GE 164 D2092P021 User Manual

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Contents

Spacemaker@Micwwe

Oven

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Auto Defrost

Auto

S~rt

Care and Cleaning Control Panel 6,7 Problem Solver

Convenience Food Guide Cooking Complete Reminder 5 Repair Service

Cooking Guide

Cooktop Light 6,30 Time Cook

Defrosting Guide Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan Extension Cords

Features Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15

Hold Time

12, 13,20-27

4 2

28,29

18, 19

16, 17

6,29

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Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Power Levels Precautions

Pro~am

Safety Instructions

Time Defrost

Warranty

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It 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,

your phone number): Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

write (include

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside

the oven on the upper left side. 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:

Mdel

Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is

important that we know the

location

shodd

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

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

of your microwave oven

a need occur for adjustments.

certiin

that it is.

KY40225

If you received a

dmaged

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

oven . . .

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 31. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Microwaving .

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 have

metiic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1 minute at High (10).

If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

●

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check the cooking guide for specific instructions.

●

which are tightly’ or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

trim or

Paper towels, wax paper, and

Some microwaved foods require

Steam builds

safe for use in microwave ovens.

~ps

glm

with a

pressure in foods

cbvered

metilic

rnicrowaving~’

by a skin

M these thb~ are

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around

● Light

outer

●

in blower sound may occur while operating

th~

D-

the door.

tiection

case.

g oven light and change

high.

around door or

power levels other

nomd

Optional

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Charcoal

non-vented instillation.

with

your

●

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven, It’s similar to the

intetiemnce caused by other small

appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

Acessory

filter Mt

dcrowave

for

oven:

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

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

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Do Not Operate

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

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

This microwave oven is

for installation over electric and gas ranges.

to operate

any object

the oven

UL listed

IMPO~ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should followed, including the following:

WARNING–TO reduce the risk of burns, 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.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUND~G~STRU~ONS”

found on page 30.

This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or

For best operation, plug this

industrid

appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not

over edge of table or counter.

●

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.

●

See door surface cleaning

let

power cord hang

instructions on page 28.

use.

usi~

●

This appliance serviced personnel.

authorized service facility

this

applia~ce.

ordy

qmed

should be

Contact nearest

service

for

examination, repair or adjustment.

●

M with any appliance,

supervision is necessary when used by children.

●

reduce the risk of fire

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

dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper products.

napkins and wax

Recycled paper towels,

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.

–Do

not operate the oven while

empty to avoid damage

oven and the danger of

by accident the

oven

the

fire.

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.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a

special microwave popcorn

accessory or

utiess

you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

–Do

not overcook

potati.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage to your

oven,

IfmateriaIs

ignite,

inside oven should

keep oven door closed,

turn oven off, and disconnect

power cord, or shutoff

power at

the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

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●

~m~

products

eggs

and

sealed continers-for

example, closed glass jars-may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Avoid

heating

glass jars, even without

especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

mn’t

defrost

beverages

bottles

(especitiy

beverages). Even if the container

is opened, pressure can This

can

cause the container to

burst, resulting in injury.

Use

rneti o~y

cooking guide. TV

be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil

cover and return tray to box. When using oven,

keep

away

from sides of

such* whole

baby food in

their

lids;

fmn

in narrow necked

carbonated

bufld up,

directed in

dinners

may

meti

in microwave

mew

at least 1

oven.

inch

plastic may not be as tolerant of

Ovmking conditions as m

or ceramic materials and may

sofien

periods of overcooking. In

exposures to winking, and

reasons: 1) Use

phtics ordy and

compliance with the

manuhcturer’s

2) M not subject empty

microwaving. 3) Do children to

without complete supervision.

the

cook the meat to an

temperature of at least

This assures possibility that trichina present in the

Wed

e Bo~

●

Cooking

hot

because of heat transferred from the heated may be needed to

utensik

fd.

may become

Potholders

hande the

recommended h a microwave oven.

inside

it to burst, resulting in injury.

utensil.

Foods with unbroken outer

Sometimes,

can become too

careful touching the floor during and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids

as pasta) may

rapidy

more less moisture. Should this

retir to

page 28 for instructions on

how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer-Do not

use a thermometer in are microwaving

the

oven floor

tend

than

tbods

udess

hot to

touch. k

boti

over

containing

f~d

you

the

(such

occur,

‘%~”

tomatoes, apples, chicken

and other giblets, and egg

[see pierccdto Wow

during cooking.

and

shodd

as directed in the cooking guide.

