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Useand Care &tioking Guide
SpacemakeP Microwave Oven
Safe~ instructions ....................2-5
Precautions .................................................2- 5
Care and Cleaning ....................29-3l
Exhaust Fan ...................................................3O
Grease Filter ..................................................3O
Light Bulb Replacement .............................3 1
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 17
Automatic Fan Feature..................................6
Clock ..................................................................8
Control Panel ...................................................8
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7
Cooking Guide ......................................22-28
Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Defrosting Guide ...................................2O, 21
Delayed Cooking ............................................9
Exhaust Fan......................................................6
Express Cook Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features ............................................................7
Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................16
Heating or Reheating Guide...............l8, 19
Hold Time .........................................................9
Microwave Cookware Guide ....................1 7
Microwaving Tips ...........................................6
Minute/Second Timer ...........................9, 10
Power Levels ...................................10, 11, 13
Problem Solver...............................32
More questions ?...call
GE Answer Center@ 800.626.2000
Installation .....,....................................31
Extension Cords ...........................................3 1
Grounding instructions ...............................3 1
Consumer Services ...................35
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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GE Appliances
Before using your oven, read this book carefully.
[t is
intended to
help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.
These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.
HELP US HELP YOU...
Be sure your microwave oven is registered.
It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.
Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.
Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.
This appliance must be registered.
Please be certain that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
If you received a damaged oven...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven.
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the
Consumer Services page in the back of this book.
We’ re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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~PORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
Read dl instructions before using this apphance.
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
(a) Do Not
Attempt
to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place
any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c)
Do Not
Operate
the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lighti, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
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Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
c Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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See door sufiace cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
A WARNING-Toreducetheriskof bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
c Read and follow
the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” in this book.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS.”
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties
from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
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WORTANT SAFETY ~STRUCTIONS
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—Do not pop popcorn in
your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
—Do not overcook potatoes. They
could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—Do not
operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done, However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.
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Thermometer—Do
not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.
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Plastic cookwar*Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking.
In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookwme without complete supervision.
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Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
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If materials inside oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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Some
products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
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Avoid heating baby food in
glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.
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Don’t defrost frozen beverages
in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages).
Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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Use metal only as directed in this book.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than
3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,
keep metal at least 1 inch away from sjdes of oven.
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Cookware may become hot
because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
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Foods
cooked
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ljquids
(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture, Should this occur, refer to the Care and
Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.
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When cooking pork,
follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.
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Do
not boil eggs in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.
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Foods with unbroken outer “skin”
such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yoks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking,
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Not
all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
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Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven.
To prevent bums from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.
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~~Boi]able” cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face,
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Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and
boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.
The Exhaust Hood
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Have it
installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.
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The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see
Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidenbl cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:
—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.
—In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with wellfitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
—Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.
—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Accessories
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.
JX40WH Filler Panel Kit.
~X81A charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
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MICROWAVING TIPS
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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not ha~e rnetall~c trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave
1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
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Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
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Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.
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Steam builds up pressure in foods which are
tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE
Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.
To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a low speed if excessive temperatures occur.
Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.
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1. Door Handle. Pull to o~en door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.
2. Door Latches.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.
4. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch
Control Panel section.
Cooking Complete Reminder
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
5. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF.
Light. Press ON, NIGHT or OFF.
6. Grease Filters.
7. Cooktop Light.
8. Oven Floor.
9. Auto Defrost Guide.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with
AMCA
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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven
controls with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.
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When You Plug in the
Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s,
18 POWER and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and oven is ready for use.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAR/OFF pad.
1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.
2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).
3. TIME COOK I & 11.
Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High).
4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.
5. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.
6. AUTO START/REMINDER.
Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. The
Reminder feature can be used like an alarm clock.
7. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing
3.0 to 3.7 ounces.
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8. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or
OFF for the different fan speeds.
9. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power level
3 (Low) for defrosting.
10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy.
It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.
11. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad
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ON
LIGHT
NIGHT
OFF
1
1°
and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 :30, touch number pads 1, 3 and O and
“ 1 :30” will appear in display.
Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.
12. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).
13. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight, then START.
The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.
14. LIGHT. Touch ON to turn on hood light. Touch NIGHT to turn on night light.
The Minute/Second Timer
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing functions:
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It operates as a minute timer.
c It can be set to delay cooking.
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It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call
1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.
2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds).
3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.
The timer signals when time is up.
How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook
Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for
15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.
Step 2: Touch TIME
mDEFRosTpad
Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)
Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC
HTrMERpad
Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a “holding time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.
Programming Delayed Cooking
To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK and enter cook time, Touch
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.
Step 5: Touch 1, 0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.
