Download GE Spacemaker JVM132G User's Manual

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ApplianceRegistration
AutoDefrost
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readthi$booharefuny.
Besureyounnicrowave
OVWiis registered.
It is intendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepit handyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):
ConsumerAffairs
(33Appliances
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Itisimportant
thatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowave
oven
shouldaneedoccurfir adjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsible
for
registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplier
tobesurehehasdon~so;alsosend
inymirConsumerPmduct
Ownership
Registration
Card.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,
pkasewritetvus,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.
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beregistered.
Pkw becwtainthatitis.
andserialnumbers.
Writeto:
You’llfindthemona labelinside
theovenontheupper1eftside.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
Registration
cardthatcamewith
yourmicrowave
oven.Before
sendinginthiscard,phmsewrite
thesenumbershere:
GEAppliances
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AppliancePark
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contactthedwder
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ovenissuitablefor
microwaving.
Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups,potteryorchina
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
i~Je~c * or glazewitha metallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitable
formicrowaving
Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterina glasscup.
Placeinovenonorbesidedish.
Microwave
1minuteatHigh(10).
Ifwaterbecomeshot,dishis
microwave
safe.Ifdishheats,it
shouldnotbeusedformicrowaving.
~Papertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
andpreventspattering.
s Somemicrowaved
foodsrequire
stirring,rotating,orrearranging.
Checkthecookingguideforspecific
instructions.
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whicharetightlycoveredbya skin
or membrane.Piercepotat6es,egg
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basicsafetyprecautions
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foHowed,
including
thefollowing:
(a) DoNot Attempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
open-dooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.Itisimportantnot to
M&it ortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b) DoNot Placeanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedoororallowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulate
onsealing
surfaces.
(c)Do Not operate theoven
ifitisdamaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthemisno
damagetothe:
(1)door(bent)
(2)hingesandMehes(brokenm
loosened)
(3)doorsealsandseafingsurfaces.
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controlselectronically
withthetouchofa finger.It’s
designedtobeeasytouseandunderstand.Withyour
microwave
oven,youhavetheoptionofusingyour
automaticcookingcontrolpadsforquickandeasy
convenience
cooking.Oryoumaymakeyourown
programstosuityourindividualized
cookingstyle.
6, Clear/Off.Whentouched,it stopstheovenand
erasesallsettingsexcepttimeofday.
7. ExhaustIFhn.PressHI,LO,orOFFfordesired
fanspeed.
& T’hneDefrost.Gentlethawingatautomaticpower
level3,orchangepowerlevelafterenteringtime.
(Seepage11.)
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LeveLTouchthispadbeforeentering
anotherpowerlevelnumberifyou‘+mttochange
fkomautomaticpowerlevel10(High;forcooking
orpowerlevel3 (Low)fordefrosting.
10,MWihxTimer.Thisfkatureusesnomicrowave
energywhileit fimctionsasbothakitchentimeror as
a holdingperiodbetweendefrostandtimecooking.
(Seepage8.)
IL AutoStart.Allowsyoutoprogramyourovento
begincookingata presettimeofday–-uptoa 12-hour
delay,(Seepage9.)
12.Start. Afterallselectionsaremade,touchthispad
tostartoven.
B. Light.Touchdesiredpadtoilluminatecounteror
toturnonnightlight.
WhenYiml?hgintheOven
Thedisplaypaneldisplaysfive8’s,18POWER,and
alloftheovenfunctions.After15seconds,alllights
disappearand“RESET”appearsintheupperportion.
TouchtheCLEARKM?F
pad,settheCLOCK,and
ovenisreadyforuse.
Ifpowerisdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequence
recurs,andyoumustresetCLOCKaftertouching
CLEAWOFF.
“Error”Appearsod)ispky:
owhenusingAutoDefrost,thefd weight3’ou
entereddidnotcorrespondwiththecodenumber
entered.
1. DisplayRinel.IXspkiystirne
ofdayandtime
countingdownduringcookingfknctions.
2. ‘IlmeCook1and TimeCookie. Microwave
fora
presetamountoftimeusingautomaticpowerkvel10
orchangepowerlevelaftersettingtime.(Seepage9.)
3. NumberPhds.Touchthesepadstoentertimeor
powerlevel.
4. Cloak.Touchthispadtoentertimeofdayor check
timeofdaywhilemicrowaving.
Tosetclock,first
touchCLOCKpadandthenentertimeofday.For
example,iftirneis 1:30,touchnumberpmls1,3,and
0 and“1:30”willappearondispky.“START”will
flash,directirigyoutotouchSTART,thussettingthe
clock’Ifyouwishtoretwtorchangetime,simply
repeattheaboveprocess.
5. AutoIMxM. Touchthispad,thencodenumber
andfoodweightiTheovenautomatically
setspower
levelsanddefrostingtime.(SeepageMI.)
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Cookingapplkmxsinstalledundertheovenmight,
undersmneheavyusageconditions,
causetemperatures
highenoughtooverheatsomeinternalpartsofthe
microwave
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turnon atlowspeedifexcessive
to automatically
thishqpxl, thefan
temperatures
occur’,should
cannotbemanually
turnedoff,M itwill
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TIMERhasthree
timingfimctkms:
u ItQpe~x asa minutetimer,
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o Itam beusedasa holdsetting
afterdefrosting.
TheMIN/SECTIMERoperates
withoutmicrowave
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L TouchMIN/SECTIMERpad.
Thedwplayshows
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“ENTERTIMEfl;~::~ad
2, Touchnumberpads3,~ando
(for3 minutesandnoseconds).
Displ~shows“3:00”and“TIME”
3. TouchSTART.
Displayshows
timecountingdown.
4. Wkntime isup,ovensignals,
flashes“End~’anddisplayshows
timeofday.
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Tirnercanalso
beusedtoprograma holdingtime
cooking
iilnctions.
between
microwave
Thetimecanrangefkornonesecond
to99minutesand99seconds.A
holdor “standingtime”maybe
mqucstedinsomeofyourown
recipesosthecookingguide.
Delayed
Cooking
Todelaycookingupto99minutes
and%kxxmds,
touchTIMECOOKI
andentercookingtime.Then$
touchNUN/S13C
TIMERandenter
numberofminutestodehiycooking.
TouchSTART.
Timerwillcount
downtozeroandcookhgwill
begin.
Step1:‘Ihkecasserolefromfreezer
andplaceinoven.
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Step2:’IbuchTlME
12EFR0STpad.
Thedisplayshows”:0“ and
“~WBR 3?’“ENTERDE~
~E” flashes.
Step3:Tbuchpads1,5,Oand(lfor
U rninutesdefrosting
time.“15:00”
appearsondisphy.(Defrosting
is
automatically
setonpowerlevel3
butCm be changedbytOUChiIl~
the NWER LBVELpadandthe
desiredpovwr
kwel.)
Stept: sethokiingorstanding
time
bytouaing
MINmc TIMER
Tkdiqhy ih)ws“: ~“and
“ENTERTIME”flashes.
Step5:Touch1,0,0 andOtohold
fortenminutes6
4’10:00”
appearson
displayand“TIME”flashes.
If
1
IIowto!IYmeDefhst,
Hold
andThneCook
h’s ~ youwanttodefkwta fkxzen
casseroleforti minutes,holdfor
10minutesandthenTimeCookfor
25minutes.Here’showtodoit:
!!keptk‘llwh TIME~~~K ~ptid.
Thedisplayshows”:0“ and
“POWER10!’“ENTERC(XX
TIME1“flashes,
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Step7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor
twenty-five
minutesofcookingtime. _
“(XKIKTIME1“flashes,“25:00”
and“POWER10”appearondisplay.
Step8:TouchS’IARTo
“DEFTIME”
and“~:oo’”counting
downshow011
display.Aseachfunctionis
automatkallyperformed,oven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefunction.
Step9: Whentimeisup,the
ovensignals,flashes“End”and
shutsOff.
QuestionsandAnswers
Q Whatwillhappenif I
accidentally
reversemydefrost,
holdandcookinstructions?
A. Theovenwillautomatically
rearrangeyourprogram.Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfimction.
Q. CanI defrostandholdonly?
A. Yes.Sometimes
youmayonly
wanttodefrosta food,holdit, and
cookk her. AUyouneedtodois
programinTimeDefrostand
amountOf’time.
Thenprograma
holdingtime(exampleinsteps4
and5 atleft).Besuretoputthe
thaweddishintherefrigerator
promptly.
NCX’13:
Letfbodsremainatroom
temperature
onlyaslongassafe.
Timeswillvary
edmyovenfor
~. I pIW@WWll
s specificdefrostingtimebutit
Wkostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A. Wheninstructionsconflict,
theowncarriesoutthelast
instruction.Youmayhavesetthe
oventodefrostfor4 minutes,hold
for2 minutes,andthendefrostfor
6 minutes.Inthiscase,theoven
woulddefrostfor6 minutesand
holdfor2 minutes.
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ThetimecookingfmturealIows
thecookingtime.
you to preset
Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommended
formostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformore
flexibility.
Seethecookingguide.
Tobecomebetteracquainted
with
timecooking,makea cupofcoffke
byfollowing
thestepsbelow.
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Step1:Filla cup2/3fill ofwater,
add1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand
stirtodissolve.Usea cupthathas
nometaldecorationandis
microwave
safe(seeMicrowaving
Tipsonpage2).Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.
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Step2: TouchTIMECOOKL
Displayshows”:0“ and“POWER
lo:’ “ENTER COOK ~~M~ ~“
flashes.
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Sttqv$:TouchSTART.“COOK
TIMElx’“POWER10~’
andtime
countingdown~howondisplay.
Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“Fred?Oven,
lightandfanshutoff.
Step6: Openthedoor.
Usingthelhne CoOkll
Feature
TheTimeCookIIfeatureletsyou
settwotimecookingfunctions
withinoneprogram.Thisisideal
whenyouwanttochangepower
levelsduringyourcooking
operations.Here’showtodoit.
Step1:Placefoodinovenin
microwave-safe
containerandclose
thedoor.
Step2:TouchTIMECOOKI pad.
Displayshows”:0“ and“PO~R
107“ENTERCOOKTIME1“
flashes.
Step3:Selectyourcookingtime.
