GE JE2810A Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning

Clock
Control Panel

Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide

Defrosting
Defrosting Guide

Delayed Cooking
Extension Cords

Features
Grounding Instructions

25

4,23

2:

10-23

12, 13

24

25

25

hr*bleMicmwe

Power Levels
Precautions

Problem
Program Cooking

6
6

7

5

Repair Service
Safety Instructions

Temperature Cook
Temperature Probe

Time Cook
Time Defrost

Warranty

Solver

Oven

6-9,24

2-4

27

6

27

2-4

9
9

8
7

Back Cover

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Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11

Holding

Light; Bulb Replacement
Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer 24
Model and Serial Numbers

Model

Time

JE2810A

24
26

GEAppBmcm

3

GEAWWW CetieP

2

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Help us help you...

Before
read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate
and maintain your new microwave
oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your
questions.

If you don’t understand something
or need more help, write (include

your phone number):
Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

Write down the model
and serial

You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write
these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

mi~

your oven,

numbem.

Be sure your microwave
oven is

It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for
registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to
be sure he has done so; also send in
your Consumer Product Ownership
Registration Card. If you move, or
if you are not the original purchaser,
please write to us, stating model
and serial numbers. This appliance
must be-red. Please be certain

that it is.
Write to:
GE Appliances

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225

r~istered.

If you received a

&mWed

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

oven...

Save time and money.

Before you request service...
check

the

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

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(a)

Do

Not

Mtempt

this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result

harmM

energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

m) ~ Not Pke

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

(c) Do Not Operate the oven
if it is
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no ­damage to the:

(1) door
(2) hinges and latches

(3) door

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

exposure to microwave

damagd. It

@ent)

loosened)

sds

and sealing surfaces.

to operate

any object

fice

and

is particularly

@roken

in

or

—.

Ml

these-s

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

in blower sound may occur
operating at power levels other
than high.

tie

door.

Dimming oven light and change

are

normal tith

whfle

your

rnicromve

●

Dull thumping sound while

ove~

is operating,

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might

be noticed whale

mi;mve

interference caused by other
appliances
problem with your

oven. It’s

and

oven:

using

similw-to

does not indicate a

oven.

2

your

the

smd

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Mcrowaviw

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● Make sure all cookware used in

your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled
for microwaving:’

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If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring

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cup filled with one cup water—set
the measuring cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. If the dish heats, it should not
be used for microwaving. If the dish
remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is
microwave-safe.

.

fiper

towels, wax paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.

. Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating or rearranging.

Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in

foods which are tightly covered

by a skin or membrane. Pierce

potatoes, egg yolks and chicken

livers to prevent bursting.

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Tips

“suitible

glue

When

using electrical appliances,

basic

stiety

foflowed,

including

precautions

shodd

the

following:

be

WA~lNG–Tor*uce

the risk of burns, electric shock,

fire,

injury to persons or

to

e~essive

.

Use

intended use as

microwave energy:

this

*ppMance ody for itS

described in this

e~osure

manual.
.

RMd and foflow

“PRECAUTIONS ~

the

specflc

AVOD
POSS~LE EX~SURE ~
EXCESSNE

MICROWAVE

ENERGY” on page 2.

●

w apptiance

grounded.

properly grounded

must

Connect O~Y to

h

oudet.

See

“GRO~~GWSTRU~ONS”

on page

.

specWIcally

cook

for

●

apptiance
oudet

25.

T~ mic~ave oven

is

designed to

fwd,

and is

laboratory or

For best operation,

into its

to prevent

mot

intended

industrhd use.

plug t~

awn electrical

tickering

heat or

of
lights, blowing effuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.

● -or

otiy
ptidedetion~

locate

this appliance

in accordance with

the

US*

o Be mrtain to p!ace tie front

surfam

of the door three

more

back tim the

iuches or

countertop

edge to avoid ~ccidentai tipping

of

the ap*ce

●

Do

not cover or

openings on

●

Do

not ~

●

DO

not

or

plug

in water.

●

Keep power

heated

●

M

not

SUtiaCM.

let

in

norrrud usage

bl~k

any

the

appfiance.

outd~rs.

immerse power

cord

cord

away

fmm

power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

●

DO

not o~ra~

if it has a damaged
or plug, if it is

this

appHmC~

power cord

nat

working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.

●

See

door

surtice

cleaning

instructions on page 26.

●

TMs

appliance

Sedeed Ordy

personnel.

Contact nearest

authoriti service
etiation, qair

. ~

Mth any applian~ close

supervision is
used by

●

To r~uce he ~sk

cMdren.

should be

by

q-d

ticility fbr

or adjustment.

necq

of

f~~

service

when

in
the oven cavity:
–Donot overcook food.

attend applian~e

if paper, plastic,
or other combustible
placed inside the oven to

-My

m~tis

ticilitate

are

cooking.

