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
Fresh vegetables
Green beans, carrots, cauliflower,
spinach, squash, broccoli
Asparagus
Corn on the cob
Frozen vegetables
Fish fillets
Shrimp
Manual*
Potatoes
*Manual Steam requires that a cook time be entered.
To Use Programmed Steam:
1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button
(on combination oven models).
2. From the Select mode menu, touch the quickset pad next to
"Steam."
3. Use the quickset pad to select the desired food.
4. Use the quickset pad to select one of the preset quantities or
by using the number keypad.
5. To set the desired Doneness, press the quickset pads next to
Doneness then press the "< Less" or "> More" buttons.
6. For more information and instructions, press the quickset pad
next to Instructions.
7. Press START. The display will count down the cook time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
8. (Optional) After cook ends, press the quickset pad next to
KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will
keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for
60 minutes. See the "Keep Warm" section for additional
information.
9. (Optional) After cook ends, press the ADD 30SEC button.
This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time.
Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to
Cook Timer screen if necessary.
10. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo
models) to turn off the oven.
Steam
QUANTITY
2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)
4-18 oz (113-510 g)
2-4 ears
2-6 cups (473 mL-1.4 L)
8-16 oz (226-454 g)
5-10 oz (142-284 g)
1-4 servings
1-4 potatoes
To Use Manual Steam:
1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button
(on combination oven models).
2. From the Select mode menu, touch the "More" button until
"Steam" is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to "Steam" to
select it.
3. Enter a cook time (--:--:--). The maximum length is 01:30:00.
NOTE: In the Steam mode, the microwave controls power.
After water is brought to a boil, the food will steam for the
length of the Cook Time.
4. Press Start. Once the boiling point is reached, the display will
count down the cook time.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
5. (Optional) After cook ends, press the quickset pad next to
KEEP WARM. This will start a new cooking cycle that will
keep food warm. The microwave will run at 10% power for
60 minutes. See the "Keep Warm" section for additional
information.
6. (Optional) After cook ends, press the ADD 30SEC button.
This will automatically add 30 seconds to the cook time.
Press the quickset pad next to ADD MORE TIME to go to
Cook Timer screen if necessary.
7. Touch CANCEL (or CANCEL MICROWAVE on combo
models) to turn off the oven.
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
Butter or Margarine
Cheese
Chocolate
Marshmallow
Manual Melt*
*Manual Melt requires that a cook time be entered.
To use Programmed Melt:
1. Touch the START button or touch the MICROWAVE button
(on combination oven models).
2. From the Select mode menu, touch the "More" button until
"Melt" is shown. Touch the quickset pad next to "Melt" to
select it.
3. Use the quickset pad to select the appropriate built-in food
category.
4. Use the quickset pad to select one of the preset quantities.
5. To set the desired Doneness, press the quickset pads next to
Doneness then press the "< Less" or "> More" buttons.
6. For more information and instructions, press the quickset pad
next to Instructions.
7. Press START. The display will count down the cook time.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically.
If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones
will sound every minute.
Melt
QUANTITY
½-2 sticks
8 or 16 oz (225 or 455 g)
1-12 oz (28-340 g)
5 or 10 oz (140 or 280 g)
Default power level 30%
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