Step 6: Touch TIME
COOK I & II pad.
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Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time.
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Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”
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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECO~ TMER
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Questions and Answers
Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?
A. The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.
Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE:
Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.
Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting
time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?
A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for
6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.
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Time Cook
Time Cook I & II allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
See the Cooking Guide.
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
Step 1: Fill a cup
2/3
fUll
of water, add
I teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME
COOK 1 & 11 pad.
Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads 1,
() and () for one minute.
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Because automatic power level IO is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
“How to Change Power Level” on next page.)
Step 4: Touch the START pad.
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Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
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Using the Time Cook II Feature
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking
How to Change Power Level
operations. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
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Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Step 6: Touch START.
Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.
Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.
Step 9: Open the door.
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.
Step 2: Touch the START pad.
The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food was not done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due to time or location, many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness and cook the food a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?
A. The TIME COOK I & 11 pad must be touched before setting the power level otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.
Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10
(High). What do I need to do?
A. To change power level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?
A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply close the door and press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.
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How to Use Auto Start
The Auto Start feature allows you to program your
oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up
to a 12-hour delay.
AUTO START
Step 1: Touch AUTO
START/REMINDER pad.
Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.
(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)
Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.
Step 4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.
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How to Use Reminder
The Reminder feature can be used like an alarm
clock, without starting the oven.
Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.
Step 1: Touch AUTO
START~EMINDER pad.
Step 3: Touch START pad. The reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until vou open the door or m touch the C~EA~OFF pad. The display will show
REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAWOFF is touched. The REMinder time may be displayed by touching the AUTO START/ REMINDER pad.
The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the
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CLOCK pad. “
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Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to remind you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to
12 hours later).
Popcorn
The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0
to 3.7 ounces.
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.
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Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.
Light Microwave Popcorn
Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad.
POPCORN
Step 2: Touch number pad 2.
Step 3: Touch START pad.
Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time
If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:
Touch the POPCORN pad.
Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch m renumber pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.
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If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this:
Touch the POPCORN pad.
Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A mminus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.
Time Defrost
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.
Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.
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Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.
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See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawbeties by following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
Defrosting Tips
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Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package.
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For even defrosting, broken up or separated
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Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
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Step 4: Touch START. When the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.
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Family-size, prepackaged frozen dinners can be container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
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Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips
Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).
Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food?
A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.
Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?
A. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.
Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?
A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately l/3.
During either, rotate or stir food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Defrosting
Guide seem right for my food?
A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.
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14
AUTO DEFROST
Auto Defrost
With the Auto Defrost feature,
the oven automatically sets the
defrosting times and power
levels for you.
Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see
Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.
The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.
How to Set Auto Defrost
Before you begin, check the guide located at front
of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.
You will need to know your food weight before setting
Auto Defrost.
1. Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door.
mpad
2. Touch the AUTO DEFROST
3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds ( 1 pound,
3 ounces. See Conversion
Guide below.)
START
4. Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time counting down.
n
hice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and “TURn” flashes.
Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first m and second signal. Then close the door and touch
START. (Defrosting continues during “TURn” display.)
When defrosting time is completed, “End” tlashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or
CLEAWOFF pad is touched.
Stand Time
After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.
Conversion Guide
If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths
(.1 ) of a pound.
Ounces
I
1-2
I 3
I
4-5
6-7
I
I
I
,
Pounds
.1
.3
2 I
I
I
.4
1 2–13
1+15
1
1
.8
.9
1. Unwrap item being defrosted.
2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food for warm spots halfway through defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.
RECOMMENDED
FOODS
MIN.-MAX.
WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS STAND TIME
Chops
] 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separate, turnoverandshieldwherenecessary.
I 5minutes
Frankfurters, Sausage I 0.1 -6.0 Ibs.
I Se~arate andremovedefrosted ~ieces.
I 2minutes
Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over, remove defrosted areas and break apart.
5 minutes
Beef Patties
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and separate patties. Remove defrosted pieces.
5 minutes
Roast
Ribs
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Turnover and shield.
I
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
I
Separate, turn over and remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.
I 0.1 -6.Olbs.
I Turn over and shield.
I 30-90 minutes
I
5 minutes
I 5 minutes Steak
Stew I O.1 -6.0 Ibs. I Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
I 5 minutes
Whole Chicken
Turkey Breast
(breast side up)
Chicken Pieces
Cornish hens (whole)
Cornish hens (split)
0. I -6.0 Ibs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
0. I -6.0 lbs.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield.
Turn over and shield.
Separate and remove defrosted pieces.
Turn over and shield where necessary.
Turn over and shield.
10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
20 minutes in refrigerator
5 minutes
10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.
