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Reheat
The Reheat menu has 8 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Reheat (see “Time/Temp/Power Cooking” section).
Reheat uses only microwaves to heat the food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as specific
food items available, sensor functions and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, then touch
“Reheat,” and then follow screen prompts to make your
selections, prepare your food and/or oven for reheating, and start
the cycle.
Defrost
The Defrost menu has 4 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
Manual Defrost (see “Time/Temp/Power Cooking” section).
Defrost uses only microwaves to defrost the food.
Defrost should not be used for food left out of the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.
■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at the time the cycle is
started for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect
results.
■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than thick blocks.
■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■ Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, then touch
“Defrost,” and then follow screen prompts to make your
selections, and to start the cycle.
Defrost programs are set by the weight of the food item in
pounds and/or ounces. If the weight is not known, touch “Weight
Unknown” on the touch screen, and follow the prompts.
Preparation instructions for each food item will be displayed
while you are programming the cycle.
Cook
The Cook menu has 9 main food categories, plus a shortcut to
manual Cook (see “Time/Temp/Power Cooking” section)
Cook may use microwaves, convection system and/or grill
elements, as well as special cookware for various programs.
See “Cook Method Chart” for food item details, such as sensor
functions, convection functions and amounts.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, then touch
“Cook,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections,
prepare your food and/or oven for cooking, and start the cycle.
Convection - Bake
The Convection - Bake menu has 11 main food categories, plus a
shortcut to Manual Bake (see “Time/Temp/Power Cooking”
section).
Bake may use the convection system with or without microwaves
to bake your food.
See “Cook Method Chart” for specific food items and amounts.
You will need to use your provided convection rack. Ovenproof,
microwavable bakeware may be used during any of the Bake
cycles. The screen prompts give instruction for each food item,
and its appropriate bakeware. See “Cookware and Dinnerware”
section.
■ The oven cavity and door will become hot during the Bake
cycle. The use of oven mitts is recommended.
■ The convection rack and any cookware or bakeware will
become very hot. Use oven mitts to remove the hot rack and
cookware from the oven to a heat-safe surface.
■ While the convection system is in use, the cooling fan turns
on and stays on for up to 10 minutes after the cycle is over.
To Use: Touch “Cook Method” on Main Menu, then touch
“Bake,” and then follow screen prompts to make your selections,
prepare your food and/or oven for baking, and start the cycle.
After Baking
The food, convection rack, oven cavity and door will be very hot.
Beverage
Casserole Leftover
Dinner Plate
Pizza Leftover
Sauce
Soup
Muffin
Roll
Meat Poultry Fish/Seafood Bread
Frozen Food
Poultry
Cereal/Oatmeal
Egg
Meat
Fish/Seafood
Vegetable
Pasta
Rice
Desserts
Frozen Pizza
Biscuit, Refrigerated
Bread
Lasagna
Quiche
Muffin
Pot Pie
Roll, Frozen
Roll, Refrigerated
Casserole