GE JE1019J, JE1019H Use and Care Manual

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AdapterPlugs 27 Minute/SecondTimer
ApplianceRegistration

CareandCleaning
ControlPanel 6 Precautions 2

ConvenienceFoodChide
Cooking 9 ProgramCooking 6

CookingCompleteReminder 5
Choking(hide

Defrosting
Defrosting(hide 12,E

DelayedCooking 7
ExtensionCords 27

I?’atures
GroundingInstructions 2;

Heatil}gor ReheatingGuide 10,11
HoldTime 7

LightBulbReplacement
MicrowavingTips

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16=25

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ModelandSerialNumbers 2
PowerLevels 799

ProblemSolver 28

RepairService
SafetyInstructions 2“4

TimeCook 7,9
Warranty BackCover

TIM?electric output

of thh microwaveoven

600watts

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Beforeusingyouroven9

readthisbookcarefdly.

Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate

andmaintainyour newmicrowave
ovenproperly.

Keepithandyforanswerstoyour

questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething

orneedmorehelp,write(incIude
yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

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Writedownthemodel

andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductC)wnership

RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourmicrowaveoven,Before
sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceorservicecalls

concerningyourmicrowaveoven,

Besureyourmicrowave
ovenisregistered.

Itisimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser

pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance

mustberegistered.Pleasebecertain
thatit

Writeto:
GEAppliances

RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

b.

Ifyoureceiveda

damagedoven...

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

Savetimeandmoney.

Beforeyourequestservice.,.

checktheProblemSolveronpage28.
Rlistscausesofrninoroperating
proldernsthatycwmnccxmxtyowself,

(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince

open-dooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.Itisimportantnotto
def%atortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.

(b)DONotPlaceanyobiect

betweentheovenfr{ntf~ceand
thedoororallowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.

(c)DoNotOperatetheoven

Hitisdamaged.Itisparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:

(1)door(bent)
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

loosened)

(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.

&ijwWdorrepairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.

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Readallinstructionsbeforewingthis

MicrowavingTips

eMakesureallcookwareusedin
yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups,potteryorchina
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrimorglazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving?

Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup.
Placeinovenonorbesidedish.
Microwave1minuteatautomatic
powerlevel10(High).Ifwater
becomeshot,dishismicrowave
safe.Ifdishheats,itshouldnotbe

usedformicrowaving.
*Papertowels,waxpaper,and

plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
dishesinordertoretainmoisture
andpreventspattering.

*Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire

stirring,rotating,orrearranging.
Checkthecookingguidefor
specificinstructions.

@Steambuilds
whicharetightlycoveredbya skin

ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.

IfyoutER
whilecooking,makesureitis
safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

uppressureinfoods

ameatthermometer

Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetvmcautionsshouldbe
followed,~n;ludingthefollowing:

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~~–To reduce
theriskcd%ium,electricshuck,
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessive

6Usethisappliance

ticrowaveenergy:

only for its

intendeduseasdfXICtibfidin this

manual.

~w(jandibkIW theqecific

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‘PRECAUTIONS’IK)AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE’10
EXCESSI’VEMICROWAVE

ENFRGY’9onpage2,

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ComwtotiytopmWrlygmundd
outlet.See“GROUNDING
INSTRU(XIONS”onpage27,

* T&$ ~~~~wJ ovfj~~

specificallydesignedtoheator
cookfoodpml Isnotintended
forlaboratmyorindustrialuse.

*For‘bestqxxatim,plug this

appknce M) itsown elemkal
outlet, to pmverltflickering of
lights, omipping
Of(ircuif 13maker’,

@DO notoperatethisappli~c~

ifithasadamagedpowercm!M

plug,ii%

isnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.

Seedoor sudiicecleaning

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instructionsm page26.

*Thisappliance

serviced

onlybyqualifiedservice

shcdd be

perlmnel.contactnearest

authorizedservicefhcilityfor
examination,repahmadjwXrnent.

9ASwith

anyappliance,close

supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.

Q~ red~~etherisk

theovencavity:

notxwercookfd.Can#My

–Do

offin in

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic$
orothercombustible

placed

insidethmmto ticilitate

11’MtWidSm

cooking.

-Removewiretwist-tiesfrom

pqerorpkisticbagsIMK)re

placingbaginoven,

-Do notuseyourrnicrowmw

OVeIlto dryM$WS~li~l’S.

-Do not

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na@ciIM

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containmetalfleckswhichmay
calmarcingm’ignite,Paper
p~uckconuiningnylonor “
nylonfdamen~shouldbe
avoided,astheymayW)ignite.

while

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ovenimdthedang~rW&e.

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edgec3ftabkorcounter,

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cookthe

meattoa.ninternal
temperatureofatMMII’(Y3?.
Thiswmmsthat,intheremo!~

possibilitythatWichimmaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

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I?uxsumam buildup

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inside
it@burst,

theeggyolkandmaycause

resultingininjury.

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%&Psuchaspotatoes,sausages,

tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
aridothergibMs,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.

withoutCxmpkieS3ym.mien,

OfYouroven

CompleteReminder

(ForTIMECOOKWBdMANUALDEFROSTcycles)

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodinthe
oven,theovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntil
youeitheropentheovendoorortouchthe
CLEAR/OFFpad.

1.0CubicFoot

OvenInterior

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door,Doormustbesecurely
latchedforovaltooperate.

2, DoorLatches.

4.

ovenvent, &GlassChokingTray.Tmymust

5 OvenIntel%rLight.

whenthedoor

isopenedorwhen

‘Nmson

theovenisoperating.

3.DoorScreen.MetalSUW31 6 ModelandW&dNumbers.
permitsviewingoffbodsandkeeps
microwavesamfirwdinsideoven.

7.WkMk?Sth’rw’cover.P1’ae(xs
themicrowaveenergy

distributing

system.Donotfanovethiscover.
Youwilldamagethemen.

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WhenYotBPlugintheOven

Thedisplaypanellightsup,After15wxxmds,alllightsdisappem
und“RESET”appears.TouchtheC!LEAR/OFFpadandovenis
readyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.

It’power.isdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequencereoccurs,
andyoumustresetClockaftertouchingCLEAR/OFF.

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beinphwewheri usingtheoven. ~­Cookingperformancewillbe ==

unsatisfactory

inplace.The

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TheTouchControlI%nd
allowsyoutosettheovencontrols
electronicallywiththetouchofa
finger.

It’sdesignedtobeeasy

touseandunderstand.
L DISPLAY.Displaystimeofday

andtimecountingdownduring
cookingfimctions,powerlevel,
cookingmodeandinstructions.

2.TIMECOOK1&IL
Microwaveforapresetamountof
timeusingautomaticpowerlevel10
(High),(orchangepowerlevel
afterenteringcookingtime.See

page9.)

3.NiIN/SECTIMER.Thisfeature
usesnomicrowaveenergy,R
functionsasakitchentimer,asa
holdingperiodafterdefrostorasa
delaytimerbeforetimecooking.
(Seepage7.)

4.NUMBERPADS.Touchthese
padstoentercookingldefrosting
time,powerlevelandtimeofday.

6 MANUALDEFROST.Gentle
thawingatautomaticpowerlevel3
(Low),(orchangepowerlevelafter
entwingdefrostingtime.Seepage8.)

‘7.CLQCILTouchthispadtoenter
timeofdayorchecktimeofday
whilemicrowaving.

Tosetclock,firsttouchCLOCK
padandthenentertimeofday.For
example,iftimeis 1:30,touch
numberpads1,3andOand“1:30”
willappearindisplay.Touch
STARTpad.Toresetorchange
time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.

&CLEAR/OFF.Whentouched,it
shutsofftheovenanderasesall
settings(excepttimeofday).

9.START.Afterallselectionsare
made,touchthispadtostartoven.

5.POWERLEVEL.Touchthis
padbeforeenteringanotherpower
levelnumberifyouwanttochange
fromautomaticpowerlevel10
(High)forcookingorpower
level3(Low)fordefrosting.

ProgramCooking

UscyourToughControlI%nelto

DefrostandCO-okbytimeusing

your~hoiceofpowerkwelsfrom example:usetheMin/SecTimerto

i (lowest)to 10(highest),time

kitchentaskswiththeMin/Sec
Timer,andsettheclock,

Createyourownprogramstosuit
yourindividualcookingstyle.For

delaythestartofcookingorprogram
aholdtimebetweendefrostingand
cocking,(Seepage7.)SetTime
CookI&II foratwo-stageprogram
usingdifferenttimesandpower
levels,(Seepage9,)

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TheMIN/SECTIMERhasthree
timingfunctions:

@Itoperatesasaminutetimer.

o It can besettodelaycooking..

*Itcanbeusedasaholdsetting

afterdefrosting.

TheMIN/SECTIMERoperates
withoutmicrowaveenergy.

HowtoTimea3-IWmlte
PhoneCall

1.TouchMINKN3CTIMERpad.

Thedisplayshows

“EPJ&RTIME‘~a$~:~and

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2. Touchnumberpads3,~andO(for
3minutesandnoseconds).Display
shows“3:00”and“TIME”flashes,

3.TouchSTART.Displayshows
“TIME”andtimecountingdown.

4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals,

flashes“End~’anddisplayshows
timeofday,

TIME

TheMinute/SeecmdTimercanalso
beusedtoprogram“holdtime”
betweenmicrowavecookingfimxions.
Thetimecanrangefromonesecond

to99minutesand99seconds.A
HOLD,or “standing”timemaybe
foundinsomeofyourownrecipes
orinthecookingguide,pages16=25.

cooking

Todelaycookingupto99minutes
and99seconds,touchTIME
C(XIKI&Handentercooking
time.TouchMHWS13CTIMERartd

enternumberofmimttestodelay

cooking.TouchSTART.Timerwill
countdowntozeroandcaoking
willbegin.