W
example,touch2, 1 and5 for two
minutesand15seconds.Display
shows“2:15”and“POWER10?
‘6C00KTIME1“flashes.
Step4:TouchTIMECOOKIIpad.
Step5: Setyourcookingtime.
HowtochangeIJbwer
Level
Afkwsettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
2
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Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch
1,2 andOfora minuteand20
seconds.Displayshows“1:20”and
“POWER10?“COOK T~M~ 1“
flashes.
Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommended
forthiscupof
coff%,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerkwe]10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevel”atright.)
Step6: TouchSTART,
Step7: “POWER10”isdisplayed
andCookTime1isshowncounting
down.
Step8: AttheendofCookTne 1,
thesecondpowerlevelisdisplayed
andCookTime2 isshowncounting
down.
Step9: Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes‘*End!’
The
oven,lightandfanshutoff.
Step10:Openthedoor.
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HowtoUseA@o$tart
AutoStartallowsyoutoprogram
youroventobegincookingata
presettimeofday–uptoa 12
hourdelay.
TOUseAutoStart
Step1:Enteryourdesiredcooking
program.
Step2:TouchAU’10ST~pad
(insteadofSTART
pad).
Step3: Enterthetimeyouwant
theoventostart.(Besureyour
microwave
ovenclockshowsthe
correcttimeofday.)
Step4:TouchSTART
pad.The
ovenwillautomatically
startat
thedesiredtime.
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Q. Isetmyovenforthetime
cWedforintherecipe,but@the
endofthetimeallowed,myfood
wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocation,manytime
cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange
topreventovercooking.
Setthe
ovenfbrminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,andcookyour
fooda littlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. Itodwdthenurnber
pads
andselectedmypower
level.When
START,however,
my
Itouched
ovendidn’tcomeon%
Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKIor IIpad
mustbetouchedbeforesettingthe
numberpadsorelseyourovenwill
notbegincooking.
Q. Iwanttocookonapower
kweiotherthanXiigh.Whatdo
I needtodo?
A. Tochangethepower
level,
touchthePOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfornew
powerlevel.
Q. CtmIinterruptTimeCook
tocheckthefind?
A. Yes,‘Rmsumecooking,
simplyclosethedoorandpress
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
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Stepk Removetizen meat&om
packageandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.Placeinovenandclose
door.
WiththeAutoDefrostfeature,
theovenautomatically
setsthe
defrosting
timeandpowerlevels
foryou.Youchoosetheappropriate
codenumberfrom1to6 forthe
fbodyouaredefrosting,thenenter
theibodweightinpoundsandtenths
ofa pound(SeeConversion
Guide
below)andtouchST”. Theown
calculatesthedefrostingtimeand
changespowerlevelsduring
~:~~#ng togiveevendefrosting
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Whenthemenreaches
qqmndmatdy
halfofthetotaldei%osthig
time,the
displayflashes“TURN~’
teliing
youtoturnfd ovtxandwillnot
continuedefrostinguntildooris
openedandSTARTistouched
again.
Afterdefrostingtimeiscomplete,
theovenautomatically
goesintoa
holdingperiodasshowncmthe
Automatic
DefrostingGuidecm
thispage.Thisholdingperiodis
necessarytofinishthedefrosting
oftheinteriorofthefbod.
HawtdiktAutoDefrost
Step2:TouchAutoDeflostpad.
“FWTERCODE”
flashesondisplay.
Step3:Tbuahnumberpad4.
“CODE
4S’and“LBS~’showsondisplay.
“ENTERWEIGHT”f’bk.
step4: ‘EOuch
mmlberpad3 and
0 forwehzhtc3f3Nw.Displayshows
NOTl!kBeforeyoubegin,~heck
theAutoDetlostcodeguidelocated
atthebottomoftheowmwkmyou
O~il the doors This &&k? shows
minimumandmaximwnfbod
weightsforeaehcodenumber.
YOU
willrleedtoknowyourfood
weightandcOrl’eSpOlldhlg
@de
beforebe@ming.
N~: If “ERROR”
after
enteringf“ weight,cheekthe
AutoDefrostcodeguidetomake
surethatweigh$
corresponds
tothe
codenumberentered.
Step6:When1/2thedefrosting
timeiscompleted,theovensignals
and“TURN”flashesondisplay
insteadoftimecountingdown.
Opendoorandturnpackageover.
Step7:Closedoorandtouchthe
SzMzI@d*Displ~dwwsmaining
defrostingtimecountingdown.
Step8:Whendefrostingtimeis
completed,ovenautomatically
switchestoa Holdperiodof20
minutesforcode4.Holdtime
countingdownshowsondisplay.
Whenholdingtimeisfinishedoven
flashes,andoven
signals,“End”
turnsoff.
Conversion
Guide
Iftheweightis statedinpounds
andounces,theouncesmustbe
convertedtotenths(.1)ofa pound.
ChMwes
1“2
3
4“5
6-7
8
9-10
11
12”13
14”15
Step5:TbuehSTART
pad.Defrost
timebeginscmmtingdownon
display.
;
;
6
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rime
S-5,9 NM*
mm!
3,0+3, !11!M. 20min.
3,0-49 lbs,
20min.
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none
10
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BotwIn
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Boneless
Steaks
andChor)s
Fkih
Pounds
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@InAutoDefrost)
rlece$!w’y
todiowthe
nmttostandduring
holding
time,Youmay
takethemeatoutof
the
ownifyouprefix
Time
—
—
TimeDefrostisdesignedfor
speedythawingoffrozenfbod
andisoneofthegreatadvantages
ofa microwave
oven?
UseTimeDefrosttoquickly
thawfbodssuchasbread,rolis,
vegetables,
fruitsandfrozen
dinners.AutoR&i@ispreferred
formeatandpoultrybecausethe
ovensetsthedefrosting
timeand
powerlevelsforyou.
. powerlevel3 isautomatically
set
fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.
o Seethedefrostingguidefor
defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
theTimeDefrostfunction,defrosta
lo-oz.packageoffiwzml
strawberries
byfollowingthestepsbelow
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
strawberriesintheovenandclose
door.Besurepackagecontains
nometal.
1
I
Step 2: TouchTIMEDEFROST.
Displayshows”:0“ and“p(lWER
3!’“ENTERDEWTIME”flashes,
Quw#ionsandAnswem
Step4:TouchSTART.
“IX3FTIME”
showsandtimecountsdownon
display.Whencycleiscompleted,
theovensignalsandflashesW@”
thenautomatically
shutsoff.
Step5 lhrnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2 and3toset
remaininghalfofdefrostingtime
andtouchSTART.
Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatestrawberries
tofinishdefrosting.
Defko$tingql$
@Foodsfrozeninpaperor plastic
canbedefrostedinthepackage.
* ForevendefMing9somefbods
WAtobebrokenuporseparated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.
Q. WhenIpressSTm, IhW
!mF”
a dullthumpingmdse.Whatisit? ——
—
—
A. Thissoundi$nod. Itis
—lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga —
—
—powerlevellowerthan10(High). —–
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—Q. Gmldefrostsmallitemsin
——
a hurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedrriore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;
powerkwel
Xlcutsthetotaldefhstig
timetoapproximately
1/3.During
either,rotateorstirfbodfrequently.
Q. Whydon%thedefrosting
timesintheMhJstingguideseem
rightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrostingtimewmvaryaccmiing
tothetemperature
inyourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inthedefrostingguide.Hyourfood
isstillnotcompletely
thawedatthe
endofthattime,resetyouroven
andadjustthetimeaccordingly,
Q. ShouidaMbodsbe
compk4e1y
thawedbefore
Ccloking?
A. $cmtefixxhhoukinotbe
completelythawedbefbreWOking.
Rxexample,fishcookssoquickly
it isbettertobegincookingwhileit
isM slightlyfrozen.
(& Canhpmthedoorduring
TimeDefrosttocheckonthe
progress(#myfd?
A. Yes.Youmiaaopenthedoorat
anytimeduringmicrowaving.
To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.
Theovenbegins
operatingif’timeisleftontimer,
Ifnot,resettimer.
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Step3: Selectonehdfdthe total
defrostingtimerecommended
inthe
defrostimz
~uide.Forexample,
much
4,0 andb For4 minutes.Display
shows“4:00”and“POWER
3!’“DEFTIME”fhd’M.
—
—
r
How
~ Family-size
pre-packaged
frozenentreescanbedefrosted
andmicrowaved.
Ifthefoodisin
a foilcontainer,transferitto
a microwave
safedish,
@Checkthedefrostingguidefor
otherdefrostingtips.
tochange
PowerLevel
Aftersettingdefrostingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
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Cooki@Ikch@uesfor
Microwa*
EffectsofFbodCbxwteristicson
Microwaving
Covering.Inbothconventional
andmicrowave
cooking,coversholdinmoistureandspeedheating.
Conventionally,
partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto
escape.Ventingplasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaper
servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.
Arranging
Foodinoven.Inconventional
baking,you
positionfoods,suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sothat
hotaircanflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,
you
arrangefds ina ring,sothatallsidesareexposedto
microwave
energy.
Stirring.Inrangetopcooking,youstirfbodsupfrom
thebottomtohelpthemheatevenly.When
microwaving,
youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter,Foodswhi~hrequireconstantstirring
conventionally
willneedoniyoccasionalstirring.
‘IWningOver.Inrangetopcooking,youturnover
foodssuchashamburgers,
sobothsidescandirectiy
contactthehotpan,Whenmicrowaving,
turningisoften
neededduringdefrosting,orwhencookingfads such
ashamburgers
fromthefrozenstate.
StandingTime.Inconventional
cooking,foodssuchm
roastsorcakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingor
set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave
coding. Notethatthemicrowaved
cakeisnotplacedon
a coolingrack.
Shielding.h iiconventional
oven,youshieldchicken
breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.
When
defrosting,youusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthin
parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry,
whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted.
PrickFkMwtoRfhse Pressure.stetu’n
buildsup
pressureinf~s whicharetightlycoveredbya skinor
membrane,Prickpotatoes@you doconventionally),
eggyolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.
Rotating.Occasionally,
repositioning
a dishintheoven
helpsfoodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthedish
untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenistothe
front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenistotheside.
