10
5.
Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6.
Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
Defrost
The automatic defrost function 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.
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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of 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 automatic defrost function should not be used for food left
outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-
made food.
Times and cooking power have been preset for defrosting certain
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Use the Defrost Control:
1.
Place food, uncovered, in the microwave oven, and close the
drawer.
2.
Touch DEFROST.
3.
Select food item by entering its number (see chart and/or
cooking guide label).
4.
Enter the weight in tenths of a pound for Meat or Poultry
or
Enter volume in cups for Casserole/Soup.
See chart for quantity limits.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching POWER
LEVEL.
5.
Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, tones will sound to indicate it is time to
check, turn, rearrange or separate food. Open drawer, turn
food if necessary, close door and touch START to resume
defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “LET STAND COVERED” will appear in
the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed
by reminder tones.
6.
Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually:
Follow directions in “Manual Cooking”
section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking
Power” chart.
Sensor Cooking
A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.
Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to
allow the steam to escape.
NOTES:
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The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least
3 minutes.
■
The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking
container should be dry.
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The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).
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If the drawer is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will
stop and the program will be canceled.
Sensor Popcorn
The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate
popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn.
This function is programmed to detect popping times for 3.5-oz
(99 g), 3.0-oz (85 g) and 1.75-oz (50 g) bags.
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.
■
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular
paper bags or glassware.
■
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
■
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
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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. For bag
sizes not listed in this section, follow directions on the
package.
■
Cooking results may vary based on location of bag on the
floor of the microwave oven drawer. Try changing bag
location to achieve best results.
FOOD
NO.
QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Ground meat
1
0.5-2.0 lbs (227-907 g)/
Remove wrap and place in
microwave-safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
Steaks/Chops
2
0.5-3.0 lbs (227 g-1.4 kg)/
Remove wrap and place in
microwave-safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
Boneless poultry
3
0.5-2.0 lbs (227-907 g)/
Remove wrap and place in
microwave-safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
Bone-in poultry
4
0.5-3.0 lbs (227 g-1.4 kg)/
Remove wrap and place breast side
up in microwave-safe baking dish.
Do not cover.
Casserole/Soup
5
1-6 cups (250 mL-1.5 L)/
Remove wrap and place in
microwave-safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
