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Beforeusingyouroven, readthisbookcarefully.

Ris intendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewmicrowave

ovenproperly. Keepithandyforanswersto your

questions.

If youdon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp,write(include your phone number):

ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Writedownthemodel

andserialnumbers.

You’llilndthemon a kibe)inside theoven.

Thesenumbersare alsoonthe ConsumerProduct

RegistrationCardthatcamewith your microwaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard, pleasewrite these here:

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locationofyourmicrowaveoven shoulda needoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor

registeringyouastheowner. Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto

besurehehasdoneso; alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard. Ifyoumove,or ifyouarenotthe originalpurchaser

pleasewritetous, statingmodel andserialnumbers.Thisappliance

mistbeI@stawd.Pleasebeawtain thatitk.

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MicrowavingTips

● Makesureallcookwareusedin

yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups: custardcups,potteryorchina dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave metallictrimor glazewitha metallic sheencanbeused.Somecookware islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’

If youare unsure,uscthisdishtest: Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup. Placeinovenonorbesidedish. NlicmwaveM%minutesat HIGH.If waterbecomeshot,dishisrnicmwave safe.Ifdishheats,itshouldnotbe usedformicrowaving.

o Papertowels,waxpaper,and

plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.

@Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire stirring,rotating,or Cheekyourcookingguide,

@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods whicham tightlycoveredbyaskin or Piercepotatoes.egg yolksandchickenliverstoprevent bursting.

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Rmdall beforeusingthis

WhenusingA5ctricalappliances basicsafety shouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

* h notqxxate this*pp&tXlce

ifithasadamagedpowercurdor plug,ifit isnotworkingproperly, or’ifithasbeendamagedor

* seedoorSur&c@Ck?aning

onpage26

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personnel.Contactnearest authorizedservicefkcilkyfor

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repairor

supervisionisnecessarywhen UsedbyChkiren. @~ ~~~ tie ~k of~ ~

–-Donot(YVmookfood.Grefidly

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic, orother rnaterkdsm placedinsidethe+overttofacilitate cooking.

–-Removewiretwist-ties&orn

bagsbefore

baginoven.

--Donutuse oventodry

--Fhper$owe~ and

pqer.Recycledpaper

wax

metalflecks

whichrn8yGausearcingorignite,

nylon ornykmfilamentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

–Do notoperatetheovenwhile

emptyb avoiddamagetothe mmandthedmigeroffire.If

ovenshouldrun emptyaminuteortwo,noharm isdone,However,trytoavoid

theovenemptyatall

times—-hsavesenergyand

prolongsthelifeoftheoven,

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SAFETY (co.tin..~)

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notpoppqcornhiyour

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unlessinaspecial

oven

microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouwepopcornMMedfor useinmicrowaveovens.

l’iO~overeookpotatoes.

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Theycoulddehydrateandcatch

fwe,causingdamagetoyouroven. –Ifmaterialsinsideovenshould

ignite,ke~povendoorclosed, turnovenoff’,anddisconnect powercord,orshutoffpowerat fuseor

afJome

circuitbreakerpanel.

suchaswble

eggssndsealed example,closedglass

jars-may

explodeandshouldnotbeheated inthisoven,

Avdd IN@YfOOdin

@ glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids; especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

*Don’tCMwstfWzeIB

innarrowneckedbottles

Evenifthe

canbuildup.Thiscancausethe

toburst, in

irijury, *USemewlonlyas

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TV be

infoil lessthan3/4”

topfoilcoverand traytobox.When rm%alin the oven+keepmetal atk%wt1inch fromskies &lM?n’

oWhencookingporkfollow

thedirectionsexactlyandalways ~ cookthemeattoaninternal temperatureofatleast170°F.

Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

* $~ii~~geggsisnot

inamicrowave

ov~n~pressure

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause ittoburst,retxdtingininjury.

* ~~&j w~~hu~~r&~n ~ute~

canbuildup

W4Wsuchm sausages,

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

● cookingp(mches

and closedplasticbags shouldbe

slit,piercedorvented

as in&mkingguide.M theyarenot,plasticcouldburst

duringor after

ccmk~g,possibly in

injury,

Also,plasticstorage

beatieast

uncoveredbecausethey

forma tightseal.Whencooking

with covered withplasticwrap,remove

carefullyanddirect

steamawayfromhandsandface.

certain

maystarttoboilduringm shortlyafterremovalfromthe miemwaveoven. from liquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybefore the

fromthe oven.

Topreventburns

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FeaturesofYourOven

CookimgCompleteReminder

(ForTIMECOOKandTIMEDEFROSTcycles)

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodintheoven,the

ovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntilyoueitheropenthe overtdoorortouchtheCL13AR/OFFpad.

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WhenMu Pluginthe (“hen

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6. ModeStirrerC%wer.Protects the ertmgy system.Donot removethiscover. Mu willdamagetheoven.

7*Glass Tray.Tray

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beinpkicewhenusingtheoven.

Cooking wiHbe

withoutthetrayin

plmx.Thetraymayk removedfor

ckm ing.

theovenisoperating,

9. TouchControlMA and Display.Seenextpagefir

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YourTouchControlPimel

The TouchControlPanelallows youtosettheovencontrols electronicallywiththetouch

ofafinger.It’sdesignedtobe

easytouseandunderstand.

DISPLAY.Displaystimeofday,

timeduringcookingfunctions, powerlevelbeingused,cooking modeandinstructions.

2. TIMECOOK.Microwavefora presetamountoftimeusing

automaticPowerLevel10(or changepowerlevelafterentwing

cookingtime.Seepage7.)

3. NIDJ/SEC

TIMER*This featureusesnomicrowaveenergy. Itfunctionsaseitherakitchen timer,asaholdingperiodafter defrostorasadelaytimerbefore timecooking.(Seepage9.)

4. PADS.

padstoentercooking,

time,timeofdayor powerlevel.

pad

beforeenteringanotherpower lewdnumberifyouwanttochange tlom PowerLevel10

(High)forcookingor Power Level 3 (Law]for

LEVEL.Touchthis

Touch these

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(i THVIEDEFROST.Gentle thawingat automaticPowerLevel 3 (Law).Ifdesired,youmay changepowerlevelafierentering defrostingtime.(Seepage8.)

7. CLOCK.Touchthispadto entertimeofdayorchecktime ofdaywhilemicrowaving.Toset

‘

clock,firsttouchCLOCKpadand

thenentertimeofday.I%rexample, iftimeis 1:30,touchnumberpads

1,3, and0 and “1:30”willappear

indisplay.ThentouchSTARTpad.

Toresetorchangetime,simply repeataboveprocess.

$. CLEAWOFF.Whentouched, itshutsofftheovenanderasesall settings(excepttimeofday).

9. START.Afierall selectionsare made,touchthispadtostarttheoven.

WE EE”AppearsOnDisplay:

Whensettingclock, youhave

notentereda validclocktime.

USCYOU~T(N.R%C3mtroi F?andto

DefrostandCookbytimeusing

yourchoiac[9fpawcrlevelsfrom

! (Iawcst)to 10(highest),[ime kitchentaskswiththeMin/Sec Tinwr,andsettheclock.

Create

wit your cookingstyle. Forexample:USCthe Timertodelaythestart or programaholdtimebetween

SetTimeCooktodesiredcooking time; ovenshutsoff atendof time.(Seepage7.)

your ownprogramsto

andcooking.(Seepage9.)

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Thetimecookingfeatureallows

youtopresetthecookingtime. Theovenshutsoffautomatically.

PowerlevelN (HIGH)is recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethisformom flexibility.Seeyourcookbook.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith tin-wcooking, makeacupofcoffee

byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Stepk Fillacup2/3fuHofwater,

teaspoon of instant coffee and

add1 s~irtodiss&e. UseaCUPthathas no

metaldecorationand

satii.(Referto Tips

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Onpage2.)Placecup inovenand

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dose door.

Step3:Selectyourtime.Touch

1,0 andOforoneminute.Display shows“1:00”and“(XXX TIME” flashes.

Because automaticpowerlevel10

isrecommendedforthiscupof

coffee,thereisnoneedtochange thepowerltwel.(Ifpowerlevel10

isnotappropriate,see “Howto

ChangePowerLevei”below.)

Howtoaang

e PbwerLevel

Aftersettingcookingtime,

touchFQWERLEVELpad, tlwntouchdesirednumberfor newpowerlevel.

