Kenmore 790.4885 - Manual (Page 11)

iViicrowave Operating instructions
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Special Features (continued)
SENSOR COOKING TABLE
FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE
Popcorn 1 package Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you
1.5-3.5 oz like. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
bag Touch Popcorn pad.
Reheat 4 - 36 oz Place food in dish or casserole slightly larger than amount to be reheated. Flatten, if
possible. Cover with lid, plastic wrap or wax paper. Use covers such as plastic wrap or
lids with larger quantities of more dense foods such as stews. After reheating, stir well, if
possible. Re-cover and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Foods should be hot. If not, continue to
heat with variable power and time.
Baked Potato 1 - 8 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from microwave oven,
wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
Fresh Veggie: Soft
Broccoli
.25-2.0 lb Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover with
Brussels sprouts .25-2.0 lb lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh Veggie
Cabbage .25-2.0 lb pad. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
Cauliflower (flowerets) .25-2.0 lb
Cauliflower (whole) 1 med.
Spinach .25 - 1.0 lb
Zucchini .25-2.0 lb
Baked apples 2 - 4 med.
Fresh Veggie: Hard
Carrots, sliced
.25 - 1.5 lb Place in casserole. Add 1 -4 tbsp water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic
Corn on the cob 2-4 wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh Veggie pad twice. After cooking, stir, if
Green beans
Winter squash: .25 - 1.5 lb possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
diced .25 - 1.5 lb
halves 1 -2
Ground Meats .25-2.0 lb Use this setting to cook ground beef or turkey as patties or in a casserole to be added to other
ingredients. Place patties on a microwave-safe rack and cover with wax paper. Place ground
meat in a casserole and cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. When microwave oven stops,
turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch
START. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Frozen Entrees 6 - 17 oz Use this pad for frozen convenience foods. It will give satisfactory results for most brands.
You may wish to try several and choose your favorite. Remove package from outer wrapping
and follow package directions for covering. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 1 -3 minutes.
Frozen Veggie .25 - 1.5 lb Add no water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 3
minutes.
Chicken Breast .5-2.0 lb Cover with vented plastic wrap. Touch Chicken Breast pad. When microwave oven stops,
turn over. Shield with small, flat pieces of aluminum foil any areas that are cooking too
rapidly. Re-cover and touch START. After cooking, let stand, covered 3-5 minutes. Chicken
should be 160°F.
Rice .5 - 2.0 cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water (see below). Cover with lid
or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until all liquid has
been absorbed.
Rice Water Size of casserole
.5 cup 1 cup 1.5 quart
1 cup 2 cups 2 quart
1.5 cups 3 cups 2.5 or 3 quart
2 cups 4 cups 3 quart or larger
Fish/Seafood .25 - 2.0 lb Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover with
vented plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered for 3 minutes.
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