5 minutes
Fish fillets
Shrimp, scallops
Whole fish
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.
I 0.1 -6.Olbs. I Separateandremovedefrostedpieces.
0.1 -6.0 lbs.
Turn over and shield tail and head.
I 5minutes
I 5minutes
5 minutes; hold under cold running water.
Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS
When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. hewing how the food should look and @te will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.
●
Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and seafood, microwave well.
●
Rich foods, such as bm cookies, moist cakes and candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.
●
Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.
●
Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.
●
Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking.
Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one comer so excess steam can escape.
Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.
Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center, Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.
~rning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers.
Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.
Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.
Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.
Basic Microwave Guidelines
Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake.
Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.
Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.
Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.
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Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.
Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.
Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.
Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.
Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts.
This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.
Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.
MICROWAVE COOKWARE GU~E
& MICROWAVE ADAPT~G
~pe
of Cookware
Foil-1ined paper bags and boxes
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood
Microwave Uses
Avoid using.
You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.
Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).
Cooking and heating.
Cooking and heating.
Warming.
Cookware Tips
●
Always check the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.
●
Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit in the oven.
●
For best cooking results select a dish that matches the size or amount of food being prepared.
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HEATING OR REHEATING GU~E
1. Directions below tire for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use microwave-sate cookware.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some sfindwiches, griddle foods and baked items,
3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to 160°F. to 165°F, will provide safe, palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
4. Be sure foods arc heated throughout before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Item
Amount Power Level Time
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
112 cup
1 cup
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
2X to 3X min
3 to 5 min.
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg
rolls, etc.
2 to 4 servings
High ( 10) 2 to 4 min
Saucy: meatballs, riblets, cocktail franks, etc.
( 1/2 cup per serving)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
High ( lo)
High ( 10)
2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
Tip:
Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
1/2 to 1 min.
1 to 1 X min.
1 X to 2X min.
2 to 4 min.
Dinner rolls, muffins
Pie: fruit, nut or custard
I slice= 1/8 of 9-in. pie
(use minimum time for custard)
1 piece
2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or
I 2 rolls or doughnuts
2
I
4
6
to 8
1 slice
2 slices
4 slices
9-in. pie
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1/4 to 1/2 min
1/2 to 1 min.
1 to 1 X min.
1 to 2 min.
1/2 to I min.
I to I Y, min.
2X to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 oz./cup)
(9 oz./cup)
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 oz./cup)
(9 oz./cup)
Gravies & Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
Gravies: giblet or cretimy
Meat or main
dish sauces, such as spaghetti sauce, etc.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or wa~es:
Pltiin, no ropping
Syrup & butter
Tip: Do not cover.
I to 2 cups
I to 2 cups
1 to 2 cups
1 to 2 cups
1/2 cup
1 cup
1/2
cup
1 cup
1/2 cup
1 cup
1 can ( I 6 oz. )
2 or 3 pieces
2 or 3 pieces
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( I ())
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
3 to 6 min.
5 to 7 min.
I to 3 min.
6 to 7 rein,
I to 2 rein,
2 to 3 min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
3 to 4 min.
1 to 1 X min.
1 to J X min.
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Item Amount Power Level Time
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces
Hamburgers or meatloaf
(4 oz. per serving)
Hot dogs and sausages
I to 2 pieces
3 to 4 pieces
1
to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2
3 to 4
1
to 2 servings
High ( lo)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
2 to 3 min.
4 to 5 min.
1/2 to 1 min.
I to 2 min.
I to 3 min.
Rice and pasta
(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop suey. spaghetti.
creomed chicken, chili. stew, macaroni and cheese, etc.
(3/4- I cup per serving)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz. )
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( lo)
3 to 5 min.
6 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1
to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.
Thinly-sliced meat
(3 to 4 oz. per serving)
Topped or mixed with sauce
(~/3.3/4
CUp
per serving)
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I
to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
1 to 3 min.
2 to 5 min.
3 to 5 min.
5 to 6 min.
Tip: Cover soucy main dishes with plastic wrtip. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces. rotate dish I/2 turn after htilf of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap,
I plate High ( lo)
3 to 4 min.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad.
etc. in bun ( l/3 cup per serving)
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (10 oz. )
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (10 oz. )
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
I to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 3 min.
5 to 7 min.
6 to 7 min.
1 X to 3 min.
4 to 6 min.
4 to 5 min.
Tip:
Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.
Mashed
( 1/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.
( 1/2 cup per serving)
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can (16 oz. )
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (16 oz. )
High (lo)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
4 min.
1 to 2 min.
3 to 4 min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 3 min.
2 to 4 min.
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DEFROSTING GU~E
1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (1).
2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil.