Holdand

Let’s,Sayyouwanttodefrosta frozen

casserolefor15minutes,holdfor

10minutesandthenTimeCookfor

25minutes,Here’showtodoit:

Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer
andplaceinoven.

step2:TtnlclmANwALDEFRosT

pad.

Thedisplayshows”:0“and

“IWWER3:$“ENTERDEFTIME”

flashes.
Step3:Touchpads1,5,0andOfor

15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00”
appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis
automaticallysetonpowerlevel3
butcanbechangedbytouchingthe
POWERLEVELpadandthe
desiredpower

Step4:Setstandingorholdtime
bytouchingMIN/SIX3TIMER.
Thed~splayshows

‘cEN~ERT~M~,,~:&~and

Step5:Touchi,0,0 andOtohold
fortenminutl~sc“10:00”appearscm
displayand“THvIE”flashes.

Step6:TouchTIME(XXX1&H
pad,Displayshows‘XXXM?’

“1!’“ENTERTM?’kflashing.

kwd.)

.

and

Step7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor
twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.

“COOKTIME”flashesand
“25:00”and“POWER10”appear
ondisplay.

Step8:‘IbuchST~. “IXUWIME”
and“15:00”countingdownshow
ondisplay.Aseachfunctionis
automaticallyperformedoven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefbnction.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End?’

QuestionsandAnswws

Q.Whatwillhappenif1
accidentallyreversemydefrost,
holdandcookinstructions?

A.Theovenwillautomatically

rearrangeyourprogram.Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfunction.

Q.C%Idefhstandholdonly?
A,‘lies.Sometimesyoumayonly

wanttodefrostafood,holdit,and
cookitlater.Ailyouneedtodois
programinDefrostandmnountof
time.ThenprogramHoldandthe
amountof’tirne.Besuretoputthe
thaweddishintherefrigerator
promptly.

IWXW:Letfoodsremainatroom
temperatureonlyaslongassafe.
Timeswillvary.

Q.1programmedmyovenfora

specificdefrostingtimebutit
defrostedlongerthannemsary.
Whathappened?

A. Wheninstructionsconflict,

theovencarriesouttheM

instruction.Youmayhavesetthe

oventodefrostfor4minutes,hoki

for2minutes,andthendefrostfor

6minutes.Inthiscase,theoven

woulddefrostfor6minutes

andholdfor2minutes.

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Thedefrostsettingisdesigned
forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
andisoneofthegreatadvantages

ofamicrowaveoven.

9Powerlevel3isautomaticallyset

fordefrosting,butyoumaychange
thisformoreflexibility.

*Seethedefrostingguide,pages

12,13,fordefrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

thedefrostfinction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.

Stepl:Placeal-lb.packageoffiozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.

Step2:‘IbuchMANUALDEFROST.
Displayshows”:

3:’

“ENTERD?3FTIME”flashes.

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Step4:TouchSTART.“DEF

TIME”and“POWER3“showand

timecountsdownondisplay.When
cycleiscompleted,theovensignals
andflashes‘Y3nd:’then
automaticallyshutsoff.

Step

5:Thrnpackageover,close

doorandrepeatSteps2and3toset
remainingMfof’defrostingtime
andtouchSTART.

Step6:Whenovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting.

Defmstingmps

op~d~ frozenin’paperorpkstic

canbedefrostedinthepackage.

QuestiumsandAnswws

Q.WhenIpressSTART,Iheara
dull,thumpingnoise.Whatisit?

A,Thissoundisnormal.Itis

lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan10(HIGH).

Q.CanIdefrostsmallitemsin

ahurry?

A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower

levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe
totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;

powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither,rotateorstir

foodfrequently.

Q.Whydon%thedefrosting

timesinthedefrostingguide

seemrightformyfood?

A.Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording

tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.

Setyourovenforthetimeindicated

inthedefrostingguide.Ifyourfood
isstillnotcompletelythawedatthe

endofthattime,resetyouroven

andadjustthetimeaccordingly.

Step3:Selectonehalfofthetotal

defrostingtimerecommendedk
thedefrostingguide,Forexample,
touch4,0 (mdOfor4

ITlillUtCS.

Displayshows%:00”arid

H(FWtuchangeFbwc?rLevd

Atir settingdefrostingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELp~ad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.

~R3fwendefrosting,somefi0d5

need

tobebrokenuporseparated

pm%ofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.

*Familysize,pre-ptwkaged
frozendinnersambedefrosted
andmicrowaved.Ifthefoodisin
afoilcontainer,tmnsf”rittoa

microwave-safedish.

*Checkthedefrostingguide

for

otherdefrostingtips.

Q Shouldd fbodsbecompietely

thawedIIMtmecooking?

A, Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbefbrecooking.
E&example,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q.

C%Iopenthedoorduring

defrostingtocheckonthe
progressOfrnyfood?

A. Yes,Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethedoor
andpressSTART.Theovenbegins
operatingiftimeisleftontimer.
Ifnot,resettimer.

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TheTIME(XXX I&II feature
allowsyoutomicrowavefara
presetamountoftimeusing
automaticpowerlevel10
(High),orchangepowerlevel
automatically.

Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformostcooking,
butyoumaychangethisformore
flexibility.Seethecookingguide,
pages16-25.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step1:Fillacup2/3fullof
water,add1teaspoonofinstant
coffeeandstirtodissolve.Usea
cupthathasnometaldecoration
andismicrowavesafe(referto
MicrowavingTipscmpage3).
Placecupinovenanddosedoor.

Step2:TouchTIME(XXXI&H
pad.Dk@$tyshows“COOK”and

“1!’“ENTERTIME”flashes.

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Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedfo~thiscupof
coffee,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerievel10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevel”below.)

Step4:TouchSTART.“COOK
TMEJ’“POWERlo:”ad time

countingdownshowondisplay.

Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes6’End~’Uven,
lightandfanshutoff.

Step6:Openthedoor.

UsingtheTimeCookII
Feature

TheTimeCookIIfeatureletsyou
settwotimecookingfimctions
withinoneprogram.Thisisideal
ifyouwanttochangepowerlevels
duringyourcookingoperations.
Here’showtodoit.

Step1:Placefoodinovenin
microwave-safecontainerandclose
thedoor.

Step% TouchTIMECOOKI&II

pad.Displayshows“CClC)K’*and

“1.”4’13NTERTIME”flashes.

Step3:Selectyourcookingtime.

l?orexarnple,touch2,1 and5for
twominutesand15semnds.Display
shows“2:15”and“POWERK)!’

“CXXIKTIME”flashes.
$tqw$:TouchTIME(XXXI&IL
Step5 Setyourcookingtime.

Aftersettifigcookingtime,

touchI%3WERLEVELpad,

touchdesirednumberfor

then

newpower1H%1O

Step6:TouchSTART.

Step7:‘KXXXTIME:’the

selectedpowerlevelandthefirst

programmedcooktime,counting
down,showonthedisplay.

Step8:Attheendofthefirst
programmedcooktime,thenext
selectedpowerlevel,“C00K
TIME”andthesecondprogrammed
cooktime,countingdown?showon
thedisplay.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End7The
oven,lightandfanshutoff.

Step10:openthedoor.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q.Isetmyovenforthethne
calledforintherecipe,butatthe
endofthetimeallowed,myfood
wasn%done.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeorlocation,manymeipes
giveyouatimerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor

minimumtime,testthefoodfor

doneness,andcookyourfooda

littlelonger,ifneeessary.

Q.Itmwhedthenumberpads

andselectedrnypowerkwel.When
ItouchedSTART’Showover,my
ovendidn%comeon.Whynot?

A. TheTIMEC(X3KI&11pad

mustbetouchedbeforesettingthe
numberpadsorelseyourovenwill
notbegincooking.

Q.Iwanttoixmkonapower
levelotherthanHigh.Whatdo
Ineedtodo?

A, ~ cookcma~er

thanHigh,firsttouchtheTIME

COOKI&II padandsetthedesired

cookingtime.Thentouchthe

POWERLEVELpad.“Power10”
appearsonthedisplaypanel.
Enternewpowerlevelnumber
asdtouchSTART.

Q.CanIinterruptmyTime

Cookfwwtiontocheekthef~d?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,

simplyclosethedoorandpress
theSTARTpad,Thetimermustbe
resetforcwokingtoresumeunless
timeis ontimer.

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L Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat

refrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafe bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfd isheated

containers.

2.Covermostfds (seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsare
somesandwiches,middlefds like~ancakesandbakedfoods.

3.Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislastto
heat.Suggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfbods.
Youngchildrenusuallyprefercoolerfd, generallyabout20°
IoweiAdjusttemperatiirestoyourpersonaitaste.Stirfbods
beforeserving.

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4,Besurefds areheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor

throughout,Asageneralrule,hotfbodsproduceanareawarm

tothetouchincenterof undersideofdish.

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Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,makesureitis

safeforusemmicrowaveovens.

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Suggested

serving?knp. Level

Power Approximate

‘lkne,Min.

Appetizers

Saucy:suchasrncmtballs,riblets, 1to2servings
cocktailfranks,etc. 3to4servings
(%cup/serving)

Dips:creamorprocesscheese
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc.

%cup 100°

cup

i

2to4servings High(10)

150°
150° High(10) 5to7

100° Medium(5)

Tip:Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,sothattheywillcrisp.