Questionsand Answers

Q. I setmyovenforthetime

calledforintherecipe,butatthe endofthetimeallowed,mydish wasn?done.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeor location,manyTime Cookrecipesgiveyouatimerange topreventovercooking.Setthe ovenforminimumtime,testthe foodfordoneness,andcookyour disha littlelonger,ifnecessary.

Q. 1touchedthenumberpads

andselectedmypowerleveLWhen ItouchedSTART,however,my ovendidn’tcomeon.Whynot?

A. The TIMECUOKpadmustbe

touchedbeforesettingthe number pads or elseyour ovenwillnot begincooking.

Q. 1wanttocookona power levelotherthanHIGH.Whatdo 1needtodo?

A. Tochangethepawerlevel, touchthePOWERLEVELpad.

“P--KY*appearsonthedisplay

panel.Enternewnumber.

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step4 TWASTART’,‘Txxx

TME’*ml

allow Km

time dowm

&step6:opal h! door.

Q. WhathappensifI accidentally operatethemicrowaveoven withoutfoodinit?

A. useforshortperiods

oftimedoes notdamagethe.oven butit isnot

Q. CanI interruptmyTime

Cookfunctiontocheckthefood? A. Yes.To

simplyclosethedoorandpress theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe resetforcookingto resumeunless timeis ontimer.

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TheTimeDefrostsettingis

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designedforspeedythawing of frozenf~d andisoneofthe greatadvantagesofamicrowave oven.

@Powerlevel3is automaticallyset fordefrosting,butyoumaychange thisformoreflexibility.

*Seeyourdefrostingguidefor defrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps below.

Step1:Placepackageof frozen chopsintheovenandclosedoor.

Step2:TouchTIME Displayshows”: 0’”and “ENTER DE~TIME” fldle%

Stepd:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”

showsandtimecountsdownon display.Whencycleiscompleted,the ovensignalsandflashes“End,”then automaticallyshutsoff.

Step5:Turnpackageover,close doorandrepeatSteps2and3to

set halfofdefrosting timeandtouchSTART.

Step6: Whenovensignalsand

flashes*’EndJ’opendoor,remove

packageandseparatechopsto

finishdefrosting,

@Foodsfrozeninpaperor plastic

canbe inthepackage.

QuestionsandAnswem s

Q. WhenIpressSTART,Iheara dullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?

A. Thissoundisnormal.Itis

lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga powerlevellowerthan 10(HIGH).

Q. Can1defrostsmallitemsin

a hurry?

A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise thepowerlevelafterenteringthe timebytouchingthe desiredpower

levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe

totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;

powerlevel10cutsthetotal

defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither.rotateor stir

foodfrequently.

Q. Whydon%thedefrosting

timesinthedefrostingguide

seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording

tothe inyourfreezer.

Setyourovenforthetimeindicated @ inyour guide.Ifyour foodisstillnotcompletelythawed attheendofthattime,resetyour

ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.

to I%wa- Lad

How

Aftersetting time, touchPOWERLEVELpad. thentouch

new p(9wdrkvcl m

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desired mmkr for

@Checkyourdd’restingguidefor

otherdefrostingtips.

Q. ShouldM foodsbe

thawedbefore A. Somefds shouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly

itisbettertobegincookingwhileit isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. Can1openthedoorduring

tocheckonthe

prOg81%N$d’my food? A. Yes.

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To

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

YOUmayopenthedoorat

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HowtoUse Timer

_ TheMIN/SECTIMERhasthree

timingfunctions: @Itoperatesasaminutetimer. o Itcanbeset todelaycooking.

● Itcanbeusedasa holdsetting

afterdefrosting.

‘I’heMIN/SECTIMERoperates withoutmicrowaveenergy.

HowhTimea3-NIinute

PhoneCall

TouchMIFJ/SECTIMERpad.

Thedisplayshows”: 0“ and “ENTERTIME”flashes.

2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO (for3 minutesandnoseconds).

Displayshows“3:00”and “TIME~’

3. TouchSTART.Displayshows timecountingdown.

4. Whentimeisup,ovensignals, flashes“EndJ’anddisplayshows

timeofday.

HOLD

- TIME

The Timercanalso beusedto Ixtwcenmicrowavecooking functions.Thetimecanrangsfrom onesecondto99 and99

wxonds, A HOLD,or ‘;standirtga’ tifnu may beibtmi in somed your’

ownrecipesorcookingguide.

‘R}delaycookingup!099

:ifld99seconds.

WICi

M1lWSECTIMERandenter

Ibuch START.Timerwillcount downto

‘mm? cook

~ [,M’s sayyou wantto ii Ihm ~

hvwcrolebr 15minutes,holdfor

K)minutesandthenTimeCookfbr

25~lllllutes,Herc’sh(}~t~~dOit:

program “hoki!irnc”

tOUCh‘r~~~030K

enter cookingtime. Touch

of toMay cooking.

zeroandcookingwill begin.

to E’bld $uld

Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer andplaceinoven.

Step2:TouchTIMEDEFROST pad.

Thedisplayshows”: O“and “ENTERDEFTIME”flashes.

Step3:Touchpads1$5,0andOfor

15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00”

appearson display.(Defrostingis

setonpowerkind3 but canbechangedby the PCYWERLEVELpadandthe

desiredpowerlevel.)

Step4: $%X or holdtime by TIMER. Thedisplayshows‘$:0“ and

TIME’*flashes.

step5:Touch1,0,OandOto hold

forten “10:00”appearscm

displayand *’TIME”flashes.

Step6:TbuchTIMECOCKpad, Thedisplayshows“: 0“ and

‘*ENTERLXXXTIME”’flashes.

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

“COOKTIME”flashesand “25:00”appearsondisplay.

!!kepfkTbuchSTART.“DEFTIME” and“15:00”countingdownshow ondisplay.Aseachfimctionis automaticallyperformedoven displayshowsinstructionsentered andthefimetkm.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven signalsandflashes“End~’

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Whatwillhappenif I accidentallyreversemydef’’st, holdandcookinstruetimw?

A. The oven will rearrangeyourprogram. willalwayscomefirst,thenhold, andthenthe cookingfunction.

Q. CanIdefrostandholdonly?

A. Yes,Sometimesyoumayonly

wanttodefrosta fbod,holdit.and cookitlater.

programinDefrostandamountof

time.Then Holdandthe

amountoftirnetBesuretoputthe thaweddishinthe prornptly.

IWYIYi:Letfoodsremainat room

Timeswillvary.

Q. I progrmnmedmyovenfora specific timebutit defrostedlongerthannecessary.

Whathappened?

A. When conflict,

theoventwries outthelast own toDefrostfor4

Defrostfor6 minutes.Inthiscase, the ovenwouldDefrosttbr6 minutes

and for2 minutes.

AHyouneedtodois

onlyaslongassafe,

Youmayhavesetthe

for2 minutes,aridthen

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HeatingorReheatingGuide

1.Directionsbelowmeforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatrefrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.

2. Covermostfoodsforfastest heating(seetip).Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand bakedfds.

3. Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoodsbeforeserving.

4. Besurefds areheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout. Asageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundemideofdish.

Approximate

Item Amount

PowerLevel

Time, Min.

Appetizers

Saucy;suchasmeatballs,riblets, 1to 2servings High(10) cocktailfranks,etc. (1/2cup/serving)

Dips:creamorprocessedcheese %cup Medium(5)

Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. 2to4 servings High00)

Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,sothattheywillcrisp.

servings High(10)

3to4

1 cup Medium(5)

PlateofLeftovers

Meatplus2vegetables 1plate High(10)

Tip: CoverpIateoffd withwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

MeatsandMainDishes

Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti. creamedchicken,chili, stew,macaroniand cheese,etc.(?4-1cupkierving) i can(16-02,) High(10) 4to5!4

Thinlyslicedroastedmeat: Rarebeefroast,minimtimtime;Mediumrare, maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving) 3to4 servings Med+igh [7)

Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.

Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces: Rarebeefsteak

Welldonebeef’,chops.ribs,ctc,

1to 2servings High(10) 3to7

3to4servings

1to2servings

I m2servings Meal-High(7) 1to3

3to4servings

1to2 servings Meal-High(7)

3to4servings ?vfed-Higlt(7) 3to7

i to 2servings Meal-High(7)

3m4 ,wrvings

High(iOj 6 to

Meal-High(7)

Meal-Hi@(7) I

Med=Hi@(7) 3to6

1%to4

4 to6

1to3

3to5

1to2%

2to4

m ‘4[0 2 1%to3 %

3to5

]1/+to~

1m3

Chickenpieces 1to 2pie~es

Hotdogs

Riceandpasta Ito 2servings {%-%

lbpped ormixedwithsauce (3+-%cup/serving)

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.CoverothermaindishesandmatswithwaxpqMw,Donotcoverrareormediumrarerncats, Whenhtwingorreheating3to4servingsofmeatslicesorpieces,rotatedishK?turnafterhalfoftime,

Moistfilling:SIoppyjoe, bw%ecuc, humdad, etc.inbun{%

Thickmca(-ciwcscfilling;withfirmbread

‘UQ:[Jmpaper .—

andsausages

K9WCIor napkinMcoversandwichwi.

3to4 pieces

1to2

3m4

1to2

3to4 servings

i to 2servings

3to4 servings

1to 2wn=vings

3to4 wwings

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High(10) High00) 2to3%

High(K)) %m 1’/4 High00) 1m3

High00) 1to2

High(K)) High(10)

(7) 1 to 2% (7) 2%to4

Med-l+igh(7)

(7)

‘/2to2

3to6 8to 12

2to 3 4to5

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HeatingorReheatingGuide

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Mll

Soups

Waterbased

(1cup/serving) Milkbased 1to2 servings

(1cup/serving) 3to4 servings

Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

Vii?geatms

Sfnallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. (%cup/serving)

Largepiecesor whole:Wpardgusspears,

corn onthecob,etc. Mashedpotatoes

(%cuphxwving)

Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.

Sauces

Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch %cup

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Meator maindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy,

spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup Creamytype %cup

“1’@:Gnawfbodtopreventspatter.

Amount PbwerLevel

1to2 servings 3to4servings High(10) 1Carl(10-OZ.) High(10)

Q&l (]0”02.)

2servings

1to

3to4servings

1can

(15to 17”OZO)

2servings

1to

3to4servings

1call(16-02.) 1to2 servings

3to4 servings

1cup %Cup

1cart(16”OZ1) 1cup

High(10)

Meal-Hi@(7) Mod-High(7) Meal-High(7)

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

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

High(10) High(K))

High(10) ‘/’5to 1%

High00) High(10)

High(10) 2to4 High00)

High(10) i to 1% High(i(l) 2to2%

Appmxinmte

Tim, Nfhl.

2to5

5to 4 to5

2t06 (jto }1 4to6

1to 3 3to4% 3t05

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BakeryEbods

Pie:fruit.nutor’custard 1slice

)4~lfoxin,pic‘i ‘iice

(useminimumtimeforcustard}

2slices 4 slices 9-in.pie

IFbods

Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(3-in.x4-in.)

Plain.notopping 2or 3pieces f$ymp&hlltter With2sausugcpatties~cooked)

MI. cider,otherwmxbwxd i to2 cups

— 3to4cups

t“dke, ~’ocoa,othermilkbased i to 2cups

Hp: M notcow bakeryfoods.griddlefoods(pancakes,etc.)orbeverages.

2or3 pieces 2m=3pieces

3to4cups

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

High(10) High(10) Meal-Hi@(7) Meal-High(7)

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

High(10) 1%to3Y2 High(109 5to 7

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

(5)

1to 1% 1to 2 1%to 2%

2to7 6to 10

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DefrostingGuide

I. Poodp~c~g~ina]].paperOrplasticpac~g~smay k defrostedwithout unwrapping.If foodisfbilwrapped,removefoilandplacefood~

cookingdishfordefrosting.

2. Afterfirsthalfofcookingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfd. Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatef~ ifpossible. ~ (Xiverylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthinwingor legareasmaybenecessary.

3. BesureIargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,allowextramicrowavingtimeonroasts).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunningwateruntil gibletscanbe remcwed.

4, Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecoolbutsoflenedinailareas.Ifstillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orlet stand

a fewminutes.

FirstHalf SecondHalf Pbwer

Food

Meat

Bacon Franks

(Mb.) Ground:beef&pork

(Mix) (2-lbs,)

Roast:beef

Roast:pork

Spareribs,pork (1pkg.)

ChOfH & ctitkts;

Steaks,

beef.

lamb,pork & veal

Time. Min.

3?4to4

4 to5

4to 5perlb,

The. Min.

none

4to6 6to8

12to 14

4m5 perlb.

5to6perlb. 2to3pet=lb.

2M4%perlb.

I&N@

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost0) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Dcf’rest(3)

Comments

Piaceunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4 turnafterhaifoftime.L&tstand5minutes.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntil

frankscanbeseparated.

Turnoverafterfirst4 minutes. ‘l%rnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff softenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside,Break upremainingblock,microwave5to6 minutesmore. Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftened meataftersecondhalf’oftime.Setaside.Microwave11 to 12minutesmore.Scrapeandsetaside.Breakup

remainingbiockandmicrowave3to5minutesmore. Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterhalfoftime,turn

roastover,Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstand for30minutes.

Piacewrappedpackageinoven.firn overafterf“

halfoftime.Aftersecondhaifcf’tirnc,separate~

withtabieknife,Letstandtocompictedcfrostingw Piaeewriippedpackageino~en.Turnoverafterilrst

halfoftiine. Aftersecondhalfoftime.separatepieces withtabieknife.Letstandtocompletedefrosting.

2Yito4% 3to4

1~~[~}~1~

I to2

Dcfrmx(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Thrnoverafterfirst214minutes. Ihrn overafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.

Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof time. Letstand 5minutes,

i%turnneeded.

Piwwwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnover afterhalfof time. AftersecondIMif’oftime,separate piccwsantipiaceincookingdish. Microwave2to4 minutesmore,if’neccmwy.Letstanda fewminutes mfinishdefrosting.

Piacewrappedchickeninoven.Afterfirsthalfoftinw,

unwrapandturnoverchicken.!$hicldwarmareaswith

foii.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibietscanbercmomi. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.Turn

packageoverafterfirstImifoftinw. Piacewrappedduckiinginoven.Afterfir~thaifof

time,unwrapandturnoverinfocookingdish.Shicid

warmareaswithfbii.Runcooiwaterincavityuntii gibietxcanbercmovcdt ~)iaceunw,rap~i

htiifoftime,remove warmareaswithfoii.Turnturkeybreastsi(icup secondhaifof’time,checkingseveraltinwstoshic warmareiwRunccwiwatcr;n!ocavityuntiigibletsanti neckcanberemovcxi.Letsoakincooiwaterfbr i w 2 hoursorrefrigerateovcrnigi~ttocompielcdefrosting.

turkey brC~ISIside (.h)Wn, A{ttii;ii%t

wriip~r andshieldicgs,wi i

Page 13

Guide

FirstHalf Second Half Rower

Food

Fish& Seafmd

Fillets(l-lb.)

Steaks(6-oz.)

Wholefish(8to io-oz.)

Shellfish,smallpieces(1-lb.) ScallopsO-1b,pkg.) Shellflsh,large:

Crablegs–l to2

(8to Io”oz.) Lobstertails--l to2

(6to9-02.) Wholelobsterorcrab

(lH-lbs.)

Breads,Cakes

Breadorbuns(1-lb,) 3to4 none Heat& serverolls{7-cM,pkg.) 2to4 nrm

Cofteccake(1I to 14%-oz,) Coffeering(K)-oz.pkg.) Sweetroils18%to i2-oz.)

Doughnuts(1to3) Doughrruts,glazed

(1boxof 12)

Time, Min. Time, Min.

2to3 Defrost(3)

5to8

iO 8

4to 7

5to8

8to9

3m5

Level

4to6 Defrost(3)

none 2to42

none none

none

3to4

$to9

rrcmc Defrost(3) none none none none

none none

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3)

Defrost@

Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost(3)

Comments

PIaceunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozenin water,placeincookingdish.)‘1’l.rrnpackageoverafter firsthalfoftime,Aflersecondhalfoftime,letstand10 minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Letstanda fewminutestofinishdefrosting.

Placefishincookingdish,‘Ihmoverafterfirsthalfof time,Aftersecondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcold watertocompletedefrosting,

Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish. Placeunopenedpackageinoven,

Arrangeincookingdish.

Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown,‘Ibm overforsecondhalfoftime.

Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.‘Ibm overafterfirsthalfoftime.

Removemetaltwisttie.

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— —

— =V

— —-

—

—— —

——

—

(“hctxxiike,plainor

fruittoj>(17to i%w.) (’runchczkcs&cupcakes i;ruitor nutpie(IKin.)