Densityofl%od.Inbothconventional
andmicrowave
cooking,densefoods,suchasa potato,takelongerto
cookorheatthanlight,porousfoods,suchasa pieceof
cake,breadora roll.
RoundShapes,Sincemicrowwespenetratefoodsto
aboutl-in.fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapes
andringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceivemore
energyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappenwhen
cookingconventionally.
Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards
arebestcookedat1owerpowersettingstoavoid
toughening.
offoodaffectshowitcooks.Very
NaturalMoisture
moistfindscookevenlybecausemicrowave
energyis
attractedtowatermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture
shouldbecoveredor allowedtostandsoheatcan
disperseevenly.
PieceSize.Smallpiecescook fasterthanlargeones.
Pieceswhichmesimilarinsizeandshapecookmore
evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower
settingforevencooking.
Shapeofl?ood.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas
cookfasterthanthickones.Thiscanbecontrolledin
microwaving
byplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside
edge,andthinpiecesinthecenter.
Starting‘Ikmperature.
Foodstakenfromthefreezeror
refrigerator
takelongertocookthanfoodsat room
temperature.
Timingsinourrecipesarebasedonthe
temperatures
atwhichyounormallystorethefoods.
Qtmntityofl%od.in bothtypesofcooking,small
amountsusuallytakekm timethanlargeones.Thisis
mostapparentinmicrowave
cooking,wheretimeis
directlyrelatedtothenumberofservings.
I
Ifyouusea meatthermometer
whilecooking,make
sureit issafeforuseinmicrowave
ovens.
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Recipes
havemoreflavorfulfoodandfewerdishestowash.
Simplycook,orreheatandservefoodsinthesamedish.
Beforeusingyourmicrowave
oven,wesuggestyou
carefillyreadthroughthisguidebook,thenpractice
withoursuggestedrecipe.
onceyoubegintouseyourmicrowave
oven,youwill
soonbeabletoadaptmostofyourconventional
cooking
quiteeasilytomicrowave
cookingtechniques.
Themore
youuseyourmicrowave
oven,themoreyouwillenjoy
usingit.Notonlywillyousavethetime,troubleand
energynecessaryinconventional
cooking,youwill
Howto A&@Conv4mtiom31
ll~i~s
for Mic~wav@.
Beforeconverting
a conventional
recipeformicrowaving, Sinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicrowaved,
reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore
studyitintermsofmicrowaving.
Isitoneofthemany
thickening
tosaucesandgravies.Reducesome
foodswhichmicmwavewell?
Lookforcooking
‘
seasonings
also;theywillnotloseintensityinshort
techniqueswhicharesimilartomicrowaving
techniques,
microwaving
times,Saltmeatsandvegetables
aftw
suchascovering,steamingorcookinginsauceor liquid.
cooking,Ifan ingredienttakeslongertomicrowave
than
Ifthefoodrequiresa crisp,friedcrustorverydry
othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore
surface,youmayprefertocookitconventionally.
Some
addingtotheothers.
recipesmaynotbeexactlythesamewhenmicrowaved,
otherswillnutneedchanging.(Moist,richcakes,
candiesandmeatloavesareexamples.)
Favorite
StuffedI%ppers
6 mediumgreenpeppers
l%lbs.groundchuckbeef
1Acupchoppedonion
1cupcookedrice
1teaspoonsalt
~ teaspoonPePPer
1clovegarlic,rnmced
1can(lO%-oz.)
condensedtomatosoup
%cupwater
1to2 cupsgratedcheese
Makes6 servings
Conventional
Method
Microwave
Methwl
Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand
membrane.Cookpeppers5minutesinenoughboiling
wagertocover;drain,Inmediumskilletonrangetop,
cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis
tender.Drainofffit. Stirinrice,salt,pepperandgarlic.
Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin
8-in.squaredish.
Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.
Cover.Bakeat350°for45minutesto 1hour.Sprinkle
withcheese,recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesto
meltcheese.
Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand
membrane.Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice,salt,pepper
andgarlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers
uprightsnug~yaroundedgeof3-qt.casserole,
Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth.Pouroverpeppers.
Cover.Microwave
atHigh(10)for25to30minutes,
rotating1/2turnafter15minutes.Sprinklewithcheese,
recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesbeforeserving.
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Heating
Guide
L Directions
belowareforreheating
already-cooked
foodsat
refrigerator
orroomtemperature.
Usemicrowave
ovensafe
containers.
2. CovermostfbodsforMesthettting
@ectips).Exceptions
arerare
ormedium
meats,somesandwiches,
griddlefds likepancakes
andbakedfds.
Item
3, Bubbling
aroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterisfastto
heat.Stirfoodsbeforeserving.
4, Besurefoodsarcheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steaming
or
bubb!ing
aroundedgesdoesnotnecessarily
meanfoodisheated
throughout.
Asagenera!rule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmto
thetouchincenterofunderside
ofdish.
AnMlunt
mwa’K&w!l
Approximate
me, M’n.
Appetizers
Saucysuchasmeatballs,
riblets,
(X&tailfranks,etc.
(!4 cup/serving)
Dips:creamorproecssed
cheese
1to 2 servings
3to 4 servings
High(10)
High(10)
* !?zcup
Medium(S)
1cup
Medium
@
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggroils,etc.
2 to4 servings
High(10)
‘Ilp:Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper,C%verdips
withplasticwrap,Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp.
l%t(j~
4’t~6
214@3~
3to5
1to2?4
PlateofLeftovers
Meatplus2 vegetables
1plate
High(10)
2t04
i to2 servings
3 to4 Wx’Vings
i ean@=ozJ
High(10)
High(10)
High(K))
3to7
8to M
4 to5%
i to2 servings
3 to4 servings
1to2 servings
3to4 servings
Meal-High
(7)
1 to2
2 to 3%
Meal-High
(’7)
Med-lligh(7)
l%&)3
3 to5
1to2 servings
3to4 servings
1to29XVhl/@
3to4 servings
Meal-High(7)
Med=High
(7)
Med+Ugh(7)
Med-I=Iigh
(7)
2$5t*4
5 to9
2 to3
4 to7
1to2pieces
High(10)
Tip:Coverplateoffoodwithwaxpaperorphwdcwrap.
MeatsandNfainDishes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti,
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand
cheese,ete.(%-lcup/servh@
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimum
time;Mediumrare,
maximum
time(3 to4-ozJscrving)
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.
Steaks,chops,ribs,cxhermmtpieces:
Rarebeefsteak
Welldonebeef,Ghops,ribs,efc,,
(!hickenpkxxs
Hotdogsandsausages
Meal-High
(7)
3to4 pieces
I to2
3 ti34
1to2 servings
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
%to2
2 to3%
1to 1!4
2 to3
1to2
1to2 servings
3 to4 servings
1to2 servings
3 to4 M%vings
Med+ligh(7)
MedJiigh(7)
Meal-High
(7)
Me$-High(7)
1to2ti
21/$to 4
2 to3
4 to5
Riceandpasta
(%-%cup/swwing)
“Ibppcd
ormixedwithsauce
I to2 servings
High(10)
3 to6
(%+ cup/serving)
3 to4 servings
High(10)
8to 12
‘Ilp:
Coversauqymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothernmindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper,Donotcoverrareornwdiumraremeats.
Whenheatingorreheating3 or4 servingsofmeatslicesor pieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhaifoftime,
Moistfilling:Sloppyjoo,barbecue,
lmmsahxi,etc.inbun[!4cu@wving)
Thickmeat-cheese
fillingwithfirmbread
‘Ilp:Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches,
Approximate
Item
Amount
PbwerLeve!
Time,Min.
soups
Waterbased
(1cup/serving)
1to2 servings
3to4 servings
1can(10-oz.)
High(K?)
High(10)
High(10)
2 to6
7to 11
6 to7
Milk based
(1cup/serving)
1to2 servings
3 to4 servings
1can(10-ozs)
reconstituted
Meal-High
(7)
Meal-High
(7)
Meal-High
(7)
3to8
8to 12
6 to7
Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(%cup/serving)
1to2 servings
3to4 servings
I canlt%z.
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
f to3
3to4%
3!4to4!’$
Largepiecesorwhole:asparagus
spears,
cornonth( lb,etc.
1to2 servings
3 to4 swvings
1can(16-02.)
1to2 servings
3 to4 servings
High(IO)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
1~ to~
3to4%
4 to4%
1to3
3to6
%cup
I cup
!4cup
1cup
I can(i6=oz.)
‘+4
cup
High(10)
High(10)
High(IO)
High(10)
High(10)
1to IM
j%f02yJ
1%to2%
~~ t~d
4 to6
Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
Vkgetabks
Miwhc(i
potatoes
(%cup/serving)
Tip:Covervegetabhx
formostevenheating.
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sauces
Dessert:chocolate,
butterscotch
~
Meatormaindish,chunkytype:gibletgravy,
spaghetti
sauce,ctc,
Creamytype
1cup
High(10)
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High(10)
2 t(32!4
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.
BakeryFoods
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts.
swec!rolls,
nutor fruitbread
Dinnerroils,muffins
Pie:fruit,nutorcustard
~ offj.jn,pic=i slice
(USC
minimum
timeforcustard)
1piece
2 pieces
4 pieces
!&in.cakeor
12r’disw
doughrtuts
i
2
4
6t08
1slice
2slices
4 slices
9=in,pie
Low(3)
Low(3)
Low(3)
Low(3]
%to i
I to2
1~~~o~~
2 to4
Medittm($i)
Medittm(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
High(IO)
High(10)
Meal-High
(7)
Med=High
(7)
1A@1A
H to %
%to 1
%to 1%
%to 1
1to 1!4
z%t*3
5 to7
2 or3pieces
2or 3pieces
2 or3pieces
High(10)
High(10)
High{10)
1to i%
1to 1!4
IMto 1!4
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Tip: Do notcover.
GriddleFoods
Rmcakcs,Frenchtoastor waffles(3-in,X4-in.)
Plain,notopping
Syrup&butter
With2 sausogepatties(cooked)
Tip:DonotCOWI’*
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Beverages
~
Cocoa,othermilkbased
1to2cups
3 to4 cups
1to2 cups
3to4 cups
High(1S))
High(10)
Med”High
(7)
Meal-Hi@
(7)
2%{07
7to 10
Tip:Donotcover.
