Operation Manual
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MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING
VEGETABLES CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1 Quick Fresh Vegetables  
 Broccoli     
  Brussels sprouts   
 Cabbage     
  Cauliower (owerets)   
  Cauliower (whole)   
 Spinach     
 Zucchini     
  Baked apples
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
 1 med.
.25 - 1.0 lb.
.25 - 2.0 lb.
 2 - 4 med.
Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover 
with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, 
stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
2 Longer Fresh Vegetables   
  Carrots, sliced     
  Corn on the cob
  Green beans     
  Winter squash:     
   diced     
   halves
.25 - 1.5 lb.
 2 - 4
.25 - 1.5 lb.
.25 - 1.5 lb.
 1 - 2
Place in casserole. Add 1 - 4 tablespoons water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. 
Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let 
stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
3 Steamer Bag 6 - 17 oz. Place bag in the microwave drawer. Follow instructions on the bag.
4 Frozen Vegetables .25 - 1.25 lb. Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, 
for 3 minutes.
COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1 Ground Meat .25 - 2.0 lb. Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added to other 
ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place 
ground meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave 
stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch 
START/+30 SEC. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
2 Fish/Seafood .25 - 2.0 lb. Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll llet with edges underneath). Cover with 
vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered for 3 minutes.
3 Frozen Entrees  6 - 17 oz. Use this pad for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most 
brands. You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from 
outer wrapping and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand, 
covered, for 1-3 minutes
4 White Rice
5 Brown Rice
 .5 - 2.0 cups
 .5 - 2.0 cups
Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. Cover with lid or plastic 
wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has been 
absorbed.
Rice  Water  Size of casserole
.5 cup ...................1 cup ................... 1.5 quart
1 cup .................... 2 cups .................. 2 quart
1.5 cups ................3 cups .................. 2.5 or 3 quart
2 cups ...................4 cups .................. 3 quart or larger