Fruit

i;reshfrozen(10to 16+z.) 5to M) none

none

none 2-4

none norw

none

Defrost0) Defmt (3)

Defrost(3)

WImicrowavesafkplate.

Mice Placeonmicrowavesafeplate,Rotateplate1/2turn

afterhdfof time,

Letpiestand5 minutes,sliceandserve,

Placepackageinoven,Afterminimumtime,breakup

withfork,Fkpea!if necessary.

Page 14

ConvenienceFwd Guide

1.Mostconveniencefds canbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked,Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(glassor plastic).Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.

2. Removefd fromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplaceinmicrowavesafecontainer.

3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,addtimestogether.

Fbod

Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Appetizers&Snacks

Pastrybites Frozenprepared

sandwiches I%pcorn

Microwave No High(10) safedish

Papertowel No High(10) Microwavebag No High(10)

%to2]/2min. 1to3min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper

persandwich 3to5min.

towel.R@tedish1/2turnafl.erhalfoftime. Followpackagedirections.

I@gs&Cheese

Scrambledegg substitute

(8-02.carton)

Cheesesouffle (i2-oz.)

Breakfast(6!4-oz.), Package Package High(10) scrambledeggswith sausageandhash brownpotatoes

Welshrarebit Microwave Y& Defrost(3) 5min. Breakupbeforecontinuing.

(lo-cm.)

I%$h &

(~?~{}&{,~,)

shellf~h

Crabor shrimp mwburg(6H-oz.)

Fish&chips Packagetray No High00) (5to 14-OZ.) distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

Deviledcrab (6”02.)

Breadedfish {5to 10”0%.) 04 to 16”0?’.)

Microwave No

safedish Microwave No Defrost(3) 9 to13min.

safe$-in.pie plateand custardcups

papertray

safedish

Package No High(10) pouch

Microwave safedish

safedish High(10)

cover

No Distributeevenlyon microwavesafedish.

High(10)

Meal-High(7) 9to 11min.

High(10)

High(10) 2to4 min.

High(10)

(10) 9tOEmin.

High

1%102%

2to4min. Removepapertrayfromcarton.Turnback

3to$5min. Stirbeforeserving.

3to5min. Pwtctum~uch 3or 4 3to6min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor

3to5min.

6!09 min.

Microwaveabout1 minuteper 1/4cup mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto completecooking.

ToDeflwt:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4buttered custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafter5 mintxes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.

filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray 1/2turn afterhalfoftime.

tinwswithforktovent.

Meat

E%wt$l,Rice

I%ckagcmy Package

or pouch

Micmwawe Lidor High(10) $@?casserole plasticwrap

PackagEtray carton and carton High(10)

Microwwc

safedish plasticwrap

Pouch High[lo) 5to7min. Microwave Lidor High(10) 4 to9min. Breakupandstirafterhalfof time.

safedish plasticwrap

cover High{!0)

I.idor

High(10) High{1O)

High(10)

High(10) 2 to5mint

4%to7rein, 5to 11min.

12to20min. 13to 18min.

6to8min. 1/4turnafterhalfoftime. 7to 10min.

ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithfork tovent.

Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter halfof’time.Letstanduncovered5minutes tothicken.

Removefoilcow; replaceincarton.Rotate

Stirbefbreserving. Puncturepouchwithforkto ventandflex

afterhalfoftime.

Page 15

ConvenienceFoodGuide

Food Container

Cover PbwerLevel& llme

Poultry

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

Frozenpouch (5 to6Yz-oz.)

Maindish (12to 17-02.pkg.) safedish

Friedchicken Microwave (2pieces) safedish (l-lb.–6pieces) (2-lbs.–8to10pieces)

Microwave safedish

Pouch

Microwave

Lidor plasticwrap

No High(10)

r+?

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) 2to4min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf High(10) High00) 8to 10min.

1to4min. afterhalfof time.

4to6 min. 3to4%min. W pouchbeforemicrowaving.

7to 14mint

5to7min. oftime.

Sauces,Gravies

Canned Microwave Lidor (10to 16-oz.) (32-02,) High(10) 6to9min.

safedish

plasticwrap High(10)

21Ato6min.

Vegetables

Frozenbreaded (7-OZ,)

Canned

(8to9-02.) (15to 17-ozi) (28to32-OZ.)

1tlStWltmashed

potatoes (2to6servings) (8to Uservings)

Frozensouffle (12-oz.pkg.)

Mimes: l’%lkxi,

Stufb,j,f’rowl (1u) 2) (3104)

Microwave safedish

Microwave

safedish

Microwi,ive

safedish

Microwave safepie plateand custardcups

Mkrt3wwe

safedish

No High(10) 2to4 min.

Lidor plasticwrap High(10) j to3min.

Lidor plasticwrap

High(10) 3to5 min. High(K)) 7to 10rein,

High(10) High(10) 8to 14min.

Defrosl[3) 9to 13min. Meal-Hi@(7) 9to 11min.

4to6 min.

waxpilpe;

High(10) High{10) 7m lomin.

4to7 min.

Comments

Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir

Stirafler5minutes.

Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check

Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.

Placeundrainedvegetablesinmicrowave safedish.Add U2cupliquidor liquidfrom can,COVtw.

Usecontainersizeandamountsof water,milk, butterandsaltcmpackage.Cover.After heating,brisldystirinpotatoes.addingextra

1or2 tablespoonsdrymix.

ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin pieplate. ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups. Soufflesaredone whencentemareset.

C21cdiMYseethatpotatoeswe N(YI-1!4

FOIL,Placecm safkdish. Rotatedishi/2 turnafterhalfoftimei

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Page 16

Meats

1.AhWdyS usemicrowavesafedish(p]asticor giass).

2. Standingtime:Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbeforecarving.

Food

Container Cover

Beef

Ground,crumbled

(forcasserolesorsoup) (l-lb.) High(10) (1%-lbs.) High(10)

Meatballs (1-lb.)

(24bs.)

Patties (4pattiesperlb.) (1to2 patties) ifdesired) (3to4patties)

Meatloaf Pieplateor Plasticwrap

Casseroie No

Roundor oblongdish High(10)

Oblongglass

dish(withtrivet orceramic High(10) 4to6min. turnaflerhalfoftime.

dinnerplate (For1or2 patties,usepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspaperwwels.)

loafdish orcookto 1709

Waxpaper Rounddish:arrange%tol-in. apartin

High(10)

Waxpaper

High(10)

Meal-High(7) M@-High(7)

orcookto170°

RMsts

Potroasts

Simmeredbeef (cornedbeefor brisket)

‘Rmdcrroasts(rib,

highqualityrump, %irloinlip)

C)blongdish orcasserole

Casserole Lidor

Lidor plasticwrap

plasticwrap

Medium(5) 20to25 min.

Medium(5)

PowerLevel&‘Ilme

4to6 min. frozenbbek, microwave9to 11minutes, 6to8 min.

6to8min. circlearoundedgeof dish.

10to 12min.

2to4 min. browningsauceoragent.Rotatedish 1/2

Roundloaf: Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

19to21min. Loafshape: 27to29min.

perlb.

2!4to2%hrs.

Comments

Stirafterhalf’oftime.Addsauceor casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook

breakingup andstirringevery3minutes. Letstand5minutes.

Oblongdish:arrange%to l-in.apart. Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered tmdturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup waterto3to5-poundmast.l’hmoveraficr ~ half’of’time.Addvegetables.ifdesired,after ~ httlfoftime.Recoverandfinish.

Add1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.?hm overtitir half’oftime.Letmeatstandin brothat least10 boih?ddinner,removemeat;cookvegetables

inbroth.

‘Ilrmroastsoverdterabout halfof time. Let meatstand10to 15minutesbeforecarving. If’desired,brushwithbrowningsauceor agentbeforecooking.

minutesafw cooking. For

Pork

Bacon

Porksausage(raw) (M-lb.–4

Porklinksausage

(raw)

—

patties)

Microwavc

safecookware

Papermvd High (10)

Wiixpper

Waxpaper

Plilstic Wrilp

High(j(l)

High{IO)

High(K)) High{10) High(10}

Medium(5) Mw.iium(5) Medium(5) Medium(5)

%to 1min.

perslice

j-lb.: 14to 16

min.total 3%to4fi min.

%to !4min.

perlink

?4toj%min.

i%to 2min.

2to2%rein,

20 to 25min.

t(J 35 IT)hl.

30 4Sto50min. 50to55min.

Arrangeinsingjejaycronpajw towelsoron trivetset indish, Layermanyslicesbetween jayersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.