3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.
Food
First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min.
Breads, Cakes
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls
(8 to 16 oz.)
2 to 3
1 to 2
2 to 3 none Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer 2 to 3
3 to 6 none none
Cheesecake, plain or fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes
(1 I to 14X oz.)
Cream or custard pie
(14 oz.)
Crunch cakes & cupcakes
Doughnuts
(1 or 2)
(4 to 6)
French toast (2 slices)
6 to 7
1 to 2
1/2 to 3/4 each
1/2 to 1
I to 2
2 none
I to 2 none none
1 to 2
I
Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )
Pound cake ( I I X oz.)
Sweet
rolls
(8X
to 12 oz.)
7 to 9
2 to 4
2 to 3 none none
2 to 3
Fish & Seafood
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets:
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)
Freshly frozen ( I lb.)
4 to 5
4 to 5
5 to 7
5 to 7
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
(6-oz. package)
Oysters ( 12-oz. can)
Scallops ( 1 -lb. package)
Shellfisb,
large:
Crab legs, 1 to 2
(8
to lo OZ.)
Lobster tails, 1 to 2
(6
to
9
OZ.)
Shellfish, small pieces
(1 lb.)
Steaks (6 to 12 oz.)
Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)
2
4 to 6
4 to 6
2 to 3
3 to 4
3 to 4
2 to 3
3
2
4 to 6
4 to 6
2 to 3
3 to 4
3 to 4 none
2 to 4
Comments
Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Turn over after first half of time.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Rearrange after first half of time.
Place
unopened package
in oven.
(If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first half of time,
Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.
Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time.
Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first half of time.
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first half of time.
Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half of time.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place fish in cooking dish, Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.
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Food
First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min.
Comments
Fruit
[Power Level: Defrost
(3)]
Fresh (10 to 16 oz.) 2
to 3 2 to 3
Plastic pouch—l to 2
( 1()-oz. package)
1 to 3 3 to 4
Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Place package in oven. Flex package once.
Meat
[Power Level: Defrost
(3)]
Bacon ( 1 lb.) 2 to 3 per lb.
Franks ( 1 lb.) 2 to 3
Ground: beef & pork
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
3 to 4
6 to 7
(5 Ibs.)
Roast: beef, Iamb, veal*
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Roast, pork
(3 to 4 Ibs.)
Sausage, bulk
(l-lb. tray)
( l-lb. roll)
Sausage, links
( I
to I X Ibs. )
Sausage, patties
( 12-oz. package)
Spareribs, pork
(2 to 3 Ibs.)
Steaks, chops & cutlets
12 to 13
8 to 10 per lb.
6 to 8 per lb.
2 to 3
2 to 3
2
2
2 to 4 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3 per lb.
2 to 3
3 to 4
6 to 7
12 to 13
8 to 10 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
2 to 4
3 to 4
I x to 2X
2 to 3
2 to 4 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of time.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside, Break up remaining block and microwave I to 2 minutes more.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour in refrigerator.
Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first half’ of time. Let stand 15 minutes.
Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they thaw.
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of’ time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Let stand to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
*Use
Warm ( I ) for roasts.
Poultry
[Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
Cut Up
(2X
to
3 Ibs. )
9 to I 1 9 to 1 I
Chicken, whole
(2X to 3 Ibs.)
Cornish
hen
Duckling
~rkey breast (4 to 6 lbs. )
12 to 14
5 to 6 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
12 to 14
5 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first half of time, unwrap and turn chicken over. Sbield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped duckling in oven, Turn over after first half of time. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down.
After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator to complete defrosting.
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COOmG GU~E
Breads
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will no[ brown.
If
desired, sprinkle top of butter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping fur brown color. To increase brown color on upside-down breads, line dish before microw~ving with brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, c~nned, french fried onion rings.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Coffee cakes
Corn bread
Muffins
( I Muffin)
(2 to 4 Muffins)
(3 to 6 Muffins)
8 in. round or No squire dish
8 to 9 in.
tube dish*
Paper-1ined muffin cups
(Do not use foil liners, )
N()
No
Med-Higb (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
8 to 1 () min.
9 to I 1 min.
1 10 1 Y: min.
I to 2 min.
2 to 4 min.
Place batter in greased dish
Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, french fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
Use microwave-stife muffin container or homemade muffin cups, made by cutting down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins may be done before others. Remove muffins as they are done, and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.
Quick breads,
from a mix
Glass loaf dish
No Meal-High (7) I I to 16 min.
Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavail~ble, microw~ve in 8 in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line them with wax paper. (Do not tlour, )
3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean.
4. Cool ctike in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.
5. Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.