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3. Besurehugemeatsarecompletely
defrosted
(or,onroastsallow
extramicrowaving
time).“Ibrkeys
maybeplacedunderrunning
wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.
4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbeCOOI
butsoftenedinallareas.if
stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowave
ovenverybriefly,orlets~nd
a fewminutes.
L Foodpackagedina]l-paperorplastic
packages
maybedefrosted
withoutunwrapping.
Iffd isfoilwrapped,removefoiland
placefd incookingdishfordefrosting.
2. Afterfirsthalfofdefrosting
time,unwrappackageandcheck
fd. ‘fkirnf~ over,ifnecessary;
breakapartorseparatefti if
possible.C)nveryla~e ftis liketurkey,someshielding
ofthin
wingorlegareasmaybenecessary.
Feud
FirstHalf SecandHa!f
Time,Min. ‘l%ne,Min.
Comments
Meat[PowerLevel:IIX#lost(3)]
Bacon
3%to4
1
Franks(l-lb.)
4 to5
none
Ground:beef&pork(14b.) 4
(z-lbS.)
6
4t06
6to 8
(5-lbs.)
12
12to 14
Roast:beef&pork
4 to5 perlb,
5 to6per lb.
2 to4 perlb.
4 to~perlb.
5 to6 perlb.
2 to4 perlb.
2 to41Aperlb.
2 to4%perlb.
Spareribs,pork(i pkg.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets;
beef,lamb,pork&veal
Sausage,bulk
(Hb.tray)
(l-lb.roll)
Sausage,link
(1to lfi-lbsc)
2%
2
2
Placeunopened
packageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafierhalf
time.Letstandfor5 minutes.
Placeunopened
packageinoven.Microwave
justuntilfrankscanbe
separated.
l%rnoverafterfirst4 minutes.
‘llwnmeatoverafierfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeuffsofhmed
meatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremaining
block,microwave
5 to6 minutesmore.
~rn mmtafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave
11to 12minutesmore.
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremaining
blockandmicrowave
3to5
minutesmores.
Placeunwrapped
roastinoven.Afterhalfoftimeturnroastover.
Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.
Pkw wrappedpackageinoven.Tbrnoverafterfirsthtdfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftimn,separatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand
tocomplcte
defrosting.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.‘Ibrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.
AftersecondIudfd’time,separatepieceswithtableknife,M standto
complete
defrwting.
‘lbrnoverailerfirst2ti minutes.
‘Ibmoverafterfirsthaifoftime.Letstand5 minutes.
Rotatepackqjc1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstandfor5 minutes.
Noturnneeded.
Poultry
Chicken,broiler-fryer,
CutUp (2%tO3%4bsJ
7 to8
7 to8
Whole(2!4to3%4bso)
9 to 11
9 coII
Cornishhen
4 to6 perlb.
4 toSperlb.
Duckling
2 to3 perlb.
2 to3 perlb,
‘Ilwkcy
4%to5~ perib, 4%to5%perlbc
Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
over.Aiiersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplaceincooking
dish.Mimmwe2 to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.
Letstanda few
minutestofinishdefrosting.
Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcod waterincavity
tmtilgibletscanberemoved.
Pkwewrappedpadcagei~ovenbreastsideup,‘1’hrn
packageover
afterfirsthalfoftime.
Placewrappedducklinginoven.Afterfirsthalfoftime,unwrapand
turnoverintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcool
waterincavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.
Placeunwrapped
turkeybreastsidedown.$MlerfirstIWoftirne,
removewrttppcrandshieldwarmtweaswithfoil.‘Awnturkeybreast
sideupforsecondhalfof’time,Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgiblets
andneckcanberemoved.Letsoakincoolwaterfor1to2 hoursor
twfrigcratc
ownmight
tocompletedefrosting.
16
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Fmd
FirstHalf SecondHalf
The, Min. Time,Min.
Comments
Fish& S(#bO(I[PowerLevel:Defrost(3)]
Fillets(1-lb.)
6
6
Steaks(6-02.)
Wholefish(8to 1O-OZ.)
2 to3
2
2 to4
Shellfish,smallpicccs(1-lbt)
Shellfish,blocks
Crabmeat(6-02.pkg.)
Oysters(10-oz.can)
Scallops(1-lb.pkg.)
Shellfish,large
Crablegs–lto2
(8to 10-02.)
Lobstertails-1to2
(6to~=OZc)
Wholelobsterorcrab
(l%-lb,)
7 to8
“none
Placeunopened
packageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)Rotate1/2turnX%xfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,holdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Letstanda fewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placefishincookingdish.lhrn overafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocomplete
defrosting.
Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
4 to5
3!4to4
5 to7
none
31#4
rod
none
Placeblockincasserole.
Placeblockincasserole.Breakupwithforkafterfirsthalfoftime.
Placeunopened
packageinoven.
4 to6
none
Arrangeincookingdish.
3to4
3to4
8 to9
8to9
Arrangeincookingdish,withme$tysidedown.lbrn overforsecond —htdfoftime.
up.Thrnoverafterfirst
PJaceincookingdishwithlightunderside
halfoftime.
Breds, Cakes
3 to4
2 to4
3%to$l
3%to4
2%t~d
i to3$$
3 to4
none
none
none
rime
none
mm
none
5%to6%
2 to3
none
none
2 to3
none
2
5 to7
none
none
Pltwecm
mitmwave
safepkitcc
Placeonmicrowave
safeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnaflerhalfd’time.
!4to?4each
7 to9
5 to6
none
ncmc
none
LAX
piestand5 minutes,siiceandserve,
Freshfrozen(K)to lfhzt)
6 to9
none
Plasticpouch-l to2
(10-oz.pkg.)
5 to8
none
Breadorbuns(l-lb.)
Heat&serverolls(7-oz.pkg.)
Coffeect.ikc
(il to 14%=oz.)
Coffeering(iO-oz.pkg.)
Swaetrolls(8%to 12=0z,)
Doughnuts
(i to3)
Doughnuts,
glazed
(1boxof 12)
Prcnchtoast(2slices]
Cake,frosted.2 to3 layer
(17”02.)
Cake,filledortopped,
1layer(12E?
to 16KXZ.)
Poundcake(11%Moz.)
Cheesecake,
plainor
fruittop(17to l%oz.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitor nutpie(8=in,)
Creamorcustm’d
pie(14-cM,)
Remove
metaltwisttie.
Fruit
Placepackngeinoven,RemovefoilormctaLAfterminimum
time,
breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary.
Placepackageinoven,Flexpackageonce,
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FoodGuide
—
1. Mostconvenience
foodscanbereheatedbymicrowave
only,since
theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowave
safecontainers
(glassorplastic).Forfoodsneedingbrowning
orcrisping,
conventional
bakingisrecommended,
Fwd
A~@iz~~
Container Cover
&
2. Remove
fiwdfromfoilcontainers
over3/4-in.high,andplacein
microwave
safecontainer.
3, Amounts
canbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,
addtimes
together.
Checkatminimum
time.
PowerLeveJl
&Time
—
Comments
Snacks
Pastrybites
Frozenprepared
sandwiches
Popcorn
Microwave
safedish
Papertowel
No
High(10)
%to2%min.
No
High(10)
Microwave
bag
No
High(10)
2 to3 min.
Remove
fromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper
persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Followpackage
directions.
3 to5 min.
Microwave
safedish
No
High(10)
3Pito4%
Microwave
safe8-in.pie
plateand
custardcups
I%ckage
papertray
No
Defrost(3]
Meal-High
(7)
9 to Umin.
9 to 11min.
Package
cover
High(10)
2 t04 min.
Yes
Defrost(3)
High(10)
5 rnim
5 to6 min.
Stiror breakupafterdefrosting
time.Stir
beforeserving.
No
High(10)
4 to5 min.
Puncturepouch3 or4 timeswithforktovent.
No
High(K))
4 to6 min.
Remove
fbilcover.Returntraytocartonor
distributeevenlyonmicmwave
safedish.
No
High(10)
3to4 min.
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
4 to5 min.
7 to9 min.
10to L?min.
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
High(K))
4!4to7 min.
5 to 11min.
12to20min.
11!020min.
High(iO)
High(10)
6 to8 mint
7 to 10min.
E&s&Cke$e
Scrambkdegg
substitute
(8=w.cation)
Cheesesouffle
(12-OZ.)
Breakfast,
scrambled
eggs
(6!4Hoz.)
with
sausageandhash
brownpotatoes
Welshrarebit
(IO-(X?*)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
about1minuteper1/4cup
mixture,Stiratlcrhalfoftime.Letstandto
complete
cooking.
ToDefrost:Placein8-in.piepiate.Stirtwice.
ToCook:Dividebetween3or4 buttered
custaticups,6 or7-oz.Rearrange
after5
minutes,Souffles
aredonewhencenterisset.
Remove
pqer trayfromcarton.‘Ihrnback
fihlltoexposepotatoes.
Fish&Shellfiih
Craborshrimp
newburg(61A=oz.)
Fish&chips
(5to 14”02*)
Deviledcrab
(6=ozJ
Breadedfish
(5m KM%)
(I4to 16”02.)
(23to2%X?.)
Rekqy?
pouch
Packagetray
Microwave
safedish
Mimmvave
safkdish
No
Distribute
evenlyonmicrowave
safedish.
Meat
Frozenmeats
(5to8=oz.)
(10to 16-02,)
(16to32Moz.)
Drymixes
(hamburger
added)
TVdinners
(6to 1lY?*OZ,)
(I2to20=fxzt)
Micmve
safedishor
pouch
Microwave
safecasserole
Paektige
tmy
andcarton
No
Carton
Mpouchpnckageisused,puncttare
withfork
tovent.
Addcooked,drainedhamburger.
Removefoilcover;replaceincarton.Rotate
i/4turnafterIMfoftime,
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Food
I%Rsti,
PowerLevel& Time
Comments
Rice
Cannedspaghetti,
etc. Microwave
safedish
Frozenriceinpouch Pouch
(10-OZ.)
Frozenmacaroni& Microwave
cheese,spaghetti safedish
(8to 14-oz.)