Arrangeinsingjejayer.

Arrangeinsinglejttycr,lfmoking 6 ormore links,rotatedish 1/2turnafterhalf’oftime.

Arrangeinsingjelayer.

Brushwithbwbxue sauceorbrowning agent,ifdcsired.Letstandcovered5 to 10 minutesbeft}reserving.

Page 17

Meats

mod Container

Porkroast

Spareribs

Ham(precooked orcanned)

Hamloaf

Hamslices&

steaks

3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap glassbaking dish

3-qt.oblong glassbaking dishor3-qt. casserole

2-qt.oblong glassbaking

dish

Pieplate PlasticWrap

2-qt.oblong Waxpaper glassbiiking dish

Lamb

Chops (4 chops) Seardish

Roast (legor shoulder)

Brown‘N [preheated

for8min.) 3-qt,oblong

glassbaking dishandtrivet

Cover

Plasticwrap orcover

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper

Pbwer

Medium(5) 18t021min.

(Ormicrowavcto170°internaltemp.)

Medium(5) 25t027 min.

Medium(5) Hto13min,

(Qrmicrowaveto115°internaltemp.)

Medium(5)

(Ormicrowaveto170°internaltemp.)

High(K))

High(10)

Medium(5) Placeroaston trivet

Medium

Welldt)nc

Level& ‘1’irne

perlb.

perlb. 20t023min.

18t027min.

5to7rein, Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein

Min.

perlb.

]~@14 15to 17 l?o”

Internal

Temp.

150°

Comments

Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add l/2 cupofwaterto roastingdishandcoverwith plasticwrap.llmnroastfatsideup aflerhalf ofcookingtime.

Add2/3cupofwaterperpoundspareribs. ‘l%rnoverorrearrangeafterhalfofminimum

time.Afterminimumtime,drainliquidand

addbarbecuesauce;microwaveafew

minutestofinish.

Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-in.stripof

foil.Aftercookingperiod,lethamstand10

minutesbeforecarving.

Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.Ifa glaze

isdesired,spoonpineappleor apricot

preservesovercookedhamloafafew

minutesbeforeserving.

preheateddish.Turnmeatoverafterhalf

oftime.

afterhalfofcookingtime.L@roaststand10

minutesbeforecarving.

kisidedown.Turnover

veal

C.flops seekrnbchops$hn”e! Roast(shoulder) 2=qt. oblong waxpaper

glassbaking perlb, dishandtrivet

Medium(5) 16to 19min. Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.firn

(Ortmokm 15Y’)

overafterhalfofcookingtime,Letroast

stand10minutesbefcmcarving,Nicethinly.

and

!.wC(WW

2, Becausemicrowavedmuc.cscwtpomtcless[himonlherangetop,theyarethinnerthan cookedsaucesmadewiththesame

amountof Incrcme byaddingextrateaspoonfo1 tablespoonfloworcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.

~.Mi~r[lw:tve{is;kuccsdOnot

miuwbwkving.

Food

Graviesandsauces thickenedwithflour or bowf meitandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish, orcornstarch Increasetime i to

Thin,liquidsauces C’ussmk? (auill+,chtm.etc.J

—

Meltedbutw wcm, GIw mwsurti

~l:irfIid but~cr butter,bringtoboiithenletstanduntillayers Thickspaghetti.

tm%ecueor largebowl SWectkllrsauces minutestodevelopflavor,

isnewjed.Exceptforthickchunkyspaghettisauce.

necdt~]bc htirrwj constmfly butmostshuukjbewhisked withwirewhiskonceortwicewhile

(.-her PkRverLevel&Time Comment+

~MXAHC !’h

Glass

t%serolc+ %s

(spaghettiI

cup:High(10] 4 to6min.

cup:High(10)

1Acup:Highiio) 1to2mint Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For clarified

2to3min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

Mitxowavefat, flouritndsalttogetherto

2minutesperadditional

cttpofsauce.

ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto finish,

,sqarate.i%urtiand we cleartoplayer.

2cups:High(10) 5to7 min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowavs,

stirringafterhalfof tinw,Letstand5to 10

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Page 18

Poultry

1. Usemicrowavetrivet forchickenandothersmallpoultry,butdonotusetrivetforcookingturkey.

2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingforup to 10minutes.“lkrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.

Food

Container

Cover

PbwerLevel&Time

Chicken

Pieces Plateor

oblongdish Wholechicken @pieces)

Whoieuncut Oblongdish (stuffedor unstuffed)

Waxpaper

Oven-proof Meal-High(7) cookingbag orwaxpaper

High(10) 2%to3min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired. High(10) 15to 1’7min. thickestmeatypiecesaretooutsideedges

(or cookto19(Yinternaltemp.)

Cmmish Hens

Whole(stuffedor Squareor

unstuffed) oblongdish perlb. Halves Squareor

Duckiing

andtrivet

oblongdish perlb.

Oblongdish and trivet perlb. Microwavebreastsidedownfor firsthiilfof

Waxpaper

High(10) 6to9min. Placebreastsideclownindish.Turnover

High(10)

High(10) 6to9min. Shie)dbottomoflcgs,wingsqndtail.

Turkey

Largeoblong dish perlb.

Cookingbag

(5) 13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagcritifctcsired,Add%

perpiece total

9to 12min. perlb,

9to 10min.

Comments

Arrangeinsinglelayerincookingdishso ofdish.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add

1/3cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnear closuretovent,Donotusemetaltieonbag. Cookbreastsideup,or, placechickenon trivetindishandcoverwithwaxpaper. Rotatedish!4 turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

afterhalfof time. Arrangeskinsideup indish,onbedof

stuffing,ifdcsired.

time.Brushwithbrowningsauceor broiltop

surfaceofcookedbirduntilbrownandcrisp.

cup watertocookingbag. Slitbiignear closuremvent.Donotusemetaltieonbag, Cookbreastsideup.Or.placeturkeybreast upindishandcoverwithplasticwrap.

Microwaveat Medium(5)20to 22minutes

perpound,Remove

rotatedish %turnafterhalfoftime.

pli~sti~wrap,basteand

i, Cruston Iweiidswillbc softaridtheoutsideswilltmtbrown,Hclesired,sprinkletopoflxmerwith mixture.choppednutsor

othertoppingforbrowncolor,Or,iricrcawMowncoloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishbefiwemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel n]ixturc.{?rsavorytoppingiikecrushwlcannedtkcnchfriedonionrings,

!bwerLevel&Time

%-h.lube dish*

8tolo-in< Nil Mcd-High(9) tutwdisha

Fin kfedium{51

6to 7mini

Mto %min. %to 1%iniri. 1to2%fnini

91012 rein,

Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter

toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.

Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle

cookingdishwithfineiychoppedcanned

Frenchfriedonionsbefbrcmicrowiiving,

“Iltrnoutof ptinupsidedowntoserve,

UsemicrmwwcmuffinCotltiiineror

homemademuffincupsmadebyctitting downhotpaperdrinkcups.

Rottitcdish Viturnafterhalfofcookin~time.

Whendone,toothpickinsertedinccnt;rwill comeoutclcitn,Letstand15min.befbrv turningoutofdish.(h].

Page 19

EggsandCheese

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1.Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysintheinicrowaveoven.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtoprevembursting.

2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

3. Cookeggsjust untilset, theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.

mod Container Cover l?bwerLevel&Time

Scrambled

Basiceggs Buttered

Poachedeggs

Omelet

—

Quiche Microwave

—

Glass measuring cupor

casserole

custardcup

1%.qt,

casserole

9-ht.pieplate

safel-q, measureml ctuichedish

Plasticwrap

Casserole cover

High{10)

Medium(5)

High(10)

Medium(5)

High00) Medium(5)

Meal-High(7)

%to1min. peregg

1to 1%min.

peregg

5to6min. Boil2cups water. %to1min. peregg

Meltbutmr 1min.

6to8 min.

Filling: 2to3 mint Quiche: 6m8 min.

Comments

Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish. MicrowaveatHigh(10)untilmelted. Scrambletheeggswiththebutterand1 tablespoonmilkperegg.Placeinovenand microwavefor halfoftotaltime.Stirset portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter. AI1owtostand1or2 minutestofinish

cooking. Puncturemembraneofyolktoprevent

bursting,Rotateeachegg %turnafterhalfof time,

Heat2cupshottapwaterSto6minuteson High(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncture membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon, gentlyslipineggs.Cover.Microwaveat Medium(5) %to 1 minuteperegg.Letstand inwatera fewminutes.

Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet. Microwaveat Medium(5)6 to8 minutes. Sprinklecheeseoveromelet.Microwaveat Medium@ %to 1minuteuntilcheeseis slightlymelted.

C%mbitwwtdmicrowavefilling,stirring every2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecooked shell.Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat left.Rotatedish%turnafterhalfoftinw.

Cheese

Fondue Microwave Coveror

safe2-qt.dish

plasticwrap

High(!0) Medium(5)

lb make Addcheese,flourmtdseasoningstohotwine ,sauce-5 min. 8to9min. minutes,whiskingevery1?4minutes.

andmicrowaveat Medium(5)for8to9

Fishand

[. Pishi?ciotwwhenitflakeseasi~ywitha fbrk.Centermaystillbeslightlymmsltwent,butwillcomimiecookingas fishstandsufewminutes

beforeserving.

2. Cookfishwithor withoutMuce.Atightcoversteamsfish.U.Wa lightercoverofwaxpaperor pqwrtowelforlesssteaming.

3, f%}notovercookfish,CheckM

Food

Fish

Filletsor steaks

(l-lb.) Wholefish

.—

SImntp<peeled (1lb.)

Shrinlp,unpeeled

(1to 2-MS.)

oblongdish

CJblongdish

Pieplate(MI ?%wtiswrap High(10) SMl(lwdidl

2-qt. cfmcrde pkisticwrap

time.

Cover

Waxpaperm

plasticwrap

Plwi[icwrap

Lidor

PowerLevel&Time

High(10)

5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.

4to6 min. Shieldhead pcrlb, Tcmp )70°

3to6fnin+

6to 10min.

CWIMBMmts

andthintailwithaluminumftlil.

Stirtwiceduringcooking.

Page 20

PastaandRice

1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(glassorplastic),

2. Forpastauseabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionaiboiling.Addregularamountsaltand1teaspoonoil(optional,toprevent sticking).

3. For riceor Minuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsah.

4. Coverpastaandricetightly whilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent,

5. Stirorrearrangeafierhalfof cookingtime,Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.

6. Microwavetimeisaboutthesameas conventionalboiling.

Food Container

Macaroni (?-oz.)

Spaghetti (16-oz.)

Eggnoodles (8-02,)

Lasagna

(8to 16-oz.)

Manicotti

(5to8-oz.)

Rice,regular k9nggrain(1cup)

(1%cups)

2-qt. casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

3-qt. casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

2-qt.oblong

dish

3-qt. casserole

2-qt. casserole

Cover

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap High(10)

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

PbwerLevel&13me Comments

High(10)

High(10) 10to 13min. Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time

High(10) Uto 16min. Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafier7

High(10)

High(10) 18to21 min. Add2!4cupswater.Stirafier 10minutes.

High(10) 4to6 min. Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2minutes.Rice,minute

14to 17min. Add3cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For

16to 19min. Add6to7cups water,Rearrangeafter10

16to20mint

rotirtitype,checkfordonenessafter 10 minutes.

minutes.

isthesameforspinachorregularnoodles.

minutes. Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater.Using

fork, turnoverevery5 minuteswhik microwaving.

Cereal

1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(,ghworplastic).Uselargeenoughcontainer avoidspilhver,

2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.

3. Donotcow.

4, Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtirrw.

Cover

(kitmctd,quick Chinaor

N(YI’E:T(Jmicrowavesingle-servingpacketofhwtnmoattneai,fblkmvpackage dircc?ionsforamountofwaterandtnicrow~vcatHigh(10)fbr %to 1minute.

oatmeal, oldktshioned

(1-its,quick

N(YI”WT}microwavesingle-servingpacketofinstant grits,followpacktige

directionsforamountofwaterandmicrmvweat High(10)forY2to i minute.

~“rcamofWheat i%)t.

{’rciiiri [J! Rice

-.—— —..

p(?tteryhowl, paperbowl

1+ Casscrotc No HighO())

orbuwl

Chinaor No pom’ryh(}wl, paperbowl

Cith.SCf(dC No High(10)

orbowl C’hirtaor

potterybowl, paperh~nvl

—

!%3 High(10)

PbwerLevel&The

High00)

High[IO)

Comments

\ to2 min.

pcrserving

3to5 min. fbr1 serving

3to5 min. for I serving

3to4min. ft?rI *erving

!%[02 mint fbr 1serving serving.

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwatertwfore

servings,use3-qt.casserole.

Increasecassemlcsizeformorethanone serving.lncreasc’timeaboutl%minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir

aflerhidf’ofcwokingtime,

Mix cerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase

casserolesMeandmicrowavetimeby1% minutesperadditionalserving.

Inwew time 1minuteperadditionalserving,

Increasetimeabout1minuteperadditional

Stirbeforeserving.For6

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Viietables

—

Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware(glassorplastic).Cookmostvegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem,Exceptionsarepotatoescooked intheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneedno wateraddedfor steam.

— 2

Do notsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,addsalttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimescause

brownspotson vegetablesduringmicrowaving. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffwtsfinishedtasteandtexture.Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture.Forsoft

3. texturewithwell developedflavor,cookmaximumtimeor longer.

Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepiecesgenerallytakelongerthansmalluniformpieces.

Justas whencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshouldhavesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocooktogether successfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowavinga firmvegetablewithasofi one (carro&andpeas,farefimple),cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfmtasthepeas;orstartcookinglargercarrotpieces first,andaddpeasduringlastfewminutes.

Viy@ables

—

container

Slices,pieces Casserole

Whole–Halvesorlarge orstarchyvegetables @otatoes,wintersquash ovenglasstray cauliflower,etc.) (nocontainer)

Summersquash

VegetableCasseroles

Stir-FryVcge(ablcs {6to8servings)

Potatoes:Cook

directlyon

Other

vegetables: squareor oblongdishor casserole

Oblongdishor casserole

%xcomment

.%qt,casserole

Cover

Yes High(10) Mb.: 10to14min.

Potatoes:No Wintersquash, 10to 20min. cauliflower, High(10) 24bs. (6-8): etc.: Yes

Yes

PowerLevel&Time Comments

High00) 2-lbs.: 14to18min.

High(lo) Mb.(3=4):

14to20min.

High(K)) High(10)

High(10)

i’i@l(10)

High(10)

High00)

i-lb.(34): 9to 12min. 2lb.s.(6”8): 7to 10min.

Casserolemade withrawvegetables:

15to20min. Precooked vegetables:

10to Mmin.

10to 12min.

Add1Ato 1A reducetime3to5 minutesbecause

vegetablesareblanched. Prickskinofpotatoesbeforecooking.

Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add %cup water.

Uselargeenoughcasseroletoallow forboilingindish.

Tostirfryone typeofvegetable,

substituteItablespoonoii forwater

andfollowtimesincookingguide.

BlanchonlyMb,or I=qt,preptwed vegetablesata time,Placein 1 to

2+ cttssemlewith%to %cup

water,Blanchedvegetableswillhave brightevencolorandwillbeslightly

softened.Cooldrainedblanched

vegetablesimmediatelybypiungingin

containeroficewat~r.

CUp water.Iffrozen,

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CakesandDesserts

1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafecookware(glassorplastic).

2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel.

3. Crustcmcakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting. 4, Fruitdcsseruswillbefreshlookingandtasting.

F& Container

Cakes

Commercialmix (18to20-OZ.)

Basicbutteror

chocolatecake

Pineappleupside

downcake

cupcakes(6)

Barcookies

Bakedapples

orpears

8-in.roundor squaredishes

Flutedtube Cakepan

Greased8-in. rounddish

8-inQround dish

Paperlined cupcaker

8-in.square

dish

2qt, oblong

dish

Cover

Lidor plasticwrap

PowerLevel&Time

Meal-High(7)

Mod-High(7)

High(10)

High(1(l)

High(lo)

High(IO) High(10)

High(IO)

6to8min.

16to18min.

7to9min.

9to11min.

2%to3min.

6to8min.

8to Mmin.

3to4min. perpiece

Comments

Omit1 eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotatedish

1/4turnevery3 minutes.Letstand5 to IO

minutes&fominvertingtocool. Usenumberofeggsrecommendedon package.

Rotatepan1.14turnevery6 minutes.Lettube cakestand5to 10minutesbeforeinvertingto cool.

Rotatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand on hwt-pmofcounteror woodenbead tocod

Uminutes

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout clean.Invencakeontoplate;letdishstand overcakea fewminutes.

