About
the convenience
features.
Beverage ]
Be werage
Use the Beverage feature to heat various
amounts of liquids measured in ounces: Place
the liquid into the microwave oven,
4 oz,
1/2 cup
8 oz,
1 cup
12 oz,
1-1/2 cups
16 oz,
2 cupls
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Press the Beverage button up to four times to
choose the correct selection.
Press once for a 4 ounce beverage.
Press twice for a 8 ounce beverage.
Press three times for a 12 ounce beverage.
Press four times for a 16 ounce beverage.
Press START,
Cook/n[j will st_Jtt when d?e countdown
begins in the disfal_y
Potato
]
Potato
To use the Potatofeature:
Place the potato(es)into the oven,
Wl Press the Potato button up to four times to
choose the correct selection.
Press once for 1 item.
Press twice for 2 items.
Press throe times for 3 items.
Press four times for 4 items.
Press START.
Cooking will start when dTe countdown
beqins in the displ_y
NOTE: Do not use this feature twice in
succession
on the same food portion.
It may
result in severely overcooked
or burnt food.
Microwave
terms.
Term
Definition
Arcing
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• foil thor is not molded to food (upturned edges oct like ontennos).
• metol such os twist-ties, poultry pins, gold-rimmed dishes.
• recycled poper towels contoining smoll metol pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time.
Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-
browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such
as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to
stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in micro-
wave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, vent the plastic wrap by turning back one
corner
so excess
steam
can
escape.
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