GE CVM2072 User Manual

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 2–7

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . .37–40
Cooking Features . . . . . . . . .12–18
Defrosting Features . . . . . . .21–27
Easy Guide
Help Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Microwave Oven Features . . . . . .8
Microwave Terms . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28–32
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . .33, 35
Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Reheating Features . . . . . . .19–20
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . .41

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . . Back Cover
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Microwave Oven
DE68-03409A 49-40557 04-07 JR
CVM2072
Owner’s Manual
Spacemaker
Write the model and serial numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # __________________
Find these numbers on a label on the left front when the door is open.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on page 2.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
This over-the-range oven was designed for
use over ranges no wider than 36.″ It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment.
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. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water— for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink, or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
If materials inside oven ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
Do not use the Sensor Features twice
in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters.
In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters.
When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on.
Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the OFF pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or goldrimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
FOODS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
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.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.
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.
Operating the microwave with no food inside for more than a minute or two may cause damage to the oven and could start a fire. It increases the heat around the magnetron and can shorten the life of the oven.
Foods with unbroken outer ‘‘skin’’ such as potatoes, hot dogs, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets and egg yolks should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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.
Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even with the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be careful to prevent scalding when warming formula or breast milk. The container may feel cooler than the milk really is. Always test the milk before feeding the baby.
SUPERHEATED WATER
Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
Do not overheat the liquid.
Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
After heating, allow the container to stand
in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon
or other utensil into the container.
Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow­necked 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.
Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
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 metallic 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 microwave­safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 30–45 seconds 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.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
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.
Use foil only as directed in this manual. When using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch away from the sides of the oven.
Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.
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.
Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.
“Boilable” 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.
Plastic cookware—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.
Follow these guidelines:
1 Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations.
2 Do not microwave empty containers.
3 Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supervision.
How to test for a microwave-safe dish
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances 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. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
OPTIONAL KITS
Filler Panel Kits
JX40WH—White
JX41—Black
When replacing a 36range hood, filler panel kits fill in the additional width to provide a custom built-in appearance.
For installation between cabinets only; not for end-of-cabinet installation. Each kit contains two 3-wide filler panels.
Filter Kits
JX81H—Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit
Filter kits are used when the microwave oven cannot be vented to the outside.
Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. See the back cover for ordering by phone or at ge.com.
Ensure proper ground exists before use.
JX81H
JX40, JX41

Microwave Oven Features

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Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
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Features of the microwave oven
1 Door Handle. Pull to open the door.
The door must be securely latched for the microwave to operate.
2 Door Latches.
3 Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows
cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in the oven.
4 Active Vent. The vent door swings open
when the fan operates and closes when the fan shuts off.
5 Shelf. Lets you microwave several foods at
once. Food microwaves best when placed directly on the turntable.
Only use the shelf when reheating on more than one level. Do not store the shelf inside the oven cavity.
6 Touchscreen Display. Press the graphics
on the interactive display to use the oven features.
If the Touchscreen is dark, press HOME or the Touchscreen, or open the door to access the menu.
7 Cooktop Light.
8 Grease Filters.
9 Removable Turntable. Turntable and
support must be in place when using the oven. The turntable may be removed for cleaning.
10 Side Stirrer. Helps circulate microwaves
throughout the oven cavity for consistent heating and defrosting. Do not remove
the cover from the side stirrer.
NOTE: Rating plate is located on the left front
when the door is open. Oven vent(s) and oven light are located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
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Using the EasyGuide
Menu System
Example: Setting a timed cooking program
Select COOK from the touchscreen.
When cooking is finished, remove the food from the oven.

