Sharp R520KST R-428JK/JW Microwave Operation Manual - Page 13

SPECIAL FEATURES SENSOR COOK CHART (continued) FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE FRESH VEGETABLES: Soft Broccoli .25 - 2.0 lb Brussels sprouts .25 - 2.0 lb Cabbage .25 - 2.0 lb Caulif. (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 pad. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes. FRESH VEGETABLES: Hard Carrots, sliced .25 - 1.5 lb Corn on the cob 2 -4 Green beans .25 - 1.5 lb Winter squash: diced .25 - 1.5 lb halves 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 pad twice. After cooking, stir, if possible. Let stand, covered, for 2 to 5 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 the START/MINUTE PLUS. After cooking, let stand, covered, for 2 to 3 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 FISH & SEAFOOD FROZEN ENTREES CHICKEN BREAST .25 - 2.0 lb 6 - 17 oz .5 - 2.0 lb Arrange in ring around shallow glass dish (roll fillet with edges underneath). Cover with plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand, covered, 3 minutes. 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 to 3 minutes. Cover with vented plastic wrap. When oven stops, turn over. Shield with small, flat pieces of aluminum foil any areas that are cooking too rapidly. Re-cover and touch START/MINUTE PLUS. After cooking, let stand, covered 3-5 minutes. Chicken should be 160°F. FROZEN VEGETABLES .25 - 1.25 lb* Do not add water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir .25 - 1.5 lb** and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. NOTE: The symbol * is for model number R-428J only. The symbol ** is for model number R-520K and R-520J only. 11