Steam; Melt; Soften; Boil & Simmer - Jenn-Air JMC2430DS Mode D'emploi

Steam

Steam is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves
to steam food. Use Steam for foods such as vegetables, fish,
and potatoes.
■ Times and cooking powers have been preprogrammed
for steaming a number of food types.
■ Use a microwave-safe steamer.
Use the following chart as a guide.
Steam Cooking Chart
FOOD CATEGORY QUANTITY
Fresh vegetables
Green beans, 2–6 cups (473 mL–1.4 L)
carrots, cauliflower,
spinach, squash,
broccoli
Asparagus 4–18 oz (113–510 g)
Corn on the cob 2–4 ears
Frozen vegetables 2–6 cups (473 mL–1.4 L)
Fish fillets 8–16 oz (226–454 g)
Shrimp 5–10 oz (142–284 g)
Manual* 1–4 servings
Potatoes
1–4 potatoes
*Manual Steam requires that a cook time be entered.

Melt

The Melt function may be used to melt your food. Times
and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for a number
of food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
Melt Chart
FOOD QUANTITY
Butter or ½–2 sticks
Margarine
Cheese
8 or 16 oz (225 or 455 g)
Chocolate 1–12 oz (28–340 g)
Marshmallow 5 or 10 oz (140 or 280 g)
Manual Melt* Default power level 30%
*Manual Melt requires that a cook time be entered.

Soften

The Soften function may be used to soften your food. Times
and cooking powers have been preprogrammed for a number
of food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
Soften Chart
FOOD QUANTITY
Butter or
½–2 sticks
Margarine
Cream Cheese
3 or 8 oz (85 or 225 g)
Ice cream
16, 32, or 64 oz
(450 g, 900 g, or 1.8 kg)
Manual Soften*
Default power level 20%
*Manual Soften requires that a cook time be entered.
Boil & Simmer
Boil & Simmer is a sensor function, and uses only microwaves
to simmer your food.
■ Follow recommended water and food amounts that appear
on the display.
■ For best cooking results, do not use plastic wrap as a cover
during the Boil & Simmer cycle.
■ Do not remove the lid while the dish is still in the oven,
as the rush of steam will disrupt the sensor readings.
■ Use a microwave-safe dish with a loose-fitting lid.
Use the following chart as a guide.
Boil & Simmer Chart
FOOD
Dry pasta
fettuccine, dry
pasta spaghetti
Dry pasta
macaroni,
dry pasta penne,
dry pasta rotini
Linguine, ravioli,
tortellini
Long or short grain
white rice
■ Use the Manual Simmer function for foods such as soups,
casseroles, stews, and other liquid food.
■ Manual Boil & Simmer requires that a cook time be entered.
Manual Simmer Chart
FOOD
Pasta*
Rice and
Vegetables
Soup and liquid
foods
*Use a dish large enough to completely cover food with water.
12
QUANTITY
2–8 oz
(57–227 g)
½–2 cups
(118–473 mL)
9 or 18 oz
(255 or 510 g)
½-2 cups
(118–473 mL)
INSTRUCTIONS
Add 1 tbs (15 mL) oil to water. Place
the dish containing water in oven.
Enter 1 second of simmer time. The
water will heat to a boil and then the
oven will turn off. Place the pasta in
the water and cover the dish. Repeat
steps 1–3 under "To Use Manual
Simmer," then enter the actual simmer
time desired.
Place water and food in dish.
Place dish in oven. Set simmer time.
Place food in dish and place dish
in oven. Set simmer time