–Remove wire

paper or plastic

ttist-ties

bags

before

from

placing bag in oven.

–Do

not

use

your microwave

to@

oven

newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper

products.

napkins and w paper

meti

Recycled paper towels,

can

contain

flecks which

may

cause

arcing or ignite. Paper products

containing nylon or

nylon fdarnents

should be avoided, as they may

dso

ignite.

not operate the oven

–Do

empty to avoid damage to

oven and

by accident the oven

the

danger of

should

w~e

the

fire.

run

If

empty a minute or two, no harm

done,

is
operating the oven empty at

However, try to avoid

W

times-it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.

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WORT~T

SA~TY

INSTRUCTIONS

(continu~)

–Do not pop popcorn in your

microwave

microwave popcorn

tiess

you use popcorn labeled fir

use in microwave
–Do

not

They

could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing
.

~ma@~s bide

&te,

keep oven door closed,

oven utiess

in a

s~id

accesso~

or

ovens.

overcook potatoes.

damage

to your

oven

oven,

sho~d

turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
fuse or circuit breaker panel.

.

Mme

Prtiucts such w

eggs and sealed

whole

con~ers-for

example, closed glass jars-may

shodd

explode and

not be heated

in this oven.
. Avoid
glass

especitiy

.

Don’t

h~~ ba~ f~d ~

jars,

even without their lids;

meat and egg mixtures.

defrost frmn beverages

innarrowneckcdbotdes (es~idy

carbonated beverages). Even if the

container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury,

●

U* mew ody

in the

dinners

fod

Coo&g

may

trays less than 3/4’’ high;
remove top
tray to box.
the

micr-emen,

at

Ienst

1 inch away from sides

as

Wrected

Guide.

TV

be microwaved in

foti

cover and return

men

using meti in

keep

me~l

of oven.

●

Cookw~ may become hot

●

as pasta) may tend to boil over

mom rapidy

less moisture. Should this

rekr to

how

.

use

are microwaving
thermometer is
recommended for
microwave oven.

●

from the oven when not b ~ If

you leave the probe inside the oven
without inserting it
and turn on microwave energy, it
can create electrical arcing in the
oven and damage oven

.
cookware designed for microwave

cooking is very
be used
safe plastic may not be as tolerant
of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to
short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking,

the food and cookware could

ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use
microwave-safe plastics
use them in strict compliance
with the cookware
recommendations, 2) Do not

subjwt

microwaving. 3) Do not permit

children to use plastic cookware

without complete supervision,

because of heat transferred from
the heated
be needed to

.

Sometiw, the gbs

~ can

Be

careM handing

kO~

food.

Pot holders may

hande

the cookware.

cooking

too

hot to

the cooking

toNch.

tray during and after cooking.

FOOdS

cooked

in

than

liquids

foods

containing

(such

occur,

page 26

fir

instructions on

to clean the inside of the oven.

~ermome~r—Do

not

a thermometer in fd you

udess

the

wove

designd

the

temperature

use

in the

or

pm~

in~ orhquid,

walls.

Pbtic c~k=—plmtic

usefil,

but

shodd

care~y.

Even

microwave-

ordy

and

manubcturer’s

empty cookware to

●

Men

cooking pork,

follow

—

the directions exactly and always

cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least 1~~.

This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be

Ued

and meat

●

Boiling

eggs

~o~end~

oven. Pressure can
inside the

WM

is

not

in a

egg yok

be ~ to eat.

microwave

bufld

up

and may cause

it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

F~& ~th unb~ke~

‘%kin”

such as potatoes, sausages,

ou~r

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers
and other giblets, and egg yolks
(see previous caution) should be
pierced to
during

●

~$Boflable”

Wow

steam to

cooking+

cooking puchw

escape

and tightly closed plastic bags

shotid

be slit, pierced or vented

as directed in

the

Cooking Guide,
pages 10-23. If they are not,
plastic could burst during
or immediately
possibly
plastic storage containers
at least

partidy uncoved

they form a tight

cooting

with
covered with plastic wrap,
covering

-y

afier

cooking,

resdting

in injury.

serd. men

containem tightiy

and direct steam

Mso,

shoddbe

because

Emove

away from hands and face.
.

s~n~eom bofling-Under

certain special circumstances,

liquids may start to boil during
or

shotiy

after remoti from the

microwave oven. To prevent bums

froms

lashing liquid, stir the

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Equid rieflybefore

removing the

container from the microwave oven.

SAVE

INSTRUCTIONS

T~SE

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4

Features of Your Oven

CootiW

Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK and DEFROST cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the

oven will beep once a minute until you either open
the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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1. Door Latches.

2. Viewing Window with

Metil

Shield. Metal screen permits
viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Oven Interior Light. Turns on
when the door is opened or when
the oven is operating.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Vent.

