Description says "express cooking." Does this mean when you press the 1, 2, 3, etc. that it runs on HI for the corresponding number of minutes?
816312
Yes, it does.I will also add that having now used it for a couple of months, I think it was well worth the money. It was cheap and it works pretty well. I even successfully cooked a potato in it.
816313
Even though the description says "Express cooking and weight defrost," I could not find any mention of "express cooking" or even the word "express" in the user's manual for that microwave (and I read through the manual TWICE). I would only be able to guess at what it is referring to, but that might not be accurate so I won't guess.
816314
No, the numbers just start entering times. You then press start, so it's not a single button press if that's what you're asking. To get one minute you have to press 1-0-0-Start.
816315
Not a good machine!!We couldn't return it after one week. Vendor would not take it.I would not recommend this
1614371
No, just how long typical foods take to cook. It's a wonderful pressure cooker; I use it at least once a week. :-)
53192
Yes. it worked fine with timer. You can preset the cooking end time that means program will start much earlier than end (ready) time.
1176499
Yes. You can program a preheat time (from off, or 1 to 30 minutes); the knead time (off, or one to 30 minutes); Rise #1 (from 1 min up to 24 hours), then there will be a brief 'punch down', another Rise #2 (off, or 1 to 2 hours), another punch down and a Rise #3 (again, either off or one to 2 hours), then "bake" (off, or one to 70 minutes). The Keep Warm setting will come on after that. There are three different individual programmable programs you can create and save.
1444984
Yes and no, if that makes sense. If you are talking about from zero, no it doesn't count up from zero. HOWEVER, let's say you plan to cook something on the stovetop for 15 minutes. You set timer #4 for 15 minutes. After the 15 minute timer goes off, the light turns from green to red to show you that timer 4 has gone off. From the second timer 4 goes off, that timer will start counting up until you stop the timer or reset it. So if you want to go 3 minutes over. You can look at the timer and see. And all of the timers have this capability, not just timer 4. It is a very well thought out timer in many respects. The black dial just needs to be easier to turn. Yes and no, if that makes sense. If you are talking about from zero, no it doesn't count up from zero. HOWEVER, let's say you plan to cook something on the stovetop for 15 minutes. You set timer #4 for 15 minutes. After the 15 minute timer goes off, the light turns from green to red to show you that timer 4 has gone off. From the second timer 4 goes off, that timer will start counting up until you stop the timer or reset it. So if you want to go 3 minutes over. You can look at the timer and see. And all of the timers have this capability, not just timer 4. It is a very well thought out... » Read More Yes and no, if that makes sense. If you are talking about from zero, no it doesn't count up from zero. HOWEVER, let's say you plan to cook something on the stovetop for 15 minutes. You set timer #4 for 15 minutes. After the 15 minute timer goes off, the light turns from green to red to show you that timer 4 has gone off. From the second timer 4 goes off, that timer will start counting up until you stop the timer or reset it. So if you want to go 3 minutes over. You can look at the timer and see. And all of the timers have this capability, not just timer 4. It is a very well thought out timer in many respects. The black dial just needs to be easier to turn. « Show Less
839685
Yes. Two simple ways are to:1. Press the "Add 30 Sec" button. Each press adds 30 seconds. 2. Press the "Cooking Menu" button and then select "Cook by Time". You can then rotate the knob to select the amount of time.
1070109
Select the operation you want (bake, broil, cookies, etc., not toast), then select desired temperature with up/down arrows, then select the amount of time with the up/down arrows and push convection button. This works for me.
5023
the express knob gives 30 second & the bottom knob gives you 1 min. but if you press the knob again you can increase it by 10 with each press. Also you can control the time by turning the bottom knob counterclockwise & select type & wgt. according to chart on pg. 10.
261789
The timer stays on previous setting. For instance, if I am baking and want to not overcook but not sure of exact time, I set 10 minutes which alerts me to check what I'm baking. Then, if I know it needs another 10 minutes, I just hit start again and the 10 will repeat. If I need to erase and enter 5 minutes, I do that. I hope that helps.
1172567
You need to select one of the buttons (15 min, 30 min, etc). It will not look like much when it is steaming, but it is working.
1864553
It sounds like the cooker didn't come to pressure so the it didn't start the time count. Put a cup of water in the PC, set for whatever time (10 minutes) and see if this happens again. Be sure the gasket is seated properly and also that the pressure release knob is pointed in the right direction. Refer to the manual to be sure.
1207968
I'm not sure if I understand what you mean. But if you want to bake, you press Bake, then adjust the temperature up or down to what you want, then press Timer, adjust up or down to what you want, and press Start.
1486659
It doesnt seem possible from the instruction booklet but if you have taken the trouble to put the question up here, you should take the trouble to call Hamilton Beach at 800-851-8900. I am sure they can tell you if there is a way to do it (this has a 14 hr cooking limit but it seems to start immediately I havent seen a way to defer start time but I am home when I cook and I am not particularly sophisticated with electronics).
418715
I think you just turn it off and start over. I browned some pork chops, set the menu on pork and started cooking, and then realized I needed to set the time instead. So I just turned it off and set the time and it finished appropriately and was just right. Hope this helps!
1419184
It doesn't show the timer count down in numbers. It has a timer button and 3 lights (red,yellow,green) that light up. It does beep 3 beeps when it's done like a real microwave. The inside lights up and spins around just like a real microwave. It has a start and stop button...and then also a "grill" and "oven" button. When you push them it just makes different sounds as the inside spins. The grilling button kinda sounds like crackling? I'm not sure how to describe the "oven" button....haha. But it's a pretty realistic microwave.....the best I could find at least! :)
292223
I just sent it on 30 min (timed cook). I will try it with the white rice setting.
1465604
Yes, the Start button will automatically cook for 30 sec. after you hit it.