Steam Cook 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 1/2 cup (125 mL) water or as directed in the steamer
instructions.
Use the following chart as a guide.
Steam Cooking Chart
FOOD CATEGORY
Number
Pad
Manual*
1
Fish fillets
2
Fresh vegetables
3
Broccoli, carrots,
cauliflower, green
beans, summer
squash
Asparagus
Corn on the cob
Frozen vegetables
4
Potatoes
5
Shrimp
6
*Manual Steam requires that a cook time be entered.
Steam Cook
QUANTITY
0.5-1.5 lb (227-681g)
2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
8-16 oz (227-454 g)
2-4 ears
2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
2-6 cups (500 mL-1.5 L)
5-8 oz (142-277g)
To Use Programmed Steam Cook:
1. Press STEAM COOK.
All the preset steaming options will scroll in the lower text
area. Press the appropriate Temp/Time keypad to select the
desired food category.
2. Press START.
"Sensing" will scroll down in the text area until the microwave
oven senses the water has been properly heated.
"Steam Cook" will scroll down in the text area and will remain
displayed until cooking is complete.
"Cooking Complete" will scroll down in the text area when the
Steam Cook cycle is finished.
3. Press CANCEL or open the microwave oven door to stop the
Steam Cook cycle.
To Use Manual Steam Cook:
1. Press STEAM COOK.
All the preset steaming options will scroll in the lower text
area. Press the appropriate Temp/Time keypad to select the
desired food category.
2. Press the Temp/Time "1" pad to select the Manual setting.
"MANUAL" will scroll down in the text area.
3. Press the Temp/Time keypad to enter the desired cook time.
"Set Time or Press START" will scroll down in the text area.
4. Press START.
NOTE: When you are using Steam Cook, the microwave oven
controls the power. After water is brought to a boil, the food
will steam for the length of the Cook Time.
"Sensing" will scroll from down in the text area until the
microwave oven senses the water has been properly heated.
"STEAM COOK" will scroll down in the text area and will
remain displayed until cooking is complete.
"Cooking Complete" will scroll down in the text area when the
Steam Cook cycle is finished.
5. Press CANCEL or open the microwave oven door to stop the
Steam Cook cycle.
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