6. Receptacle for Temperature
Probe. Temperature probe must be
securely inserted into receptacle
when using

Temp

Cook/Hold.

7. Removable Temperature
Probe.

8. Waveguide Cover. Protects the
microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
You will damage the oven.

9. Touch Control Panel and
Display. See page 6 for instructions.

When You

Plq

in the Oven

The panel displays four 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven
functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear
and

“PF”

comes on in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAR/OFF

pad. The oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

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&

●

Place the roller stay on the coupling
in the oven and seat the turntable on
the roller stay.

Note: The turntable will rotate
clockwise or counterclockwise
depending on the position of the
motor when starting the microwave
oven.

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10. Door Open Pad. Push to open

door.

U. Removable

Turntible.

Turntable must be in place when

using the oven. Cooking performance
will be unsatisfactory without the

turntable in place. The turntable

may be removed for cleaning.

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If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs,
and you must reset the Clock after touching the CLEAR/OFF pad.

5

Your Touch Control

Wnel

The control panel allows you
to set the oven controls
electronically with the touch
of a finger. It’s designed to be
easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY. Displays time of
day, time counting down during
cooking functions, power level,

internal food temperature, cooking

mode and instructions.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10 (High) (or
change power level after entering
cooking time. See page 8.)

3. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power
(Low). (If desired, you may change
power level after entering
defrosting time. See page 7.)

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch
these pads to enter cooking time,
defrosting time, time of day,

temperature or power level.

5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this
pad before entering another power

level number if you want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power
level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

6. AUTO START.
program your oven to begin cooking

at a preset time of day—up to a

12-hour delay. (See page 8.)

7. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the

temperature probe to cook by using a
preset

temperatum.

preset temperature, oven switches
to HOLD setting and maintains that
temperature until you touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 9.)

Allows

Once fd

level

YOU to

~ches

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8. MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave energy.
It can function as a kitchen timer,
as a holding period timer after
defrost or as a delay timer before
time or temperature cooking.

(See page 24.)

9. CLOCK. Touch this pad
to enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving. To set

clock, first touch CLOCK pad
and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is

number pads 1, 3 and O and
will appear on display. Then touch
START pad. To reset or change

time, simply repeat above process.

10. CLEAR/OFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases all
settings (except time of day).

U. START. Afier all selections

are made, touch this pad to start

the oven.

I “EE ~“ Ap-

● When using TEMP COOK/

HOLD function, you have

entered a temperature less than

100°F.

or more than

●

When setting clock, you have

not entered a valid clock time.

“Pr

ob” Appears On Display:

●

Probe has been forgotten when

● Probe is not securely seated in

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1:30,

touch

on

Display:

199°F.

“1:30”

~ogmm CooMng

Use the control panel to Temp
Hold with a choice of temperature,
Defrost and Time Cook with choice
of power levels from 1 (lowest) to

10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with

the Min/Sec Timer and set the clock.

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Create your own programs to suit
your individual cooking style. For

example: use the Min/Sec Timer

to delay the start of Temp Cook/

Hold or Time Cook, or program a

hold time between Defrost and

Time Cook. (See page 7.) Set Time
Cook to desired cooking time; oven
shuts off automatically at end of

time. (See page 8.)

Defrosting

by ~me

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

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

Step

4: Touch START.
shows and time counts down on
display. When cycle is completed, the
oven signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.

Step

6: When oven signals and
flashes
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.

“End~’

open door, remove

“DEF

TIME”

DefrostiW ~ps

c

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

Questions and Answers
Q. When I press START, I hear a

dull thumping noise. What is it?
A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).

Q. Can I defrost small items in
a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more
frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power
time by touching the desired power
level pad. Power level 7 cuts the
total defrosting time in about 1/2;
power level 10 cuts the total
defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently.
Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the Cooking Guide seem
right for my food?

A. Defrosting times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according

to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated
in the Cooking Guide. If your food
is still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.

level

afier entering the

Cooking-Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows ‘4:00” and “DEF
TIME” flashes.

How to Change

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

Wwer

bvel

●

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

the defrosting time.

●

Family-size, pre-packaged
frozen dinners can be defrosted and
microwaved. If the food is in a foil
container, transfer it to a
safe dish.

. Check the Cooking Guide for
other defrosting tips.

microwave-

Q.

Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking?

A. Some foods should not be
completely thawed before cooking.
For example, fish cooks so
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.

Q.

Can I open the door during

quic~y

defrosting to cheek on the
progress of my food?

A. Yes. You may open the door at
any time during microwaving. To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START. The oven begins
operating if time is left on timer.
If not, reset timer.

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

The oven shuts off automatically.
Power level 10 (High) is

recommended for most cooking,
but you may change this for more
flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.

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Step 1:

add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and
stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no
metal decoration and is microwave
safe. (Refer to Microwaving Tips
on page 3.) Place cup in oven and
close door.