6. Chiffon and Angel Food ctikes are not recommended fur microwaving.
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Food
Baked apples or pears
Container
Microwavesafe dish or casserole
Bar cookies
Commercial mix
( I 8 to 20 oz.)
Cupcakes—6
8 in. square dish
No
8 in. round or No square dish
Fluted tube cake pan
Paper-lined cupcaker
No
No
Pineapple upside down cake
8 in. round dish
Cover
Lid or plastic wrap
No
Power Level & Time
High ( 10)
High
10)
High
Meal-l lo)
[igh
High ( lo)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
—
2 to 4 min.
per piece
5 to 7 min.
2 min.
4 to 6 min.
1 I to 13 min.
2X to 3 min.
10 to 12 min.
Comments
Pierce fruit or peel to prevent burstin&.
Core and fill center of apple with
2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add
2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Let stand 5 to 1 () minutes to cool before inverting.
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cool, before inverting
When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.
When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.
Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
For easy clean-up, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.
Food
Caramel apples
Chocolate bark
Container Cover
I pint (2-cup) measure
No
I
fi-qt. casserole or bowl
Yes
Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong dish
S’Mores
Yes
Paper napkin or paper plate
No
2. Candies which
are boiled become very hot; handle cookware carefully.
Power Level & Time
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
3 min.
3 to 5 min.
I X min. to melt butter,
3X min.
to melt marshmallows
15 to 25 seconds
Comments
Unwrap a 14-oz. package of caramels into measuring cup.
Add 1 tablespoon water.
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4
apples into mixture.
Place 12 oz. semi-sweet cbocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add
I cup whole toasted almonds Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet.
Chill until firm.
In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add 10-oz. package marshmallows, cover witb wax paper and microwave to melt.
Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered disb.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow.
Cereal, Pasta and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.
2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and
1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).
3.
For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.
6. Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same.
Food
Oatmeal,
old fashioned
Container Cover
I-qt. casserole No or bowl
Power Level & Time
High ( 10)
3 to 5 min.
per serving
Comments
Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about I X minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after balf of cooking time.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High ( 10) for 1/2 to 1 minute.
Rice, minute
( I X cups)
2-qt. c:isserole Lid or plastic wrap
High ( 10)
Rice, regular long grain ( I cup)
3-qt. casserole Lid or plastic wrap
High ( 10)
Spaghetti (16 oz.)
2-qt. oblong dish
Plastic wrap High ( lo)
2 to 3 min.
I 8 to 21 min.
i 6 to 19 min.
Add I X
cups water. Stir after 2 minutes
Add 2X cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after I O minutes.
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COO~G GU~E
(continued)
Cheese and Eggs
1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven.
Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.
2. Never cook eggs in the shell, Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.
3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.
Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Food
Cheese
Fondue
Microwave-safe Cover or
2-qt. dish plastic wrap
High ( 10)
Medium (5)
To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine
3 to 5 min.
for milk. Add cheese and microwave at
8 to 9 min.
Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.
Eggs
Basic eggs
Omelet
Poached eggs
Quiche
Scrambled
Buttered custard cup
Plastic wrap
9 in. pie plate No
I fi-qt. casserole
Casserole cover
9 in. pie plate No
No Glass measuring cup or casserole
Medium (5)
High ( 10)
High (10)
High (10)
Medium (5)
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
I to 1 X
min.
per egg
Melt butter
M to Y4 min.
1 to 2 min.
5 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups water.
1/2 to I min.
per egg
17 to 22 min.
3/4 to 1 min.
per egg
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave
1/2 to I minute until cheese is slightly melted.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover.
Microwave at Medium (5) 1/2 to I minute per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.
Pour filling into precooked 9-inch pie shell.
Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and
I tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center.
Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking.
Fish and Seafood
1.
Fish is
done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.
Food
Clams, 6
Fillets or
steaks (1 lb.)
Shrimp—1 lb.
(peeled)
Shrim~l lb.
(unpeeled)
Whole fish
Container
Pie plate or shallow dish
Oblong dish
Pie plate or shallow dish
2-qt. casserole
Oblong dish
Cover
Plastic wrap
Wax paper or plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
Lid or plastic wrap
Plastic wrap
2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.
Power Level & Time
High ( 10)
High (10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
4 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
5 to 9 min.
5 to 7 min.
per lb,
Comments
Place in dish with hinged side out.
Microwave until fish flakes easily, Turn steaks over after half of cooking time.
Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
Rearrange after 4 minutes.
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.
Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
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Gravies & Sauces
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.
3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine or herbs.
Power Level & Time
Medium (5) 4 to 7 min.