High(10)

Medium(5)

2to4

z%to31/5

3to5

1to2%

PIateofLeftovem

Meatplus2vegetables

Tip:Coverplateoffbodwithwaxpapererplasticwrap.

plate 150°-1600 High(10)

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3t04

MeatsandMainDishes

SaucyMainDishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2swings
creamedchicken,chili,stew,inacammi
andcheese,etc.
(?4-1cup/serving)

Thinlyslicedmeat
(3to4-oz./serving)

Steaks,chops,ribs,meatpieces
Hamburgersormeatloaf

(4=ozJserving)
Chickenpieces

HotDogsandsausages i to2

Riceandpasta 1to2servings
(24-%cup/serving)

Toppedormixedwithsauce
(2A-%cup/smving)

T@:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Ckwerothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.‘Whenheatingorreheating3to4servings

ofmeritslicesorpieccs,ro~tcdish1/2turnaf’terhtdt’oftime.

3to4servings

1w 16=OZ
1to2servings Med-iiigh(7)

3

to4servings Me&High(7)

1to2servings

3to4servings
1to2wvlngs

3to4servings High(10)
1to2pieces

3to4pieces
3to4

1to2servings

3to48ervings

150’”160° High(10)

3

to7

150°”kxv High(10) 8to14
lfio””x)o” High(10) 4to5%

i to3

2to5

MO”

W“ Meal-High(?)

150°

M9°-ldoo High(10)
IW’=Ki’O” High(10)

Meal-High(7)
High(10) ?4to2
High(K))

High(10) 2to3!4
High(10)

High(10) 2to3
High(10)

2%to4
5to

9

1%to3%

%to2

1to1%
1to2
3to6

8to12

Sandwiches

Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad, 1to2servings

etc.inbun(%cupkwving) 3to4servings
Meat=cheescfilling;with2slictwofbread

T@:Weptyx$rtowelorruapkititocoversandwiches,

1to2srxvings

3to4wwvingti

Me&High(7)
Meal-High(7)

Meal-High(7)
Med=High(7) .. .4

1to2%

2%to4
2to3

**q

10

..———

Item

soups

Waterbased(6-oz./serving)

Milkbased(6-oz./swving)

‘I’@:Coversoupswithwaxpapererplasticwrap.

Vigdabk!s

Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(?4cup/serving)

Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears,

cornonthecob,etc.

Mashed
(%cup/serving)

‘1’ip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.

suggestedPower

Amount

1to2servings 150°-1700

3to4servings

1can(10-oz.) iso”-no”
1102servings 140°

3to4servings 140° Meal-High(7) 8to12

1can(lo-oz.)

1to2servings

3to4servings

1can(16-oz,)
1to2servings

3to4servings

1can(16-02.)
1to2servings

3to4servings

serving%mp.

150°-1700

140° Me4-High(7) 6t07

1!30”-160°
150°”1600 I
150°-1600 I

150°”1600 I
150°-1600 I

Level

High(10) 2t06
High(10) 7to11
High(10) 6t07

Meal-High(7) 3to8

1

igh(10) 1to3
igh(10) 3to4%
igh(10)

1

igh(10)

I

igh(10) 3t94%

I

~igh(10) 4to4%
~igh(10)

[igh(10)

Approximate

Time,Min.

3%@41#4

lfi @3

1to3

3to6

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—.

—

—

Sauces&Gravies

Dessert:choco)ate,butterscotch,etc.
Meatormaindishsauces,suchas

spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup

Gravy:gibletor creamy

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

‘%cup

i cup
%cup

1can(16=02.)
%alp

1cup

BakeryEbOds

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls,
nutorfruitbread 2pieces

Dinnerrolls,muffins 1

Pie:fruit,nutorcustard 1slice

~of ~.in,

(useminimumtimeforeustard)

pi~=lslice

1piece

4pieces
9=in.cakeor

12rollsor

doughnuts

2
4
6108

2slices
4slices
%iri.pie

125°
125°

150°-1600 High(10)

i50°-Mo0
150”-160° High(10)

140°=1500 High(IO)

140°”1500 High(10) 2to2$$

High(10) 1to1%
High(10)

High(10)

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

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

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

l%to21j3 =.
~$$toz% —

z%@4
4t06

1to1!4

!4to%

%to%
%to1

%to1!4

%to1

1to1%

J2~to

5to7

3

-=-

-

-.

—

—.

—
—

-

—.

—-

—

—
—

----

-..
—.

—=

—.

—

—-

Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles
Pkin,notopping 2or3pieces
Syrup&butter 2or3pieces

1to2cups
1to2mJp8 160°4700

1to2cups

.-

DOnotcoverbakeryfoods,griddlefds (pancakes,etc.)orbeverages.

Tip:

1to2cum MO*

High(10) 1to 1!4
High(10)

160””170°

140°

.

High10)
High10) 4to6

[

Med~High7

Med-Hkth7 4 to7

[1

. .

1to1!4

l%to31/4

21/j@7

Guide

—

L Foodpackagedinall-paperor plasticpackagesmaybedefrosted

withoutunwrapping.Iff~ is foilwrapped,removefoiland
placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting.

2.Afterfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheck
fbod.‘Amnfd over,ifnecessrtry;breakapartorseparatefmdif
possible.Onverylargefoodssuchasturkey,someshieldingof
thinwingorlegareasmaybenecessary.

FirstHalf Seixmmdf

Food

Time,Min. lhne, Min.

NMt [PowerLevekDefrost(3)]

Bacon
Franks(Mb.)
:::u~d: beef&pork

(i-lbS.)

(S-lbs.)

Roast,Beef

Roast,Pork

Spareribs,pork

(1pkg.,2to3-lbs.)

steaks,chops&Cutie.ts

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

Sausage,link(lto E%-lbs,) 2
Sausage,patties

(12-020pkg*)

3to5
4to5

4
6

12

4to5perlb.
5to6perlb.
2to4perlb.

2to4%perlb.

~fi
2

1

to3

1

None

to6

4
6to8

12to 14

4toSperlb.
Sto6perlb.
2to4perlb.

2to4%perlb,

z%to4~
3to4

]%to~1/j

None

3.Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrostedbeforecooking.

4.Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If
stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand
afewminutes.‘Ihrkeysmaybeplacedunderrunningwateruntil
gibletscanberemoved.

Comments

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof
time.Letstand5minutes.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe
separated.

‘Ihmoverafterfirst4minutes.
‘Ibrnmeatoverafterfimthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfof time,Setaside.Elrcakupremainingblock,microwave
5to6minutesmore.
‘Ibrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhaJfoftime.Setaside.Microwave11to12minutesmore.
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5
minutesmore.

Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterhalfoftime,turnroastover.
Defrostforsecondhaif’oftime.Letstandfor30minutes.

Placeunwrappedroastinoven.ARerhalfoftime,turnroastover.
Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.

PlaceunwrapPribsinoven.lhrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfo time,sepmatcpiewswithtableknife.Letstandto
completedefrosting.

Placeunwrappedmeatinoven.firn overafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife;Letstand
tocompletedefrosting,

Tbrnoverafterfirst2%minutes.
‘Ilmnoverafterfirsthalfof’tirne.Letstand5minutes.

Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfoftinte.Letstand5minutes.

Ebdtry[RNAxLevekDefrost(3)]

Chicken,broiler-fryer,

cutlip(2%to3“lbs.]

Wflofe(2Mto3-lbsJ

Cornishhen
Duckling

‘Ihrkey(upto124bs,)

TIJrlmyBramt(4to7dbs.)

7to8 7

9to41 9to11

4to6perlb.
2to3perlb.

4~ to~~

per]b,4Mto5%Perlbt

to8

4to5perlb,
2to3perlb.

Placewrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterhalfof

time.Af@rsecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplaceincooking
dish.Microwave2to4minutesmore,if necessary.Letstanda few
minutes

Pkwcwrappedchickeninoven,Afl@rhalfoftime,unwrapandturn
chickenover,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity
untilgibletscanberemoved.

Placeunwrappedherihi ovenbreastsideup.‘Ibmoverufierfirsthalf
oftime,

P1aceunwrappedducklinginoven.Afterfirsthalfoftime,turnover.
Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibletscan
beremoved.

Placeunwrap
time,turntur eybreastsideupandshieldwarmareas.Microwave
forsecondhalfoftime,Runtwo]waterintocavityuntilgibletsand
tteckamberemoved.Letstandforito2hoursorre!’dgsratc

overnighttocompletedefrosting.

Phtecunwrappedbreastinmicrowavesafedishbreastsidedown.
Afierfirsthalfoftime,tumbreastsideu andshieldwarmareas.
Microwtwesecondhaifoftime,Lctman 1to2hourstocompiete

defrosting.

tofinishdefrosting.

turkeyindishbreastsidcdown.Afterfirsthalfof

r

J’

FirstHalf $econdl%iif

Food

Time,IWn. T3n@!Win.

IW#3&SeafWdIPOvmLevel:Defrost]

Fillets
Pre-packaged(i-lb.)
Freshlyfrozen(Mb.) 6

Steaks(6-oz.toL2-oz.)
Wholefish(8to

~(hZ,) 2

Shcllfish,smallpieces(l-lb.)
Shellfish,

blOCkS:

Crabmcat(6-oz.package)
Oysters(10-oz.can)
Scallops(l-lb.package)

Shellfish,large:

Crablem1to2
(8toIO:OZ.)

Lobstertails,1to2
(6t09-oz.)

6 6
2to3

7to8

4t05

31/4to4

5t07
4(06
3m4

Breads,CakesIPowerhvekDefrost(3)]

Bread,btmsorrolls
(8to

602.)

CoffeeCake
(11to14?4-02,)

sweetrolls

(w to12=OZJ
IXmghnuts(lor2)
Doughnuts,glazed 3to4

(1boxof12)
French

TOM(2slices)

Cake,frosted,2to3layer
(17”0”.)