If they are not, plastic dining or immediately after

~~king, ssibly

thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the

micrmve

oven.

~~~~ners shodd

p-y uncoveti

firm

●

Mastic utens&Plastic Utensfis

designed for microwave cooking @very

carefu~y.

use~,

but

shodd

be used

Even microwave-safe

with containers with plastic wrap, remove covering steam away from hands and

or char if

subjwted

to short

longer

the N

utensfis cotid ignim. For

these

microwave-sa~

use

tiern

in strict

utensfi

recommendations.

utenstis to

not

permit

use

plastic

men

cooki~

directions exactly and

utensfis

pork, ~Uow

tiways

inmrnd

l~W.

that,

the

remote

may

mat,

wilI

and

mat tibe ~

to eat.

eggs !s not

Pressure can

egg yok

such as

bdd

and may cause

WtitOCS, WU~@S,

livers

yob

previous caution)

shotidbe

steam to escape

6+Bo~~le” COOM~ ~uch=

ti@tiy closed

sfit, piercd

plastic bags

or vented

cotidburst

resulting

so, plastic storage

be at least

because they

a tight seal. When cooking

tightiy coveti

~fi~y and

direct

tice.

0 SPnti~US boiMng-Under

certain special

liquids may start to

or shortly after

circumstan~s,

bofl

during

rem~

from the

microwave oven. To prevent burns

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from

●

Wve it

See the

the

microwave oven.

tiled

by a

spec~ ins~ation

and property

-w.

bootiet

packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in your

* operate *utomatiMy

titions

Fan Feature,

operathg,

required to prevent the starting

and spreading of cooking fires

fan is in use.

-Never leave

(see Automatic

pageo. Wlethe

caution is

accidenti

w~e

the exhaust

Forthkreason:

surface tits

unattended at high heat

Wtiovercausessmokingand sp~oversthat

if exhaust

~ use

adequate

may ignite and spread

is operating. To

automatic ti operation,

sti utenstis

use high heat settings

under

and

ordy

when

oven

necessa~.

—h

the event of a grease

fii,

smother flaming pan on surface

unit

by covering pan completely

with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet

fiat

tray.

-Never

the oven

operating

flame

fti

tith the

under

ehaust

fan

because it may spread

the flames.

–=p

hood and grease filters

cl-. Wllow

instructions on page 29, to maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

mSTRUC~ONS

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Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooting

(For TIME

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF PAD.

Complete Reminder

COOK and DEFROST cycles)

lY+++’’’:’”-’’’’-”’’:’’’”i’’’’’:””’

1.0 cubic foot

oven interior

““l

dal

1. Door Handle. Pull to open

door. Door must be latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with

Screen allows cooking to be viewed

while keeping microwaves confined

in oven.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

This is to certify that this unit has been tested in conformance with AMCA Bulletin No. 210

securejy

Metal

Shield.

5. Oven Vent.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove the cover.

You

will damage the oven.

Oven Light.

when door is opened or when oven is operating.

8. Oven Floor.

C.F.M.

at 0.10 230 237 Her.

WG 5.5

Vert.

Light comes on

SONES

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Protects

9. Grease Filters.

10. Cooktop Light.

Touch Control

Display. See

Hood Controls.

Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON for

Press NIGHT for Night Light.

Rnel

and

pages 6 and 7.

cooktop

light.

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Your Touch Control

Wnel

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

men

The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER, and all of the oven functions. disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF 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 CLEAR/OFF.

You

PIw

in the Oven

Atier

15 seconds, all lights

“Error” Appears on Display:

. When using Auto Defrost, entered did not correspond with the code number entered.

1. Display

counting down during cooking functions.

finel.

Displays time of day and time

the

food weight you

6. Clear/Off. When touched, it stops the oven and erases all settings except time of day.

7. Exhaust Fan. Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired fan speed.

8. Time Defrost.

level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 11.)

Power

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.

energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See page 8.)

Auto

begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 9.)

U. Shrt.

to start oven.

U. Light. Touch desired pad to illuminate counter or

to turn on night light.

Uvel.

Stirt.

After all selections are made, touch this pad

Gentle thawing at automatic power

Touch this pad before entering

This feature uses no microwave

Allows you to program your oven to

2. Time Cook I and Time Cook II.

preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 9.)

3. Number Pads.

power level.

4. Clock.

time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is O and flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat the above process.

5. Auto Defrost. Touch this pad, then code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 10.)

Touch this pad to enter time of day or check

“1:30”

Touch these pads to enter time or

1:30,

touch number pads 1, 3, and

will appear on display. “START” will

Microwave for a

AU~MATIC

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at 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 have been turned off.

afier the range and microwave oven controls

FAN

FEAT~

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–0 *

CLEAR

OFF

●

START

●

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How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC timing functions:

. It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

. It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Phone

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows”: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes time of day.

Cdl

“EndJ’ and display shows

T~R

has three

he a3-~nute

“3:00” and

“~E~’

Programming a Holding

The Minute/Second Timer can be used to program a holding time

betwmn mi~

The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A hold or “standing time” maybe requested in some of your own recipes or the cooking guide.

Programm

e cooking functions.

ing

Delayed

dso

Cooking

To delay cooking and 99 seconds, touch ~E COOK I and enter cooking time. Then, touch MIN/SEC number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

How to and

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for E minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

up to

~ER

and enter

Defrost, Hold

Cook

minutes

Step 1:

and place in oven.

S@p2:

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER

TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step

time by touching The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

for ten minutes. display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6:

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER TIME 1“ flashes.

Take casserole from freezer

Touch

minutes defrosting time.

4: Set holding or standing

DEFROST pad.

3V’

“ENTER DEF

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

M~/SEC ~ER.

Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

“10:00”

Touch TIME COOK I pad.

10V’

“ENTER COOK

appears on

“ti:OO”

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for

Wenty-five

“COOK TIME 1“ flashes, “25:00”

and “POWER 10” appear on display.

Step

and

display. As each function is

automatically performed, oven

display shows instructions entered

and the function.

Step 9:

oven signals, flashes “End” and shuts off.

minutes of cooking time.

Touch

ST~.

“U:OO”

counting down show on

When time is up, the

“DEF

~E”

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.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and

amount of time. Then program a holding time

and 5 at left). Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

temperature only as long as safe.

Times will vary.

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.

Sometimes you may only

(emple

Let foods remain at room

in steps 4

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The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. 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:

add

Fill a cup

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and

2/3

full of water,

stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has

no metal decoration and is microwave safe (see Microwaving Tips on page 2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Display shows “:

10;’

Touch TIME COOK I.

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

flashes.

Step 3:

Select your time. Touch

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

seconds. Display shows

“POWER

10:’

“COOK TIME 1“

“1:20”

and

flashes. Because automatic power level 10

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” at right.)

Step

4: Touch START. “COOK

TIME

1:’

“POWER

101’

counting down show on display.

Step

5: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

light and fan shut off.

Step

6: Open the door.

UsiW

the

~me

Cook

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions

within one program. This is ideal when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step

Display shows “:

10:’

flashes.

Step3:

example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and shows

“COOK TIME 1“ flashes.

Step Step

Step

and-Cook Time 1 is shown counting down.

Step 8: At the end of Cook Time 1, the second power level is displayed and Cook Time 2 is shown counting down.

Step

signals and flashes oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 10:

Place food in oven in

2: Touch TIME COOK I pad.

O“ and “POWER

“ENTER COOK TIME 1“

Select your cooking time.

U seconds. Display

“2:15”

and “POWER

4: Touch TIME COOK II pad.

5: Set your cooking time.

How b

C-e

~wer Mel

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

6: Touch START. 7: “POWER 10” is displayed

9: When time is up, the oven

“End~’

Open the door.

and time

Oven,

10?’

The

How to Use Auto

Stiti

Auto Start allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a

hour delay. To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step 2:

Touch

AU~

START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step

3: Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the

correct time of day.)

Step

4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Questions and

Q. I set my oven

Amwem

forthe

time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time

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 your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched thenumber pads

and selected my power level. When I touched

ST~T,

however, my

oven didn’t come on. Why not? A. The TIME COOK I or II pad

must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I want

level

tocookon

a power

other than Mgh. What do

I need to do? A. To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Q. Can 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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Automatic

DefrostiW

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the

defrosting time and power levels

for you.

code number from 1 to 6 for the

food you are defrosting, then enter the of a pound (See Conversion Guide below) and touch START. The oven calculates the defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

When the

hdf

display flashes you to turn food over and will not continue defrosting until door is opened and START is touched again.

After defrosting time is complete, the oven automatically goes into a holding period as shown on the Automatic Defrosting Guide on this page. This holding period is necessary to finish the defrosting of the interior of the food.

You choose

weight in pounds and tenths

oven inches approximately

of the total defrosting time, the

the

appropriate

“TURN;’ telling

Step 1:

package and place in safe dish. Place in oven and close door.

Step

“ENTER CODE” flashes on display.

:[-?:

Step3:

4“ and

“ENTER WEIGHT” flashes.

Remove frozen meat from

microwave-

Touch Auto Defrost pad.

:i,,i;f~j:f, .:

:li,.?$:;c,

‘::’::’’” i{

Touch number

“LBSV’

pad4.

shows on display.

‘i

“CODE

Step

When 1/2 the defrosting time is completed, the oven signals and “TURN” flashes on display instead of time counting down. Open door and turn package over.

Step

7: Close door and touch the

ST~

pad.

Displ~

shows remaining

defrosting time counting down.

Step

When defrosting time is

completed, oven automatically

switches to a Hold period of 20 minutes for code 4. Hold time counting down shows on display. When holding time is finished oven signals, turns off.

“End” flashes, and oven

How to Set Auto Defrost

N~E:

the Auto Defrost code guide located at the bottom of the oven when you open the door. This guide shows minimum and maximum weights for each code number. You will need to know your food weight and corresponding code

before beginning.

N~E:

entering food weight, check the Auto Defrost code guide to make sure that weight corresponds to the code number entered.

Before you begin, check

If “ERROR” appears after

Step 4:

O for weight of 3 lbs. Display shows

“3.0~’

flashes.

Step 5:

time begins counting down on display.

Automatic

Touch number pad 3 and

“CODE 4“ and “START”

Touch START pad. Defrost

Defrosti~

CODE

; :

5 6

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

.5–4.9 Ibs. .5–3.9 Ibs. .5–5.9 Ibs.

3.0–5.9 Ibs. 20

3.0–5.9 Ibs. .5–3.9 lbs.

Guide

HOLD

T~E*

none Chicken pieces none Fish none

min.

20 min. Roasts, Boneless

none

Conversion Guide

If the weight is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

1-2

3 4-5 6-7

9-1o

11 12-13 14-15

RECOMMENDED FOOD

Ground Beef Roasts, Bone in

S&aks

and Chops

Wunds

.2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

* In Auto Defrost, it is

necessary to meat to stand during

holding time. You may take tie meat out of the oven if you prefer.

allw

the

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DefrostiW

~me

Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

Use Time Defrost to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. Auto Defrost is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the defrosting guide for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the Time Defrost function, defrost a

1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries

by following the steps below.

Step 1:

strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Place package of frozen

Step4:

Touch START. “DEF shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed,

the oven signals and flashes then automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close

door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set

remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step

6: When oven signals and

flashes

package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

“End;’

open door, remove

T~E”

“EndJ’

Defrosti~ ~ps

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press

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 defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention

the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food

Q. Why

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 and adjust the time accordingly.

don’t

tiat

time, reset your oven

ST~T,

than usual. Raise

the defrosting

I hear

toti

defrosting

frequendy.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Display shows “:

3:’

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in defrosting guide. For example, touch 4,0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows “4:00” and “POWER

3.”

“DEF TIME” flashes.

How

to Change

After setting defrosting time,

O“ and “POWER

tie

~wer hvel

. For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

● Family-size pre-packaged

frozen entrees can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.

. Check the defrosting guide for other defrosting tips.

Q. Should all foods be

completely thawed before cooking?

A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can

Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

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.

Iopen

the door during

You may open the door at

quic~y

Page 12

Microwave

A&pting

CootiW

Techniques for

Microwavi~

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven.

position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so that hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

the bottom to help them heat evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods which require conventionally will need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over.

foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly

contict

needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such

as hamburgers from the frozen

Stinding

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that the microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Shielding.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When defrosting, 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 were defrosted.

Prick Foods to Release

pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

In both conventional and microwave

In conventional baking, you

In range top cooking, you stir foods up from

constint

In range top cooking, you turn over

the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often

stite.

Time.

In conventional cooking, foods such as

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

fiessure.

Steam builds up

stirring

Effeck of Food Characteristics on Microwavi~

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to cook or heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece of cake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes.

about l-in. 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.

are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

Piece

Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

cook faster than thick ones. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge, and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature.

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.

amounts usually take less time than large ones. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards

Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

of food affects how it cooks. Very

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Foods taken from the freezer or

In both types of cooking, small

Rotating.

helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

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Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

Once you begin to use your microwave oven, you will soon be able to adapt most of your conventional cooking quite easily to you use your microwave oven, the more you will enjoy using

it,

