, enter “05” for 0.5 lb, or “43” for 4.3 lbs.)

Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.5 lbs (45 g to 2.9 kg).

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the defrost time.

During defrosting, 5 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.