Cake,plain,ilayer
Poundcake(11!4-oz.)
Cheesecake,phiincw

ftuittop(f7to19-OZ.)

3t05
31yj[05

z%t~q

ito3%

5%to6!4
2t03

2t03
2
5to7

6t09
2t04
2t04

none
none

3!4to4
none

none
3td

none
none
none
none

none
none

ncme
none

none
none

Comments

P1aceunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)Rotate1/2turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Afterseeondhalf
oftime,holdundercoldwatertosepmate.

Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
P1accflshincookingdish.‘Ilwnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After

secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocomplete

dcf’resting.

Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish,
Placeblockincasscrole.

Plaeeblockincassemle.Breakupwithforkafterfksthalfoftime.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.

Arrangeincookingdish.
Arrangeincookingdish,withrneatysidedown.‘1’hmtwcrforsecond

halfoftitne.

Removcmetaltwisttie.

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—

——

—

—

EiiE

—
—–

—

—

----

m..

~.
—.

—

—

—-

—

—

—

—.

Fruitornutpie(8-in.)

Creamorcustardpie(14=oz.)

??mit IPmm%evel:Def’mst(3)]

Frcsh(lOto16=02.)
Phlsticpou&””lto2

7t09

5totli

6t09
5t08

(10-02,package)

none
none

none
mmc

Plaeepttdqeinoven.Rwqovefoilortnetal.Afterminimu%!ime,
breakupwithfork.RepeatIfnwx%sa~.

Plaeepackageinoven.Flexpackageofice,

El

(hide

L Mostconveniencef~s canbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,

Ahvaysusemicrowavesafeutensils.Forfoodsneedingbrowning
or crisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.

2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover%-in.highandplacein
microwavesafecontainer.

Fmd Container Cover

Appetizers&Snacks

PastryBites Microwave No

Frozenprepared Papertowel No
sandwiches

Popcorn

safedish

Microwavebag No High(10)

qggs&ci’mlwi?

Scrambledegg Microwave No
substitute

(13-oz.carton)

Cheesescwffic
(12-OZ.) safe8“pie

Breakfhst(6%-02.)
Scmrnbhxieggswith

sausageandhash

brownpotatoes

Welshrarebit(lo-m.) Microwave

safedish
Microwave No

p!ateand
custardcups

Package
papertray cm%%’

safedish

Package High(10)

%s

3.Amountscanbeincreased,Tocookmultiplepackages,addtimes
together.

PbwerLevel&Time

High(10)

High(10)

High(10)

Defrost(3) 9to13min. ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
Meal-High(7) 9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered

Defrost
High(10)

1%to21%min.

2to3min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapin

persandwich papertowel.RotatedishU2turnafterhalf
3to5min. Followpackagedirections.

3%to4% Microwaveabout1minuteper1/4cup
min. mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto

2to4min. Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback

Smin.
5to6min. Stirbeforeserving.

Conlmmt$

oftimc.

completecooking.

custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafter5
minutes.soufflesaredonewhencenteris set.

filmtoexposepotatoes.

Breakupbeforecontinuing.

Fish&Shellfiiih

Crabor shrimp
newburg(61A-oz.)

Fish&chips
(5to)4-02.)

Deviledcrab
(6-02.)

Breadedfish
(5to1(3=02,)
(14toM-OZJ
(23to2%lzo)

Frozefimeats
(5to8-02,)
(lotoM-(m)

(16to32-02,)
Drymixes

(hamburgeradded)
T.V.dinners

(6m!I%-oz.)
(12to

20”OZ*)

Package

pouch
Packagetray No

Microwave
safedish

Microwave No High(10) 4to5min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowtwcsafedish.
safedish

Microwave No
safedish
orpouch

Microwave
safecasserole

Packagetray carton
rindcarton

Pasta9Rice

Cannedspaghetti,etc. Micrwvave
Frozenriceinpouch

(Ki”oz.)
Frozenmacaroni&

cheese,~paghetti
(8to14-ozo)

FrozenLasagna Microwave

(2i-oz.) safedish

stifcdish
Pouch

Microwave Lidor High(10)
safedish phisticwrap

No High(10)

High(10) 4 to6min. Removefoilcover,Returntraytocartonor

No High(10) 3to4min.

High(10)

High(10)
High(10)

Lidor
pltistic

Waxpaperor

.High(K)) 3toSmin.

wrap

High(10) 6to7mint Putwtumpatchwithforktovent,

Meal-High(7)22t027mint

4to5min.

7

to9min.

10toUmim

4%to7min. fbrktovent.
5tolj min.

12to20min.
Hto20min.

6to8min.
7to10min.

‘7to i(lmin.

plwt~cwrap

Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforktovent.

distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

If’pouchpackageisused,puncturewith

A&icooked,drainedhamburger.
Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate

1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Stirbeforeserving.

Stirbeforeserving.

Rotatedishi/2turnafkwhalfot’cookingtime,

14

Food

Poultry

Canned
(7%to 1O%-OZ.)
(14to24-oz.)

(5to6%-oz.)
Maindish

(12to17-02.pkg.)
FriedChicken,

2pieces

(1-lb.)6pieces

(2-lbs.)8to10pieces

Container

Microvmve
safedish plasticwrap High(IO)

Pouch
Microwave

safedish
Microwave No

safedish

cover

Lidor

No High(10)
No

l%werLevel&mm

High(10)

High(10)

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

Comments

Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir
2%to4min. afterhalfoftime.
4to6min.

3%to4%min. SlitpouchbeforemicrowavingcFrozenPouch
7to14min. Stirafter5minutes.

Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked;’check
2to4min. fordoncness.
6to7min.

8to10min.

Sauces,Gravies ——

Canned
(10to16-oz,) safedish
(32-oz.)

Microwave Lidor

p!asticwrap High(lO)

High(lO)

3to6min.
6to9min.

Vegetables

Frozenbreaded
(7-OZ.)

Canned
(8t09=oz.)
(15to 17-02.)
(28to32-ozJ

Instantmashed
potatoes
2to6servings
8to12servings

Souffle,frozen
(J2=oz.package)

Potatoes:baked,

stuffed,frozen

1to2

3

to4

Microwave
safedish

Microwave
safedish

Microwave

safedish

Microwave

safepie

plate

m!awardCUPS
Microwave

dish

safe

No High(10)
Lidor

plasticwrap High(i(l)

Lidor
plasticwrap

No

Waxpaper

High(lO)
High(10)

High(10)
High(10)

IMi7Mf(3)

Med=High(7)

High(IO)
High(IO)

3to5min.

t*2~ rein,

~~

4to5mint
5to6 min.

4to6min.
8to 14min.

9to 13min.
9to 11min.

to7min.

4

7toIOmino

Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.

P]acevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.

Add1/2cupliquidor liquidfromcan.Cow.

Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater,

milk,butterandsaltonpackage.Cover.

Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,

addingextra1to2tablespoonsdrymix.

ToDefrost:Placesouffleinpieplate.

ToCook:Dividebetween4cwstardcups.

Soufflesmedonewhencentersareset.

ChecktoseethatpotatoesareNfYI’INFOIL.

—

—

—
—.

—

—-

~

—.

—

—
—­—.

­—–

—

—

—

—.

—
——

—

—-

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safedish.

2. Standingtime:AI1owabout10minutesstandingtimeformost
roastsbeforecarving.

PowerLevel&Time

Fbod

Container

Cover

(orInternal

Ih?ef

Ground,crumbled
(forcasseroles
~r~oup)

[11%i s.)
Memballs

i lb.) oblongdish
2Ibs.)

[
Patties

4patties/lb.)

\

to2patties

3to4patties

TIP:For1or2pattiesusepaperp atelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels.

Meatloaf

(Roundloaf)
(Loafshape)

Rmlst$

Potroasts

Casserole No High(10)

Roundor

Oblonglass

5

dish(wit trivet

ifdesiredj
or cerarmc
dinnerlate

!?

Pie lateor

?

loa dish

Oblongdish
or casserole plasticwrap

Waxpaper

Waxpaper

Plasticwrap

Lidor Medium(5) Mco21

High(10)

High(10)

Med-i+igh(7)
orcook
to170”

Ifyouuse a -meatthermorneter.whilecooking,

makesureItISsafeforuse mmicrowaveovens.

Tkmp.)

4to6min.
6to8min.

6to8min.
9to12min.

4to6min.
5to7min.

24to28min.
28to31min.

min,/lb,

Comments

Stirailerhalf’oftime.Addsauceor
casseroleingredientsandfinish,To.cook
frozenblock,mlcrpyave10toHrrpnutes,
breakmguandstwrmgevery 5mmutes.

Rounddish:arrange%to l-in.apartin
circlemoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish:arrange?4tol-in.apart.

Rotatedish1/2turnaflerhalfoftime.
Coverwithwax paperorcookuncovered

andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add

browningsauceoragent.Rotatedish1/2

turnafterhalfoftime.

Rotate1/4turnafter12minutes.Letstand

10minutesaftercooking.

Mate 1/4turnafter14minutes.Letstand

10minutesatircmoking.

Brushwithbrowninsauceandadd1/2

cupwaterto3to5-1.mast.lbm over

afterhalfoftime.&idve etablesif

!?Letstand minutes.

%

%~;f~d aftcrhalfoftinm.emverand

.-

Simmeredbeef
(cornedbeefor
brisket)

T@cr rqasts(rib,
h! it,qu@yrump,

1

sirom

tip)

Fork

Bacon
(Perslice)

Porksausagefraw)
(~-lb.:4pattw)

Wrklinksaus~ge
(raw)

Canadianbacon
2slices

4slices

6slices
Porkchops:14n.

