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Simmer Cooking and Steaming
Use the Simmer Cook function for foods such as soups,
casseroles, stews and other liquid food. It can also be used to
cook pasta.
To Simmer:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 2
¹⁄₂
minutes. Add
¹⁄₄
to
¹⁄₂
cup (60 to 125 mL) of
water to vegetables and cover dish with its lid, not plastic wrap.
1. Touch STEAM/SIMMER.
2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to simmer.
3. Touch START.
“BOIL” will appear in the display. When water begins to boil,
the display will count down the simmer time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute for 15 minutes.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Simmering Pasta
Use a container large enough to cover food completely with
water. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil to water. Put container and water in
the microwave oven and follow the above steps, setting a simmer
time of 1 second. When time ends place food in the water. Cover,
then follow the above steps setting the desired simmer time.
Steamer Vessel
Use the steamer vessel, (provided with the microwave oven) with
the Steam Cook feature to steam foods.
See “General Cleaning” section for additional information.
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The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts
or pot holders when handling.
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Do not use in a conventional- or combination-type oven, with
“Crisp” or “Grill” functions or on electric or gas burners.
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To avoid scratching, use plastic utensils.
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Do not overfill. One-half full is recommended.
Cooking Cover: Always use when cooking. Place directly over
the colander and dish or just the dish.
Colander: Use for foods such as fish, vegetables and potatoes.
Do not use with foods such as rice, pasta and white beans. When
using, place directly over the dish.
Dish: Use for foods such as rice and pasta.
To Steam:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for 2
¹⁄₂
minutes and fill the dish with at least
¹⁄₄
cup (60 mL) of
water when using the colander. More water may be needed when
not using the colander. Place the steamer vessel on the center of
the turntable.
1. Touch STEAM/SIMMER.
2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to steam.
3. Touch START.
“BOIL” will appear in the display. When water begins to boil
the display will count down the steam time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute for 15 minutes.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
Warm Hold
Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm
Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a
cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel
the function.
To Use:
Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods
that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should
remain uncovered.
1. Touch WARM HOLD.
2. Touch START.
“WARM” will appear in the display during the entire cycle.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end-
of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound
every minute for 15 minutes.
3. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
To Set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a
cooking cycle before touching START control, or during cooking.
A. Cooking cover
B. Colander
C. Dish
A
B
C
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour
before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or
sickness.
