FOR BEST RESULTS
• Foods should be cooked in a microwave safe
container, either plastic, pyrex or ceramic.
• Moist foods will cook more evenly because
microwave energy heats water molecules
very efficiently. Add approximately 1
tablespoon of water per 4oz/115g of food.
• For optimal results, arrange larger and thicker
foods such as broccoli or the thick end of a
chicken drumstick around the edges of the
turntable. This allows maximum penetration
of the microwaves through the food during
cooking.
• Stir foods such as casseroles and soups
from the outside to the center to distribute
heat more evenly. Constant stirring is not
necessary.
• Small pieces of food cook faster than large
ones. Pieces similar in size and shape will
cook more evenly when cooked together.
• Let the food stand after removing from the
microwave. Keep covered and stand for
approximately 5 minutes. Note, standing
time will depend on the food type, density
and surface area.
• Be careful when removing lids or plastic wrap
from your microwave cooked foods. Steam
can build up and cause serious burns on face
or hands.
Popcorn
The SMART COOK POPCORN setting is
designed to pop the maximum number of
kernels in each bag.
Place the bag in the center of the turntable and
press START to begin cooking.
Potatoes
For the SMART COOK POTATOES setting,
the Sensor IQ technology will automatically
calculate the cooking time for the optimal
food result.
Cook times are based on potatoes being at
room temperature (approx. 70°F/20°C).
Before cooking, pierce each potato with a fork
5–6 times and simply place the whole potatoes
on a single layer around the outer edge of the
turntable surface.
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Soft Vegetables
The SMART COOK SOFT VEGETABLES
setting is suitable for vegetables such as
broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini and
peas.
Cook time is based on vegetables from the
refrigerator (approx. 40°F/5°C).
Minimum amount of vegetables cooked is 4oz
(115g) and maximum is 1lb (450g).
Cut into even size pieces to ensure even
cooking throughout. Add 1 tablespoon of water
per 4oz (115g) of soft vegetables.
Cover with a vented microwave-safe lid or
vented microwave-safe plastic wrap.
Halfway through the cook program, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once
to pause. Stir vegetables, close door and press
START button to continue.
Hard Vegetables
The SMART COOK HARD VEGETABLES
setting is suitable for vegetables such as
carrots, corn on the cob, sweet potatoes and
beets.
Cook times are based on vegetables from the
refrigerator (approx. 40°F/5°C).
Minimum amount of hard vegetables is 4oz
(115g) and maximum is 1lb (450g).
Cut into even size pieces of 1/2 - 3/4 inch
pieces (30-40g) size to ensure even cooking
throughout. Add 1 tablespoon of water per 4oz
(115g) of hard vegetables.
Cover with a vented microwave-safe plastic lid
or vented microwave-safe plastic wrap.
Halfway through the cook program, an alert
tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash.
Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once
to pause. Stir vegetables, close door and press
START button to continue.