Does the time required to cook change with the amount of food? As an example...in the microwave it takes longer to boil 2 cups of water than it does t
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It does but I cannot give you a formula. You'll get a feel for it as you use it. I am vegan so use it every day to prepare my husband's meat. Pretty much 3 minutes per side for frozen salmon and chicken breasts. Maybe 2.5 minutes for steak. All are about 4 ounces. I let them sit 5 min before serving. I use different seasonings, or barbecue sauce, or for chicken difference salad dressings as marinade. When using just garlic powder or Chinese five spice etc. I spritz with oil oil before cooking. I only use it for cooking meat or fish and use it nearly every day. I love the product and the ease of clean up.
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It does but I cannot give you a formula. You'll get a feel for it as you use it. I am vegan so use it every day to prepare my husband's meat. Pretty much 3 minutes per side for frozen salmon and chicken breasts. Maybe 2.5 minutes for steak. All are about 4 ounces. I let them sit 5 min before serving. I use different seasonings, or barbecue sauce, or for chicken difference salad dressings as marinade. When using just garlic powder or Chinese five spice etc. I spritz with oil oil before cooking. I only use it for cooking meat or fish and use it nearly every day. I love the product and the ease of clean up. It does but I cannot give you a formula. You'll get a feel for it as you use it. I am vegan so use it every day to prepare my husband's meat. Pretty much 3 minutes per side for frozen salmon and chicken breasts. Maybe 2.5 minutes for steak. All are about 4 ounces. I let them sit 5 min before serving. I use different seasonings, or barbecue sauce, or for chicken difference salad dressings as marinade. When using just garlic powder or Chinese five spice etc. I spritz with oil oil before cooking. I only use it for cooking meat or fish and use it nearly every day. I love the product and the... » Read More It does but I cannot give you a formula. You'll get a feel for it as you use it. I am vegan so use it every day to prepare my husband's meat. Pretty much 3 minutes per side for frozen salmon and chicken breasts. Maybe 2.5 minutes for steak. All are about 4 ounces. I let them sit 5 min before serving. I use different seasonings, or barbecue sauce, or for chicken difference salad dressings as marinade. When using just garlic powder or Chinese five spice etc. I spritz with oil oil before cooking. I only use it for cooking meat or fish and use it nearly every day. I love the product and the ease of clean up. « Show Less
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Yes but not directly. I steam fish. I always put in one cup of water and usually steam frozen fish fillets for about 20 minutes. However if the fish is thick or extra dense such as salmon I use 21 minutes. The same with fresh vegetables such as squash. Small and thin like summer quash I use 10 minutes. Large and dense like spaghetti squash I use 14 to 15 minutes. It varies depending on your oven. Start with a little less on time and if not quite done to taste you can give it a few more minutes.
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Jwv''s answer is correct. Cook time is described accrately in the response. I do not know of any time setting for start of cooking.It is a dandy little cooker. Wouldn't change it if I could.
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For the full pot (57 oz) it takes 6 min 15 sec; for just over 32 oz it takes 4 min 40 sec. I've actually never timed it before as I'm not usually watching and waiting, I'm doing other morning chores while its heating up so time hasn't been a concern.
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I have not noticed the temperature difference that you describe, However, I haven't cooked anything that would take over 30 to 45 minutes. Sorry, I am not alot of help.
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I use both the stovetop and microwave methods. I prefer the stovetop. Put the water & oats & salt into a saucepan and low boil it until the water is absorbed. It's usually around 15 mintues
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1. Yes 2. I always add a teaspoon or 2 of water or stock before I reheat. (be sure to open the little vent on the lid before you put it in the microwave) A little steam helps to keep the food tasting fresh. Food tends to get drier as it cools, so a bit of liquid helps. 3. Depends on how full the cup is. That cup holds just short of a quart of food or liquid. I would put it in the microwave for 1 minute - on high, then check it and stir. Then another minute. Keep reheating a minute at a time, checking it and stirring until it is heated to the temperature you want. Take it slow. Each type of food reheats differently.
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no way. i mean, it takes longer the more water you have in it, but this is by far the fastest way to boil/warm up water. so much faster than my stove. but i never remember it taking 7 minutes to boil.
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The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 + .25*70 = 176). Voilà! The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 +... » Read More The easiest way is to always bring the water to a boil (212 degrees) then let it "rest" until it reaches 175 -- the time it takes to cool down to 175 will be the same regardless of cooking method & variations in microwaves. Just put a thermometer in the water the first time you do this and time how long it takes, round that up to the nearest minute, and always wait that long after boiling -- for two cups, it should be about a minute. Another option is add 1.5 cups of boiling water (212 degrees) to .5 cups of room temp water (70 degrees)-- the result will be 175 degrees (.75*212 + .25*70 = 176). Voilà! « Show Less
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I would say it's more like four to six hours, even on the lowest setting; this is of course dependent on the size and amounts of whatever protein you're cooking. You could use an outlet timer to help with this; I would also add if you filled the cooker all the way (which I haven't), then a longer cooking time might be achieved. This would result in a large amount of food, however, as the cooker is fairly large.
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I've cooked steaks, chops, they come out GREAT!! just have to experiment with the cooking times.. but I usually cook about 2 1/2 mins then turn over, cook another 2 mins. sometimes you have to cook longer. all depends on the microwave..
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The directions said 30 seconds per egg. Such as 1 minute for two. I totally love this pouched egg maker. I use it more than the one i used to use to boil them.Keep in mind it depends on your microwave as well.I hope this helps.Bon appe'tit
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Hi. I have never overshot the cooking time. There is also a "1 minute" button that I use more often. So if I need 4 minutes, I just press that button 4 times. I almost never use the knob actually.
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Hi Carmen, I'm not sure about 1 cup. I have a large family so I always cook a larger quantity and like having leftovers for lunch the next day. The more you cook the longer it takes. I see someone else says 20 minutes for 1 cup. I would guess that would be correct. We put the rice on first and then begin the rest of the meal. Bon appetite!!
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Mine came with a general guide of cook times. This is just a guide since your cook times vary depending on microwave wattage. Cook times also depend on desired doneness...you'll probably have to experiment with this. I love mine and would definitely recommend.
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(Assuming this is the same model I bought...) The first part of the cook cycle (bringing it to a boil, I imagine) doesn't exactly have a timer, but it is more of a loading symbol. Then after it has been heated all the way, a countdown begins as to when all the water is absorbed. I can attest that the times are indeed different depending on how much you put in it. The beep it made when it was finished scared the crap out of me the first time though! It's really loud. Hope this helped!
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I normally make a 12 cup brew, and it takes about the same time, so I'm not sure why your 2 cup brew would be as long?? My theory is to make 12 cups at one time, and microwave the coffee in my cup for the next couple days, but if you have an aversion to that, it actually doesn't change the flavor! I can't imagine that a 2 cup brew would take as long as a 12 cup brew, but maybe it's inherent in the brewing process??
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I use all my recipes with this Presure cooker. I time it to 1/4 of the time it would take to do on top of the stove or in the oven once the top starts rattling. Adjust times with microwave wattage