2
4
6

Casserole

Oblongdish

Microwave
safeplateor
oblongdish

Microwave
safeutensil

Microwave
safeutensil

Microwave
safeutensil

Microwave
snfbutensil

Lidor Medium(5) 120to130min.
plasticwrap

Waxpaper Medium(5)

Min. Mm@

per ikh

Rare 11

Medium
well

P8pertowel High(10)

Waxpaper
Waxpaper High(10) ‘~toMmin.

Waxpaper High(10)

Plasticwrtip Medium(5)

High(K))

ton

12toM I&
i7to19

‘Ikrnp*

we

34to1min.

3to5min.

perlink

?4to1!4mino
1%to2mint

2to2Yamint

i4toMmin.

26to32min.

33to37rein,

Addi’eupwter perpoundofmeat.Tbrn
overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin
ImQthat~east10minutesaftercooking.Rx
balleddinner,removemeat,cook
vegetablesinbroth,

Tim rests overwhentem~raturereaches
~OOraf@rtd)QUthalfQfUrne.Letmeat
standHItoUminutesbeforecarving.If
desired,brushwithbrowningsauceOF

agent13di3recmking. - -

Arrapgeinsjngl~hiyeronpapertowelsor
ontrwetsetmd]sh.Coverw~tha apx

bacon,useanoblongdishandplacea
Ez&L%’gE?z::t;%$iacon”

spatters.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Arm einsin$jehyer.If’cookin6or
moreinks,rotatedlsh1/2turna erhalfof

F I

time,
Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning
agent,

ifdesired,Letstandcovered5to 10

mmutesbeforeserving.

FtoweL7bmiwowavemorethan1 ayerof

Food

Container

Cover

FOwerbwel&Ihne

(orInternalTemp.)

Comments

Porkroast

Spareribs

Ham,precooked:
canned,butt
or shank

Hamloaf

Himslices&

to2-in.thick)

(1

stfxks

3-qt.oblong
dish

3-qt,oblong

dish

2-qt.oblong
dish

Pieplate

2-qt.oblong
dish

Lamb

Chops Brown‘N

ROM

(U>gorshoulder) dishandtrivet

Seardish
(preheated
for8min.)

oblong Waxpaper

3=qL

Cookingbag
method

Plasticwrap
orcover

IWicwrap

Plasticwrap

waxpaper

No High(10) 4chops–

Medium(5)

I’vledium(5)

Medium(5)

Meal-High(7)

High(iO)

16t021min.

perlb.

25t030min.
perlb.

llto14min.

perlb.

22t025min.

18t027min.

Sto7min. preheateddish.‘Ihmmeatoverafterhalf

Min.

Internal Placeroastfatsidedowninmimowavesafb

perlb, lkmp. dish.‘Ibrnoverdkerhrdfofcookingtime.

Medium 13to15
well

16toi8 170°

150°

TieendofbagsecurelyDonotusemetal
twistties.Orplacebonesideupindish.
Addl/4cupwatertodishandcoverwith
plasticwrap.MicrowaveatMedium(5)18
to22minutesperpound.’llwnroastover
after1/2ofcookingtime.Microwavetoan
internaltemperatureof170°F.

Add2/3cupwaterperpoundofspareribs.
‘Mnoverorrearrangeafterhalfof
minimumtime.Afterminimumtime,drain
liquidandaddbarbecuesauce;microwavea
fcwminutestofinish.

Placefatsidedownindish.Add1/4cup
water.

Coverwithplasticwrap,turningback

onecornertovent.Thrnhamoverafter1/2
ofcookingtime.Shieldedges,if necessary.
Recoverandcontinuemicrowaving.Or
microwaveto

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.Ifa
glazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor apricot
preservesovercookedhamloafandlet
standafewminutesbeforeserving.
Microwaveto170°internaltemp.

Brushchopslightlywithoil.Placein
oftime.

115°internaltemperature.

LetroaststandK)minutesbefbrecarving.

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Chops Seelambchopsabove.
Roast

(shoulder) dish perlb. overafterhdfofcookingtime.Or

2-qt,oblong Waxpaper Medium{S) 15to17min. Placeontrivetfat

microwaveto155°internaltemp.Letroast

standiOminutesbehe carving.Slicethinly.

17

or cutsidedown.Tim

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Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingforupto10minutes.
‘Mkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.

Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,

makesureitissafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

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Food

Container cover

chicken

Pieces

(perpiece) oblongdish
WholeChicken

(8pieces)

Whole Oblongdish Oven-proof
(Unstuffd) cookingbag

(stuffed)

Plateor

Waxpaper High(10)

or waxpaper

ComishHems

Whole(stuffedor
unstuffed) oblongdish

Halves Squareor

Squareor

oblongdish

Duckling Oblongdish

andtrivet

Turkey Large

oblongdish

‘hrkeybreast

Oblongdish

Waxpaper High(10)
Waxpaper High(10)

Waxpaper High(10) 6to8min.

Cookingbag Medium[S)

Cookingbag Medium(51

PowerLevel&Time

~1~to~rein,

15to20min.

total

Meal-High(7)

11to13min.

perlb,

18to21min.

perlb. downandcoverwithwaxpaper.‘Ilwnoverafter

6to8min.
perlb. halfoftime.

9to 10min.

perlb.

perlb. time.Brushwithbrowningsauceorbroiltop

14to16min.

perlb, cookingbag.Closebagsecurelyusingplastic

11to13min.

perlb, cookingbag.Closesecurelywithplastictie.

comments

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrange
insinglelayerincookingdishsothickest
meatypiecesaretooutsideedges
ofdish.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/3
cupwatertocookingbag,Slitbagnearclosure
tovent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placechickenindishbreastside

halfofcookingtime.Cookto190°internaltemp.

Placebreastsidedownindish.Timoverafter
Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedof

stuffing,ifdesired.
Microwavebreastsidedownforfirsthalfof

surfaceofcookedbirduntilbrownandcrisp.
Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Placein

tie.Pltweturkeybreastsidedownindish.
Slashbaonundersidenearclosure.lhrnover

tdterhal ofcookingtime.Or,placeturkey
brx?wstsidedownindishandcoverwithplastic
wrap,MicrowaveMto20minutesperpound.
‘Ihnoverafterhalfofcookingtime.

Ticribstobreastcavity.Placebreastin
Placebreastsidedownindish.Shishbagon

undersidenearclosure.Tbrnoverafterhalf
of’cookingtime.

C3wtonbread$willbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown.If

desired,s rinkletopof batterwithcinmunon=sugarmixtum,chopped

nutsoro ertoppingforbrowncolor.CM,increasebrowncoioron

*Iftu~ dishisuna~ilab~e,micro~vein8.in,rounddis}lwithdrinkingglass

J

Food

CoffeeCakes
CornBread 8to!&in,

Muffins Paper=lined
(JMuffin)
(2to4Muffins)
(3to6Muffins)

QuickBreads,

fromamix

Container

8-in.roundor
squaredish

tubedish~

muffincup~

(Donotuse

foilliners.)

GlassImtf
dish

(’lkver

No
No Meal-High(7) 9to 11min.

No High(K))