Food
Gravies and
sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch ( I cup)
Melted butter
sauces, clarified butter ( 1/2 cup)
Container
Casserole
Cover
No
Glass measure No
Thick spaghetti, barbecue or sweetisour sauces
(2 cups)
Thin, liquid sauces
(au jus, clam, etc.)
(1 cup)
Casserole, bowl
Casserole
Yes
No
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
I to 2 min.
5 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
Comments
Microwave fat, flour and salt together to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish microwaving. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.
Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and use clear, top layer.
Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.
Meats
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in microwave-safe dish.
3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Food Container Cover
Beef
Ground, crumbled Casserole
(for casseroles or soup)
(1 lb.)
(1 Z Ibs.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
Round dish or oblong dish
No
Wax paper or plastic wrap
Meatloaf
(round loao
(loaf shape)
Patties
(4 patties per lb.
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
Pot roasts
Pie plate or loaf dish
Plastic wrap
Oblong glass disb (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate
Wax paper
Oblong dish or casserole
Cooking bag
Power Level & Time
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7) or cook to
170°F.
High (10)
Low (3)
Comments
5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.
15 to 20 min.
25 to 30 min.
3 to 5 min.
4 to 6 min.
24 to 29 min.
per lb.
Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to
15 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Round dish: arrange 3/4 to I in. apart in circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to I in. apart.
Rearrange after half of cooking time.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired add browning sauce.
Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of cooking time. Recover and finish.
(continued next
pugc)
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a
Meats
(continued)
COOmG GU~E
(continued)
Food
Beef
(continued)
Simmered beef
(corned beef or brisket)
Container Cover
Cdsserole
Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish high quality rump, sirloin tip)
Lid or plastic wrap
Cooking bag
Power Level & Time
(or Internal Temp.) Comments
Medium (5) 120 to
I 30 min.
Medium (5)
Minutes Internal er lb.
Tern .
Rare
Medium
Well
I I to 14
140°F.
14
to 17 1600F.
to
20
1700F.
Add I cup water per pound of meat.
Turn over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth.
Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.
Lamb
Roast, leg or shoulder
2-qt. oblong dish and trivet
Cooking bag
No
Medium (5) Minutes Internal Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-
per lb.
Temp.
safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking
Medium
Well
11 to 15 160°F.
+ time. Let roast stand 1 () minutes before carving.
Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over after half of cooking time.
Chops
2-qt. oblong
( 1 in. thick) 4 chops dish
Pork
Bacon
(per slice)
Microwavesafe plate or oblong
dish
Paper towel
Iigh ( 10)
Canadian bacon
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices
Ham, precooked:
canned, butt or shank
Ham, slices & steaks
(1 to 2 in. thick)
Pork chops: I in,
~
:
6
Pork roast
Microwavesafe cookware
2-qt. oblong dish
2-qt, oblong dish
Microwavesafe cookware
2-qt. oblong dish
Pork sausage
(raw), link
Microwavesafe cookware
Pork sausage
(raw)
(
1/2 lb.: 4 patties)
Microwavesafe cookware
Veal
Chops ( I in. thick)
2-qt. oblong
4 chops dish
Roast
(shoulder)
2-qt. oblong dish
Wax paper
Cooking bag
Wax paper
Plastic wrap
Cooking bag
Wax paper
Wax paper
N()
Cooking bag
Iigh ( 10)
Medium (5)
High ( 10)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High ( 10)
High ( 10)
3/4 to I min.
Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel, To microwave more than 1 layer of bacon. use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.
Arrange in single layer.
1 to I X min.
2 to 2fi min.
2X to 3 min.
15 to 19 min.
per lb.
I () to I 5 min.
Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.
Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.
10 to I 3 min.
13 to 16 min.
I 6 to 19 min.
I 5 to 19 min.
per lb.
1/2 to 3/4 min.
per link
3 to 5 min
Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 1 () minutes before serving.
Turn roast over after half of cooking time.
Microwave to an internal temperature of 170°F,
Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after half of cooking time.
Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time.
Meal-High (7)
Medium (5)
6 to 9 min.
Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over after half of cooking time.
17 to 21 min.
Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn per lb, over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.
Slice thinly.
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Poultry
Let
turkey
bre:~st find uther puultry stfind fnr 5 tn I () minutes after microwaving
If
you use J meut
thermometer while cooking. make sure it is safe fur use in rnicruwave nvens,
Food
Chicken
Pieces
(per piece)
Whole chicken
(8 pieces)
(unstuffed)
(stLltfeLf)
Wrkey
~rkey breast
Container Cover
Plate or obhmg dish
Oblong dish
Oblnng dish
Obkmg dish
Oblong dish
Power Level & Time
Wax paper
WJX paper
C()()king biig
Couking bag
High ( 10)
High ( lo)
Meal-High (7
Meal-High (7
27, to 3 min.
to(al
I I to I 3 min.
total
10 to 12 min.
per lb.