EasyGuide™Menu System

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The easy-to-use touchscreen system automatically leads you through each step of the cooking process.
It lets you select as many or as few options as you need for the results you want.
Select TIME COOK from the touchscreen.
Enter the cooking time using the numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered.
The Summary Screen will allow you to add 30 seconds to the cooking program, or change the power level during cooking (on some functions).
Check to make sure the time and power level are correct, and press START on the touchscreen.
CUSTOM 1
30 SEC
EXPRESS
COOK
REHEAT
DEFROST
OPTIONS
CUSTOM 2
POPCORN
COOK
EXPRESS
SELECT
FOOD
TIME COOK
1 & 2
BACK
TIME COOK
SELECT
BEVERAGES
MELTSOFTEN
DELAY
SUMMARY
ADD
30 SEC
COOK TIME
3:30
TIME REMAINING
START
ENTER COOK TIME
3:30
POWER
LEVEL
10
2 31
5 64
8 97
ENTERCLEAR
0
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Feature Description
COOK Press to cook by time, or by microwave sensor food selection.
See “Cooking Features.”
REHEAT Press to choose from a variety of foods for reheating. See “Reheat Features.”
DEFROST Press to defrost foods by time, weight or food type. See “Defrost Features.”
CUSTOM 1 and Press for one-touch access to several of the oven’s cooking functions. CUSTOM 2 Cooking functions can be customized using OPTIONS.
OPTIONS Press to set microwave options and features. See “Microwave Options.”
Set the clock
Set a Reminder
Set the beeper volume
Set the custom functions available
on the Home Screen
Set the timer
Set the Auto Nite Light
Turn the turntable on or off
Set the charcoal filter reminder
Set options for the touchscreen
display
Features of the Home Screen
If the touchscreen is dark, press HOME or the touchscreen to access the menu.

Home Screen

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The Home Screen is the starting point for setting any cooking or defrost program, or for setting microwave options.
You can reach the Home Screen at any time by pressing the HOME pad below the touchscreen.
CUSTOM 1
30 SEC
EXPRESS
COOK
REHEAT
DEFROST
CUSTOM 2
POPCORN
OPTIONS
HOME
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Variable Power Levels 1–10
Changing the Power Level
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The power level may be entered or changed immediately after entering the feature time for:
Time Cook
Time Defrost
Express Cook
Reheating Pizza, Casserole or Rice
The power level may also be changed during time countdown.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK,
DEFROST or REHEAT.
2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK
or EXPRESS. From the Defrost Screen, select BY TIME. From the Reheat Screen, select PIZZA, CASSEROLE or RICE.
3 Enter the cooking or defrosting time and
press ENTER, or select a reheat food type.
4 On the Summary Screen, press POWER
LEVEL.
5 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10.
6 Press ENTER to enter the new power level
or CANCEL to cancel your selection.
Variable power levels add flexibility to your microwave cooking. The power levels on your microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time. Power level 3 is microwave energy 30% of the time. Most cooking will be done on High (power level 10) which gives you 100% power.
Power level 10 will cook faster but food may need more frequent stirring, rotating or turning over. A lower setting will cook more evenly and need less stirring or rotating of the food.
Some foods may have better flavor, texture or appearance if one of the lower settings is used. Use a lower power level when cooking foods that have a tendency to boil over, such as scalloped potatoes.
Rest periods (when the microwave energy cycles off) give time for the food to “equalize” or transfer heat to the inside of the food. An example of this is shown with power level 3— the defrost cycle. If microwave energy did not cycle off, the outside of the food would cook before the inside was defrosted.
Here are some examples of uses for various power levels:
POWER LEVEL BEST USES
High 10 Fish, bacon,
vegetables, boiling liquids.
Med-High 7 Gentle cooking of
meat and poultry; baking casseroles and reheating.
Medium 5 Slow cooking and
tenderizing such as stews and less tender cuts of meat.
Low 3 Defrosting without
cooking; simmering; delicate sauces.
Warm 1 Keeping food warm
without overcooking; softening butter.
POWER LEVEL
HIGHER
10
LOWER
ENTERCANCEL
Press Enter Option
EXPRESS Amount of cooking time—
Starts immediately!
TIME COOK Amount of cooking time.
SELECT FOOD Food type, food weight/ More done/Less done
quantity (some food types)
SELECT BEVERAGES Beverage type—Starts immediately!
SOFTEN Food type.
MELT Food type, food weight.
TIME COOK 1 & 2 Amount of cooking time and
power level for first and second cooking programs.
DELAY Cooking or defrosting function
and time of day to start.
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Features of the COOK Screen
NOTE: Do not use the metal shelf when using the features found in Select Food or Select Beverage.