No

Powerbvei &Time

Meal-High(7) $to Klmin,

h4ed4-iigh(7) 11to13mim

1$

upsidedownbreadsbyliningdishbefort?microwavingwithbrown
sugarcaramelmixture,or savorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench
friedonionrings.

~~~en@

Placebatteringreaseddish.Rotate1/4turn

every3minutes.

Forflavorfulbrmvnedtop ing,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfinelyc oppedconned
Frerwhfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
‘IUrnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.

1to1%mini muffincupsmttdebycuttingdownhotdrink
1to2min.

2to3rein)

Ihe miwowmwmuffincontainere?homemade
pupa’cups.

Rcxatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.When
done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcome
outclean.Letstand15min.beforeturning
outofdish,Cool.

K

plaemiopen-side-upint%ntt!r,

9 -9

L Eggsmaybepreparedmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always

piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

FMX? Container

Scrambled

Basiceggs Buttered
Poachedeggs

Omelet

Quiche

Glass
measuringcup
orcasserole

custardcup
I%-qt.

casserole

9-in.picpiate

Microwave
safelqt.
measureand
quichedish

cover BowerLevel&Time Comments

No High(10)

Plasticwrap Mxi-High(7) 1to1%min.
Casserole High(10)

cover

No High(10)

Medium(5)

No Meal-High(7)

Mcd-High(7)

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave Coveror High(10)
safe2-qt.

dish

plasticwrap 3to5min.

Medium(5) 5to7min. Medium(5)for5to7minu~es,whiskingevery

FishandSeafood

3, Cookeggsjustuntilset.Theyaredelicateandcantoughen

ifovercooked.

?4to1min.

percgg

peregg

7to8min.
Boil2cups

water,
1tol%min.

peregg

Meltbutter
1min.
10to12min.

Filling:
2to3min.
Quiche:

10toi2min.

‘Ibmakesauce

Scramblee~s with}teaspoonbutterand

1tablespoonmilkpcregg.Placeinovenand
microwaveforhalfoftotaitime.Stirsetportions
fromtheoutsidetothecenter.Allowtostand

1or 2 minutestofinishcooking.
Puncturemembraneofyolktopreventbursting,

Heat2cupshottapwater7to8minutesonHigh
(10),Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.
Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs
gently.Cover.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.

Sprinklecheese
minuteuntilcheeseis slightlymelted.Rotate
dish1/4turnevery3minutes.

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery2
minutes,Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.
Microwaveadditionaltimeshownatleft,rotating ~–
dish1/2turnevery3minutes.

MakeBasicWhiteSauce(p.66)substituting
wineformilk,Addcheeseandmicrowaveat

2minutes.

overomelet.MicrowaveYZto1

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1,Fishisdoncwhenit fhkeseasilywitha fork.Chmtermaystilibe

slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingmfishstandsafew

minutesaftereookingo

Fb(’Mi

Cxmtdmx

CkWel”

PowerLevel&Time Chtmlmts

Fish

Filletsor

steaks(i lb.)

wholefish

Clams,6
Shrimp–1ib.

(peeicd)

Shrim-

r

1to2 bs.

(untweie-d)

Oblongdish
Oblongdish
Piepititeor

siudknvdish
Piepiateor

shaiiowdish
2“qt.

casserole

Waxpaperor High(10) 8toMmin.
plasticwrap

Plasticwrap High(K)) 6to8min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
Piastiawrap High(iO) 3to5min. Piaceind!shwithhingedsideout.
Plasticwrap High(iO) 6to$min.
Lidor High(iO) 8to12min. PlaceshrimpinwumeroietAdd2cupshottesttap

piasticwrap

2, Cookfishwitherwithoutsauce,Atightcoversteamsfish,Us@

alightercoverofwaxpa rorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

~ Donotovercookfish,C eckatminimumtime.

r

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.

perib,

water.Cover.Stirafter5minutes.

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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,Cookmostvegetableswith

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tightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotatoescookedintheir
skinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowateraddedforsteam.

2. Donotsalttopsof vegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add
salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes

causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.

3.Cookingtimeforvegetablesaf%ctsfinishedtasteandtexture.
Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture.
Forsofttexturewithwelldevelopedflavor,cookmaximumtime

or longer.

4. Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepiecesgenerallytake
longerthansmalluniformpieces.

5. Justas whencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshould
havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook
togethersuccessfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,
cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving
afirmvegetablewithasoftone(carrotsandpeas,forexample)
cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastas the
peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas

duringlastfewminutes.

Vkgetabks Container Cover BowerLevel&Time Comments

Slices,pieces
Whole,halvesorlarge

orstarchyvegetables

m, wintersquash,

cauliflower,etc.)

Watery(Tomatoes,
summersquash)

VegetableCasseroles
(rawvegetables)
(precookedvegetables)

Stir-FryVegetables
(6to8servings]

Blanchingfresh
vegetablesfor
freezing

Casserole

hk3t(XS: Cook

onovenfloor
(nocontainer)
Other
vegetables:

Squareor
oblongdish
or casserole

Glass
cfisscrole

Yes
Potatoes:No

Winter
squash,
cauliflower,

Ctc,:Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Y(%$

High(lO)i lb,: 11to14min.
High(lO) 1lb.

High(10) 21bs.

High(10) 1lb.
High(1O)2]bs.

Meal-High(7) 20to40min.
High(10) 15

High(iO)

2lbs.: 14to18min.

(3-4): 12t020min.
(6-8): 16t020xnin,

(3-4):4t05 min.
(6-8):6t08min.

to 20min.

15to17min.

Add1/4to1/2cupwater.Iffrozen,
reducetime3to5minutes,

Prickskinofpotatoesbeforecooking.

Cutinpiecesorhalves.Noadditional
waterneeded.

Uselargeenoughcasseroletoallowfor
boilingindish.

Tostirfryonc
substitute1tablespoonodforwater
andfollowtimesincookingguide.

Blanchonly1poundor1quartprepared
vegetablesat a time.Placein 1to2-qt.

casserolewith1/4to1/2cupwater,

Blanchedve@ableswillhavebright,even
colorandwdlbeslightlysoftened.Cool

drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately

byplungingincontainerof icewater.

typeofve$etable,

&

1.Fh3caverisneeded,exceptf“rthiekchunkyspaghettisauce.

2.

Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmost

shouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice
whilemicrowaving.

mod amtahlw

CUaviesandsauces

thickenedwithflour
or cornstarch(icup)

Thin,liquidsauces
(Aujus,clam,etc.)

(1 cup)
Meltedbuttersauces,

clarifiedbutter
(M?cup)

ThhAsptighetti+
barbecueor
sauces{2cups)

NVCWSOUP

Casserole No

Casserole No High(10)

Glassmeasure No High(10)

Ckweroie, Yes
bowl

Cwer PbvmLevel&Time

i%Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamorchy

milksolids,Addflourwithmriyonnaiseor wine.

High(10) 4to5min.

2to3min.

‘hto1min.

High(10)

5to7min.

2(?)

cim’unenh

Microwavefat,flourandsalttogetherto
weltandblend.Whiskinliquidand

finish.Increasetime1to2minutesper

additionalcupofsauce.
Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto

finish,

Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
s~nduntillayerstmparatc.Pouroff
andusedeartoplayer,

Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,
stirringaflerhalfof time,Letstand5to

10mitmtestodevelopflavor,

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils. 5,Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing

2.Startwithhottesttapwater.

- 3. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor

conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand 1teaspoon
oil(optional,topreventsticking).

4.Forriceorminuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountof
wateras withconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.

plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.

6.Stirorrearrangeafterhalf

immediatelyaftermicrowaving.

7. Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

of cookingtime,Drainpasta

Fbod Container Cover PowerLevel&Time

Macaroni(7-oz.) 3-qt.casserole

Lidor

High(10)

plasticwrap

Spaghetti(7-oz.) 3-qt.oblong

Plasticwrap

High(10)

dish

EggNoodles(8-02.) 3-qt.casserole

Lidor

High(10)

plasticwrap

Lasagna(8-cM.) 3-qt.obicmg

Plasticwrap

High(K)) 16to20min.

(about9noodles) dish
Manicotti(5woz,)

2-qt.oblong

Plasticwmp

High(10) 22to2Smin. Mushwithoil,thencoverwithhottesttapwater.

dish

Rice,regular

3-qt.casserole

longgrain(1cup)

Rice,minute 2-qt.casserole

(1%cups)

Lidor
plasticwrap

Lidor
plasticwrap

High(10) Mto21min.
High(10) 4to6min.

L Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils.Uselmgeenoughcontainer

toavoidspillover.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time Comments

13to17min. Add3cupshottestwater.Stirafter10minutes.

18to20min. Add6to7cupshottestwater.RearrangeafteriO
8to10min. Add8cupshottestwater.Stirafler5minutes.

2. Donotcover.

3. Stirhalf~thmughcmkingtime.

Comments

Forrotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10
minutes,

minutes.
Timeisthesameforspinachorregularnoodles.

Coverwithhottesttapwater.Rearrangeatler7
minutes.

Usingfork,turnoverevery5minuteswhile
microwaving.

Add2!4cupshottestwater.Stiraficr10minutes.
AddIficupshottestwater.StiraRer2minutes.

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Oatmcd,Quick

I-qt,casserole No High(10)

orbowl

Note:

Tomicrowavesingle=swvingpacketMinstantontmetd,followpitdmgedirections

to2% min.

perserving

foramountofwaterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for!4to1minute.

Oatmeai, I=qt.casserole No
oldfashioned

Grits,Quick

or bowl for1serving

l-qt.casserole No

or bowl

High(10) 3to5min.

High(!0) 5to6min.

for1serving

Note:Tomicmwavcsingte+wvingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections
foramountof waterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)forMtoi minute.

Creamof Wheat l“qt.casserole No

or bowl

Ct’emn

of’Rice

l-qtccasserole

No

orbowl

High(10) 3to5min.

for1serving

High(10)

2Hto3rein,
forIserving

Mixcereal,saltandtapwaterbefore
mhxowaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6servings,
use3’+ ctuX$lXole*

Increasecasserolesizefbrmorethanone

serving.Increase
additionalservingyouarecooking.Stirafier
halfofrookingtime.

Mixcerealwithtapwater,Increasecasserole
sizeandmicrowavetimeby2minutesper
additionalserving.

Increasetime1minuteperadditionalserving,
Inm?asetimetbout1minuteperadditional

serving.

timeabout2minutesforeach

Cakes

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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,plasticorglass, 3. Crustoncakcswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmcxterioris

2.BeforeaddingbatteLgreascdishesbutdonotfloufiO~foreasy neededforfrosting.
removal,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel.

4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting.

Food Container

Cover Power14vel&Time

Comments

cakes

Commercialmix
(18to20-02,)

Pineappleupside
downcake

C!upeakes-6

Barcookies
Bakedapples

or pears

8-in.roundor
squaredishes

Fiutedtube

cakepan
8-in.round Meal-High(7) iOto12min.

dish

Paperlined
cupcakcr

8-in.square

dish

Microwave Lidor High(10)
safedishor plasticwrap

casserole

Meal-High(7) IOto12min.

High(10) 11to 13min.

High(10)

Meal-High(7)9to 13rein,

2Yito3min.

3to4min.
perpiece

Greasedishesbeforeaddingbatter.Rotate

dish1/4turnevery3minutes.Let

10minutesbefore

Lettubecakestand15to20minutesbefore
invertingtocool.

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomes
outclean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdish
standovercakeafewminutes.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay
noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.if
so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand
continuecookingtherestafcwseconds
more.

Greasedishbefore

1/2turnafterhalfof

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.

invertingtocool,

addingbatter.Rotatedish

time.Cutwhencool.

stand5to

Candies

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,plasticorglass.Fbreasy 2.Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandle

cleanup,meltchwolaleinpaperwrappers~eamsideup,or place cookingcontainerscarefully.
chocolateinpaperbowltomelt.

Food Container cover

S’Mores
CkmamelApples

MarshmallowCrisp

ChocolateBark

Pbpernapkin

orpaperplate

Ipint(2=cup)

measure

2- t.oblong

1dis

i%”qf.
casserole
orbowl

No High(10)
M)

Yes

Yes High{10) 3to5min. Place12-02.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin

RowerLevel&Time

Mtozo Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand

seconds

High(10) 3mint

High(10)

~~ @3 rein,

Comments

marshmallow.

Unwrapai402s padtageofcaramekiinto

nwasurmgcup.Additablespoon
Mkmwave,
applesintomixture.

Inkugeglassbowl,place1/4cupbutterand

1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith
waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin5
cupscrts~ ricecereal.Pressfirmlyinto
butteredchsh,

container.Mimwavetomelt.Add1cup
whoie

paperon

stirringeveryminute.Dip4

toastedalmcmls.Spreadoverwax

cookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.

Wer.

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CookingTechniquesfor

- IWicrowaving

IMk%sofl?oodCharacteristkson

Microwaving

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowave

cooking,coversholdinmoistureandspeedheating.
Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto
escape.Ventingplasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaper
servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

ArrangingFoodin(hen.Inconventionalbaking,you
positionfds, suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sothat

hotaircanflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,you

arrangefoodsinaring,sothatallsidesareexposedto

microwaveenergy.

Stirring.Inrangetopcooking,youstirfds upfrom
thebottomtohelpthemheatevenly.When

microwaving,youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring
conventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.

‘IhrningOver.Inrangetopcooking,youturnover
foodssuchashamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly
contactthehotpan.Whenmicrowaving,turningisoften
neededduringdefrosting,orwhencookingfoodssuch
ashamburgersfromthefrozenstate.

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Standing‘i’irne.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchas
roastsorcakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingor

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set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave
cooking.Notethatthemicrowavedcakeisnotplacedon
acoo!ingrack,