Microwave
FrozenLasagna
(21-02.)
safedish
High(10)
3to5 min.
Stirbeforeserving.
High(10)
6 to7 min.
Puncturepouchwithfork!Ovent,
Lidor
plasticwrap
High(10)
7to 10min.
!ltirbeforeserving.
Waxpaperer
plasticwrap
High(10)
15to20min.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfofcooking
time.
Lidor
plasticwrap
——
Poultry
Canned
(7%to Io%oz.)
(14to24-oz.)
Frozenpouch
(5to6%oz.)
Microwave
safedish
Maindish
(12to 17-02.
pkg.)
Friedchicken
(2pieces)
(1-ib.+pieccs)
(2-lbs.-8to ~~#K@
Microwave
safedish
?vficrowave
safedish
Lidor
plasticwrap
No
NQ
High(10)
High(10)
High(K))
2%to4 min.
4 to6 mini
3!4to4!4
min.
High(10)
7 to 14min.
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
2 to4 min.
6107min.
8 to 10min.
Placeinmicrowave
safedish.Cover;stir
afterhalfoftimc.
—
—
—.
SJitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
—-—.
—
—
Stirafier5 minutes.
Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked;’
check
fordcmcness.
Microwave
safedish
Lidor
plasticwrap
l?wmnbreaded
(7’4%)
Canned
(8to%mc)
(15to 17-oz#)
(28to32-OZ.)
Instantmashed
potatoes
(2to6 servings)
(8to 12servings)
From]souffle
(12902,
pkg,)
Microwwe
sufedish
Microwave
safedish
No
pOfiitOWi:
baked,
s!td’fed,
frozen
(1to2)
(3to4)
Lidor
plasticwrap
*
Microwwe
safedish
Lidor
pklsticwrap
Microwave
safepic
plateanti
cu%tard
cups
Micmwavc
safedish
No
High(10)
High(10)
3 to6 min.
6t09 min.
High(10)
3 to5min.
Placeonmicrowave
trivetordish.
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
1Y2
to2%
min.
4 to5 min.
5to6 min.
Placevegetables
inmicrowave
safedish.
Add1/2cupliquidorliquidfromcan.Cover.
High(10)
High(10)
Defrost(3)
4 to6 min.
8 to 14min.
9 to 13mini
IvkM4igh(7)
9:0 11min.
High(10)
High(10)
4 to7 min.
7to 10rein,
Waxpaper
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Swces9Gravies
Canned
(Klto16-02.)
(32-W?.)
—-
Usecontainersize
andamounts
ofwater,milk,
butterandsaltonpackage.Cover.After
heating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra
1or2 tablespoons
drymix.
‘IbDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin
pieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups.
Soufflesawdonewhcnccl~tersamsctt
‘zChecktosecthatpotatoes
tireN~IN
FOYL.Piaceonmicrowave
safedish,
Meats
1,Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorglass.
—
2. Standing
time:Allowabout10minutesstanding
timeformostroastsbeforecarving.
Fwd
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PowerLevel& Time
—
Comments
Beef
Ground,crumbled Casserole
(forcasseroles
orsoup)
(Mb.)
(1%-lbs,)
No
Meatballs
(i-lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Waxpaper
Roundor
oblongdish
High(10)
High(10)
4 to6 min.
6 to8rein,
High(10)
High(10)
7 to9 rein,
10to 13min.
Waxpaper
(lblongglass
dish(withtrivet
2 to4 min.
ifdesired)
High(10)
4 to6 min.
orceramic
High(10)
dinnerplate
Tip:(For1or2 patties,usepaperphtelinedwithdoublethickness
papertowels.)
Pieplateor
Mcd-High
(7) Roundloaf:
Meatloaf
Plasticwrap
21to23min.
loafdish
Loafshape:
25to30min.
Patties
(4pattiesperlb,)
(1to2 patties)
(3to4 patties)
Stirafterhalfoftime.Addsauceor
casseroleingredients
andfinish.Tocook
frozenblock,microwave
10to 15minutes,
breakingupandstirringevery5 minutes.
Letstand5 minutes.
Rounddish:arrange%to l-in,apartin
circlearoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish:arrange%to l-in.apart.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered
andturnpattiesQver.Ifdesired,add
browning
sauceor~gent.R@atedish
1/2
turnafterhalfoftimc.
Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
Roasts
Potroasts
Oblongdish
orcasserole
Lidor
plasticwrap
Medium(5)
18to21min.
perlb,
Simmered
beef
(cornedbeefor
brisket)
Casserole
Lidor
plasticwrap
Medium[5)
120to 130
min.
Tenderroasts(rib,
highqualityrump,
sirlointip)
Oblongdish
andtrivet
Waxpaper
Mwlium(5)
Min.
nerlb.
11to 13
Mto16
17to19
Rare
Mediurri
WZ41
Brushwitf]browning
sauceandadd1/2cup
waterto3 to5=pound
roast.‘Jkrnoverafter
halfoftime.Addvegetttbkw,
ifdesired,after
halfoftirne.Recover
andfinish.
Add1cupwaterperpoundofmcat.‘Awn
overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin
brothatleast10minutesaftercooking.For
boileddinner.removemeat,cookvegetables
inbroth.
Turnoverandshieldendsifnecessaryaftw
halfoftim~.Letmeatstand10to 15minutes
beforecarving.If’desired,
brushwith
browning
sauceoragentbeforecooking.
Pork
Bacon
Perslice:
(l-lb,)
Microwave
safkplateor
oblongdish
Porksausage(raw)
(!4-lb,-4patties)
Forklinksausage
(raw)
Canadianbacon
(2slices)
(4slices)
(6slices)
Porkchops
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
Waxpaper
Microwave
safecookware
Microwave
Waxpaper
safecookware
Wtixpaper
Microwave
safecookwarv
Microwave
sufecookware
Papertowel
High([0)
High(10)
Arrangeinsinglelaycronpapertowelsoron
%to I mitt,
trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween
14to16min. iayersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.
mud
3%to4%min. Arrangeinsingle!aycr.
High(10)
V2
to%min.
perlink
High(10)
High(10)
High(10)
%to 1!4min.
1!4to2 min.
2 to2%min.
Plasticwrap
Mwlii~m
(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
Medium(5)
20
14to i8min.
19to24mini
26to32min.
33to37min.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6 ormore
links,rotatedish1/2turnafierhaifoftime.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Brushwithbarbccucsauceorbrowning
ttgcnt,ifdesired.LetstandcoveredSto 10
minutesbeforeserving,
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Food
Container Cover
PowerLevel& Time
Porkroast
13x9x2-in.
microwave
safedish
C&J&gbag
Medium(5)
Spareribs
13x9x2-in.
dishor?-qt,
casserole
Plasticwrap
orcover
Medium(5)
Ham(precooked
orcanned)
Cbkmgdish
PlasticWrap
Medium@
Hamloaf
Pieplate
Flasticwrap
Medium(5)
Hamslices&
steaks
12x8x2-in.
dish
Waxpaper
High(lO)
15to 19min.
perlb.
Tietmdofbagsecurely.
Donotusemetal
twistties.Orplacebonesideupontrivetin
dish.Addwatertodishandcover
withwax
papenMicrowaveatNIedium(5)
13to15
min.perlb,
20t025rnin. Add2/3cupofwaterperlb.spareribs.Turn
perlb,
overorrearrangeafterhalfofminimum
time.Afterminimum
time,drainliquidand
addbarbecue.
sauce;microwave
a few
minutestofinish.
llto13 min. Shieldtopedgeofhamwithlhin. stripof
foil.Aflercooking
period,lethamstand10
pcrlbt
minutesbeforecarving.
~2t~2~min, Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.Ifa glaze
isdesired,spoonpineapple
orapricot
preservesovercooked
hamloafa few
minutesbeforeserving.
18t027m,in. ‘Ihrnoverathalfoftime.
Lamb
Chops
(4chops)
Roast
(legorshoulder)
Brown‘N
Scardish
(preheated
for
8 min.)
Oblongdish
andtrivet
No
High(10)
Waxpaper
Medium(5]
Medium
well
Comments
5 to7 min.
Min.
perlb,
13to s
16tO 18
~.
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Brushchopslightlywithoil.Placein
—–
—
preheated
dish.Turnmeatathalfoftime.
—
~
—.
—
I%ceroast
ontrivetfat
sidedown.Turnover —.T
afbwhalfofcookingtime.Letroaststand10
minutesbeforecarving.
vied
Chops
(Seelambchopsdxwe,)
(Xdongdish
RoQst
(shoulder)
andtrivet
waxpaper
Medium(5)
k!ito 17min.
perlb,
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—
-—.
Pltuxcm~rivetfatorcutsidedown.TUrn
overafterhtdfof’cooking
time.Letroast
stattdKIminutesbeforewving. SIieethinly.
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Poultry
1. Usemicrowave
trivetforchickenandothersmallpouh’y, but do
notusetrivetforcookingturkeybreast.
Food
Container Cover
2.
PowerLevel&Time
Chicken
Brushwithbrowning
agentifdesired.
Arrangeinsinglelayerincookingdishso
thickestmeatypiecesaretooutsideedges
ofdish.
Brushwithbrowning
agentifdesired.Add
1/3cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnear
closuretovent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.
Cookbreastsideup.Or,placechickenon
trivetindishandcoverwithwaxpaper.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfofcookingtime.
High(10)
6 to$min.
perlb,
Placebreastsidedownindish,I’hrnover
afterhalfoftime.
Waxpaper
High(10)
9 to 10min.
perlb.
Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedof
stuffing,ifdesired.
Oblongdish
andtrivet
Waxpaper
High(10)
6 to8 min.
perlb.
Shieldbottomoflegs,wingsandtail.
Microwave
breastsidedownforfirsthalfof
time.Brushwithbrowning
sauceorbroiltop
surfiiccof’cooked
birduntilbrownandcrisp.
t3blongdish
Cookingbug
Medium[5)
14to 16mint
perlb,
Brushwithbrowning
agentif’desired.
Add
K!cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbngnear
closuretovent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.
Cookbreastsideup.Or,placebreastupin
dishandcoverwithplasticwrap.Microwave
at Medium(5)21to23minutesperpound.