Whencookingwend cupcakes,youmay noticesomewillbedonebefiimothers.Ifso, remavecupcakesastheyaredoneandcontinue cookingthemsta &wsecondsmom.

Rotatedish1/2turnaflerhalfof time.Cut

whencool.

Piercefkuitor peeltopreventbursting.

Candies

1.Alwaysusemimuwavesafegiwscookware,FWea++~cleanup,meltchmmlateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplacechocolateinpaper klwltornclt.

2,Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefully.

Food

S’Mores

ctiramclApples

Marshmiilbw Crisp 2-qt.obiofig

ChocolateBark

Container

Piipernapkin

orpaperplate

i pint(2-cup)

rmmurc

dish

1%“qt,

casscrolc

or bowl

Cover

r% High(10)

No High(10) 2min.

Yes

PbwerLevel&“Ilme COmments

30 to 35 seconds

High(10)

High(K)) Sto6min.

Ii/zmin.to meltbutter, 3%min.to mch marshmallows

Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand marshmallow.

Unwrapa 14-02.packageofcaramelsinto measuringcup.Add 1tablespoonwater. Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip4 applesintomixture.

In2-qt.oblongdish,melt1/4cupbutterand

10-oz.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith

waxpaperandmicrowaveto melt.Stirin6 cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyinto dish.

12-02.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin

Place

container,Microwavetomelt.Add1cup

wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax

pawr oncookiesheet.Chiliuntilfirm.

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Adapting

Effectsoflbod Characteristicson Microwaving

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowave

cooking,coversholdin moistureandspeedheating. Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Ventingplasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaper servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

ArrangingFoodinOven.

1nconventionalbaking,you

positionfoods,suchascake1ayersor potatoes,sothat

hotair can flowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,you arrangefoodsina ring,sothatall sidesareexposedto microwaveenergy.

Stirring.Inrangelop

cooking, youstirfds upfrom

thebottomtoheipthemheatevenly.When microwaving,you stircookedportionsfromtheoutside tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring

willneedonlyoccasionalstirring.

TurningOver.Inrangetopcooking,youturnover

faodssuchm hamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly

contactthehot pan. Whenmicrowaving,turningisoften neededduringdefrosting,or whencookingfoodssuch ashamburgersfromthefrozenstate,

Shielding.[na oven.youshiekichicken

breastsor bakedfoodstoprevent When defrosting,youusesmallstripsof foilto shidclthin parts,suchMthe tipsof wingsandlegsonpoultry+ ~hiehwouldcookbeforelargerpartswere

Densityofllbod.Inbothconventionalandmicrowave cooking,densefoods,suchas apotato,takelongerto cookor heatthanlight,porousfoods,suchasapieceof cake,breador a roll.

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

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards

arebest cooked at lowerpowersettingstoavoid

NaturalMoistureoffoodaffec~showitcooks. Very moistfdodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis at(ractedto watermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture shouldbecoveredorMowedtostandsoheatcan disperseevenly.

PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones. Pieceswhicharesimilarin sizeandshapecookmore evenly.Withlargepiecesofhod, reducethepower settingforevencooking,

SMpe

ofFood,Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas

cookfasterthanthidcones,Thiscan beccmwolkxiin

byplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside

edge,andthinpiwxsinthecenter.

StartingTwnperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezeror

take longertocookthanf(wdsatroom

Timingsinour recipesarebasedcmthe

atwhichyouncwrrtidlystorethebeds.

OfFood.Inbothtypesofmxdting,small

usuallytakelesstime.dlttnlargeones.Thisis

mostapptwentinmicrowavecooking,wheretimeis

directlyrelatedtothenumberofservings.

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AdaptingYourFavoriteRecipes

Onceyoubeginto useyourmicrowaveoven,youwill soonbeabletoadaptmostofyour conventionalcooking quiteeasilytomicrowavecookingtechniques.Themore youuseyourmicrowaveoven,the moreyouwillenjoy usingit. Notonlywillyousavethetime,troubleand energynecessaryinconventionalcooking,youwill

havemoreflavorfulfoodandfewerdishestowash. Simplycook,or reheatandservefoodsinthesamedish.

Beforeusingyourmicrowaveoven,wesuggestyou carefullyreadthroughthisguidebook,thenpractice witha fewofour suggestedrecipes.

HowtoAdaptConventionalRecipesforMicrowaving,

Beforeconvertingyourrecipe,studyit intermsof microwaving.Is itoneofthemanyfoodswhich

microwavewell?Lookforcookingtechniqueswhichare similartomicrowavingtechniques,suchascovering, steamingor cookingin sauceor liquid.Ifthef~d requiresa crisp, friedcrustorverydrysurface,you mayprefertocookitconventionally,Somerecipesmay notbeexactlythesamewhenmicrowaved,otherswill notneedchanging.(Moist,richcakes,candiesand meatloavesareexamples,)

Sinceliquidsdo notevaporatewhenmicrowaved, reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome seasoningsalso;theywillnotloseintensityin short microwavingtimes,Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter

cooking,If an ingredient@keslongertomicrowavethan othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore addingtotheothers.

FavoriteStuffedPeppers

6 mediumgreenpeppers

I%]bs,gr~~ndchuckbeef 1smallonion, chopped(!4cup)

1cupcaokedrice 1!4teaspoonssalt

u teaspmlnWPWr 1ckwegarlic,minced

1can(lO%-oz.)condensedtomatosoup %cupwater

CUPSgratedcheese

! to 2

Makes6 servings

Cutofftops ofgreen removeseedsand

Cod peppersin waterm covcwfor5 drain. Inmedium skilleton tf}p.cookandstirgroundbeefandonkmuntilonionis tender,Drainofffat. Stirinrice, sah. pepperandgarlic, Divideevenlyinto Arrangepeppersuprightin $1-in.square dish.

Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.

Cover,Bakeat3509for45 minutes withcheese,recoverard letstand5to 10minuks to meltL’INXW.

to1how. $$prinklc

Method

Cutofftops ofgreenpeppers;removeseeds and

Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice.salt, pepper

andgwiic,Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers

snuglyin3-qt. casserole,soonepepperfitsinto

centerofdish.

soupandwateruntilsmooth.Pouroverpeppers.

Blend Cover,MicrowaveatHigh(10)for18to21minutes. Sprinklewithcheese,recoverand letstand5to 10 minutesbeforeserving.

Page 25

Guide

Type ofUtensil/Cookware MicrowaveUses

Foil-linedPaperBags,Boxesand

BakingTrays .%fetalorpartmetalpots,Rms,

‘I%ermorneters,SkewersandFoil Trays

BoilableHardandSoftPlastics,

suchas: Rubbermaid Glassjars, suchasforbabyfoods,

vegetables,entrees,syrups, saladdressing

HandmadePottery,I%rcelain,

NlicrowavePlasticssuchas:

AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor

F%stics,MisterMicrowave,Nordic

M/are, Republic,Tin-a,Wew-everNupac

RiperorStyrofoamHates

andCups OvenGk%sssuchawAnchorHocking.

FiruKing,CMsbake, Holler,+hma, Pyrex

RegtdtwDinnerware,suchas:

Con211cby(krning, DanskGeneration. Dcnby,ElG.unirm,Franciscan, InternationalStoneware,Lwmx

Tmperwarc, Marsh,Mikasa,

Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.or less.Foi\ormetalwillreflect microwaves,thus preventingeven heating.Arcingcanoccuriffoiliscloser than l-in.to ovenwalls.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander). Defrosting.Heating,

Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove metalcapstowarmsyrupor softensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.

Cookingandheating.

Cooking.

Heatingandservinghods and beverages.Styrofoamshouldbeusedfor short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesand forserving.

Cooking

andheating,

andsomecooking.

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1 suchas: (“orningCentura,FitzandFloyd

Ware.

