Use and Care Manual

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MICROWAVE DRAWER COOKING
COOK CHART
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
1 Baked Potatoes
2 Sweet Potatoes
1 - 6 med
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.
3 Fish/Seafood 0.25 - 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.
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 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
6 Quick Fresh Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliower (owerets)
Cauliower (whole)
Spinach
Zucchini
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 drawer. Follow instructions on the bag.
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 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.
11 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