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Using Your Microwave Oven
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a
microwave oven. There are, however, some excep-
tions. If you have purchased food which is
prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to
the instructions on the package. When using alu-
minum foil containers, cooking times may be
longer because microwaves will only penetrate the
top of the food.
If you use aluminum containers without package
instructions, follow these guidelines:
•
Place
the container in a glass bowl and add
some water so that it covers the bottom of the
container, not more than
1
⁄
4
in. (6.35 mm) high.
This ensures even heating of the container bottom.
•
Always remove
the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
•
Use only
undamaged containers.
•
Do not use
containers taller than
3
⁄
4
in. (19 mm).
•
Container must be
at least half filled.
•
To avoid arcing,
there must be a minimum
1
⁄
4
in. (6.35 mm)
between the aluminum container and the walls of the
oven and also between two aluminum containers.
•
Always place the container on the turntable.
•
Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually
takes up to double the time compared to reheating in
plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time
when food is ready will vary depending upon the
type of container you use.
•
Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
that heat is spread evenly throughout container.
Using EASY SIMMER
Use EASY SIMMER to prepare food such as rice,
pasta, soups, and vegetables. All you do is set an
EASY SIMMER time and your oven will bring your
food to a boil and then simmer it for the time you
specify.
NOTES:
•
This function uses a sensor, which needs
2
1
⁄
2
minutes to warm up after the oven is first
connected or after a power failure. If you start
EASY SIMMER during the warm-up, microwave
energy will not be turned on until the sensor is
warm.
•
When cooking vegetables, use a minimum of
1
⁄
2
cup (125 mL) of water.
•
For best results, cover dish with a lid that comes
with the dish or a dinner plate.
1. Place the food in the oven and shut the door.
2. TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to EASY
SIMMER and PRESS.
3. TURN to select category
PRESS for Next Screen.
4. TURN to select food or Boil & Simmer.
PRESS for Next Screen.
5. FOLLOW instructions.
PRESS to Start.
Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven
•
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to
the oven.
•
Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize
objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep
the oven at the high temperature needed for steril-
ization.
