STEAM/SIMMER (sensor)
Use microwave-safe container with a loose-fitting lid. Sensor will detect when liquid begins to boil, then begin the Steam or Simmer countdown.
NOTE: Do not remove the lid while the container is in the microwave oven as a rush of steam would disrupt the sensor readings.
1 Steam Recipes: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base,
place food in insert, and cover with lid.
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Fresh Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): For best
results, cut into equally sized pieces.
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Frozen Vegetables – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)
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Potatoes – Senses 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L): For best results,
cut into equally sized pieces.
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Boneless Chicken – Senses 0.5-1.5 lbs (142-680 g)
2 Simmer Recipes: Add water to steamer base, cover with lid,
place in microwave oven, and start the cycle. When the water
begins to boil, the microwave oven will stop and prompt for the
pasta to be added. Using oven mitts, gently remove steamer
from microwave oven, add pasta, re-cover, return steamer to
microwave oven, and resume the cycle.
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Dry Fettuccini – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g): Add 4 cups (1 L) water
to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add 5 cups (1.25 L) water to cook
5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.
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Dry Macaroni – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL): Add 2 cups
(500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta; add 4 cups (1 L)
water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add 5 cups (1.25 L) water to
cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL) pasta.
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Dry Penne – Senses 0.5-2.0 cups (125-500 mL):
Add 2 cups (500 mL) water to cook 0.5 cup (125 mL) pasta; add
4 cups (1 L) water to cook 1 cup (250 mL) pasta; add 6 cups
(1.5 L) water to cook 1.5-2.0 cups (375-500 mL) pasta.
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Dry Spaghetti – Senses 2-8 oz (57-227 g):
Add 4 cups (1 L) water to cook 2-4 oz (57-113 g) pasta; add
6 cups (1.5 L) to cook 5-8 oz (142-227 g) pasta.
3 Manual Steam: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to steamer base,
place food in insert, and cover with lid.
Sample approximate steam times:
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Soft vegetables 1-3 min (ex.: spinach - 4 cups [1 L] 1 min)
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Hard vegetables 3-6 min (ex.: broccoli - 2 cups [500 mL]
4 min)
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Frozen vegetables 4-5 min
Use longer times for more doneness or when steaming
larger quantities.
4 Manual Simmer: Add food and liquid to steamer and cover with
lid. Enter simmer time. Simmer countdown begins after liquid
begins to boil.
5 Steam Clean: Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on turntable, then
touch START. Cycle takes 15 minutes. Keep door closed until
cycle ends. Wipe cavity with damp sponge or paper towel soon
after the cycle ends.
CONVECT
Use the provided convection rack and a microwave-safe, ovenproof baking dish. See “Accessory Configurations” in the User Guide.
NOTE: Microwave oven cavity, inside of the door, convection rack and baking dish will be hot. Use oven mitts to remove the dish and to handle
the hot convection rack.
1 Convection Cook Recipes: Place convection rack on turntable.
Select food item, then touch START to begin preheat. After
preheat, place baking dish with food on convection rack, then
touch START to begin cycle.
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Bakery Foods:
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Angel Food Cake – 1 cake: Use large tube pan. Invert pan
after baking.
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Regular Biscuit – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round
cake pan or pizza pan.
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Large Biscuit – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
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Brownie – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm)
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Cookie – 1 pan: Use round pizza pan.
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Muffin – 1 pan: Use pan with 6 cups.
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Fresh Pie – 1 pie
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Frozen Pie – 1 pie: Follow directions on package.
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Regular Roll – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
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Large Roll – 1 pan: Use refrigerated dough. Use round cake
pan or pizza pan.
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Yeast Bread – 1 loaf
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Whole Chicken – 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
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Casserole – 1.5 or 2.0 qt (1.4 or 1.9 L): Let stand 5-10 minutes
after cooking.
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Lasagna – 8" x 8" (20.3 x 20.3 cm): Let stand 5-10 minutes after
cooking.
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Beef Roast – 2.0-4.0 lbs (0.9-1.8 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking. Preset time is for medium doneness.
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Thin Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
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Thick Crust Pizza (frozen) – 6"-12" (15.2-30.5 cm): Place pizza
directly on convection rack.
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Turkey Breast – 2.5-4.5 lbs (1.1-2.0 kg): Let stand, covered, for
10 minutes after cooking.
2 Manual Convection Bake: Use for foods such as cookies, pies,
cakes, and breads. Use same time as recipe. Allow microwave
oven to preheat.
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Place the convection rack on the turntable. Default
temperature is 325°F (163°C). Use number pads to enter a
different temperature, 250°F (121°C) to 425°F (218°C).
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Touch COOK TIME/POWER, and enter time in hours and
minutes, up to 4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.
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Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again.
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After preheat, place baking dish with food on the convection
rack, then touch START to begin baking.
3 Manual Convection Roast: Use for foods such as beef and pork
roasts, whole chicken, and meat loaf. Decrease time by 10%-
20%. Use 30% microwave power for large meats and casseroles.
Use 10%-20% microwave power for thin cuts of meat.
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Place the convection rack on the turntable. Default
temperature is 325°F (163°C). Use number pads to enter a
different temperature, 250°F (121°C) to 425°F (218°C).
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Touch COOK TIME/POWER and enter time in hours and
minutes, up to 4 hours. Default time is 4 hours.
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Touch COOK TIME/POWER and enter power level, from 10%
to 30%. Default power is 30%.
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Touch START to begin preheat. Preheat may be skipped by
touching START again.
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After preheat, place baking dish with rack and food on the
turntable, then touch START to begin roasting.
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