Sharp SMD2470AS, Operation Manual

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MiCrOWave DraWer COOking

vegetables CHart

FOOD

AMOUNT

PROCEDURE

1

  Quick Fresh Vegetables    

 Broccoli 

  Brussels sprouts 

 Cabbage 

  Cauliflower (flowerets)    

  Cauliflower (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 fillet 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