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Soften Mode

The oven uses low power to soften foods such as butter, cream cheese, frosting, and ice cream. See the following table.

Setting the Soften Mode

  • Press Soften in the cooking mode screen.

  • Set the type of food in the display.

  • Set the weight in the display.

  • Press Start.

  • When the cook time is over a melody sounds.

To Stop Cooking

Press Stop in the display and select Yes.

Soften Table

  • 1. Butter (½ , 1, 2 sticks)

    • Cookware: Microwave-safe dish on the glass tray

    • Food temperature: Refrigerated

    • Instructions: Butter will be at room temperature and ready for use in a recipe.

  • 2. Cream cheese (3, 8 oz)

    • Cookware: Microwave-safe dish on the glass tray

    • Food temperature: Refrigerated

    • Instructions: Cream cheese will be at room temperature and ready for use in a recipe.

  • 3. Frosting (16 oz)

    • Cookware: Microwave-safe bowl on the glass tray

    • Food temperature: Refrigerated

    • Instructions: Frosting will be at room temperature and ready for use in a recipe.

  • 4. Ice cream (1 pint, 1 quart)

    • Cookware: Glass tray

    • Food temperature: Frozen

    • Instructions: Remove lid and cover. Ice cream will be soft enough to make scooping easier.