Disheswithmetaltrim

~~~w~Isand

}% Rq’Mr

Wh W: Coming Ware.

ProgressionG.byNoritakc

p~astic~r~p, ChokingM&+

StorageBags

suchas:Ii[Camkm,

!;f],l+l~]~ers,Hcllcr,MarslIIndustries,

—

‘i’rMy’susedforfr(}zcn

and

None.

Cookingbacon. andpreventingspatters,Heatingand serving orappetizers,Lightcoveringtoholdinsteam.

(hwring to holdin

steam (wrap). Choking(cookingandboil-inbags),

Heating(storagebags).

Page 26

CareandCleaning

E!l

YournewMicrowaveC)venis a valuableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfol!awing theserules:

@Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.Openingtheoven

doora fewminutesaftercooking

hdps air-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwith asolutionof’bakingsodaand waterkeepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

onyour overt.‘I’heinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbeswatehed, Thecontrolpanelcanbe

c Don’tremovethe mode

stirrercover

(microwavefeature6cmpage5). Youwilldamagetheoven.

BECERTAINPOWER1SOFF BEFORE ANY

PARTOFTHISCWEN.

atthetopoftheoven

HowtoClean the Inside

Walls,floorandmodestirrer

cover.Somespatterscanberemoved

withapapertmveI,othersmay requireadampcloth.Remove greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth, thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Do not useabrasivecleanerscmovenwails, NEVERUSEACXNVIMERCIAL OVENCLEANERON ANY PARTOF YOURMICROWAVE

OVEN. Door(inside).Window:Wipeup

spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled withadampcloth,Rinse

anddry. Metal andplasticpartsondoor:

Wipefrequentlywithadamp clothtoremoveallsoii.DO IWYT

USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANINGPOWDERSOR STEELANDPLASTICPADS. THEYWILLMARTHE

Glass ‘ikay. itis toremovethe

trayfor cleaningof thetrayor oven. Toprevent do not

place trayintowaterjustafter cooking.Wash itcarefidlyinwarm, sudsywateror inthe Thetraycan bebroken

do notoperatetheoven

withoutthe trayinplace.

Howto(lean theoutside s

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour

ovenwithsoapanddampcloth, rinsewithadampclothandthen dry.Wipethewindowcleanwitha

dampcloth. Chrometrimisbest wipedwitha dampclothandthen withadry towel.

ControiPanel.Wipewithadamp cloth,Dry thoroughly.Donotuse cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp

objectsonthepanel—theycan damageit,

DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfhcesofdoorandoventhat cometogetheron closingthedoor, useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps ordetergentsappliedwitha sponge or softcloth.

l%werCord.Ifthecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp cioth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy watermaybeused,butbeem-tain _ torinsewithadampclothanddry –~

before cord

intooutiet.

whenwing

‘NSearDish: is

gmxmf.

maycausethegreasetoburnonto theoventray.Thismayberemoved withacleansersuchasBonAmi@ brandcleanser,

AfterusingBonAmi@brand

ckmser rinseanddry notusc BonArni@)bmncicleanser

on thepainted suchasthe walls,It mayscratch\hcpaint.

hea!generatedon

ofa ‘NSeardish

oncan. Do

Page 27

YournewMicrowaveOvenis

‘4-&M

a valuableappliance.Protect

it from misuseby following these ruies:

@Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.Openingtheoven doora fewminutesaftercooking

helpsair-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwith a solutionofbakingsodaand waterkeepsthe interiorfresh.

● Don?usesharp-edgedutensils

onyouroven.The insideand outsideovenwallscanbescratched. Thecontrolpanelcan bedamaged.

* Don’tremovethe mode

stirrercbver

(microwavefeature6 on page5), Youwill damagetheoven,

BECERTAINPOWERISOFF

atthetopof’theovttri

BEFORECLEANINGANY PMTOFTHIS OVEN.

How toCkan the hsifk

Walk+flow’antitnwieshwx

cmw Somespatterscanbe witha papertowel,0ther3may

a dampchh.

greasy withaxtdsycloth. thenrinsewitha dampcloth,Do not useabrasivschm.nemonovenWalls.

USEA

OVENCLEANERON ANYF’ART OF YOLJR OVEN,

Door(inside).Window:W@eup spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled witha dampCkxh,Rimx? anddry,

Metaland plasticpartson door: Wipefrequentlywithadampclo[h to removeallsoil. DO N(YI’USE ABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANINGPOWDERSC)R STEELAND PLASTICPADS.

THEY WILLMARTHE

SURFACE. Glass Cooking‘Ray,Occasionally

itis necessarytoremovethe cooking

trayforcleaningofthetrayor oven. Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjust after cooking,Washitcamfidiyin warm, sudsywateror inthe dishwasher, The traycanbe brokenifdropped,

Remember,do notoperatetheoven withoutthecookingtrayinplace.

Spwial notewhenusing Brown

‘NSearDish:Ifgreaseis

present,highheatgeneratedcm bottomofa Brown‘NSeardish maycausethegreasetobumonto theoventray.Thismayberemoved

withacleansersuchasBon

Ami@

brandcleanser.

AfterusingBon

Arni”brand

cknser, rinseanddrythoroughly,

following oncan.

notuse BonAmi” brandcleanser on the paintedsurfaces

suchasthe

walls,Itmayscratchthepaint.

Probe,

Probeis butcareshouldbe

takenin Do

avoid temperature

bend;

nottwistor

probe.

Cleanassoonafterusingaspossible.

Toclean,wipewithsudsycloth,

thenrub withplas!icscouring

ballifnecessary+Rinseanddry (Or

wash in

DUT~ shelf. Your

isdesignedforuse

in 3microwaveovenonly;do rmt use ina oven. Do not usea dishwiththe $hdf. Arcingcouldoccur.

C!eanshelfwith mildsoap and wateror in the Do not

clam shelf’ina oven.

How toCleaJIthe Outside

Case.Ciean theoutsideofyour

ovenwith soapanddumpcloth, rinsewitha dampclothand(hen dry.Wipethewindowcleanwitha

dampcloth. Chrometrim isbest

wipedwitha dampcloth andthen witha dry towel, ‘

GmtroiI%nel.Wipewithadamp cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do notusc cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapand water,abrasives,or sharp objectson the panel—theycan damageit.

DoorSurf’ace.Whencleanirw surfacesofdoor andoventha;

cometogetheron closingthedoor.

useonly mild, non-abrasivesoups or detergentsopplicdwith a sponge or softcloth.

PowerCord,If the cord becomes

soiled,unplugand washwithdump

cloth. For stubbornspots,sudsy

watermaybeused, but beccrtnin to rinsewithadampcloth anddr) . thoroughly intooutlet.

Firstunplugtheoven.Then removelampcompartmentcover byremovingscrew which holds coverin place,Cover is located on thebackoftheouter case.

beforepluggingcord

—

‘isavailableindrugandhtirdwalI

StOrYX.) Replacecmnpartmentco~’ct

intheoven.

Plug

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Part No. 164D1WX!P12$I

Pub. No.49-4919

Pfmtod in tiff

Page 28

INSTRUCTIONS

— Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

h theeventofanelectricalshort

circuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent. Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercordhavingagrounding wirewithagroundingplug.The plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet that is properlyinstalledand grounded.(Fig.1)

WARNING-lmpr*wr

useofthegroundingplugcanresult ina riskofelectricshock.

— Consulta qualifiedelectricianor

-- servicetechnicianifthe instrtictionsarenotcompletely

understood,or ifdoubtexistsasto whethertheapplianceisproperly

~r{?unded. Wherea wail

wccptac!eisencountered,it is >WUFpersona! and ~?hligiitiontohaveit with aproperly wailreceptacle.

Do rmt

underw

UseofMapterPlugs Usagesituationswhere

appliance’spowercordwill bedisconnectedinfrequently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards

undercertainconditions,we

stronglyrecommendagainstthe useofanadapterplug.However,

ifyoustillelecttouseanadapter, wherelocalcodespermit,a

TEMPORARYCONNECTION

maybemadetoaproperlygrounded

two-prongwallrewptaclebytheuse

ofaULlistedadaptir(Fig.2)

whichisavailableatmostlocal hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

AOAFTER PU.N3SMIT

ERMITTEQIN CANAtlA) ALIGN LARGE

ION

Usagesituationswhere appliance’spowercordwill bediscomectedfrequently.

00M usean

situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercordplacesunduestrain orIthe adapterandleadstoeventual fhiiureoftheadaptergroundterminal. Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall

receptaclereplacedwitha threeprong(grounding)receptaclebya qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

adapterpluginthese

UseofExtensionCords

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards

undereertainconditions,westrongly

recommendagainsttheuseofan

extensioncord.However,ifit is

necessaryto useanextensioncord,

useonlya 3-wireextensioncord

that hasa 3-bladegroundingplug,

anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill

accepttheplugontheappliance.

Themarkedratingoftheextension

cordshallbeequal toor greater

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orIthebackpageofthisbook. We’reproudofour serviceand

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Manager,ConsumerRelations

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AppliancePark Louisvi$lc,Kentucky40225

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MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackcrDrive

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