Users Manual

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Item Food Category Quantity Preparation
1 Soften Butter 0.5, 1.0. 1.5,
2.0 sticks
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
2 Soften Ice
Cream
16, 32, or
64 oz (473,
946 or 1893
mL)
Place ice cream
container on turntable.
3 Soften Cream
Cheese
8 oz (227 g) Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
4 Soften Frozen
Juice
12oz (340 g) Remove lid.
5 Melt Butter 0.5, 1.0. 1.5,
2.0 sticks
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
6 Melt Chocolate 4, 6, 8 or
12 oz (113,
170, 227 or
340 g)
Cut squares into small
pieces or use chips.
Place in microwave-
safe container.
7 Melt Cheese 8 or 16 oz
(227 or 454
g)
Cut into small
pieces and place
in microwave-safe
container.
8 Melt
Marshmallows
5 or 10 oz
(142 or 283
g)
Place in microwave-
safe container.
Soften/Melt
Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your
food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number of
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
Item Food Category Quantity
1 Bacon
Average thickness: Follow
directions on package. For
best results, place bacon on
microwave-safe bacon rack.
1-6 slices
2 Canned Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container. Cover with plastic
wrap, and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
1, 2, 3 or 4 cups
(250, 500, 750 mL
or 1 L)
3 Fresh Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container and add 2-4 tbs
water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after cooking.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1
L)
4 Frozen Vegetable
Place in microwave-safe
container and add 2-4 tbs
water. Cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
minutes after cooking.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1
L)
5 Small Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times
with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable edges,
at least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place
single potato to the side of the
turntable. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking.
1-4 pieces, 4-7 oz
(113-198 g)
6 Large Potatoes
Pierce each potato several times
with a fork. Place on paper
towel, around turntable edges,
at least 1” (2.5 cm) apart. Place
single potato to the side of the
turntable. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking.
1-4 pieces, 8-10 oz
(227-283 g).
7 Rice
Follow measurements on
package for ingredient
amounts. Place rice and liquid
in microwave-safe dish. Cover
with loose  tting lid. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking, or until
liquid is absorbed. Stir.
0.5,1.0, 1.5, 2.0 cups
(125, 250, 375, 500
mL) (dry, white long
grain)
Cook Popcorn
3.0 or 3.5 oz bags.
n Do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
n Pop only one package of popcorn at a time.
n Follow manufacturers instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
n Listen for popping to slow to one pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
and then stop the cycle. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
n For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
n Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
NOTE: Follow the instructions provided by the microwave
popcorn manufacturer.