It says on the bag and instruction guide not to heat on high. What power setting should we cook them on? Two large potatoes are taking over 12 minutes
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Many of the microwaves today heat at 1200w. Our Sears unit heats at 1000w that is why I ran at full power. Have reviewed the ad on TV several times and I suspect that the producers are using potatoes that about 1/2 the size that I was using. I could barely get 2 potatoes in the bag and the commercial shows 4 going nicely into the bag. I think I would try 4 small potatoes...betting you will see the difference.
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Does anyone have a microwave with sensor for baked potatoes? If so, have you tried it with the Potato Express? I'm thinking of using that method, though the sensor may not work on something in a bag. Not sure why my hubby got me this for Xmas, as I was making darn good taters in the oven or using the microwave sensor with the taters wrapped in wet paper towels.
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Forget the bag! Sorry...better off getting a nice crisp skin on the potato re the oven at 400 degrees, and a nice fluffy potato interior. What a waste of money with the bag, I know, I bought one.
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I have a 1200 watt microwave and I used 90% power, took 4 minutes for 1,have not done 2 at the same time
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I have a 1230w microwave and heat it on high. I've only tried baking one potato inside the bag (it doesn't seem to be big enough for four). Another thing I do that works well, is after washing the potato (do not dry it), I wrap it in a damp paper towel and put them both in the bag. When the 4 minutes is up, you'll see steam, but the potato comes out nice and soft and ready to eat.
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I think we all got scammed on this product. I bought a couple medium sized taters to try this thing out, 4 mins. per potato don't work . I have a 1100 watt microwave and they were still hard and dry. I like the damp paper towel.
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We cook 3 medium-large at 80% power for 9 minutes and they always come out perfectly
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We are using the same setting and time as is recommended by the manufacturer for cooking loose potatoes (no bag). That is 4 minutes on high for two medium sized. Our microwave is rated at 1000 watts on the high setting. Many smaller MW's are 750 watts and it would take longer. Also, we wash them and leave wet not damp...more steam.
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My wife cooks 2 large in 7 minutes on high. Yes, this does go against the directions but we all know the directions are there to make sure people don't hurt themselves and then sue the manufacturer. just make sure you don't put the microwave in the tub and then try and cook on high. 8-)
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This thing makes the best baked pot.. you will eat! I take a med. baking potato rub it with olive oil, then roll it around in some kosher salt. Put it right on the rack, bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees F... You will eat every bite of it!! I love my convection oven. No more heating up the house... Rick in Mt. Holly NC... sorry about that, yes you do need to poke some holes on both sides of potato...
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I wound not recommend it. The manual says the oven should not be used more than 30 minutes at a time.I actually tried to bake a regular size russet potato and the outside of the oven gets really hot after 20 minutes.The potato was not cooked all the way after 20 minutes. So I aborted the toaster oven and used a standard oven.The manual also states the oven is not ideal to cook thick food items. The technology is not made for that.Also the timer on this toaster oven only goes to 25 minutes. However you can always add more time to the timer as needed.This oven has no problem cooking hash browns or sliced potatoes though. I wound not recommend it. The manual says the oven should not be used more than 30 minutes at a time.I actually tried to bake a regular size russet potato and the outside of the oven gets really hot after 20 minutes.The potato was not cooked all the way after 20 minutes. So I aborted the toaster oven and used a standard oven.The manual also states the oven is not ideal to cook thick food items. The technology is not made for that.Also the timer on this toaster oven only goes to 25 minutes. However you can always add more time to the timer as needed.This... » Read More I wound not recommend it. The manual says the oven should not be used more than 30 minutes at a time.I actually tried to bake a regular size russet potato and the outside of the oven gets really hot after 20 minutes.The potato was not cooked all the way after 20 minutes. So I aborted the toaster oven and used a standard oven.The manual also states the oven is not ideal to cook thick food items. The technology is not made for that.Also the timer on this toaster oven only goes to 25 minutes. However you can always add more time to the timer as needed.This oven has no problem cooking hash browns or sliced potatoes though. « Show Less
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depending on size 1hr to 1.5 hrs. I baked three fairly large potatoes and they were done in 1.5 hrs at 350.
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Use a regular microwave cooker, as you would for veggies. The Potato Express isn't worth your time or money.