Not only will you save the time, trouble and

energy necessary in conventional cooking, you will

micrbwave coofing

techniques. The

mor=

have more flavorful food and fewer dishes to wash. Simply cook, or reheat and serve foods in the same dish.

Before using your microwave oven, we suggest you carefully read through this guide book, then practice with our suggested recipe.

How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving, study it in terms of microwaving. Is it one of the many foods which microwave well? Look for cooking techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques, such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some recipes may not be exactly the same when microwaved, others will not need changing. (Moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are examples.)

Favorite Stuffed

medium green peppers

1% lbs.

ground chuck beef

1/2

cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt

teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10% -oz.) condensed tomato soup

1/2

cup water

1 to 2 cups grated cheese

Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more thickening to sauces and gravies. Reduce some seasonings also; they will not lose intensity in short microwaving times. Salt meats and vegetables cooking. If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than others in the same dish, precook that ingredient before adding to the others.

Rpprs

Makes 6 servings

after

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top, cook and stir ground beef and onion until onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice,

Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in 8-in. square dish.

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers. Cover.

with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to melt cheese.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

salt,

pepper and garlic.

Sprintie

Microwave Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Mix raw beef with onion, rice, salt, pepper and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright snugly around edge of

Blend soup and water until smooth. Pour over peppers. Cover.

rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes. SprinHe with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Microwave at High (10) for 25 to 30 minutes,

3-qt. casserole.

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Heating or Reheating Guide

Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe

containers.

Cover most foods for fastest heating (see tips). Exceptions are rare

mdium

and baked foods.

meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes

Item

Appetizers

Saucy such as meatballs, riblets, cocktail franks, etc.

cup/serving)

Dips: cream or

Pastry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.

~p:

Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.

processd

cheese

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to heat. Stir foods before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout. As a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the touch in center of underside of dish.

Amount

cup

Wwer hvel

High (10) High (10)

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) 1 to

Approximate

he.

Min.

to 4

4 to 6

3 to 5

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegehbles

~p:

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Mea@

Saucy main dishes: chop creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving)

Thirdy slicd

Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare, maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)

Well done: beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.

Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces: Rare beef steak

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

Hamburgers or meat loaf (4-oz./serving)

Chicken pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2A-%

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2A-%

~p:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats.

When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after

hftovers

and Main Dishes

suey,

spaghetti,

roasted meat:

cup/serving)

1 plate

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16-02.) High (10)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 pieces

3 to 4 pieces

1 to 2

3 to 4 High (10)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

High (10) 3 to 7 High (10) 8 to 14

Md-High Md-High

Md-High

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

High (10) 3 to 6 High (10)

hdf

of time.

(7) (7)

(7)

2 to 4

to s~z

1 to 2

to 3

3 to 5

to 4

5 to 9 2 to 3

4 to 7

to 2

2 to

1 to

1Y2

2 to 3

1 to 2

8 to 12

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy

ham salad, etc. in bun (% cup/serving) Thick meat-cheese filling with

~p:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

joe,

barbecue,

firm bread

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

Md-High

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

Md-High

(7)

1 to

2Y2

to 4

2 to 3 4 to 5

Page 15

Item

soups

Water based (1 cup/serving)

Amount

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (lO-oz. )

Power

High (10) High (10) High (10)

hvel

Approximate

Time, Min.

2 to 6 7 to 11 6 to 7

Milk based (1 cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Small

pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

cup/serving)

Large pieces or

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes (M cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating,

whole:

asparagus spears,

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy,

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Creamy type

Tip:

Cover food to prevent spatter.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread

Dinner

rolls,

muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

of9-in. pie=l

(use minimum time for custard)

Tip:

Do not cover

slice

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

can (lO-oz. ) Meal-High (7)

reconstituted

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can

16-oz.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can

(16-oz.

)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

~/2

cup

1/2

cup 1 cup High (10)

can

(16-oz,

)

1/2

cup 1 cup High (10)

1 piece

2 pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

rolls

doughnuts

;

4 6 to 8

slice

slices

9-in. pie

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10) High

(10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

Low (3) Low (3) Low (3) Low (3)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) High (10) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

3 to 8 8 to

6 to 7

to 3

3 to

3 % to

to 3

3 to

4 to

to 3

3 to 6

Ifi

to 2

1 %

to 2

2% to 4

4 to 6

to 1

2 to 2

1/2

to 1 1 to 2

2 to 4

(0 ~/2

1/2

to 1

to I

to 1

to 3

5 to 7

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x 4-in. )

Plain, no topping Syrup & butter With 2 sausage patties (cooked)

TiD:

Do not cover,

Beverages

Coffee, tea, cider, other water based Cocoa, other milk based

Tip: Do

not cover.

2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces

1 to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups

1 to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10) 6 to 7

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7)

1 to 1 to 1 1 % to

to 3

to 7

7 to 10

Ifi

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DefrostiW

Food

packagd

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and

place food in cooking dish for defrosting.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if

possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin

wing or leg areas may be necessary.

Guide

in all-paper or plastic packages may be defrosted

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running water until giblets can be removed.

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand a few minutes.

all

areas. If

Commen@

Meat

[Power bvel:

Bacon

Franks (1-lb.)

Ground: beef& pork (l-lb.) 4

(2-lbs.)

(5-lbs.)

Roast: beef & pork 4 to 5 per lb.

Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.) 2 to 4 per lb.

Steaks, chops & cutlets; beef, lamb, pork & veal

Sausage, bulk (l-lb. tray) (1-lb.

roll)

Sausage, (1 to

Sausage, patties

(12-oz.

link

lti-lbs.)

pkg.)

Defrost (3)]

to 4

4 to 5

5 to 6 per lb.

2 to

2 2

per lb.

none

4 to 6 6 to 8

12 to 14

4 to 5 per lb. 5 to 6 per

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to

3 to 4

1 to 2

lb.

per lb.

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half

time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just

separated. Turn over after first 4 minutes. Turn meat over after first

second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave 5 to 6 minutes more.

~rn

meat after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes mores.

Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand

to complete defrosting.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time.

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife, let stand to complete defrosting.

Turn over after first 2% minutes. Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

No turn needed.

half

of time. Scrape off softened meat after

until

franks can be

~ultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut Up

(2%

Whole (2%

Cornish

Duckling

Turkey

hen

%-lbs.

3%-lbs.

)

7 to 8 7 to 8

9 to 11 9 to 11

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb. Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package over