Step 2:

Display shows “:
COOK TIME” flashes.

Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

Touch TIME COOK pad.

O“ and “ENTER

Because automatic power level 10
is recommended for this cup of
coffee, there is no need to change
the power level. (If power level 10
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)

How to

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

Step

TIME” and time counting down
show on display.

Step 5:

signals and flashes
light and fan shut off.

Step

How to Use Auto

Change ~wer hvel

4: Touch START. “COOK

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

Oven,

6: Open the door.

Stirt

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

D-hour delay.

To Use Auto Start
Step 1:

(instead of START pad).

Step

the oven to start. (Be sure your
microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)

Step 3:

program.

Step

oven will automatically start at
the desired time.

Touch

AU~

START pad

2: Enter the time you want

Enter your desired cooking

4: Touch START pad. The

Questions and Answers

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

A.

Since house power varies due
to time or location, many recipes
give you a time range to prevent

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overcooking. Set the oven for
minimum time, test the food for
doneness, then cook your food a
little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched START, however, my
oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be

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

Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than High. What do I
need to do?

A.

To cook on a power level other
than High, first touch the TIME
COOK pad and set the desired
cooking time. Then touch the
POWER LEVEL pad. “P-10”
appears on the display panel. Enter
new power level number and touch
START.

Q. What happens if I accidentally
operate the microwave oven
without food in it?

A.

Accidental use for short periods
of time does not damage the oven
but it is not recommended.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time
Cook function to check the food?

A.

Yes. To resume cooking,
simply close the door and touch
the START pad. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

Step

3: Select your time. Touch
1,0 and O for one minute. Display
shows

“1:00”

and “COOK TIME”

flashes.

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CooMng

by

Tempemtum

Internal temperature is the best
test of doneness for many foods.

Temp Cook/Hold takes the
guesswork out of cooking because
the oven automatically signals with
four beeps when the food reaches
the preset temperature. The Hold
feature will maintain this temperature
until you touch the CLEAR/OFF
pad.

Note: Oven automatically switches
to Hold setting and power level 3
when preset food temperature is
reached.

The Temperature

SeAsor

The temperature probe is a food

thermometer that gauges the

internal temperature of the food;
it must be used when using Temp
Cook/Hold. The cable end of the
probe swivels as the turntable
rotates. To use the probe properly,
follow directions below.

45° a

Place tender beef roast. in
bag, in
to manufacturer’s instructions for
proper use of cooking bag.) Insert
probe at a 45-degree angle into the
center meaty area not touching
bone or fat. Make sure the handle
does not touch the food or the top
and sides of the oven. (Arcing can
occur if probe touches top or sides
of oven. )

Ha;dle Cabl;

microwave-safe’dish. (Ref~r

Wobe

End

cooking

Place pork roast in cooking bag.
Add 1/2 cup water. Insert probe
into center meaty area.

Place meat in oven. Insert cable
end of probe firmly into receptacle.

Howto Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

into roast and attach probe securely

in receptacle. Close the door.

Step 2:

HOLD. “ENTER TEMP COOK”
flashes.

Step 3:

“TEMP COOK” and “125” show

on display.

Step 4:

pad. “P-10” appears and you have 4

seconds to change the power level.

Touch 5 for medium power.

Step

temperature of the roast is less than

99°F.,

temperature is

shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

the oven will sound and display

“Hold~’

the temperature.

Step

pad to stop the cycle.

Step

from the oven.

Insert temperature probe

Touch TEMP COOK/

Touch 1,2 and 5 for

Touch POWER LEVEL

5: Touch START. If internal

display will show “-90~’ If

99°F.

or above, display

125°F.

is reached,

The oven will then hold

7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

8: Remove probe and food

125°F.

Cooking Tips

●

Use a lower power level; it will
heat more evenly even though
requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting
probe. Probe may break off if used
in frozen foods.

. Cover foods loosely for moisture
control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers
Q. After

touched the
flashed and a signal sounded.

A. “EE EE” flashes if you set

the temperature either below
or above
CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

Q.

Are there any foods I can’t

Temp Cook?

A. Yes.

cream, frozen whipped toppings,

etc. soften rapidly at warm

temperatures. Batters, doughs and

frozen foods are also difficult to
cook precisely with the probe. It is
best to Time Cook these foods.

Q.

Why did “Pr ob” flash after

I touched the START pad?

A. “Pr ob” will flash if you

don’t seat the cable end of the probe

securely into the receptacle or if
you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD

pad and forget to use the probe.

Q.

Can I leave the probe in the

oven if it’s not inserted in food?
A. No,

it may damage the oven.

I followed the steps and

ST~

pad, “EE EE”

100°F.

199°F.

Tore-enter, touch

Delicate butter icings, ice

if it touches the oven walls,

9

Heating or Reheating Guide

1. Directions

refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal; center is last to heat.
Foods reheated to 160° to
results. Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Let foods
stand a few minutes before serving.

below are for reheating already-cooked foods from

165°F. will

provide safe, palatable

4.

