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
when cooking soft and hard vegetables.
• 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.
• 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 a 3.2oz (90g) bag by using the
microwave function.
Place the bag in the center of the turntable.
Press START to begin cooking.
Hard Vegetables
The SMART COOK HARD VEGETABLES
setting is suitable for vegetables such as carrot,
corn, sweet potato and beets. This setting is
using the microwave function.
Cook times are based on vegetables from the
refrigerator (approx. 40°F/5°C).
Minimum amount of hard vegetables cooked
is 4oz (115g) and maximum is 1lb (450g).
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Cut into even size pieces of ½ to O inch pieces
(1.2 to 2cm) 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 the cooking
program.
Soft Vegetables
The SMART COOK SOFT VEGETABLES
setting is suitable for vegetables such as
broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini and
peas, by using the microwave function.
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 the cooking
program.
Rice
The SMART COOK RICE setting is suitable
for white rice such as long grain rice, jasmine
and basmati, by using the microwave function.
Always use a deep microwave-safe bowl.
Wash well with cold water until water runs
clear before cooking.
Minimum amount of rice cooked is 1 cup
(8 oz/225g) and maximum is 2 cups (16
oz/450g). Add 2:1 parts ratio of water to rice.
Allow rice to stand for 5 minutes before
serving.