2 to 3 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb. Place wrapped duckling in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and

t. 5% per lb. 4% to

5fi

per

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After

over. After second half of time, separate pieces and dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few

minutes to finish defrosting. Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn

over chicken. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

after first

turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity

lb.

Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first

remove wrapper and shield warm areas with foil. Turn turkey breast

side up for second and neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

half

of time.

until

giblets can be removed.

half

of time. Run cool water into cavity until giblets

half

of time, unwrap and turn

place

half

in cooking

of time,

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First Half Second Half

Food

& Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets (1-lb.)

Steaks (6-02.) Whole fish (8 to 10-OZ, )

Shellfish, small pieces (1-lb.) Shellfish, blocks

Crab meat (6-02. pkg.) Oysters (10-oz. can) Scallops

Shellfish, large

Crab legs–l to 2 (8 to 10-OZ. )

Lobster tails—1 to 2 (6 to 9-02. )

Whole lobster or crab (l fi-lb. )

(1-lb.

pkg.)

Time, Min. Time, Min.

2 to 3 2

7 to 8

4 to 5 3 u to 4 5 to 7

4 to 6

3 to 4

8 to 9

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (1-lb.) Heat & serve Coffee cake (11 to 14%-02. ) Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.) Sweet rolls (8% to 12-02. ) Doughnuts (1 to 3) Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 12) French toast (2 slices)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer

(17-02.) Cake,

layer Pound cake (11 Cheesecake, plain or

fruit top (17 to 19-02.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes

Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )

Cream or custard pie (14-02. )

rolls (7-02. pkg. )

filled

or topped,

(12fi

to 16-02. )

%-oz.

)

3 to 4 2 to 4 3

to 5 3% to 4 2

to 4

to 3

3 to 4

5 Y2 to

2 to 3

2 5 to 7

1/2

to % each 7 to 9 5 to 6

Commenk

none

none 3 % to 4 none

none

3 to 4

8 to 9

none Remove metal twist tie. none none none none none none

none none

none

none none

none none none

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Rotate 1/2 turn after first half of time. After second half of time, hold under cold water to separate.

Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second

half

defrosting. Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.

Place block in casserole. Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of Place unopened package in oven.

Arrange in cooking dish.

Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turn over for second half of

Place in cooking dish with light underside up. Turn over after first half of time.

Place on microwave safe plate. Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after half of time.

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

time.

■

fruit

Fresh frozen (10 to 16-02. )

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

(10-oz.

pkg.)

6 to 9

5 to 8

none

Place package in oven. Remove foil or break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place package in oven.

Flex

package once.

me~l.

After minimum time,

Page 18

Convenience Food Guide

1. Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe containers (glass or plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping, conventional baking is recommended.

Food

Appetizem

Pastry bites Microwave No

Frozen prepared sandwiches

Popcorn

Scrambld

substitute

(8-oz.

Cheese souffle

(12-OZ.)

Breakfast, scrambled eggs

(6%-oz.) with

sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh

(10-OZ.)

Cheese

carton)

rarebit

Contier

Snack

safe dish Paper towel

Microwave bag No

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe 8-in. pie plate and custard cups

Package paper tray

Microwave safe dish

Cover

No High (10)

Package

cover

Yes

Power

High (10)

High

Defrost (3)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Defrost (3) 5 min. High (10)

2. Remove food from foil microwave safe container.

3. Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times together. Check at minimum time.

hvel

~me

1/2

to 21/2 min.

2 to 3 min. Remove from foil package and wrap in paper per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

(10)

3 to 5 min. Follow

3 h to

9 to 13 min. 9 to 11 min.

2 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back

5 to 6 min. before serving.

corrminers

over 3/4-in. high, and place in

Commenk

package directions.

Microwave about 1 minute per 1/4 cup mixture. Stir after half of time. complete cooking.

To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice. To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered custard cups, 6 or minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.

film to expose potatoes.

Stir or breakup after defrosting time. Stir

7-oz.

Rearrange after 5

stand to

Crab or shrimp

newburg

(6%-oz. )

Fish & chips (5 to

14-OZ.)

Deviled crab

(6-oz.)

Breaded fish

(5 to 1O-OZ.)

(14 to

16-oz.)

(23 to 25-oz.)

Meat

Frozen meats (5 to

8-oz.)

(10 to

16-oz.)

(16

32-oz.)

Dry mixes (hamburger added)

TV dinners (6

to llfi-oz.)

(12 to

20-OZ.)

Package pouch

Package tray

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe dish or pouch

Microwave safe casserole

Package tray and carton

No High (10)

Carton

High (10)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10) High

(10) (10)

High

High (10) High

(10)

4 to 5 min.

4 to 6 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or

3 to 4 min.

4 to 5 min. 7 to 9 min.

to 12 min.

to 7 min.

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min.

to 20 min.

6 to 8 min. 1/4 turn after half of time. 7 to 10 min.

Punc~re

pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to vent.

distribute evenly on microwave safe

Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

If pouch package is used, puncture with fork

to vent.

Add cooked, drained hamburger.

Remove foil cover; replace in carton. Rotate

dish.

Page 19

Food

Contiiner

Cover

Power

bvel

& Time

Commenti

Canned spaghetti, etc. Microwave

Frozen rice in pouch (10-OZ.)

Frozen macaroni & cheese, spaghetti (8 to

14-oz.)

Frozen Lasagna

(21-OZ.

)

safe dish Pouch High (10)

Microwave Lid or safe dish

Microwave Wax paper or safe dish

Poultry

Canned (7 k to 10%-OZ. ) (I4 to

24-oz.)

Frozen pouch (5 to

6M-oz.)

Main dish (12 to

17-oz.

pkg.)

Fried chicken (2 pieces) (1-lb.–6 pieces)

(2-lbs.–8

to 10 pieces)

Microwave safe dish

Sauces, Gravies

Canned

(10

(32-oz.)

16-oz.)

Microwave safe dish

Lid or plastic wrap

plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

3 to 5 min.

6 to 7 min.

7 to 10 min.

15 to 20 min.

to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

3’A

min.

7 to 14 min.

2 to 4 min. 6 to 7 min. 8 to 10 min.

3 to 6 min. 6 to 9 min.

Stir before serving.

Puncture pouch with fork to vent,

Stir before serving

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir after half of time.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

Stir after 5 minutes

If label does not state for doneness.

“fully cooked;’

check

Vegetables

Frozen breaded

(7-OZ.)

Canned (8 to

9-oz.)

(15 to

17-OZ.)

(28 to

32-oz.

)

Instant mashed potatoes (2 to 6 servings)

to 12 servings)

Frozen souffle

(12-oz.

pkg.)

Potatoes: baked, stuffed, frozen (1 to 2) (3 to 4)

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe pie plate and custard cups

Microwave safe dish

No High (10)

Lid or plastic wrap

Wax paper

High

(10)

High (10) High (10)

Defrost (3) Meal-High (7)

High (10) High (10)

3 to 5 min.

I %

to 2

min. 4 to 5 min. 5 to 6 min.

4 to 6 min.

8 to 14 min.

9 to 13 min. 9 to 11 min.

4 to 7 min. 7 to 10 min.

Place on microwave trivet or dish.

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish. Add 1/2 cup liquid or liquid from can. Cover.

Use container size and butter and heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding extra

or 2 tablespoons dry mix.

To Defrost: Place souffle upside down in pie plate. To Cook: Divide between 4 Souffles are done when centers are set.

Check to see that potatoes are

FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.

salt

on package. Cover. After

amourr~

cusmrd

of water, milk,

cups.

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Mea@

1. Always use microwave safe dish, plastic or glass.

2. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

Food

Contiiner

Beef

Ground, crumbled Casserole (for casseroles or soup) (1-lb.)

(ll/z-lbs.)

Meatballs (1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

Patties Oblong (4 patties per lb.) (1 to 2 patties) if desired) (3 to 4 patties)

Tip:

(For 1 or 2 patties, use paper plate lined with double thickness paper towels. )

Meat loaf Pie plate or

Round or oblong dish

dish (with trivet or ceramic

dinner plate

loaf dish

Roash

Pot roasts Oblong

Simmered beef Casserole (corned beef or brisket)

Tender roasts (rib, high quality rump, and trivet sirloin tip)

or casserole

Oblong dish

Cover

Wax paper

glass Wax paper

Plastic wrap

dish

Lid or Medium (5)

plastic wrap

Lid or Medium (5) plastic wrap

Wax paper Medium (5)

Power

High High (10)

High (10) High (10)

Meal-High (7)

hvel

(10)

Rare Medium

Well

& Time

4 to 6 min.

6 to 8 min.

7 to 9 min.

to 13 min.

2 to 4 min. 4 to 6 min.

Round loaf:

to 23 min. Loaf shape: 25 to 30 min.

to 21 min. per lb.

120 to 130

min.

Min.

lb.

to 13 14 to 16

Commenk

Stir after half of 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 % to l-in. apart in circle around edge of dish. Oblong dish: arrange % to l-in. apart. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired, add browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables, if desired, after

half

of time. Recover and finish.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn over after half of time. Let meat stand in broth at least boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables in broth.

Turn over and half of time. Let meat stand before carving. If desired, brush with browning sauce or agent before cooking.

minutes after cooking. For

shield

ends if necessary after

to 15 minutes

Wrk

Bacon Per slice: (1-lb.)

Pork sausage (raw)

(ti-lb.-4

Pork link sausage (raw)

Canadian bacon (2 slices) (4 slices) (6 slices)

Pork chops (2) (3) (4) (6)

patties)

Microwave safe plate or oblong dish

Microwave safe cookware

Microwave

safe cookware

Microwave

safe cookware

Paper towel

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

High (10)

High (10) High (10) High (10)

Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5)

Medium (5)

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total 3 fi to

4fi

min.

1/2

to % min.

per link

to 11A min.

to 2 min.

2 to 2 fi min.

14 to 18 min.

19 to 24 min. 26 to 32 min. 33 to 37 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between layers of paper towels in oblong

Arrange in single layer.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Arrange in single layer.

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Let stand covered 5 to minutes before serving.

dish.

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Food

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Cover

Power

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Commenh

Pork roast

Spare ribs

Ham (precooked or canned)

Ham loaf

Ham slices & steaks dish

Lamb

Chops

(4 chops)

Roast (leg or shoulder)

13x9x2-in. microwave safe dish

13x9x2-in. dish or

3-qt. or cover

casserole

Oblong

dish

Pie plate

12x8x2-in.

Brown ‘N Sear dish (preheated for 8 min. )

Oblong dish and trivet

Cooking bag Medium (5) method

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Medium (5) 20 to 25 min.

Medium (5)

Medium (5) 22 to 25 min.

High (10)

Medium (5)

Medium Well

15 to 19 min.

per

lb,

per lb.

to 13 min.

per lb.

18 to 27 min.

5 to 7 min.

Min.

per lb.

to 15

16 to 18

Tie end of bag securely. Do not use metal twist ties. Or place bone side upon trivet in

dish. Add water to dish and cover with wax

paper. Microwave at Medium (5) 13 to 15 min. per lb.

Add 2/3 cup of water per lb. spare ribs. Turn over or rearrange after half of minimum time, After minimum time, drain liquid and add barbecue sauce; microwave a few minutes to finish.

Shield top edge of ham with 1%-in. strip of foil. After cooking period, let ham stand 10 minutes before carving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a glaze is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a few minutes before serving.

Turn over at half of time.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in

preheated dish. Turn meat at

Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

half

of time.

Veal

Chops (See lamb chops above.)

Roast (shoulder)

Oblong dish and trivet

Wax paper

Medium (5)

15 to 17 min.

per lb.

Place on trivet fat or cut side down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

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Poultry

1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do not use trivet for cooking turkey breast.

Food

Contiiner

Cover

Power

Chicken

Pieces

Whole chicken

(8 pieces)

Whole uncut

(stuffed or

unstuffed)

Cornish

Whole (stuffed or unstuffed) oblong dish

Halves

Hens

DucMing

Plate or oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or Wax paper

and trivet

Square or Wax paper

oblong dish

Oblong

dish

and trivet

Wax paper

Oven-proof cooking bag or wax paper

Wax paper High

High (10) High (10) 15 to 20 min.

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to stand 20 minutes.

bvel

(10)

& Time

2 fi to 3 min. per piece

total 9 to 12 min.

per

lb.

6 to 8 min. Place breast side down in dish. Turn over per

lb.

9 to 10 min. per lb.

6 to 8 min. per

lb.

Commen@

Brush with browning agent if desired, Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag. Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on trivet in dish and cover with wax paper. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

after half of time.

Arrange skin side up in disb, on bed of

stuffing, if desired.

Shield bottom of legs, wings and tail. Microwave breast side down for first half of

time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top

surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.

hrkey

Breast

Oblong dish Cooking bag

Medium (5)

Brea&

1. Crust on breads will be soft, outside color of foods as color of batter (outsides will not brown). If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown

Food

Coffee Cakes From refrigerated biscuits

Corn Bread

Muffins

Muffin) (2 to 4) (3 to 6)

Quick Breads, Loaf

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass

color. Or, increase brown color on upside

Contier

8-in. tube dish*

8 to 9-in. tube dish*

Paper-lined muffin cups Meal-High (7) (Do not use foil liners) Meal-High (7)

Glass

loaf

dish

Cover

will

be same

Power

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

hvel

placed open-side-up in center.

14 to 16 min.

per lb.

down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar

caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French

fried onion rings.

& Time

6 to 8 min.

9 to 11 min.

1 to 1% min. 1 to 2 min.

21/2

41/2

9 to 12 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near closure to Cook breast side up. Or, place breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at Medium (5) 21 to 23 minutes per pound. Remove plastic wrap, baste and rotate dish

1/2 turn after half of time.

vent.

Do not use metal tie on bag.

Commenb

Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter topping before microwaving. Invert to serve.

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle cooking dish with French fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or homemade muffin cups made by cutting down hot paper drink cups.

min.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center

will

before turning out of dish. Cool.

finely chopped canned

come out

clean.

Let stand 15 min.

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@sand Cheese

Prepare eggs many ways in the microwave oven, see below. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent

bursting.

2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard

cooked eggs. They could explode.

Food

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Cover

Scrambled

Basic eggs

Poached eggs

Omelet

Quiche

Glass measuring cup or casserole

Buttered custard cup

M-qt.

casserole

9-in. pie plate No

Microwave safe

l-qt.

measure and quiche dish

Plastic wrap

Casserole cover

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High (10) Medium (5) 6 to 9 min.

Meal-High (7)

Power

3. Cook eggs just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.

bvel

& Time

to 1 min.

per egg

1 to 1 K min.

per egg bursting. 5 to 6 min.

Boil 2 cups water.

to 1 min.

per egg Melt butter

1 min.

Filling: Combine and microwave filling, stirring 2 to 3 min. Quiche: 6 to 8 min.

Commenk

Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish. Microwave at High (10) until melted. Scramble the eggs with the butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to set eggs.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent

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. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted. Rotate dish

every 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell, Microwave additional time shown at left. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

half

of total time. Stir set

1/2

turn after half of time.

1/2

Cheese

(10)

Fondue

Basic White Sauce:

2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradually stir in 1 cup of milk. Microwave at High (10)4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute until thick and

bubblv.

~sh

and Seafood

Microwave Cover or safe

2-qt.

dish

Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour and

plastic wrap

High Medium (5)

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be

slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes before serving.

Food

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Cover

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To make sauce—6 min. substituting wine for milk. Add 1 cup Swiss 9 to 10 min.

1/2

teaspoon salt in l-quart glass measure. Microwave at High (10)

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. or use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

bvel

& Time

Make Basic White Sauce (see recipe below), cheese and microwave for 9 to 10 minutes,

whisking every 11/2 minutes.

Commenk

Fkh

Fillets or steaks (1-lb.)

Whole fish

Clams, 6

Shrimp, peeled (l-lb. )

Shrimp, unpeeled

(2-lbs.)

Oblong dish

Pie plate or shallow dish

2-qt.

casserole

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

High (10) 6 to 10 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil. per

lb.

3 to 4 min.

3 to 6

min