Shielding.Inaconventionaloven,youshieldchicken
breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When
defrosting,youusesrnaiistripsoffoiltoshieldthin
parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegscmpoultry,
whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted,

PrickFowlstoReleasePressure.Stei.irn

kwikkup

pressureinfoodswhicharetightlycoveredbyaskinor
membrane.Prickpotatoes(asyoudoconventionally),

eggyolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.

DensityofFbod.Inbothconventionalandmicrowave
cooking,densefoods,suchasapotato,takelongerto
cookorheatthanlight,porousfoods,suchasapieceof
cake,breadoraroll.

RoundShapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodsto
aboutl-in.fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapes
andringscookmoreevenly.Comersreceivemore
energyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappenwhen
cookingconventionally.

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards

arebestcookedatlowerpowersettingstoavoid
toughening.

NaturalMoistureoff~ affwtshowitcooks.Very
moistfindsaookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis
attractedtowatermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture
shouldbecoveredorallowedtostandsobeatcan
disperseevenly.

PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.
Pieceswhicharesimilarinsizeandshapecookmore
evenly.Withlargepiecesoffd, reducethepower
settingforevencooking,

ShapeofFbod.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas
cookfhsterthanthickones.Thiscanbecontrolledin
microwavingbyplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside

andthinpiecesinthecenter..

edge,
Starting‘knperature.Fuodstakenfromthefreezeror

refrigeratortakelongertocookthanfoodsatroom

temperatureTimingsinourrecipesarebasedonthe

ternpemtmes

QuantitydTbod. h bothtypesofcwoking,srnail
amountsusual[ytakelesstimethanlargeones.Thisis
mostapparentinmicrowavecooking,wheretimeis
directlyrekitedtothenumberofservings.

atwhichyounormallystorethefoods.

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Rotating.Ckxasionally, adishin
helpsfoodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthedish
untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenistothe

f’rent.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside

whichwastothebackoftheovenistotheside.

Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,make
sureitissafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

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Onceyoubegintouseyourmicrowaveoven,youwill
soonbeabletoadaptmostofyourconventionalcooking
quiteeasilytomicrowavecookingtechniques.Themore
youuseyourmicrowaveoven,thernoreyouwillenjoy ­usingit.Notonlywillyousavethetime,troubleand
energynecessaryinconventionalcooking,youwill

.

havemoreflavorfulfoodandfewerdishestowash.
Simplycook,orreheatandservefoodsinthesamedish.

Beforeusingyourmicrowaveoven,wesuggestyou
carefullyreadthroughthisguidebook,thenpractice
withoursuggestedrecipe.

HowtoAdaptConventionalRecipesforMicrowaving.

Beforeconvertingyourrecipe,studyitintermsof
microwaving.Isitoneofthemanyfoodswhich

microwavewell?Lookforcookingtechniqueswhichare

similartomicrowavingtechniques,suchascovering,

steamingorcookinginsauceorliquid.Ifthefood
requiresacrisp,friedcrustorverydrysurface,you
mayprefertocookitconventkmally.Somerecipesmay othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore
notbeexactlythesamewhenmicrowaved,otherswill addingtotheothers.
notneedchanging.(Moist,richcakes,candiesand
meatloavesareexamples.)

Sinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicrowaved,
reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore
thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome
seasoningsalso;theywillnotloseintensityinshort
microwavingtimes.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter
cooking.Ifaningredienttakeslongertomicrowavethan

l!hvorite!!%uffedl%ppers

6mediumgreenpeppers

l%NMgroundchuckbeef
1smallonion,chopped(!4

cookedrice

1cup

g%tf?lqxxmsSdt
1At42fispoonpepper
1clovegarlic,minced

can(lO%-oz.)condensedtomatosoup

1

%cupwater
1to2cupsgratedcheese

cup)

Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removewedsand

membrane.Cookpeppersinenoughboilingwaterto
coverfor
top,cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis
tender.Drainofffat.Stirifirice,salt,pepperandgarlic.
Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin
8-in.squaredish.

Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.
Cover.Bakeat3S0°for45
withcheese,recoverandletstand5to10minutesto
melt~he~se,

5minute$;drain.Inmediumskilletcmrange

mkutmto1hour.Sprinkle

CMofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand
membrane,Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice,salt,pepper
andgmlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers
uprightsnuglyin$qt. casserole,soonepepperfitsinto
centerofdish,

BlendsoupandwateruntilsmoothPouroverpeppers.
Cover.

Nlicrowave*tHigh(10)for1$to21minutes.

Sprinklewithcheese,recoverandletstand5to10

minutesbeforeserving.

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Guide

‘I)ypeofUtensil/Cookware

Foil-1inedFaperBags,Boxesand
Baking‘Ikays

Metalorpartmetalpots,I%s,
Thermometers,SkewersandFoil
‘hays

BoilableHardandSoftPlastics,
suchas:Rubbermaid

Glassjars,suchasforbabyfoods,
vegetables,entrees,syrups,
saladdressing

HandmadePottery,Porcelain,
Stoneware

MicrowavePlasticssuchas:

AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor
Plastics,MisterMicrowave,Nordic
Wwe,Republic,Tam,W~reverNupac

PaperorStyrofoamPlates
andCups

OvenGlasssuchas:AnchorHocking,

FireKing,Glassbake,Heller,Jena,
Pyrex

RegukwDhmerwaressuchaw

CorellebyCorning,llanskGeneration,

llmby,ElCamino,Franciscan,
InternationalStoneware,Lenox

Temperware,Marsh,h4ikasa,
I%idtzgraff

MicrowaveUses

Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.orless.Foilormetalwillreflect
microwaves,thuspreventingevenheating.Arcingcanoccuriffoiliscloser
thanl-in.toovenwails.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander).
Defrosting.Heating.

Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars,especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove
metalcapstowarmsyruporsoftensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.

Cookingandheating.

Co&ing,

Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbeusedfor
short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.

Cookingandheating.

Heatingandsomecooking.

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UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:

ComingClmtum,FitzandI%@
Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine,
Disheswithmetaltrim

PaperTowelsandNapkins$

WaxR4per
Glaw4ermnie(Pyrocerani),

suchas:ComingWare,

ProgressionG byNoritake

MasticWrap,CookingBags,
Boil-in-bags,StorageBags

SpecialtyGlaw43mmicand

Por@ain,suchas:ElC%mino,
F,B,Rwmrs.Helhm.Marshindustries,

‘

E?3perboard?lraysusedforfrozen

entreesanddinm%
Plastictraysandplatesusedfor

frozenentreesanddinners

None.

Cookingbacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand
servingsandwichesorappetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdinsteam.

Cookingandheating.

Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).
Heating(storagebags).

Recommendedformicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingofspecialfoods.

Cookingandheating.

Cookingandheating.

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Ckuling

YournewMicrowaveOvenis
avaluableappliance.Protect
itfrommisusebyfolIowing
theserules:

c Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.Openingtheoven

doorafewminutesaftercooking
helpsair-outtheinterior.An
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater
keepstheinteriorfresh.

e Don’tusesharp=edgedutensils

onyouroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched.

Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged

*Don9~~~~ve themode

stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature7onpage5).

Youwilldamagetheoven.
BECERTAINPOWERMOFF

BEFORECLEANXNGANY
FARTOFTHXSO~No

HowtoCleantheInside

Walls,floorandmodestirrer
cover.Somespatterscanberemoved

withapapertowel,othersmay
requireadampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswithasudsycloth,
thenrinsewithadampcloti.Donot
useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls.
NEVERUSEACOMMEI?CIAL
OVENCLEANER(3NANY
PARTOFYOURNIICROWAVE
OVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup
spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled
withadampcloth.Rinsethoroughly
anddry,

Metalandplasti~partsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywithadamp
clothtoremoveallsoii.DONtX
USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS
CLEANINGPOWDERSOR
STEELANDPLASTICPADS.
THEYWILLMARTHE
SURFACE.

GlassCookingTray.occasionally
kisnecssarytoremovethecooking
trayforcleaningofthetrayor
oven.TOpreventbreakage,donot
placetrayintowaterjustafter
cooking.W=hitcarefidlyinwarm,
sudsywaterorinthedishwasher.
Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped.

Remember,donotoperatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayinplace.

spwkllnotewhenwing

Brown9NSearDish:If’greaseis

present,highheatgeneratedon
bottomofa Brown‘NSeardish
maycausethegreasetoburnonto
theoventray.Thisnmyberemoved
withacleansersuchasBonAmi@
brandcleanser.

AfterusingBonArni@brand
cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly,
followinginstructionscmcan.Do
notuse130rIArni”brandcleanser
onthepaintedsurfacessuchMthe
walls,Itmayscratchthepaint.

HowtoWan theOutside

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour
ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,
rinsewithdampclothandthendry.
Wipethewindowcleanwitha
dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest
wipedwithadampclothandthen
withadrytowel.

ControlI%nel.Wipewithadamp
cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof
soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp
objectsonthepanel--theycan
damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning

surfhcesofdoorandoventhatcome
togetheronclosingthedoor,use
onlymild,nonabrasivesoapsor
detergentsappliedwithaspongeor

softcloth.

BowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwitha
dampcloth.Forstubbornspots,

sudsywatermaybeused,butbe

certaintorinsewithdampclothand

drythoroughlybeforepluggingcord

intooutlet.

OvenLampReplacement

Firstunplugtheoven.Then

removelampcompartmentcoverby

removingscrewwhichholdscover

inplace.Coverislocatedonthe

sideoftheouterGase.

Replacewith25+vattappliancebulb.
(Misavailableindrugandhardware
stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.
Plugintheoven,

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Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

— Intheeventofanelectricalshort

circuit,groundingreducestherisk
ofelectricshockbyprovidingan

escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.

Thisapplianceisequippedwitha

powercordhavingagrounding

wirewithagroundingplug.The
plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
thatisproperlyinstalledand
grounded.(Fig,1)

W?~N~N~-Improper
useofthegroundingplugcan-result
inariskofelectricshock.

UseofAdapterPlugs
Usagesituationswhere

appliance’spowercordwill
bediscm’N3ctedinfrequlentlyQ

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,we
stronglyrecommendagainstthe
useofanadapterplug.However,
ifyoustilleleettouse
wherelocalcodespermit,a
TEMPORARYCC)NNECIX3N
maybemadetoaproperlygrounded
two-prongwallreceptaclebytheuse
ofaULlistedadapter(Fig.2)
whichisavailableatmostlocal
hardwarestores.

an acla~ter,

Usagesituationswhere
appliamx?spowercordwill
bedisconnectedfkequently.

Donotuseanadapterpluginthese
situationsbecausedisconnectingof
thepowercordplacesunduestrain
ontheadapterandleadstoeventual
i%ihmoftheadaptergmundted.
Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall
receptaclereplacedwithathree­prong(grounding)receptaclebya
qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing
theappliance.

UseofEMension(!ords

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servicetechnicianifthegrounding
instructionsarenotcompletely
understood,orifdoubtexistsasto
whethertheapplianceisproperly

grounded.
Whereastandardtwo-prongwali

receptacleisencountered,itis

yourpersonalresponsibilityand
obligationtohaveitreplacedwith
aproperlygroundedthree=pmng
wallreceptacle.

Domt underanycircumstances

cutor

removethethird(ground)

prongfromthepowercord.

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‘h largerslotintheadaptermust
bealig~ixlwiththelarge~slotinthe
wallreceptacletoprovideproper
polarityintheconnectionofthe
powercord.

CWtkm:AttachingM adapter

groundterminaltothewall
recepmclecoverscrewdoesnot
groundtheappliancetrnlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnot
insulated,andthewdlreceptacle
isgroundedthroughthehouse
wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit

checkedbyaqualifiedekxtrician

tomakesurethereceptacleis
properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthepower
cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold
theadapterwithonehand,Ifthis
isnotdone,theadapterground
terminalisverylikelytobreakwith
repeateduse+Shouldthishappen,
IX)N~ USEtheapplianceuntil
8propergroundhasagainbeen
established.

Becauseofpotentkdsafetyhazards
undercertaincondkions,westrongly

recommendagainsttheuseofan
extensioncord.However,ifitis
necessarytouseanextensioncord,

useonlya3-wireextensioncord
thatIMsa 3-bladegroundingplug,
anda3-slotreceptaclethatwill
accepttheplugontheappliance.
Themarkedratingoftheextension
cordshallbeequaltoorgreater
thantheelectricalratingofthe
appliarw(ISamperes).

Ifyoudouseanextensioncord

wi~hyourmicrowaveoven,

the

interi~rlightmayflickeranilthe

blowersound

isin

use.Cooktimesmaybelonger ~

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mayvarywhenoven

aswell.

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY
*Afiseiny~urhomemq beb]~w~orthecircuit

circuitbreaker.

~nplugyourmicrowaveoven,thenplugitbackin.

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UNDERCOOKED

Al!TheseThingsAreNormal
withyourMicrowaveOven:

off~s inoven;‘IbuchTIMECOOKI&IIandadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion.

*~cor~~t~wer level~ntered,Ch~k~e
orchanginglevelsduringcookingifnecessary.
eDish~~ notro~ted,tu~~ orsti~~. Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.
Chedthecuokingguideorrecipeforinstructions.
@T~
morethanonef” item.Chedcthecookingguidetimerecommendations.

breakertripped,~ep~acefilseOi’~Wd

s-prongphg-on ovenisfillyinsertedintoF@receptacle.

notsecurelyclosedg

afbx enteringcookingselection.

