Use and Care Manual
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COvering fOODs:
Some foods work best when covered. Use the cover  
recommended in the charts for these foods. You may refer 
to the hints by touching the HELP/SETTINGS pad. See 
page 17.
 1  Casserole  lid.
 2   Plastic wrap: Use plastic wrap recommended for 
microwave cooking. Cover dish loosely; allow 
approximately 
1
/2 inch to remain uncovered to allow 
steam to escape. Plastic wrap should not touch food.
 3  Wax paper: Cover dish completely; fold excess wrap 
under dish to secure. If dish is wider than paper, overlap 
two pieces at least one inch to cover.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to 
escape away from you. 
pOpCOrn, reHeat, pOtatOes CHart
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
POPCORN Only 1 package at a time
2.85 - 3.5 oz. 
(Regular / Regular light)
1.2 - 1.75 oz.
(Mini / Snack)
Use only popcorn packaged for the microwave. Try several brands to decide which 
you like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Touch POPCORN pad once.
Touch POPCORN pad twice.
REHEAT 4 - 36 oz. Place in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if 
possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap 
or lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir 
well, if possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be very 
hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time.
POTATOES 1 - 6 med Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined Microwave Drawer. After cooking, remove from 
microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Touch 
1 for Baked Potatoes.
Touch 2 for Sweet Potatoes.
MiCrOWave DraWer COOking
sensOr
pOpCOrn, reHeat, pOtatOes,  
vegetables, COOk
You can cook or reheat many foods and don’t need to calculate 
cooking time or power level.
•  Suppose you want to cook baked potatoes.
1 Touch Potatoes pad once. 
SEE
LABEL
SELECT
FOOD
NUMBER
2 See Menu Label. Select desired food by touching number 
pad. Ex: Touch 1 for baked potatoes.
3 Touch START/+30 SEC pad.
Note: 
•  To heat or cook other foods or foods above or below the 
quantity allowed on the chart, cook manually. 