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I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold 4 qts. to the top, but would advise using only 2-3 qts., just in case it boiled over. I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold... » Read More I have to agree with Michael...I sent mine back as it was scratched up, looked used and every time I plugged it in the controller smoked (I tried 8-10 times). Was afraid to even give it a whirl, so wouldn't recommend. My suggestion: invest in a 1600 watt portable induction cooktop and use your own clad induction ready cookware. With those you can use them as a slow cooker. It's the solution I finally came up with.I never took the opportunity to measure volume since, as I said, the controller smoked, even after leaving it plugged in for 30+ minutes 8-10 times. It did look to hold 4 qts. to the top, but would advise using only 2-3 qts., just in case it boiled over. « Show Less
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You cook them like you normally would. Be sure you have the grease cup on the side. Start at 425 and lower to around 200 and they will cook . You might want to put a little PAM on it first
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There's a small recipe book with about 38 recipes that doesn't include any for fried potatoes so you'd have to experiment to see if you could get fries the way you like. I tried browning grated potatoes tossed with a small amount of oil and got minimal browning - less than I could easily get on the stove. I think garlic bread could be tricky as the garlic could easily burn in contact with the bottom of the pan. There is a recipe for a breakfast sandwich (like a McMuffin) that includes toasting buttered English muffins buttered side down. If your microwave's power isn't very close to 1000-1200 watts cooking times could be different. There's a small recipe book with about 38 recipes that doesn't include any for fried potatoes so you'd have to experiment to see if you could get fries the way you like. I tried browning grated potatoes tossed with a small amount of oil and got minimal browning - less than I could easily get on the stove. I think garlic bread could be tricky as the garlic could easily burn in contact with the bottom of the pan. There is a recipe for a breakfast sandwich (like a McMuffin) that includes toasting buttered English muffins buttered side down. If your microwave's power isn't very close to... » Read More There's a small recipe book with about 38 recipes that doesn't include any for fried potatoes so you'd have to experiment to see if you could get fries the way you like. I tried browning grated potatoes tossed with a small amount of oil and got minimal browning - less than I could easily get on the stove. I think garlic bread could be tricky as the garlic could easily burn in contact with the bottom of the pan. There is a recipe for a breakfast sandwich (like a McMuffin) that includes toasting buttered English muffins buttered side down. If your microwave's power isn't very close to 1000-1200 watts cooking times could be different. « Show Less
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If you put it on high (like 5 or 6) they'll be hot and browning in about 15 minutes...then you'll want to put it on low (like maybe 2) to keep them hot. Just got done with an event an hour ago, and it worked great!
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Yes as long as you par cook them first (either boil or microwave). You don't need to cook very long just soften them up a bit. The other trick for this item is to spray PAM on the blades. I had trouble with regular potatoes so contacted the company and they told me both these tricks.
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Hello learner. I own 4 of the large 4 plates size, and they are excellent in my opinion. I've had them for several years to help with my Thanksgiving dinners of about 40 family members. They are 1000 watts. The mashed potatoes were steaming this year on it. I have placed trays of lasagna on them that have sizzled on top. You can control that of course by not keeping it plugged in. I would say they stay very hot unplugged between 30-45 minutes or so. They definitely work. They look nice and are so easy to clean. I always get positive comments about them at my dinners. I highly recommend!
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Not really. The capacity can handle one extra large baking potato sliced up. It takes about 25 minutes to cook. Great for the kiddos!
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I cook mine 14 min. high pressure. Not the rice cooker. It is a bit moist at first, but let it set a while. 2 to 1 ration.
1965173
Turn off electricity. Use potato cut in half to unscrew the base. If that does not work, order the perfect tool from Amazon to do the trick. That 's what I did last year.
89263
I defrost on power level 3. Start with a couple of minutes, check, and then add one or two minutes more depending on the size of food. Watch carefully so it doesn't start to "cook". Have patience. It doesn't matter how many pounds or what kind of food.
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Make sure the potatoes are piping hot when you place them in the carrier with the heated insert. As long as you're going to use them within an hour or two, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how well the carrier functions.
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Keep your big bags! Match light are just user friendly. You should soak coals very well so each one will light for even cooking. Just endure you have correct amount of coals 12 to 13 lbs.On larger cuts is meat that will be over 2 hours you just simply add a layer of non match light coals. I would recommend using match light on cooking just to get an idea how this cooker performs.