Cooking Features

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The Cook Screen allows you to choose from a variety of functions to microwave by time or with the sensor features.
COOK
EXPRESS
SELECT
FOOD
TIME COOK
1 & 2
TIME COOK
SELECT
BEVERAGES
MELTSOFTEN
DELAY
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TIME COOK
Time Cook
Cooking Features
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Time Cook allows you to microwave for any time up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Power level 10 (High) is automatically set, but you may change it for more flexibility.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, select TIME COOK.
3 Enter the cooking time using the numbers
on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered.
4 From the Summary Screen, select ADD 30
SEC if you wish to add 30 seconds to the
cook time, or select POWER LEVEL if you don’t want full power.
5 Check to make sure the time and power
level are correct, and press START on the touchscreen.
You may open the door during Time Cook to check the food. Close the door and press START to resume cooking.
Time Cook 1 & 2
Time Cook 1 & 2 lets you change power levels automatically during cooking.
1 From the Home Screen, select COOK.
2 From the Cook Screen, select
TIME COOK 1 & 2.
3 Enter the first cooking time using the
numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered.
4 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10 for the first cooking time. Press
ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to cancel your selection.
5 Enter the second cooking time using the
numbers on the touchscreen. Press ENTER when finished or CLEAR to erase the time you entered.
6 Using the arrow pads, select desired power
level 1–10 for the second cooking time. Press ENTER to enter the new power level or CANCEL to cancel your selection.
7 Check to make sure the time and power
level are correct, and press START on the touchscreen.
At the end of Time Cook 1, Time Cook 2 counts down.
TIME COOK
1 & 2
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Cooking Guide for Time Cook
Vegetable Amount Time Comments
Asparagus
(fresh spears) 1 lb. 6 to 9 min., In 11⁄2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water.
Med-High (7)
(frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole.
Beans
(fresh green) 1 lb. cut in half 9 to 11 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen green) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water. (frozen lima) 10-oz package 6 to 8 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Beets
(fresh, whole) 1 bunch 17 to 21 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
Broccoli
(fresh cut) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 7 to 10 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh spears) 1 bunch (11⁄4to 11⁄2lbs.) 9 to 13 min. In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen, chopped) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole. (frozen spears) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Cabbage
(fresh) 1 medium head (about 2 lbs.) 8 to 11 min. In 11⁄2- or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (wedges) 7 to 10 min. In 2- or 3-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
Carrots
(fresh, sliced) 1 lb. 7 to 9 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Cauliflower
(flowerets) 1 medium head 9 to 14 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (fresh, whole) 1 medium head 10 to 17 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water. (frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn
(frozen kernel) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Corn on the cob
(fresh) 1 to 5 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn
is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after half of time.
(frozen) 1 ear 5 to 6 min. Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.
2 to 6 ears 3 to 4 min. per ear Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after
half of time.
Mixed vegetables
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
Peas
(fresh, shelled) 2 lbs. unshelled
9 to 12 min.
In 1-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
(frozen) 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
Potatoes
(fresh, cubed, 4 potatoes
9 to 12 min.
Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.
white) (6 to 8 oz each) casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. (fresh, whole, 1 (6 to 8 oz) 3 to 4 min. Pierce with cooking fork. Place in center of the oven.
sweet or white) Let stand 5 minutes.
Spinach
(fresh) 10 to 16 oz 5 to 7 min. In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. (frozen, 10-oz package 5 to 7 min. In 1-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.
chopped and leaf)
Squash
(fresh, summer 1 lb. sliced 5 to 7 min. In 11⁄2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water. and yellow)
(winter, acorn, 1 to 2 squash 8 to 11 min. Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes. butternut)
(about 1 lb. each)
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.
Cooking Features
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