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Using Food Type

The Food Type menu has 12 methods from which to choose.

This menu allows you to choose what specific food item you
want to cook, and then choose how you would like to cook it, if
there is more than 1 cook method available. All cook methods
and foods are available through this menu.

See “Food Type Chart” in this manual, or review your Quick
Reference Guide for all of the food items and programmed
cycles.

See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Food
Type menu works.

To Use: Touch “Food Type” on Main Menu, select your food
category, and then follow the screen prompts to select your
specific food item and cook method, and to start the cycle.

Using Cook Method

The Cook Method menu has 9 methods from which to choose.

This menu allows you to start with the type of cooking you want,
and then choose your specific food item. All food items are
available through this menu.

See each method’s respective section in this manual for method
details.

See “Cook Method Chart” for all of the programmed cycles.

See “Main Menu” section for an example of how using the Cook
Method menu works.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, select your
desired method, and then follow the screen prompts to select
your food item and to start the cycle.

Reheat

The Reheat menu has a selection of main food categories, plus a
shortcut to Manual Reheat (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).

Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food.

See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food
items available, sensor functions and amounts.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Reheat,”
and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare
your food and/or microwave oven for reheating, and start the
cycle.

Defrost

The Defrost menu has a selection of main food categories, plus a
shortcut to Manual Defrost (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).

Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food.

Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.

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Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at the time the cycle is
started for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect
results.

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Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.

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Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.

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Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.

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Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.

See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Defrost,”
and then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare
your food for defrosting, and to start the cycle.

Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in
pounds and/or ounces. If the weight is not known, touch “Weight
Unknown” on the touch screen, and follow the prompts.
Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed
while you are programming the cycle.

Cook

The Cook menu has a selection of main food categories, plus a
shortcut to manual Cook (see “Time/Power Cooking” section).

Cook may use microwaves and/or grill elements, as well as
special cookware for various programs.

See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as food
items available, sensor functions and amounts.

To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, touch “Cook,” and
then follow screen prompts to make your selections, prepare
your food and/or microwave oven for cooking, and start the
cycle.

Frozen Food

Poultry

Meat

Fish/Seafood

Casserole

Vegetable

Beverage & Soup

Grains (Pasta/Rice)

Breakfast Food

Bread

Dessert

Miscellaneous