Remove
plasticwrap,basteandrotatedish
1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Waxpaper
Oblongdish
Oven-proof
cookingbag
orwaxpaper
Meal-High
(7)
Squareor
oblongdish
andtrivet
!lquiwe
or
oblongdish
Waxpaper
Duckling
TWkeyBreast
Wholechicken
(8pieces)
Wholeuncut
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Comments
2%to3 min.
perpiece
1Sto20min.
total
9 to 12min.
perlb.
Plateor
oblongdish
Pieces
Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowaving
for
upto 10minutes.‘Ibrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
High(10)
High(10)
(X.mishHens
Whole(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Halves
downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowaving
withbrownsugar
caramelmixture,orsavorytoppingiikecrushedcannedFrench
friedonionrings.
L Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsidecoloroffbodswillbesame
ascolorofbatter(outsideswillnotbrown).Ifdesired,sprinkle
topofbatterwithcirmamcm+ttgar
mixture,choppednutsorother
toppingforbrowncolor.(lr. increasebrowncoloronupside
G
tintier
cover
PowerLevd&‘Ihne
Chm’nenb
t%in,tube
CoffeeCakes
Fromrefrigcratml distt*
biscuits
CornBread
8 to9-in.
tubedish*
No
Nklium(5)
6 to8 min.
Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter
toppingbeforemicrowaving.
Inverttoscrv~.
No
Mcd+iigh(7)
9 to 11min.
Muffins
(1Muffin)
(2104)
(3to6)
Quicki’hwds,Louf
No
Forflavorful
brownedtopping,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Usemicrowave
muffincontaineror
homemade
muffincupsmadebycutting
downhotpaperdrinkcups,
Paper-lined
fmtffincups
(Donotuse
foilliners)
tw.fssloaf
dish
Mcd-l+igh
(7)
Meal-High
[7)
Mc&High(7)
Mcd-l=iigh
(7)
I to 1%mino
I to2 fnin,
2%@4%min.
No
Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfofcooking
9 to 12fnin.
time.Whendone,toothpick
insertedin
centerwillcomeoutclean.Letstand15min.
beforeturningoutofdish,Cool.
*Iftubedishisuna~ilable,microwave
in8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassphicedopen-side-up
inCentCr.
22
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3. Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyarcdelicateandcantoughenif
overcooked.
1.Prepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowa%re
oven,seebelow.
Always
piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowaving
toprevent
bursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
Container Cover
Food
E#%$
Scrambled
Glass
measuring
cupor
casserole
No
High(10)
%to i min.
peregg
Basiceggs
Buttered
custardcup
1%-qt.
cassemlc
Plasticwrap
Med-1-ligh
(7)
Casserole
cover
High(10)
9-in.pieplate
No
High(10)
Microwvc
saf”I-qt.
measureand
quichedish
No
Medium(5)
Meal-High
(7)
i to 1%min.
peregg
5to6 min.
Boil2 cups
water,
%to 1min.
peregg ,
Mchbutter
1min.
6 to9 min.
Filling:
2to3 min.
Quiche:
6 to8 min.
Microwave
safe2-qt.dish
Coveror
plasticwrap
Poachedeggs
Omelet
Quiche
.
–
PowerLevel& Time
Cheese
Fondue
High(10)
Medium(5)
Tomake
sauce==6
min.
9 to K)min.
Comments
Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
Microwave
atHigh(10)untilmelted.
Scrambletheeggswiththebutterand1
tablespoon
milkperegg.Placeinovenand
microwave
forhalfoftotaltime.Stirset
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.
Allowtostand1or2 minutestoseteggs.
I%nc!ure
membrane
ofyolktoprevent
bursting.
Heat2 cupshottapwater5 to6 minuteson
High(10),Breakeggsontop!ate,puncture
membrane.
Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,
slipineggsgently.Cover.Letstandinwater
a fewminutes.
Sprinklecheeseoveromelet.Microwave
1/2
to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Combineandmicrowave
filling,stirring
cwwy2 minutes.Pourfillingintoprecooked
shell.Microwave
additional
timeshownat
left,Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
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MakeBasicWhiteSauce(seerecipebelow), —
substituting
wineformilk.Add1cupSwiss —
——
cheeseandmicrowave
for9 to 10minu@s,
—
whisking
every11A
minutes.
—-
BasicWhiteSauce:Combine2 tablespoons
butter.2 tablespoons
flourandU2teaspoonsaltin l-quartglassmeasure.Microwave
atHigh(10)
2 minutes,stirringafter1minute,Graduallystirin i cupofmilk.Microwave
atHigh(10)4to5 minutes,stirringeveryminuteuntilthickand
bubl?!yr
and
2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.A tightcoversteamsfish.oruse
a lightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3. Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimum
time.
L Fishisdonewhenitf?akeswtsily
witha fork.C%mtertnay
stillbe
slightlytranslucent,
butwillcontinuecookingMfishstandsa few
minutesbeforeserving.
Food
PowerLevel& Time
(%mrnents
container
Cover
Filletsorsteaks
(1-lb,)
Who]cfish
Oblofigdish
Waxpaperor
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
High(10)
6 to8 min.
Microwave
untilfishflakeseasily.
High(10)
Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
C%ms,6
Picplateor
shallowdish
Piepltltcor
shallowdish
2-qt*
casscrolc
Plasticwrap
High{10)
5 to7 min.
perlb.
3to4 min.
Plasticwrap
High(K))
3 to6 min.
Lidor
plasticwrap
High(10)
6 to 10mim
Fish
—
—
Shrin]ptptxdcd
(1-lb.)
Shrimp,unpeeled
(24bs,)
(lbkmgdish
23
Placeindishwithhingedsideout.
Stirafter5 minutes.
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4, Sizeofpiecesaffwtscookingtime,Largepiecesgenerallytake
longerthansmallun!f?mpieces.
conventionally,
vegetable
mixturesshould
s* Justaswhencooking
havesimilardensities
ordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook
togethersuccessfidly.
Firm,crispvegetables
likecarrots,
cauliflower
andbroccolimicrowave
together
well.Ifmicrowaving
a firmvegetable
witha soflone(carrotsandpeas,forexample)
cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastasthe
peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas
duringlastfewminutes.
L Alwaysusemicrowave
safecookware,
glassorplastic.Cook
mostvegetables
withtightcovercosteamthem.Exceptions
are
potatoes
cookedintheirskinsandwateryvegetables
whichneed
nowateraddedforsteam.
2. Donotsalttopsofvegetables
beforemicrowaving.
Ifdesired,add
salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.
Saltcansometimes
causebrownspotsonvegetables
duringmicrowaving.
3. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffects
finishedtasteandtexture.
Minimum
timeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tender
texture.
Forsofttexturewithwell-developed
flavor,cookmaximum
time
orlonger.
Vazetabks
Container
Cover
~l~~e;,pieces
Casserole
Yes
(i-lbS.)
Cookon
Whole,halvesorlarge, Potatoes:
ovenfloor(no
starchyvegetables
Other
(FWatoes,
wintersquash, container)
vegetables:
Square
cauliflower,
etc.)
oroblongdish
(Mb.,3to4)
orcasserole
(2-lbs,,6to 8)
Watery(Tomatoes,
summersquash)
(1-lb.,3 to4)
(2-lbs.,6to 8)
Vegetable
Casseroles
(Withrawvegetables)
(Withprecooked
vegetables)
Stir-FryVc$etables
(6to8scrvmgs)
Blanching
fresh
vegetables
for
freezing
Glass
casserole
PowerLevel82Time
High(10)
Potatoes:
No High(10)
Winter
squash,
cauliflower,
etc.:Yes
Yes
11to 14min.
14to18min.
Comments
Add1/4to 1/2cupwater.Iffrozen,
reducetime3 to5 minutesbecause
vegetables
areblanched.
Prickskinofpotatoes
beforecooking.
12to20min.
16to 20 min.
High(10)
4 to5 min.
6 to8 min.
Yes
High(10)
Yes
High(10)
10to 12min.
Yes
High(10)
3 to5 min.
18to20min.
10to i2min.
Cutinpiecesorhalves.Noadditional
waterneeded.
Uselargeenoughcasseroletoallowfor
boilingindish.
Tostir-fryonetypeofvegetable,
substitute1tablespoon
oilforwater
andfollowtimesincookingguide.
Bhmchonlyi poundor 1quartprepared
vegetables
atatime.Placein 1to2-@.
aikerde withl/4tO1/2cupwater.Blanched
~etabkwwillhavebright,even
colorandwtllbeslightlysofkwd.Cod
drainedblanched
vegetables
immediately
byplungingincontaineroficewater.
&
2, Mi~mved rmttee$do
notnwdtobestirredc
onstantlybutmost
shouldbewhidwdvigorously
withwirewhiskonceortwice
whilemicrowaving,
3. Vmybasicw
hitesauce(see age23)~addingchwse,cWyolks,
creamordrymilksolids,J d flourwithmayonnaise
or wine.
L Becausemicrowaved
saucesevaporate
lessthanantherangetop,
theyarethinnerthanconventionally
cookedsaucesmadewiththe
sameamountofthickening.
Increasethickening
byriddingan
extrateaspoonto1tablespoon
flourorcornstarchforeachcup
ofliquid.
Food
Chm3her
cow%
Graviesml sauces
thickened
withflour
orcornstarch(1cup)
miss immure
orbowl
No
High(lo)
4 to5 min.
C%lsscrolc
Thin,liquidsmtees
(aujus,clam,etc$)
(1cup)
Meltccl
buttersauces, Glassmcasuw
clarifiedbutter
(%cup)
No
High(10)
2 to3 mint
No
High(N))
%to 1mini
Casserole,
Thickspaghetti,
barbecueorsweet/sour largebowl
sauces(2cups)
Yes
High(10)
5 to7 min.
PbwwLevel&Time
24
comments
Microwave
fit, flourandsalttogether
tomehandblend.Whiskinliquidand
finish.Increasetime1to2 minutesper
additional
cupofsauce.
Addcornstarch-water
mixturetoheated
ingredients.
Stirwellandmicrowave
to
finish.
Microwave
butterjusttomelt.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
titanduntillayersseparate,Pouroff
andusecleartoplayer.