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

Item

Amount

Power

hvel

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Appetizers

Saucy: such as meatballs, riblets,

cocktail franks, etc.

(%

cup/serving)

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas, e=

Tip:

Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain crispness.

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

hftovers

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

rolls,

etc.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

1 plate

High (10)

High (10)

Medium (5)
Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10)

2 to 4 min.
5 to 7 min.

2M

to 3 % min.

3 to 5 min.
2 to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

Meah and Main Dishes

Saucy Main Dishes: chop
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni
and cheese, etc.

(%-1

cup/serving)

Thinly sliced meat
(3 to 4 oz./serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Hamburgers or meat loaf
(4 oz./serving)

Chicken pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(zA-%

cup/serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2A-%

cup/serving)

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4

of meat, rotate dish 1/2 turn after

suey,

half

spaghetti,

of time.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz. )

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 pieces

3 to 4 pieces

1 to 2

3 to 4

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

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

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

Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7) 5 to 9 min.

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10) 8 to 12 min.

3 to 7 min.
5 to 7 min.

1 to 3 min.

2 to 5 min.

2Y2

to 4 min.

2 to 3 min.

4 to 5 min.

2 to 3 min.
3 to 4 min.

1 to 1% min.

2 to 3 min.

1 to 3 min.

4 to 6 min.

servings

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
etc. in bun (% cup/serving)

Meat-cheese filling with 2 slices of bread

Tip:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

10

Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.
Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 2 to 4 min.
Meal-High (7)

4 to 6 min.

4 to 6 min.

Item

soups

Water based (6 oz./serving)

Milk based (6 oz./serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

(%

cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed

(’h cuplserving)

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Sauces & Gravies

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

Meat or main dish sauces such as
spaghetti sauce, etc.

Gravy: giblet or creamy

Tip:

Cover food to prevent spatter.

bount

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10 oz.)
1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 8 min.

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

1 can (10 oz. )

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings

1

can (16 oz.)

1

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz.)
1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup
1 cup

1

can (16 oz. ) High (10)

~/2

cup

1 cup

Power hvel

High (10)
High (10) 7 to 11 min.
High (10)

Meal-High (7)

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

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

High (10)
High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10) 1 to 2 min.
High (10)

Nme

2 to 7 min.
6 to 7 min.

8 to 12 min.

6 to 8 min.

1 to 3 min.

3 to

4fi

min.

3%

to

4fi

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

1 to 3 min.

3 to 6 min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.
2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 min.
4 to 6 min.

2 to 3 min.

min.

Bakery

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

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

%

(use minimum time for custard)

Foo~

of9-in. pie=l

slice

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, French toast or waffles
Plain, no topping
Syrup & butter

Beverages

Coffee, tea, cider
(6

OZ./CUP)

(9 oz./cup)
Cocoa, other milk based

(6

OZ./CUP)

(9

oz./cup)

rolls,

1

piece

2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake

12 rolls or

doughnuts

1
2
4
6 to 8

1

slice
2 slices
4 slices
9-in. pie

2 or 3 pieces

2 or 3 pieces

1 to 2 cups

1

to 2 cups

1 to 2 cups
1 to 2

cups

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

or

Low (3)

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

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

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High

(10)

Meal-High (7) 3 to 6 min.
Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

1/2

to 1
1 to 2 min.

1%

to 2% min.

4 to 6 min.

1A

to ‘/2 min.

‘/2 to 1 min.

1

to

Ifi

min.

1 to 2 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

1 to

1Y2

min.

2%

to 3 min.

5 to 7 min.

1 to

1Y2

min.

1 to

llA

min.

llA

to

3~z

6 to 7 min.

min.

11

Defrostiq

Guide

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic maybe defrosted without

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in
cooking dish for defrosting. Most foods defrost

(3). For more even defrosting of larger foods such as beef, lamb

and veal roasts use Warm (l).

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

well

using Defrost

First Hdf Second Half

Food

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Min.

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Min.

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.)

Fratis

(1 lb.)

Ground: beef & pork
(1 lb.)

(2 lbs.)

(5 lbs.)

Roast, Beef, Lamb, Veal*
(3 to 4 lbs.)

Roast, Pork

(3 to 4 lbs.)
Spareribs, pork

(2 to 3 lbs.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets

Sausage,

(1-lb.
(1-lb. roll)

Sausage, link (1 to 1% lbs.)

Sausage, patties
(12

*Use Warm (1) for these

tray)

OZ.

bulk

pkg.)

roasts

3 to 5 per lb.
2 to 3

4
7

13

8 to 9 per lb.

6 to 8 per

2 to 4 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 3
2 to 3

2

3

lb.