Microwave until fish flakes easily.

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Stir after 5 minutes.

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Always use microwave safe cookware, glass or plastic. Cook most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes cooked in their skins and watery vegetables which need no water added for steam.

2. Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving.

3. Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture. Minimum time on guide gives fresh taste and crisp-tender texture. For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time

or longer.

Size of pieces affects cooking time. Large pieces generally take longer than small uniform pieces. Just as when cooking conventionally, vegetable mixtures should

5. have similar densities or degrees of firmness in order to cook together successfully. Firm, crisp vegetables like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli microwave together well. If microwaving a firm vegetable with a soft one (carrots and peas, for example) cut the carrots in julienne strips so they will cook as fast as the peas. Or, start cooking larger carrot pieces first, and add peas during last few minutes.

Vegehbles Contiiner

Slices, pieces (l-lb.)

(2-lbs.) Whole, halves

starchy vegetables

(Wtatoes,

cauliflower, etc.) (l-lb., 3 to 4)

(2-lbs.,

Watery (Tomatoes, summer squash) (1-lb., 3

(2-lbs.

Vegetable Casseroles (With raw vegetables) (With precooked vegetables)

Stir-Fry Vegetables (6 to 8 servings)

Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing

winter

6 to 8)

,6 to 8)

or large,

quash,

Casserole

Potatoes: Cook on Potatoes: No oven floor (no Winter container) Other vegetables: Square or

oblong

or casserole

Glass casserole

dish

Cover

Yes

squash, cauliflower, etc.: Yes

Yes

hwer hvel

High (10)

High (10) 10 to 12 min.

High (10)

& Time

11 to 14 min.

to 18 min.

12 to 20 min. 16 to 20 min.

4 to 5 min.

6 to 8 min.

18 to 20 min.

to 12 min.

3 to 5 min.

Commenk

112

Add 1/4 to reduce time 3 to 5 minutes because vegetables are blanched.

Prick skin of potatoes before cooking,

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional water needed.

Use

large

boiling in dish.

To stir-fry one type of vegetable, substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water and

Blanch only 1 pound or 1 quart prepared

vegetables at a time. Place in 1 to casserole with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Blanched vegetables

color

and will be slightly softened. Cool drained by plunging in container of ice water.

cup water. If frozen,

enough casserole to allow for

times in cooking guide.

2-qt.

will

have bright, even

blanchd

vegetables immediately

Gmvies

Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top,

they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the

same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding an extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of liquid.

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch (1 cup)

Thin, liquid sauces (au jus, clam, etc.) (1 cup)

Melted butter sauces, clarified butter

cup)

Thick spaghetti, Casserole, barbecue or sweet/sour sauces (2

& Sauces

Contiiner

Glass measure or bowl

Casserole

Glass measure

large

CUPS)

Cover

Yes

bowl

Wwer

High (10)

2. Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.

3. Vary basic white sauce (see page 23) by adding cheese, egg yolks,

cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

hvel

& Time

4 to 5 min.

2 to 3 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated

1/2

to 1 min.

5 to 7 min.

Commenk

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to

melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.

ingredients. Stir well and microwave to finish.

Microwave butter just to melt. 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

minutes to

half of time. Let stand 5 to

develop flavor.

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Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

2. For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave oven. Add regular amount salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water and salt as with conventional boiling.

Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

5. immediately after microwaving.

Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.

Food

Macaroni

(8-oz.)

Spaghetti

(16-oz.)

Egg noodles

(8-oz.)

Lasagna (8 to

Manicotti (s-oZ,)

Rice, regular

long

Rice, minute (1 Y2 cups)

16-oz.)

grain (1 cup)

Contier

2-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

12X8X2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt.

casserole

2-qt.

casserole

Cover

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Cereal

Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic). Use large enough container to avoid

2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.

spillover.

hwer hvel

High

(10)

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

~me

15 to 18 min.

16 to 19 min.

21 to 23 min.

to 16 min.

22 to 25 min. Brush with

18 to 21 min.

4 to 6 min.

3. Do not cover (prevents

4. Stir half-way through cooking time.

Commenti

Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

type, check for doneness after

minutes. Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10

minutes. Add 8 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. Time

is the same for spinach or regular noodles. Cover with water in dish. Rearrange after 7

minutes.

Using fork, turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving.

Add 21A cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add I % cups water. Stir after 2 minutes

spillover).

oil

then cover with water in dish.

Food

Oatmeal, quick

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for K to 1 minute.

Oatmeal, old fashioned or bowl

Grits, quick

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits,

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

Cream of Wheat

Cream of Rice China or

Contier

China or pottery

bowl,

paper bowl

Iqt. casserole No

China or pottery bowl, paper bowl

l-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

pottery bowl, paper bowl

Cover

fiwer hvel

High (10)

High

High (10)

package

to 1 minute. High (10)

High (10)

(10)

~me

2 to 2 M min. per serving

3 to 5 min. for 1 serving

3 to 4 min. for 1 serving

1 M

to 2 min.

for 1 serving

Commenk

Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6 servings, use

Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase casserole size and microwave time by 2 minutes per additional serving.

Increase time 1 minute per additional serving.

Increase time about 1 minute per additional serving.

3-qt.

casserole.

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Cakes and

Desser@

1. Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but do not flour. Or, for easy removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel.

Food

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Cover

Cakes

Commercial mix (18 to 20-oz.)

Basic butter or

chocolate cake

Pineapple

upsidedown cake

Cupcakes (6) Paper lined

Bar cookies

Baked apples Microwave or pears safe dish or plastic

8-in. round or square dishes

Fluted tube

cake pan

Greasd

8-in.

round dish

8-in. round dish

cupaker

8-in. square

dish

UX8X2-irr.

dish

casserole

Lid or

Md-High

High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

wmp

Power

3. Crust on cakes will be soft. Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is desirable for frosting.

4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

hvel

(7)

Mme

8 to 9 min.

17 to 19 min.

8 to 9 min.

9 to 11 min.

3fi

to 4 min.

6 to 8 min. 8 to 14 min.

3 to 4 min. per piece

Commenk

Grease dishes before adding batter. Remove an

when preparing batter. Rotate dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting to

Use number of Rotate pan 1/4 turn every 6 minutes. ht tube

cake stand 5 to cool.

Rotate dish 1/4 tom on heat-proof counter or wooden board to cool

E minutes.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out

clean.

Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand

over cake a few minutes. When cooking

notice some remove cupcakes as they are done and continue

cooking

the

Grease dish before adding batter. Rotate dish

1/2

turn after

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.

CWI.

e~s

recommend on package.

minutes before inverting to

eve~

3 minutes. Let stand

seved

will

rest a few seconds more.

cupcakes, you may

be done before others. If so,

hdf

of time. Cut when

cool.

Canties

AIwys

use

bowl

micmve

to melt.

Apples

chocolate in paper paper

Food

S’Mores

Caramel

Marshmallow Crisp

safe

glass cook~re.

wrap~rs

seam side up, or place chocolate in

Contier

Paper napkin No or paper plate

l-pint (2-cup) No

measure

12X8

x2-in.

dish melt butter,

For easy cleanup, melt

Cover

Yes

Power

High (10)

High

High (10)

2. Candies which are

hvel

(10)

boild

cooking containers carefully.

~me

15 to 20

seconds 3 min.

Ifi

min. to

3 K min. to melt

marshmallows 3 to 5 min.

become very hot; be sure to handle

Commenk

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow. Microwave.

Unwrap a measuring cup. Add Microwave, stirring every minute, Dip 4 apples into mixture.

12X8

X2-in. container, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows. Cover with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

Place

12-oz.

container. Microwave to melt. Add whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill

14-oz.

