Operating instructions
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About the sensor microwave features.
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Steam
Use the Steam feature to steam certain pre-
programmed foods. For best performance, please
use a NordicWare Rice Cooker/Steamer Bowl.
1
Press the Steam button.
2
Select the food you wish to steam.
3
Place steamer bowl with water, salt (if
necessary), and food in the microwave with
the steam vents on the steamer bowl in the
OPEN position.
4
Press Start to begin cooking.
5
When prompted, open the door and CLOSE
the steam vents on the steamer bowl.
NOTE: Make sure to open the door and
close the steam vents on the steamer bowl
when prompted. If the Start button is
pressed before opening the door, the oven
will display the “Insert Food” message.
6
Close the door and press Start/Pause to
resume cooking.
NOTE: The NordicWare Rice Cooker/Steamer Bowl
should be used for best cooking results
Family Snacks
Use the Family Snacks feature to cook from a
variety of pre-programmed family snack items.
1
Press the Family Snacks button.
2
Enter the number pad to
select the food you
wish to cook. Press the dial to enter
3
Enter an amount for the snack selected.
4
Press START/PAUSE to start cooking.
First Choice Second Choice
Burrito 1 to 3
Chicken Nuggets 1 to 2 servings
Oatmeal 1 to 4 packets
Instant Macaroni and
Cheese
1 to 2 servings
Canned Pasta 1 to 2 cans
Hot Dogs 1 to 4
Frozen Microwave Pizza
Hot Chocolate 1 to 3 cups (240 to 720 mL)
Soften (on some models)
Use the Soften feature to soften certain pre-
programmed foods:
1
Press the Soften button.
2
Enter the number pad to select one of the soften
options.
3
Enter an amount for the food selected.
4
Press Start/Pause to start cooking.
First Choice Second Choice
Butter 1/2 Stick; 1 Stick; 2 Sticks
Cream Cheese 3 oz. (85 g); 8 oz. (227 g)
Ice Cream 1 pint (1/2 l); 1 quart (1 l);
Family Snacks
Soften
Steam
First Choice Second Choice
1 - Rice 1 - 1 cup (240 mL)white,
2 - 1 cup (240 mL) brown
2 - Asparagus 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)
3 - Broccoli 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)
4 - Brussel Sprouts 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)
5 - Carrots 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)
6 - Cauliflower 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)
7 - Zucchini 1 to 2 cups (240 to 480 g)