2 to 3 per lb.
2 to 3

4
7

13

8 to 9 per

6 to 8 per lb.

2 to 4 per

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4

3 to 4

1Y2

to

2%

2 to 3

lb.

lb.

possible. Shield any warm area with small pieces of foil.

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.

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

Commen~

Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes.
Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated.

Turn over after first 4 minutes. Scrape off softened meat.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave

1 to 2 minutes more.

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meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more.
Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5
minutes more.

Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. Shield edges and
areas with small pieces of foil. After half of time, turn roast over and
shield warm areas. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 1
hour.

Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. After half of time, turn roast
over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let
stand to complete defrosting.

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife.
Remove chops as they thaw. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Turn over after first 2 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
Turn over after first half of time and scrape off thawed meat. After
second half of time, break apart and let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand 5 minutes. After
second half of time, remove thawed links and microwave 1 minute
longer.

Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as they
thaw.

boney

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut

Whole

Cornish hen

DucMing

firkey

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

UP (2~2

to

3 lbs. )

(2%

to 3 lbs.)

Breast (4 to 5

Ibs.)

11

to 13

12 to 14 12 to 14

5 to 6 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 6 per lb. Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast side down.

11

to 13

5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish.
second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4
minutes more, if necessary. Let stand 15 minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. After half of time, turn chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. After defrosting, run cool water in cavity
until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up. Turn over after first half
of time.

Place unwrapped
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can

be removed.

After first half of time, turn breast side up and shield warm areas.
Microwave second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours to complete

defrosting.

12

ducHing

~rn

over after half of time. After

in dish. After first half of time, turn over.

Food

fish

& Seafood

Fillets
Prepackaged (1 lb.)
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)

Steaks (6 oz. to 12 oz. )
Whole fish (8 to 100z. )

Shellfish, small pieces (1 lb.)

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

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

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, 1 to 2
(8 to

Lobster tails, 1 to 2
(6t09 OZ.)

(6-oz.

100z.)

First Half Second Half

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[Power Level:

6
6

2 to 3
3

4 to 5

package) 3

3 ‘h to 4
5 to 7

3 to4

3 to4

Min.

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Defrost (3)]

Min.

6
6t09

2 to 4
2 to4

3 to4

2 to4

3% to 4
5 to

7

3 to4 Arrange in cooking dish with light underside up.

3 to4

Commenk

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in

cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first halfoftime. After second

halfoftime, hold under cold water to separate.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place fish in cooking dish.

second halfoftime, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

defrosting.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after
first halfoftime.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first
halfoftime.

Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first halfoftime.
Place block in casserole. Turnover and breakup with fork after second

halfof5-minutecook time

halfoftime.
Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turnover for second

halfoftime. Let stand 15 minutes.

firn

over after first

haIfoftime.

~rn

over after first

After

Breads, Cakes

Bread, buns or rolls
(8 to 16

OZ.)

Coffee Cake
(11 to

14%

oz.)

Sweet rolls
(8% to 12

Doughnuts (1
Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 12)
French Toast (2 slices)
Cake, frosted, 2-to 3-layer

(17 oz.)
Cake, plain, 1 layer
Pound cake
Cheesecake, plain or

fruit top (17 to 19 oz.)
Crunch cakes

Fruit or nut pie (8 in. )

Cream or custard pie (14 oz. )

OZ.)

(lllA

[Power Level:

or2)

oz.)

&cupcakes

2 to 3

6 to 7

2 to 3

1/2

to 1

2 to 3

~

2 to 3

2to

3
4 to 6
7 to

10

~/z to % each
7 to 9
3 to4

fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to

Plastic pouch—1 to2

(10-oz. package)

160z.

)

6t09

5 to 8

Defrost (3)]

1 to2

none

2 to 3

none
2 to 3

1

none

none Let stand 5 minutes before
none Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
none

none
none
3 to4

none Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,

none

Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first
Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary to complete defrosting.

Rearrange after first halfoftime.

Rearrange after first halfoftime.

Turn over after first halfoftime.

Let stand 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

serving.

Reposition after first halfoftime. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

halfofcooking.

13

Mea@

1.

Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal
roasts. Cut slit near closure to vent.

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in
microwave-safe dish.

3. Allow 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

Food

Beef

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

(1% Ibs.)

Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2

Ibs.)

Patties
(4 patties/lb.)

1 to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Meat loaf
(Round

loa~

(Loaf shape)

Roasti

Pot

roasts

Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)

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

Power

Contiiner

Casserole

Round or

oblo~

dish

Oblong glass
dish (with trivet
if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate

Pie plate or
loaf dish

Oblong dish
or casserole min./lb.

Casserole

Oblong dish Cooking bag Low (3)

Cover

No

Wax paper or
plastic

Wmp

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Lid or Medium (5)
plastic wrap

(or Internal Temp.)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

Meal-High (7)
or cook

to 170°

Low (3)

Rare
Medium

Well 21 to 24

hvel

Min.

