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Kids Menu
The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook
powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked
in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Use Kids Menu:
1. Touch KIDS MENU.
The display will show “PAD -”.
2. Touch KIDS MENU repeatedly to scroll through the Kids
Menu items
or
Touch number pad to select Kids Menu item.
The display will show the name of the selected menu item for
2-3 seconds, and then prompt for the quantity of food to be
entered.
3. Enter quantity of food items using the prompts on the display
or the quantities from the chart above. Only pads valid for the
selected food class will give a response.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK
POWER.
4. Touch JET START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear on the display, 4
end-of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will
sound every minute for 15 minutes.
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 JET START.
“BOIL” will appear on 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.
4. Touch OFF/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 tablespoon (15 mL) oil to water. Put container and
water in the microwave oven and follow the above steps, setting
a simmer time of one second. When time ends place food in the
water. Cover, then follow the above steps setting the desired
simmer time.
Tupperware
®
Microsteamer
Use the Tupperware Microsteamer, (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 Tupperware Microsteamer 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.
FOOD
CODE
KIDS MENU
PAD
QUANTITY/
INSTRUCTION
*Canned
pasta
1
1 time
1, 2, 3 or 4 servings/
Follow food label
instructions.
Frozen
Pizza
2
2 times
5-7 oz/
Follow food label
instructions.
Frozen
Meal
3
3 times
8, 10 or 12 oz/
Follow food label
instructions.
Hot Dogs
4
4 times
1, 2, 3 or 4 pieces/
Use paper plate.
Cook without bun.
Hot
Cereal
(oatmeal)
5
5 times
1 or 2 servings/
Follow food label
instructions.
Chicken
Nuggets
6
6 times
1 or 2 servings/
Place nuggets on
paper plate covered
with paper towel.
* This function is not intended for meal-in-a-cup products.
1. Cooking cover
2. Colander
3. Dish
