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Steam
Steam is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to
steam food. Use Steam for foods such as vegetables, fish, and
potatoes.
■
Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for
steaming a number of food types.
■
Use a microwave-safe steamer.
Use the following chart as a guide.
Steam Cooking Chart
FOOD
QUANTITY
Manual*
_
Asparagus
8–16 oz
Broccoli
2–6 cups
Carrots
2–6 cups
Cauliflower
2–6 cups
Corn on the Cob
2–4 ears
Fish Fillets
0.5–1.5 lbs
Frzn. Vegetables
2–6 cups
Green Beans
2–6 cups
Potatoes
2–6 cups
Shrimp
5–8 oz
Spinach
4–8 cups
Summer Squash
2–6 cups
*Manual
Steam
requires
that
a
cook
time
be
entered.
(Optional)
Modify
the
food
doneness
by
touching
the
Doneness
pad.
Select
More
Done,
Suggested,
or
Less
Done,
then
touch
SET,
review
the
cook
settings,
and
then
touch
START.
Melt
The
Melt
function
may
be
used
to
melt
your
food.
Times
and
cooking
powers
have
been
preprogrammed
for
a
number
of
food
types.
Use
the
following
chart
as
a
guide.
Melt
Chart
FOOD
QUANTITY
Manual*
_
Butter
1/2 Stick
1 Stick
1
1
/
2
Sticks
2 Sticks
Cheese
8 oz
16 oz
Chocolate
1–12 oz
Margarine
1/2 Stick
1 Stick
1
1
/
2
Sticks
2 Sticks
FOOD
QUANTITY
Marshmallows
5 oz
10 oz
*Manual
Melt
requires
that
a
cook
time
be
entered.
(Optional)
Modify
the
food
doneness
by
touching
the
Doneness
pad.
Select
More
Done,
Suggested,
or
Less
Done,
then
touch
SET,
review
the
cook
settings,
and
then
touch
START.
Reheat
Times
and
cooking
powers
have
been
preprogrammed
for
reheating
a
number
of
food
types.
Use
the
following
chart
as
a
guide.
Custom
Reheat
Chart
FOOD
QUANTITY
Manual*
Default power level 100%.
Casserole
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Dinner Plate
Place food on plate. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
8-16 oz (227-454 g)
Pizza Slices
lace on a paper towel.
1-3 slices (3 oz [85 g]
each)
Sauce
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
Soup
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
*Manual Reheat requires that a cook time be entered.
To Use Programmed Reheat:
For Combination Ovens, begin by touching the MICROWAVE
button.
1.
Scroll to REHEAT in the cooking mode menu.
2.
3.
4.
Scroll
to
the
desired
food
category
and
touch
NEXT.
If
you
choose
DINNER
PLATE,
skip
to
step
4.
Scroll
to
select
one
of
the
preset
quantities,
and
then
touch
NEXT.
Touch
START.
or
Touch
DONENESS
and
scroll
to
select
between
More
Done,
Suggested,
or
Less
Done
and
touch
SET
to
return
to
the
previous
screen,
and
then
touch
START
to
begin
the
cooking
cycle.
5.
Touch MICROWAVE CANCEL to turn off the oven.
