Owner's Manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING
COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURES
1. Baked Potatoes
2. Sweet Potatoes
1 - 6 med
1 - 6 med
Pierce the potatoes at least 3 times each on the top, bottom and sides. Piercing allows
steam to escape. Place on paper towel in microwave oven. After cooking, remove
from microwave, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Fish/Seafood 0.25 - 2.0 lb Arrange sh or seafood in ring in shallow glass dish. Tuck thin edges of llets
underneath. Cover with vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, for
3 minutes.
4. Brown Rice
5. White Rice
0.5 - 2.0 cups
0.5 - 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 quarts
1 cup .................... 2 cups .................. 2 quarts
1.5 cups ................ 3 cups .................. 2.5 or 3 quarts
2 cups ................... 4 cups .................. 3 quarts or larger
6. Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (whole)
Spinach
Zuc ch i ni
Baked apples
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
0.25 - 2.0 lb
1 med.
0.25 - 1.0 lb
0.25 - 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.
7. Longer Fresh Vegetables
Carrots, sliced
Corn on the cob
Green beans
Winter squash:
diced
halves
0.25 - 1.5 lb
2 - 4
0.25 - 1.5 lb
0.25 - 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.
8. Steamer Bag 6 - 17 oz Place bag in the microwave oven with the appropriate side facing up. Follow
instructions on the bag. After cooking, remove and open carefully to allow steam
to escape.
9. Frozen Vegetables 0.25 - 1.25 lb Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand,
covered, for 3 minutes.
10. Ground Meat 0.25 - 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 dish and cover with wax
paper. Place ground meat in a casserole dish and cover with wax paper or plastic
wrap. When microwave pauses, 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.
11. Frozen Entrées 6 - 17 oz Remove entrée from outer packaging and follow package directions for covering.
After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 to 3 minutes.