package of caramels into

tablespoon water.

fitiy

into dish.

semi-sweet chocolate pieces in

until

cup

firm.

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Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

~pe

of Utensil/Cookware

Foil-1ined Paper Bags, Boxes and Baking Trays

Metal or part metal Pots, Pans, Thermometers, Skewers and Foil Trays

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics, such as:

Glass jars, such as for baby foods,

vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad dressing

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain, Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor Hocking

Plastics, Mister Microwave, Nordic

Ware, Republic,

Paper or Styrofoam Plates and Cups

Oven Glass such as:

Fire King, Pyrex

Rubbermaid

Microware,

Tara, Wearever

Anchor Hocking,

Glassbake, Heller,

Bangor

Nupac

Jena,

Microwave Uses

Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. deep or less. Foil or metal will reflect microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer than l-in. to oven walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby food in jars, especially meat and egg mixtures. Remove metal caps to warm syrup.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for

short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving. Cooking and heating.

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle

International Stoneware, Lenox

Temperware,

by Corning,

Denby,

Camino,

Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Corning Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine, Dishes with metal trim

Paper Towels and Napkins, Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic such as:

Progression G. by

Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags, Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as: El

F.B. Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Centura, Fitz

Corning Ware,

Rogers,

Dansk

Franciscan,

Marsh,

Heller,

Mikasa,

and Floyd

(Pyroceram),

Noritake

Marsh Industries,

Generation,

Camino,

Heating and some cooking. Avoid metal rings or decorations on dinnerware.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Use wax paper as light covering to hold

in steam.

Cooking and heating.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags)

Heating (storage bags). Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.

Paperboard Trays

entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates

frozen entrees and dinners

used for frozen

used for

Cooking and heating.

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Care and Cleaning

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a

solution of baking soda and water

keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven.

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

● Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover

at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

Opening the oven

The inside and

How to Clean the

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

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).

spatters daily and wash when soiled

with a damp cloth. Rinse

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:

is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.

After

using this cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.

Window: Wipe up

Imide

thoroug~y

If grease

Ami@

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth and 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.

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.

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.

soiled, unplug and wash with 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.

Wipe with a damp

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

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The Exhawt Feature

METAL METAL

FILTER FILTER

COOmP/NIGHT

LIGHT

The exhaust hood

microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space.

When NIGHT LIGHT pad is touched, the hood light operates at a lower intensity for use as a night light.

feature

on your

Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

war

To replace grease filter,

filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

slide the

To clean grease filter, soak,

agitate other alkali because it will darken

metal Light brushing can be used shake and remove moisture

‘:”:::;:::

cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filter in place.

where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.

fil;r

replacing.

in hot detergent’

Filters should be

In situations

then

befo~e

To remove grease filter,

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

grasp the

Pull filter upward and to the front

to lock into-place.

Clean off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a warm

detergent solution. About 1

tablespoon of ammonia maybe added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this. Ammonia will tend to darken metal.

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Li@t Bulb Replacement

Cooktop

To replace

light/night light, first disconnect

wwer

breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower cover until it stops.

Light/Night Light

REMOVE SCREW

combination cooktop

at main fuse or circuit

Oven Light

To replace disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top 3 screws which hold it in place.

your oven light, first

grill

by taking off

Grounding

Imtructiom

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-Im~roper

use of the grounding plug in a risk of electric shock.

~an’result

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 (Part No.

WB02X4253) available from vour

GE supplier. ‘High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(Part

No.

40SllN/1)

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.

which

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Remove bulb and replace with a 30-watt GE bulb (Part No.

WB2X4235) available from your

GE supplier. Secure light housing with screw.

INSURE PROPER

GROUNO

EXISTS

, Fig. 1

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

cut or remove the third

BEFORE USE

any circmtance

@round)

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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Questiom?

Use

This~oblem

Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED,

WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER

YET

OVEN

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

“ERROR” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● A

fise

in your

home may be

circuit breaker.

. Unplug your microwave oven, then

. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

Door not securely closed.

●

STA~ must ~ touched

●

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

Make sure

. CLEAR/OFF was touched .

Cooking

youhaveentered

times may vary because of starting fd temperature, food

of f@s in oven. Touch TIME

. Incorrect power level entered. Check cooking guide

changing levels during

●

Dish was not

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased

. T

more than one food

. Weight

●

When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

rotati,

turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

item. Check cooking guide for recommendations on increasing

incorrect for Auto Defrost code on

bl~n

fie

circuit breaker

plug it back in.

afier

entering cooking selection.

cooking time

accidentiy.

COOK I and

cooking if necessary.

atirtouching TME

Reset cooking program and touch

additiond

guide.

tripWd.

Replace

COOK

&se

or reset

Ior~COOK H.

STAm.

density or amount

cooking time for completion.

for recommend

power level,

when

cooking

time.

It is necessary to reset oven.

th=

things

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the d&r.

●

Light reflection around door or● Dimming oven light and change

outer case.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

8W.6262W

consumer information service

are

normal with your

●

Dufl,

thumping sound while

oven is operating. in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other than high.

If You Need Service

obtain service, see your warranty

on the back page 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, Kentucky

40225

microwve

●

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.

oven:

Some TV-Radio interference

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

WHAT IS COVERED

WARRANTY

cancelled

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 part of the microwave

that fails because of a

oven

manufacturing defect. 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 service trip to your home and service labor charges.

check to establish warranty period.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use

in the and Washington,

warranty is the same except that it is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY. GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CARE” SERVICE.

mainland states, Hawaii

D.C.

In Alaska the

ELECTRIC-

FACTORY SERVICE or

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

● 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

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● 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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

Center@

. 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.

. Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God.

NOT

WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

RESPONSIBLE

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