Sharp R-430 R-430D , R-530D Microwave Operation Manual - Page 14

SENSOR COOKING SENSOR COOKING CHART FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 1 package 1.5 - 3.5 oz bag Use only popcorn packaged for microwave oven use. Try several brands to decide which you like the best. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Touch Popcorn pad and then Start/Touch On. Sensor reheat 4 - 36 oz Place 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 very hot. If not, continue to heat with variable power and time. Fresh vegetables: Soft Broccoli .25 - 2.0 lb Brussels sprouts .25 - 2.0 lb Cabbage .25 - 2.0 lb 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. Wash and place in casserole. Add no water if vegetables have just been washed. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh vegetables, number 1 and Start/Touch On pads. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes. Fresh vegetables: Hard Carrots, sliced Corn on the cob Green beans Winter squash: diced halves .25 - 1.5 lb 2 -4 .25 - 1.5 lb .25 - 1.5 lb 1 -2 Place in casserole. Add 1-4 tbsp water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables. Use plastic wrap cover for tender-crisp vegetables. Touch Fresh vegetables, number 2 and Start/Touch On pads. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes. Rice .5 - 2.0 cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water. 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 cups 2 cups 1 cup 2 cups 3 cups 4 cups 1.5 quart 2 quart 2.5 or 3 quart 3 quart or larger Baked potatoes: R-430D 1 - 6 med. Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove R-530D 1 - 8 med. from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Ground meat .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 oven stops, turn patties over or stir meat in casserole to break up large pieces. Re-cover and touch Start/Touch On. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes. 12