Cuisinart IB-8084 - Manual (Page 16)

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SPECIAL fEATURES
EXPRESS COOK (preset settings)
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. Refer
to the Express Cook guides on this page
and page 16.
SELECT fUNCTIONS
The Express Cook selections are divided
into microwave and convection settings.
Express Cook Guide-MICROWAVE
Menu Weight (Oz) Display
Popcorn 1.75 oz 1.75 oz
3.00 oz 3.00 oz
3.50 oz 3.50 oz
Potato 1 (about
6.5-8 oz)
1
2 (about
13-16 oz)
2
3 (about
26-32 oz)
3
Beverage 1 (about
8.8 oz)
1C
2 (about
17.6 oz)
2C
3 (about
26.4 oz)
3C
Reheat 8.00 oz Sou1
12.00 oz Sou2
8-12 oz Cas 1
12-24 oz Cas 2
1 dinner plate 1 PL
Fresh
Vegetable
4.0 oz 1 C
8.00 oz 2 C
16.00 oz 3 C
Frozen
Vegetable
4.0 oz 1 C
8.0 oz 2 C
16.0 oz 3 C
for microwave Express Cook settings
press:
• Popcorn, Potato, Beverage, Reheat, Fresh
Vegetable or Frozen Vegetable to choose
the function you need
• Enter the weight (lbs or oz) or amount
(cups or units) of food you need.
• Press Start/+30SEC. to start cooking.
• The final cooking result will vary
according to the food’s initial
temperature, shape, quality, etc. Check
food for temperature after cooking. If
additional time is needed, press START/
30SEC. to add additional cooking time in
30-second increments until desired result
is reached.
Popcorn
• Use only popcorn packaged for
microwave oven use.
• Try several brands to decide which brand
you like the best.
• Do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
Potato
• Pierce, place on turntable lined with a
paper towel. See instructions in the chart.
• After cooking, remove from oven, wrap
in aluminum foil and let stand 5 to 10
minutes, depending on the size of the
potato.
Beverage
After heating, stir contents; test for desired
heat. Repeat if necessary.
Reheat
Soup (1-3 cups)
Use this setting to reheat refrigerated liquid
foods such as soups and sauces. Cover
with microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe
plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 2
to 3 minutes.
Casserole (1-3 cups)
Use this setting to reheat refrigerated
cooked solid food (pasta, rice). Cover with
microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe
plastic wrap. After cooking, let stand for 2
to 3 minutes.
Dinner Plate (1 plate)
• Use this setting to reheat precooked
foods from refrigerator.
• Place meaty portions and bulky
vegetables toward outside of plate.
• Cut large items like baked potatoes into
smaller pieces.