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Boil & Simmer
The Boil & Simmer function has programs for simmering rice and
pasta. Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups,
casseroles, stews and other liquid food. Boil & Simmer is a
sensor function.
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Cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
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Do not remove lid or covering while container is in oven. The
large amount of steam released will disrupt sensor settings.
To Use Boil & Simmer:
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2. Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3. Follow menu to select specific food to be simmered.
4. Enter amount.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching
“Doneness,” and then touching “+” or “-.”
Preparation instructions can be viewed for the specific food
by touching “Prepare.”
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Boiling Water” will appear on the display for pasta, or
“Cooking” will appear on the display for rice.
If simmering pasta, when water begins to boil, 2 short tones
will sound, and “Add food.” will appear on the display. Open
door, remove container, add food to boiling water, replace
container in oven, close door and touch “Continue.” The
display will count down the simmer time.
If simmering rice, when water begins to boil, the display will
count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Use Manual Simmer:
1. On “Home” screen, touch “More Choices.”
2. Touch “Boil & Simmer.”
3. Touch “Manual Simmer.”
4. Enter simmer time.
See “Manual Simmer Chart” for instructions.
5. Touch “Start” or press START button.
“Simmer Cook” will appear on the display. When water
begins to boil, the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, the “End” screen will appear in the
display, 4 end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder
tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
Manual Simmer Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the “Manual
Simmer” function.
*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.
Browning Pan Feature
The Browning Pan feature uses the pan to brown, crisp, and pan-
fry foods in the oven. The Browning Pan reaches its optimal
cooking temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as
quickly as possible after it is heated for best results.
While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan
very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.
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Oven cavity and door will become very hot during grill
element use. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
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The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to
grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot
Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage
may occur.
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Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot
quickly and could melt the utensils.
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Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
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Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a
thermal oven.
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Do not place the pan on the rectangular cooking rack or
circular grill rack. Always use the turntable as a support for
the pan.
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For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make
removing food and cleaning easier.
Browning Pan Cooking Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when using the browning
function.
*Requires turning or stirring of food.
FOOD TO BE SIMMERED
White Rice: Long grain, Short grain or Instant
Brown Rice: Long grain or Instant
Fresh Pasta: Tortellini, Linguine or Ravioli
Dried Pasta: Spaghetti, Macaroni, Rotini, Penne or Fettuccine
FOOD
INSTRUCTIONS
Pasta*
Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Place the dish
containing water in oven. No need to enter a
simmer time. The water will heat to a boil and
then the oven will turn off. Place the pasta in the
water and cover the dish. Repeat steps 1-3
under “To Use Manual Simmer,” then enter
simmer time.
Rice and
Vegetables
Place water and food in dish. Use ¼-½ cup
(60-125 mL) water with vegetables. Place dish
in oven. Set simmer time.
Soup and
liquid foods
Place food in dish and place dish in oven. Set
simmer time.
FOOD
Bacon*: 2-4 slices
Omelet: 2-4 eggs
Fried Eggs*: 1-4 eggs
Hamburger Patties*: 1-4 patties
Fish* (Frozen, Breaded): 1-4 servings
Nuts*: .5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cups (125, 250, 375 or 500 mL)
Pizza (Rising or Thin crust): 6-12'' (15-30 cm) pizza
Poultry*, Breast: 1-3 pieces, .4 lb (180 g) each