13 to I 6 min.
per lb.
Arrange in single layer in cooking” dish so thickest metity pieces are to outside edges
01” dish. Turn picccs uvcr :md retirrtinge
:If’ter hfilf’ uf. c’onking time.
Brush with browning agen[, if desired. Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely with plustic tie. Cnok bre~st-side-dnwn
Turn river after h:dt uf cnuking time.
Cuok tn 1900F. internal temperature.
Cornish Hens
Halves
Whole (stuffed or unstuffed)
Square or ubl(mg dish
Square nr obl(>ng dish
Duckling
Oblong dish and trivet
WJX paper
Wax paper
Co(>king bag
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
High ( 10)
12 to 14 min.
per lb.
13 to I 5 min.
per fb.
6 to 8 min.
per lb.
Arr~nge skin-side-up in dish. (m bed nf’ stuffing, if desired.
Place bretist-side-down in dish. Turn uver utter half of co(>king time. Shield tips uf’ wings ~nd legs with fi)il.
Micrnwave breast-side-down for first hidf
of cnoking time. Brush with browning
sauce nr broil top surf~cc of cunked bird until brown und crisp.
Cooking bag Medium (5)
Comments
I 3 to 15 min.
per lb.
Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breas[ in couking bag. Clnse securely with plastic tie. Phlce breast-side-duwn in dish. Slash bag on underside near closure to vent.
Turn over after half of coc~king time.
Vegetables
1. Always use microwave-safe c(~okware.
2. Salt vegetables ufter cooking. Salting before cuoking may ctiuse darkening and dehydrati(>n nf surface.
3. Arrange
vegetables, such :IS asparagus, with the thickest pieces to
the nutside nf the dish.
Vegetable
Asparagus
(fresh cuts)
Amount
I lb. (3 cups) cut into
1 to 2 in. pieces
Power Level
High ( 10)
4. Cuver vegetables when cooking.” If’using pl~stic wrap, turn back nne corner tu vent.
5. Lfirgcr vegetable pieces will take longer tu cuuk than smtiller pieces.
6.
Fnr rnure even heuting, stir, re:Lrrange ur rc)t~te vegetables during couking,
Time
X tn 1 () min.
Comments
[n 2-qt. casserule, place 1/4 cup wuter.
27
U
/
Vegetables
(continued)
COO~G GU~E
(continued)
28
Vegetible Amount
Asparagus (continued)
(fresh spears) 1 lb.
O-oz. package (frozen spears)
Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)
Beets
(fresh, whole)
Broccoli
(fresh cut)
(fresh spears)
(frozen, chopped)
(frozen spears)
Cabbage
(fresh) lb. cut in half
O-oz. package
()-oz. package
I bunch
1 bunch
(1X to I X Ibs.)
1 bunch
( I X to 1 X Ibs.)
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
1 medium head
(about 2 Ibs.)
(wedges)
Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)
Cauliflower
(tlowerets)
(fresh, whole)
(frozen)
Corn
(frozen kernel)
Corn on the cob
(fresh)
I lb.
1O-OZ. package
I medium head
1 medium head
10-oz. package
10-oz. package
1 to 5 ears
(frozen) I ear
2 to 6 ears
Mixed vegetables
(frozen)
Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, white)
(fresh, whole, sweet or white)
Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer and yellow)
(winter, acorn or butternut)
10-oz. package
2 Ibs. unshelled
1O-OZ. package
4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)
I (6 to 8 oz. each)
10 to 16 OZ.
10-oz. package
I lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash
(about 1 lb. each)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High
10)
High
10)
High
High
10)
10)
High (10)
High (10)
Power Level
High (10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
Meal-High (7)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High (10)
High ( 10)
High ( IO)
High (10)
High (10)
Time
9 to 11 min.
8 to 10 min.
7 to 9 min.
6 to 8 min.
10 to 14 min.
10 to I 7 min.
6 to 8 min.
5 to 8 min.
4 to 5 min.
per ear
6 to 7 min.
3 to 4 min.
per ear
5 to 8 min.
10 to 12 min.
5 to 8 min.
I 2 to 14 min.
3 to 5 min.
8 to 10 min.
6 to 8 min.
13 to 17 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.
20 to 25 min.
8 to 10 min.
10 to 13 min.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 tnin.
6 to 8 min.
6 to 8 min.
Comments
In 1 X-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
In I-qt. casserole.
In 1 X-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
[n I -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of time.
