The product firmware may be updated to include additional functions through More Modes.
The modes currently include the Simmer function.
The Simmer function provides precise cooking performance for foods that require low heat for a long cooking time.
Wear oven mitts and use care when removing the cookware from the oven. Cookware will be hot, and the hot water can spill and cause scalding or burns.
Press More Modes.
Press 1 to select Simmer mode.
Use the number keys to enter the desired menu code from the Simmer Menu.
Use the number keys to enter the desired amounts from the Simmer Menu.
Press START/Enter.
At the beep, carefully remove the bowl from the oven and add the rice or pasta. Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap and carefully place the bowl back in the oven. Press START/Enter.
When the cook time ends, a melody sounds and COOK END appears in the display.
Refer to the information below to set the desired menu item and see the recommended amounts.
1 Rice (1, 2, 3 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water: 3/4 cup/200 g, rice: 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water: 1-1/4 cups/300 g, rice: 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water: 1-3/4 cups/425 g, rice: 9 oz/250 g)
Instructions: Add the desired amount of water to a microwave-safe bowl and place in the oven. Press More Modes and 1 to select Simmer. Press 1 to select Rice. Then press numbers to enter the weight. Press START/Enter to start cooking. At the beep, carefully remove the bowl from the oven and add the rice. Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap and carefully place the bowl back in the oven. Press START/Enter. After cooking, carefully remove the bowl from oven. Stir rice, cover and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes if needed. After standing time, drain water if needed.
The amount of water and time may vary depending on the type of rice used. The preset times are designed for standard long grain rice.
2 Farfalle (1, 2, 3, 4 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, farfalle 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, farfalle 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, farfalle 9 oz/255 g)
4 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, farfalle 12 oz/340 g)
Instructions: Add the desired amount of water to a microwave-safe bowl and place in the oven. Press More Modes and 1 to select Simmer. Press 2 to select Farfalle. Then press numbers to enter the weight. Press START/Enter to start cooking. At the beep, carefully remove the bowl from the oven and add the pasta. Loosely cover with a lid or plastic wrap and carefully place the bowl back in the oven. Press START/Enter.
3 Fusilli (1, 2 ,3, 4 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, fusilli 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, fusilli 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, fusilli 9 oz/255 g)
4 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, fusilli 12 oz/340 g)
Instructions: Follow instructions for cooking Farfalle.
4 Lasagna (1, 2, 3 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, lasagna 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, lasagna 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, lasagna 9 oz/255 g)
Instructions: Follow instructions for cooking Farfalle. Stir twice in the middle of cooking.
5 Macaroni (1, 2, 3, 4 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, macaroni 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, macaroni 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, macaroni 9 oz/255 g)
4 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, macaroni 12 oz/340 g)
Instructions: Follow instructions for cooking Farfalle.
6 Penne (1, 2, 3, 4 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, penne 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, penne 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, penne 9 oz/255 g)
4 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, penne 12 oz/340 g)
Instructions: Follow instructions for cooking Farfalle. Stir twice in the middle of cooking.
7 Spaghetti (1, 2, 3 servings)
Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl*1
Food temperature: Room
1 serving (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, spaghetti 3 oz/85 g)
2 servings (water 4-1/4 cups/1 L, spaghetti 6 oz/170 g)
3 servings (water 6-1/3 cups/1.5 L, spaghetti 9 oz/255 g)
Instructions: Follow instructions for cooking Farfalle.
Use a large bowl that holds at least 1 gallon (4 L) and is at least 6 in. (15 cm) high.
Be careful when removing the bowl from the oven or opening the lid as it will be very hot.