Stiringredients
togetherthenmicrowave,
stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5 to
10minutestodevelopflavor,
—
—
LAlwaysusemicrowavesafbcookware
(gIassorplastic),
2. Forpastauseabouthalftheamountofwater
neededfor
conventional
boiling;thereislessevaporationin
amicrowave
oven.Addregularamountsaltand1teaspoonoil(optional,
topreventsticking).
3. Forriceorminuterice,usethesameamountofwaterandsaltas
withconventional
boiling.
Food
–
—
Container Cover
4 Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.
Whenusing
plasticwrap,ttimbackonecornertovent.
5 Stirorrearmngeafterhalfofcooking
time.Drainpasta
immediately
aftermicrowaving,
asconventionalboiling.
6 Microwavetimeisaboutthesarne
PowerLevel&Time
Comments
Macaroni
(8-OZ.)
2-qt.
casserole
Lid or
plasticwrap
High(10)
15to 18min.
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
Eggnoodles
(8-oz.)
Lasagna
(8to 16-02,)
Manicotti
(s-oz.)
13X9X2-in.
oblongdish
3-qt.
casserole
13X9X2-in.
oblongdish
12X8X2-in.
oblongdish
Plasticwrap
High(10)
16to 19min.
Lidor
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
High(10)
21to23min.
High(10)
11to 16min.
F1astic
wrap
HQh(IO)
22to25min.
Rice,regular
longgrain(1cup)
Rice,minute
(1%cups)
3-qt,
casserole
2-qt.
casserole
Lidor
plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
High(10)
18to21min.
Add3 cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For
rotinitype,checkfordoneness
after10
minutes,
Add6 to7cupswa~r.Rearrange
afker10
minutes,
Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time
isthesameforspintwhorregularnoodles.
Coverwithwaterindish,Rearrange
after7
minutes.
Brushwithoilthencoverwithwaterindish.
Usingfork,turnoverevery5 minuteswhile
microwaving,
Add2%cupswater.Stirafier10minutes.
High(10)
4 to6 min.
Add114cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.
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—
Cereal
3. Donotcover(prevents
spilkwer).
4, Stirhalf=way
throughcookingtime.
L Alwaysusemicrowave
safecookware
(glassorphistic).Uselarge
enoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
Food
Container Cover
PowerLevel&Time
Comments
Chinaor
No
High(10)
potterybowl,
paperbowl
N~E: Tomicrowave
single-serving
packetofinsttmtoatmeal,followpackage
directions
for~mountof’water
andmicrowave
atHigh(10)for%to 1minute.
I-qt,casserole No
High(10)
Otitmeal,
orbowl
oldfhshioned
2 (oZti min.
perwwving
Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
microwaving,
Stirbeforeserving.For6
servings,use3=qLcasserole.
3to5 min.
for1serving
Chinaor
No
High(10)
potterybowl,
paperbowl
iNOTE:Tomicrowave
single-serving
packetofinstantgrits,followpackage
directionsforamountofwaterandmicrowave
atHigh(10)for%to 1minutet
High(10)
i-qt,casserole No
CreamofWheat
orbowl
No
High(10)
Chinaor
CreamofRice
potterybowl,
poperbowl
3 to4 min.
fori serving
Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone
serving.Increasetimeabout2 minutesfix
eachadditional
servingyouarecooking.Stir
afterhrilfofcookingtime.
Mixcerd withhottest
tapwaler.increase
casserolesizeandmicrowave
timeby2
minutespertidditiormi
serving.
Oatmeal,quick
Grits,quick
—
25
3 to4 min.
for1serving
l%to2 rein,
fori sewing
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Increasetime1minuteperadditional
serving,
Increasetimeabout1minuteperridditional
serving.
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1. Alwaysusemicrowave
safecookware
(glassorplastic).
2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdo not flour.Or, foreasy
removal,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel.
Food
Container Cover
3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigerate
cakeiffirmexterioris
desirableforfrosting,
4. Fruitdessertswiltbefreshlookingandtasting.
l?bwer
Level&Time
Comments
Cakes
Commercial
mix
(18to20-oz.)
8-in.roundor
squtmdishes
Meal-High
(7)
8to9 min.
Flutedtube
cakepan
Meal-High
(7)
17to 19min.
Basicbutteror
chocolate
Cd@
Chased8-in.
rounddish
High(10)
8to9 min.
Pineapple
upside-down
cake
8-in.round
dish
High(10)
9 to 11min.
Cupcakes
(6)
Paperlined
cupcaker
High(iO)
3%{04min.
BarCookk!s
8-in.squmv
dish
12X8X2-in.
dish
Miwowave
safedishor
casserole
High(H3)
6 to8 min.
High(10)
8 to }4min.
High(10)
3to4 rnln.
perpiece
Bakedapples
orpears
Lidor
plasticwrap
Greasedishesbeforeaddingbatter.Remove
an
eggwhenpreparing
batter.Rotate
dish1/4turn
evew3 minutes.
Letstand5 to K)minutes
befixeinvefiing
tocool.
Usenumberofeggsrecommended
onpackage.
fbtatepan1/4turnevery6 minutes,
@thlbc
cakestand5 to 10minutes
beforeinverting
to
cool.
Rotate
dish1/4turnevmy3 minutes.
Letstand
onheat-proof
counter
orwooden
boardtocool
15minutes.
Whendone,@othpick
stuckincakecomesout
clean.hnwrtcakeontoplate;M dishstand
overcakea fm minutes,
Whencooking
several
cupcakes,
youmay
noticesomewillbedonebetlxeothers.Ifso,
rcmovc
cupcakes
astheyaredoneandcontinue
cooking
theresta fw seconds
rno~.
Chasedishbeforeaddingbatter.Rotate
dish
1/2turnafterhalfoftime.Cmwhencool.
Piercefmitorpeeltoprevent
bunting.
Candies
L Always
usemicmvmve
safeglasscookware,
Fbreasycleanup,
nwh
ehocolaw
inpaperwrappers
seamsideup,orplacechocolate
in
paperbowltomelt,
mod
S’Mores
CaramelApples
2. C%mdics
whichareboikxibecomeveryho%;
beSURtohandle
cooking
containers
carefully.
COntdmr cover
Pbw’er
Level&mm!
Papernapkin No
orpaperplate
I=pint
(2=cup) No
measure
High(10)
High(10)
Marshmallow
Crisp 12X8X2-in,
dish
Yes
High(10)
Chocolate
Bark
Yes
High(10)
IM”qt,
casserole
orbowl
26
——.—..
15to20
seconds
3 min.
Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate
and
marshmallow.
l’vfimowavc.
Unwrapa 14=oz.
packageofcaramelsinto
measuring
cup,Add1tablespoon
water.
Microwave,
stirringeveryminute.Dip4
applesintomixture,
1% min.to
In i2X8X2-in.container,
melt1/4cupbutter.
meltbutter,
Add10AOZ.
packagemarshmallows.
Cover
3!4min.to
withwaxpaperandmicrowave
toinch,Stirin
meh
5 cupscrispyricecwcid.Pressfirmlyintodish,
marshmallows
3to5 min.
Place12=oz,
semi-sweet
chocolate
piecesin
container.Microtvwtomelt.Add1 cup
wholetoastedalmmds.Spreadoverwax
paper’oncookiesheet.Chilluntti%-m.
WcrowaveUtemil/Cookware
ljqMofUtensil/Cookware
Microwave
Uses
Foil-linedPaperBags,Boxesand
Baking‘Nays
MetalorpartmetalPots,Rms,
Thermometers,
SkewersandFoil
‘Ikays
Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.deepor less.Foilormetalwillreflect
microwaves,
thuspreventing
evenheating.Arcingcanoccuriffoiliscloser
thanl-in.toovenwalls.
BoilableHardandSoftPlastics,
suchas: Rubbermaid
Cookinggroundbeef(colander).
Defrosting.Heating.
Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars,especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove
metalcapstowarmsyrup.
Glassjars, suchas forbabyfoods,
vegetables,
entrees,syrups,
saladdressing
HandmadeE%@tery,
Forcelain,
Stoneware
MicrowavePlasticssuchas:
AnchorHockingMicrowme,
Bangor
Plastics,MisterMicrowave,
Nordic
Ware,Republic,Tara,Wearever
Nupac
Paperor StyrofoamPlates
and ~U~
OvemGlass suchas:AnchorHocking,
FireKing,Cilassbake,
Heiler,km,
Pyrex
RegularDinnerware,suchas:
CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration,
Denby,ElCamino,Franciscan,
International
Stoneware,
Lenox
Temperware,
Marsh,Mikma,
Pfidtzgraff
unsuitableIDhmmvare,
SW%
W
C%ntura,
FitzandFloyd
C13mhg
Oven-to-table
Ware,Melamine,
Disheswithmetaltrim
PaperTowelsand Nqidns~
W“xPaper
Cookingandheating.
Cooking.
Heatingandseningfoodsandbevemges.Styrofoam
shouldbeusedfor
short-termheatingtolowtemperatures
andforserving.
Cookingandheating.
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—
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None,
spatters.Heatingand
Cookingbacon,Absorbingmoistureandpreventing
servingsandwiches
or appetizers.Usewaxpaperaslightcoveringtohoki
insteam.
Cookingandheating.
‘Ihysusedforfrozen
entreesanddinrmrs
Plastictraysandplatesusedfor
frozenentreesanddinners
Cookingandheating.
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Heatingandsmnecooking.
Avoidmetalringsordecomtions
ondinne~aw. ==
—
—
Glass=Cerarnic
(PymXwarn),
suchas:ComingWare,
ProgressionG.byNoritake
PlasticWrap,CookingBags,
EkWn-bags,StorageBags
SpecialtyGkw=Ceramic
and
Forcekdn,
suahas:ElC’amino,
F*B.Rogers,Helkw,MarshIndustries,
!Mafford
——
~1
—
—
—
—
~
—–
Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).
Heating(storagebags),
Recommended
formicrowave
oven-to-table
cookingofspecialfoods.
Cookingandheating.
27
CareandCleaning
Yournewmicrowave
ovenis
a valuableappliance.Protect
itfrommisusebyfollowing
theserules:
@Keepyourovencleanand
sweet-smelling.