In l-qt. casserole.
In I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In IX-or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In I fi-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt, casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In I-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. [f corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add l/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
Place in 2-qt, oblong glass baking dish.
Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time.
In I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
In 1 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Peel and cut into I in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.
casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time.
Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on floor of microwave oven, I inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.
In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.
In I -qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
5 to 7 min.
8 to 11 min.
In I fi-qt. casserole, place l/4 cup water.
Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
CAm Am CLEAN~G
Keep your oven clean and sweet-
smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched.
The control panel can be damaged.
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN
CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR
MICROWAVE OVEN.
Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS
OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL
MAR THE SURFACE.
Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a
Brown ‘N Sear dish-may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami(’) brand cleanser.
After using Bon Ami(’) brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use
Bon Ami(”) brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.
How to Clean the Oukide
Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.
Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.
Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.
Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.
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THE EXHAUST FEATU~
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged through the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoal filter and recirculated.
CHARCOAL FILTER
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on
all
models)
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filters in place.
In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will stop the entry of flames into the unit.
To Remove Grease Filter
To remove grease filter,
grasp the “finger hold” on the filter and slide to the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filter in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually
To Remove Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull plug.
Remove the top grille by taking off
2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out.
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order
Part No. WB02X9883 from your GE supplier. DO
NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE
YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS
IN PLACE.
To Install Charcoal Filter
To install a new
filter, remove plastic and other outer wrapping from the new filter. Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown.
It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with
2 screws.
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Cooktop Ligh~ight Light
To replace
REMOVE SCREW
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night light, first disconnect power at main fuse or
circuit breaker
panel or pull plug.
Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.
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Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S 1 I N/l ), which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used for replacements.
Raise light compartment cover and replace screw.
Connect electrical power to microwave oven.
Oven Light
To replace your oven light, first
disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. Remove the top grill by taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.
Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing.
Replace burned-out bulb with a
30-watt incandescent bulb
(WB02X4235), available from your GE supplier.
Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent.
About I tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.’(Fig. 1 )
WARNING–improper
use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
PREFERRED
METHOD
&
Fig. 1
Ensure proper ground
exists before use
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
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QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED,
YET OVEN WILL
NOT START
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Q
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
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Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.
●
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
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Door not securely closed.
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START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.
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Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it.
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Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & 11 pad.
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CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch
START pad.
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Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II pad and additional cooking time for completion.
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Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.
●
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.
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Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.
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The cooktop lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.
FLOOR OF THE
OVEN IS WARM,
EVEN WHEN THE
OVEN HAS NOT
BEEN USED
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
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Steam or vapor escaping from around the door.
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Light reflection around door or outer case.
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Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.
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Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.
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Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.
If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service
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Wdll Be There
With the purchase of your new GE appliance, receive the assurance that if you ever need information or assistance
from
GE, we’ll
be there.
All you
have to do is call–toll-free!
In-Home Repair
Service
80ME4ARES
(80M32-2737)
A (1E consumer selwice
protkssiorl~tl” will provide exper( repiiir service, scheduled :~t <t time th;it’s convenient fi)r you. M~uly (;E
(;onsLInIer Selwice
company-operated loc;llions off’er you service Lod:ty or Lomorrow, or at
yolll-convellieIlce”
(7:()() a.m. 10
7:()() p.m.
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Service Contracts
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wal-
t-:mly is still in eff’ect
and yoLI’11 receive ii
subslimti;ll discounl. With a nlultipleye:u cent.rilct,
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Pads andAccessories
80@62&2002
Individuds qudfied to service heir own appliances c;ut have needed p~trts or ;lccessories sent directly to their home. The C,E p<~rts systcm provides :tccess t{) {)ver 47,()()() p:tt-t.s.. .:md
;Lll (1E C,enuine Renew~il l’~trt.s ;u-e fully warr;mted. VISA, Master(:;~rd
:md Discover c:trds :trc ~icceptcd.
User maintenance instructions contained in this boo~et cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generdy shodd be referred to qutified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
kr Customers W;th
Special Needs...
LJpoIl request, (;E; will provide Ilt;~ill< con[tolsfi)t-” iiv:lrielyof’(;E Zippliiulcc.!
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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any
pati of the microwave oven that
~~~~~cause of a manufacturing
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the sewice trip to your home and sewice labor charges.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is
LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the sewice shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Sewice Centers or by our authorized Customer Care” servicers during normal working hours.
Call 1-800-GE CARES (1-800-432-
2737).
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
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Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material.
If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Centet”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
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Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.
●
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.
●
Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.
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Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOTRESPONSIBLE
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
Part No. 164 D2588P088
Pub. No. 49-8284
2-92
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