~~~adyinovenandCLEAM)FF nottouchedtoWUIW1~L

y~~h~ve~n~gr~ c~k,iqg timeaftertou&iqgTINU3 C!CX3KI&IL

~~uc~~ac~i&~~~~y,MsetcookingprogramandtouchSTART,

tempamture,fboddensityoramount

cooking guide ~ixrecommended powerlevels

~~ny&~~s in ~~n~t ~~m~~i~~, ~~k,@ time must be increased whencooking

~steam

orvaporescapingfrom

aroundthedoor.
6

Lightreflectionarounddooror

outercase.
*Dimmingovenlightand

chtuIge

inblowersoundmayoccurwhile
operatingatpowerlevelsother
thanhigh.

oDUHthumpingsoundwhile

isoperating.

OWI

eSomeTV.~diointerference

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour
microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
interferencecausedbyothersmall

appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

problemwithyouroven.

Uyouneedmorehelp..AXM,tollfree:
GEAnsvverCente@

consumerMiMmMtioriservice

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Service

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

backpageofthisbook.

onthe

We’reproud

wantyouto bepleased,If forsome

reasonyouare nothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearethree
stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpieased.Inmost
cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails-including

yourphone number—-to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations
GEAppliances
AppliancePark
Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill

notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606

ofourserviceand

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YOURGENERALELE(71’’Rl0 OVEN

Saveproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchas your sales slip orcancelled checktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHATIS

FULLONE-YEARWARRANTY

Foroneyearfromdateoforiginal
purchase,wewillprovide,freeof

charge,partsandservicelabor

inyourhometorepairorreplace

mypart ofthe microwave

oven thatfails

because ofa

manufacturingdefect.

LIMITEOAIX3ITIONAL
NMW$YEARWARRANTY

Forthesecondthroughtenth
yearfromdateoforiginalpurchase,
wewillprovide,freeofcharge,a
replacementmagnetwm

tubeif

themagnetrontubefailsbecause
ofamanufacturingdefect.Youpay
fortheservicet?iptoyourhome
andservicelaborcharges.

Thiswarrantyisextendedto
theoriginalpurchaserandany
succeedingowner

purchasedforordinaryhomeuse
inthe4$mainlandstates,

forproducts

Hawaii
andWashington,DC.InAlaskathe
warrantyisthesameexceptthatitis

LIMITEDbecauseyoumustpayto
shiptheproductto

theserviceshop

orfortheservicetechnician’stravel

coststoyourhome.
Allwarrantyservicewillbeprovided

byourFactoryServiceCentersor
byourauthorizedCustomerCare”
;:~~:ersduringnormalworking

Look;ntheWhiteorYellowPages
ofyourtelephonedirectoryfor
GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY,
G&@?AinELECTRICFACTORY

SERVICE,GENERALELECTRIC­HOTPC31NTFACTORYSERVICEor

GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER
CARE@$EHV!CE.

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O%rvicetripstoyourhometo

teachyouhowtousetheproduct.

yourUseandCammatarlal.

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Read

Ifyouthenhaveanyq.mtions
aboutoperatingtheproduct,
pleasecontactyourdealerorour
ConsumerAffairsofficeatthe
addressbelow,orGall,tollfree:

GEAnswerCenter@

1300.626’2000
consumerinformationservice

● Replacementofhousefusesor

resettingofcircuitbreakers.
* Failureoftheproductifitisused

forotherthanitsintendedpurpose
orusedcommercially.

@Damagetoproductcaused
byaccldertt,fire,floodsoracts
ofGod.

WARRAN70RIS

PIOTRESF’ONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
~Improperinstallation.
ifyouhaveaninstallationproblem,

contactyourdwderorinstaller.
Youarer0sponsibk3forproviding
adequateelectrical,gas,exhausting
and othercormeclingfacilities

Someslatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalorcon$equentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationor exclusion

may notapply toyou,

Toknow

whatyourIogalrightsareinyourstate,cxm$ultyourMM orstateconsumeraffairsofficeoryourstate’aAttorneyGenerai.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Warrantor:GeneralHectricCompany

Iffurtherhelpismmiwicmcernins thiswarranty,write:

lMtmager-CofisumerAffairIs,GEAppliances,Louisville,KY4022!5

FartNo.lWD2092P095

Pub. No. 49-8066

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