Operation Manual

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MiCrOWave DraWer COOking
vegetables CHart
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1 Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (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