Openingtheoven
doora fewminutesaftercooking
helpsair-outtbeinterior,An
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater
keepstheinteriorfresh.
@Don’tusesharp-edged
utensils
with youroven.Theinsideand
outsideovenwallscanbescratched,
Thecontrolpanelcanbe.damaged.
* Ihm’tremove
themodestirrer
coveratthetopoftheoven
(microwave
feature6 onpage5).
Youwilldamagetheoven.
BECERTAIN
POWERISOFF
BEFORECLEANING
ANY
PARTOFTIUSOWN.
HowtoCleantheInside
HowtoCleantheOutside
Wails,floorandmodestirrer
cover.Somespatterscanbe
removedwitha papertowel,others
mayrequirea dampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth,
thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donot
useabrasivecleaners-on
ovenwalls.
NEVERUSEACOMMERCIAL
OVENCLEANERONANYPART
OFYOURMICROWAVE
OVEN.
Door(inside).Window:Wipeup
spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled
witha dampcloth.Rinsethoroughly
anddry,
Mstalandplasticpartsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywitha damp
clothtoremoveallsoil.DON~
USEABRASIVES,
SUCHAS
CLEANINGPOWDERS
OR
STEELANDPLASTICPADS.
THEYWILLMARTHE
SURF!ACE.
Specialnotewhenusing
Ihwwn9NSearDish:Ifgreme
ispresent,highheatgeneratedon
bottomofa Brown‘NSawdish
maycausethegreasetobumonto
theovenfloor,Thismayberemoved
witha cleansersuchasBonAmi@
brandcleanser.
Afterusingthiscleanser,rinse
anddrythcmugMy,
foibwing
instructionsonan. Donotuseit
onthepaintedsurf’’ces
suchasthe
walk-—it
mayscratchthepaint.
Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour
menwithsoapanddampcloth,then
rinsewitha dampclothanddry.
Wipethewindowcleanwitha
dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest
wipedwitha dampclothandthen
withadrytowel.
Control
P%mel.
Wipewithadamp
cloth.Drythoroughly.
Donotuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof
soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp
objectsonthepanel—they
can
damageit.
DoorSurface.Whencleaning
surfacesofdoorandoventhat
cometogetheronclosingthedoor,
useonlymild,non-abrasive
soaps
ordetergentsappliedwitha sponge
or softcloth.
Pbwer
Cord.Ifthecordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp
cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy
watermaybeused,butbecertain
torinsewithadampclothanddry
thoroughlybeforepluggingcord
intooudet.
28
~
TheE.xhust
METAL
FILTER
Feature
I
fulliTAL
FILTER
CC)OKTOP/NIGHT
LIGHT
Theexhausthoodfeatureonyour
microwave
ovenisequippedw~th
twometalfilterswhichcollect
grease.Whenthefm isoperated,
airisdrawnupthroughthefilters
andisthendischargedthroughthe
providedventingtotheoutside.
Thehoodalsohasalightfor
illuminating
thecounterspace.
WhenNIGHTLIGHTpadis
touched,thehoodlightoperates
ata lowerintensityforuseasa
nightlight,
Thenpullfilterdownward
andto
thefront,Thefilterwilldropout.
11
I
\
Toreplacegreaseflltaj
slidethe
filterintheframeslotontheback
oftheopening.
Ill
‘h IWM)Vf?f@aSe f’h’j &Wp the
‘Yiigerhold”cmthefilterandslide
tothiirear.
I
I
Pullfilterupwardandtothefront
tolockintoplace.
Tockxmgrease filter,soak,then
agitatefilkr inhotdetergent
solution.Don’tuseammoniaor
otheralkalibecauseit willdarken
metal,Lightbrushingcanbeused
toremoveembeddeddirt.Rinse,
shakeandremovemoisturebefore
replacing.Filtersshouldhe
cleanedatleastoncea month.
Neveroperateyourhoodwithout
thefilter
haplace.Insituations
whereflamingmightoccuron
surfkcesbelowhood,filterwill
retardentryofflamesintotheunit,
Cleanoffthegreaseandduston
hoodsurfhcesoften.Usea warm
detergentsolution.About1
tablespoonofammoniamaybe
addedtothewater.‘Ihkecarenot
totouchthefiltersandenameled
surfaceswiththis.Ammoniawill
tendtodarkenmetal.
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9
29
—
Co&tqiLight/
Night
Light
OvenLight
REMOVESCREW
Toreplacecombination
cooktop
light/nightlight,firstdiscommet
powerat mainfuseor circuit
breakerpanelor PUI1plug.
Removescrewonrightsideoflight
compartment
coverandlowerco%r
untiiitstops.
lb replaceyourovenlight,first
disemmect
powerat mainfuseor
circuitbreakerorpullplug.
Remove
thetopgrillbytakingoff
3 screwswhichholdit inplace.
Thisappliancemustbegrounded.
Intheeventofanelectricalshort
circuit,groundingreducestherisk
ofelectricshockbyprovidingan
escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.
Thisapplianceisequippedwitha
powercordhavinga grounding
wirewitha groundingplug.The
plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
thatisproperlyinstalledand
grounded.(Fig.1)
WARNING-~rnprope
useof’thegroundingplugcanresult
ina riskofelectricshock.
I
BeSUX?bulbstoberephwedare
coolbeforeremoving.Breakthe
adhesivesealbygentlyunscrewing
thebulbs.Replacewith40-watt
incandescent
bulbs(PartNO,
WIW2X4253)
availablefromyour
GEsupplier,Highintensity40+vatt
bulbs(PartNo.40SllN/1)which
areavailableinsupermarkets
and
hardwarestoresmayaisobeused
forreplacements,
Raiselight
compartment
coverandreplace
screw.Connectdectricalpowerto
microwave
oven,
Next,removethesinglescrew
locatedabovedoornearcenterof
oventhatsecureslighthousing.
Removebulbandreplacewith
a Xl-wattGEbulb(PartNo,
fromyour
WB2X4235)twaiktble
GEsupplier,f!eeurelighthousing
withMH%W,
Fig,
1
Consuha qualifiedelectricianor
servicetechnicianif’thegrounding
instructionsarenotcompletely
understood,orifdoubtexistsasto
whethertheapplianceisproperly
grounded,
Wherea standardtwo-prongwall
receptacleisencountered,it is
yourpersonalresponsibility
and
obligationtohaveitreplacedwith
a properlygroundedthree-prong
wailreceptacle.
Donot underanycbmmstmce
cutorremovethethird(ground)
prongfkornthe powercord.
Donot useanadapter
plug
withthisappliance.
Do notuse anextensioncord
with thisappliance.
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lb obtainservice,seeyourwarranty
onthebackpageofthisbook.
We’reproudofourserviceand
wantyoutobcpkwxl. If tbrsome
reasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearcthree
stepsto followforfurtherhelp.
FIRST, contactthe peoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased.In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,
writeallthe(ietaiis-including
yourphonenumber–to:
Manager,ConsumerRiMions
GE Appliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225
31
FINALLY,
ifyourproblemisstill
notresolved,write:
MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606
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Saveproofof original purchase date such as yoursalesslipor cancelledcheckto establishwarrantyperiod.
WHATIS COVERED
FULL ONE=YEAR
WARRANTY
F~rcm~yearfromdateof original
purchase,we will provide,freeof
charge,partsandswvicelabor
in yourhometo repairor replace
This warrantyis extendedto
the originalpurchaserand any
succeedingowner for products
purchasedfor ordktary home use
in the 48 mainlandstates, Hawaii
and Washington,DC.InAlaskathe
warrantyisthesameexceptthatit is
LIMITEDbecauseyoumustpayto
manufacturing
defect.
shiptheproducttotheserviceshop
orfortheservicetechnician’s
travel
UiW”l’Ei3ARDITIONAL
coststoyourhome.
NINEVEAFiWARRANTY
Allwarrantyservicewillbeprovided
Forthesecondthroughtenth
yearfromdateoforiginalpurchase, byourFactoryServiceCentersor
byourauthorizedCustomerCare@
wewillprovide,freeofcharge,a
;:~;:ers duringn~rmalworking
replacement
rnagrletrontub~if
themagnetron
tubefailsbecause
ofa manufacturing
defect.Youpay Looki’ntheWhiteorYellowPages
forthesewlcetriptoyourhome
ofyourtelephonedirectoryfor
andservicelaborcharges.
GENERALELECTRIC
COMPANY,
GENERALELE~RIC FA~RY
SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRICHOTK)INTFACTORY
SERVICE
or
GENERALELECTRIC
(XJ!5KIMER
SERVICE.
CARE@
anypart oftfm mhxowave
oventhatfails becauseofa
* Servicetrip8toyourhometo
WHATISI$KX’
COVEFED teachyouhowtousetheproduct.
ReadyourUseandCarematerld.
If youthenhaveanyquestions
aboutoperatingtheproduct,
pleasecontactyourdealerorour
ConsumerAffairsofficeatthe
addressbelow, orcall,tollfree:
GEAnswerCenter@
80006262000
consumerinformation
service
. Improperinstallation.
Ifyouhaveaninstallation
problem,
contactyourdealerorinstaller.
Youareresponsible
forproviding
adequate
electrical,
gas,exhausting
andotherconnectingfacilities.
● Replacement
ofhousefusesor
resettingofcircuitbreakers.
@Failureoftheproductif it isused
forotherthanitsintendedpurpose
orusedcommercially.
* Damagetoproductcaused
byaccident,fire,floodsoracts
ofGod.
WARRAPiltX!
ISNQTRESPCNW31BLE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Some statesdo notallowtlwexc!wdon
or Ilrnlfatlofi
of ificidfmtaiorcon$equentialdamages, sothe aboveiirnitationorexdusion
maynotappiyto you.ThiswarrantygivesyouspecificIegai rights,and yau may also haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state,
Toknowwhatyourlegalrightsare inyour$tate,consuityourlocalorstateconsumeraffairsMiceor yourstate’8AttorneyGeneral.
Warrantor:
(NmwalElectricCompany
Iffurtherhelpisneededconcerning
thiswarranty,
write:
Manager-Con$umer
Affaim,GEAppliances,
Louisville,
KY40225
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