Sharp R-820JS R-820BC , R-820JS Microwave Operation Manual - Page 20

SPECIAL FEATURES AUTO COOK / BAKE / PIZZA / GRILL / ROAST All of the Auto settings take the guesswork out of preparing many popular foods. Each food is cooked using the best cooking method and the proper cooking time. • Suppose you want to use AutoCook to cook 2 baked potatoes. NOTE: 1. These features can be programmed with More or Less Time Adjustment. Touch the Power Level pad once or twice after selecting the amount. See page 21. PROCEDURE DISPLAY 2. Each food has a cooking hint. Touch Custom Help when the HELP indicator is lighted in the display. 1 Touch Auto Cook pad. SELECT FOOD SEE LABEL 1 2 Touch 1 to cook baked potatoes. BAKED HOW MANY NUMBER 2 2 If you want to cook 2 baked potatoes, touch 2. NUMBER POTATO ENTER PRESS START 3. Should you attempt to enter more or less than the allowed amount, an error message will appear in the display. More or less than the quantity listed in the chart should be cooked following the guidelines in any microwave book. 4. The final cooking result will vary according to the food condition (e.g. initial temperature, shape, quality). Check food for temperature after cooking. If additional time is needed, continue to cook manually. Warning : START 3 TOUCH ON Touch Start/Touch On pad. The oven will count down. The display will indicate LET STAND COVERED when cooking is complete. Whenever the top heater, bottom heater or convection symbols are lighted in the display, the oven may become very hot. Use caution when removing any item from the oven. Use heavy potholders or oven mitts. AUTO COOK CHART FOOD AMOUNT 1. Baked potatoes 1 - 4 medium 2. Vegetables, fresh 1 - 4 cups 3. Vegetables, frozen 1 - 4 cups 4. Ground meat .3 - 1.5 lb PROCEDURE Pierce. Place on paper-towel-lined turntable. After cooking, remove from oven, wrap in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. For beans, carrots, corn and peas, add 1 tablespoon of water per cup. For broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately after washing with no additional water. Cover with lid for tender vegetables or use plastic wrap or wax paper if you want crisper vegetables. If you like tender crisp vegetables, double or triple measured quantity per setting. For example, use 2 cups or 3 cups of zucchini but only select 1 cup. After cooking, remove from oven, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Add no water, Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. 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. 17