~

er

15 to 18
18 to 21

& Time

5 to 7 min.
7 to 9 min.

6 to 8 min.
9 to 12 min.

4

to 6 min.

6 to 8 min.

26 to 29 min.
32 to 35 min.

33 to 38

120 to 130 min.

lb.

Internal

140°
160°
170°

Commen6

Stir after half of time. Add sauce or
casserole ingredients and finish. To cook
frozen

block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,

breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.

ht

stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange % to 1 in. apart in
circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange % to 1 in. apart.
Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cookinz.

Add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Turn over
after half of cooking time. Add vegetables if
desired after half of cooking time. Recover
and finish.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Let meat
stand in broth at least 10 minutes after
cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat
and cook vegetables in broth.

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roasts over after

Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.

half

of cooking time.

Pork

Bacon
(Per slice)

Pork sausage (raw)

(%

lb.: 4 patties)

Pork link sausage
(raw)

Canadian bacon
2 slices
4 slices
6 slices

Pork chops: 1 in.
2
4
6

Microwave­safe plate or
oblong dish

Microwave- Wax paper
safe cookware

Microwave- Wax paper
safe cookware

Microwave- Wax paper
safe cookware

Microwave­safe cookware

Paper towel

Plastic wrap

High (10)

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

Medium (5)

14

%

to 1 min.

3 to 5 min.

1/2

to % min.

per link

1 to

1Y2

min.

2 to

2%

min.

2Y2

to 3 min.

15 to 18 min.
18 to 20 min.

20 to 23 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on
trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel.
To microwave more than 1 layer of bacon,
use an oblong dish and place a paper towel
between each layer of bacon. Cover with a
paper towel to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half
of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
links, rearrange after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer.

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning
agent, if desired. Turn over after half of
cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 10
minutes before serving.

Food

Contiiner

Wwer bvel

& Time

Cover (or Internal Temp.)

Commen@

Pork roast

Ham, precooked:
canned, butt
or shank

Ham

slices & steaks

(1- to 2-in. thick) dish

2-qt. oblong
dish

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag
dish per lb.

2-qt. oblong

Cooking bag

Wax

paper

Low (3)

Low (3)

High (10) 18 to 27 min.

20 to 23 min.
per lb.

15 to 19 min.

Turn roast over after half of cooking time.
Microwave to an internal temperature of

170°F.

Place fat side down in dish. Turn ham over

after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

Lamb

Chops (l-in. thick)
4 chops dish

Roast
(Leg or shoulder) dish and trivet

2-qt. oblong

2-qt. oblong Wax paper/

No

Cooking bag

Medium (5)

Low (3)

Min. Internal

per lb.

Medium
Well 24 to 28

18 to 22

8 to 10 min.

Temp.

170”
180°

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat
after half of cooking time.

Place roast fat side down in microwave-safe
dish. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

Veal

Chops See lamb chops above.

Wax

Roast
(shoulder) dish Cooking bag per lb. after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10

Gmvies

1.

Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
microwaving.

& Sauces

2-qt. oblong

paperl

Low (3)

18

to 22 min.

3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine
or herbs.

Place roast fat or cut side down. Turn over
minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

over

Food

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

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

Melted butter sauces,

clarified butter

(Y2

cup)

Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sauces (2 cups)

sweetlsour

Container

Casserole

Casserole

Glass measure

Casserole,
bowl

Cover

No Medium (5) 4 to 7 min.

No High (10)

No

Yes

Wwer

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

High (10)

15

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& Time Comments

3 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and
finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per
additional cup of sauce.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave to
finish.

Microwave butter just to melt. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let
stand until layers separate. Pour off
and use clear top layer.

Stir ingredients together then microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

Poultry

Let turkey breast and other small poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving.

Food

Contier

Chicken

Pieces
(per piece)

Whole Chicken

(8 pieces)

Whole

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Cornish

Whole

unstuffed)

Halves Square or

Hens

(stuffed or

Duckling

Turkey breast Oblong dish

Plate or
oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or

oblong

oblong

Oblong

and trivet

dish

dish

dish

Cover

Wax paper

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Wax paper Meal-High (7)

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Cooking bag Medium (5)

Wwer hvel

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

&

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2%

to 3 min.

15 to 20 min.

total

11 to 13 min.

per lb.

18 to 21 min.

per

lb.

11 to 13 min.
per lb.

11 to 13 min.
per lb.

6 to 8 min. Microwave breast side down for first
per lb.

12 to 14 min.

per lb.

Commenfi

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of
dish.

firn

half

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely
with plastic tie. Cook breast side down. Turn
over after

190°F.

Place breast side down in dish. Turn over
after half of cooking time. Shield tips of
wings and legs.

Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of
stuffing, if desired.

time. Brush with browning sauce or
surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in
cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie.
Place breast side down in dish.
underside near closure to vent. Turn over
after half of cooking time.

pieces over and rearrange after

of cooking time.

half

of cooking time. Cook to

internal temp.

Slash

half

of

broil

top

bag on

Break

Crust on breads

desired,

nuts or other topping for brown color. Increase brown

Food

Coffee Cakes 8-in. round

Corn Bread

Muffins
(1 Muffin) muffin cups
(2 to 4 Muffins) (Do not use
(3 to 6 Muffins) foil liners. )

Quick Breads,
from a mix dish

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

will

sprirdde

be soft and the outsides

top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped

Contier

or square dish
8 to 9-in.

tube dish*

Paper-1ined

Glass loaf

will

not brown. If

Cover

No Meal-High (7)

No

No

No Meal-High (7)

color

on

%wer hvel

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

upside down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown
sugar caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,
French-fried onion rings.

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8 to 10 min.

9 to 11 min.

1 to

1Y2

min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

11 to 16 min.

Commenti

Place batter in greased dish

For flavorful browned topping,
cooking dish with finely chopped, canned,

french fried onions before microwaving.

Turn out of pan upside down to serve.
Use microwave muffin container or

homemade muffin cups, made by cutting

down hot drink paper cups.

Shield corners after half of cooking time.
When done, toothpick inserted in center will
come out clean. Let stand 15 min. before
turning out of dish. Cool.

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and Cheese

1.

Eggs maybe prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always
pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the
the shell.

Food

Scrambled Glass

Basic eggs

Poached eggs

Omelet

Quiche

shell.

Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in

Contiiner

measuring cup
or casserole

Buttered
custard cup

I%-qt.

casserole

9-in. pie plate

9-in. pie plate

Cover

No

Plastic wrap

Casserole

cover

No

No

Power

High (10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10)
Medium (5)

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

hvel

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

& Time

%

to 1 min.

per egg

1 to lU min.

per egg
5 to 6 min.

Boil 2 cups
water.

1/2

to 1 min.

per egg

Melt butter
1 min.
6 to 8 min.

Filling:
2 to 3 min.

Quiche:

10 to 12 min.

Commen@

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and

1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions
from the outside to the center. Allow to stand

1

or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on High
(10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane.

Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs

gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5)
minute per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave % to
minute until cheese is slightly melted.

Combine and microwave filling, stirring every 2
minutes. Pour filling into precooked
Microwave additional time shown at left.

shell.

YZ

to 1

1

Cheese

Fondue

Rsh

and Seafood

Microwave- Cover or
safe

2-qt.

dish

plastic wrap

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center

may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish
stands a few minutes after cooking.

Food

Contiiner

Cover

High (10)
Medium (5)

Power

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Fillets or
steaks

(1

lb. )

Whole fish

Clams,

6 Pie plate or

Shrimp–1 lb.
(peeled) shallow dish

Shrimp–

1 to 2

lbs.

(urmeeled)

Oblong dish

Oblong dish

shallow dish
Pie plate or

2-qt.

casserole

Wax paper or High (10)
plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or
plastic wrap

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

To make sauce Make Basic White Sauce substituting wine for
3 to 5 min.
8 to 9 min.

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

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

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& Time

5 to 7 min.

6 to 8 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.
per lb.

4 to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

8 to 12 min.

milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5)

for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Commenh

until fish

Microwave

over after half of cooking time,

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking.
Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap
water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

flakes easily. Turn steaks

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Cereal,

Wsti

and

Wce

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. For pasta, use about half the amount of water needed for

conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon
oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water as needed
for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

Food

Oatmeal,
old fashioned

Note:

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

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

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

Rice, regular
long grain (1 cup)

Rice, minute

(1%

cups) plastic wrap

Contiiner Cover

l-qt. casserole No

or bowl

Y2

2-qt. oblong
dish

3-qt.

casserole

2-qt. casserole Lid or

Plastic wrap

Lid or
plastic wrap

to 1

Power

High (10)

minute.

High (10) 16 to 19 min.

High (10) 18 to 21 min.

High (10)

4. Cover pas~ and rice while microwaving. When using plastic
wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta
immediately

6. Microwave time and conventional boiling times are about the same.

hvel

&

3 to 5 min.
per serving

2 to 3 min.

Vegetables

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause
darkening and dehydration on surface.

3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to
the outside of the dish. cooking.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back
corner to vent.

5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than small pieces.

&

For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during

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afier

microwaving.

Commenk

Increase casserole size for more than one

serving. Increase time about 11/2 minutes for
each additional serving you are cooking. Stir
after half of cooking time.

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

Add 2

%

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 1% cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Vegetible

Asparagus
(fresh cuts) 1 lb. (3 cups) cut into

(spears)
(frozen spears)

Beans
(fresh green)
(frozen green)
(frozen lima)

Beets
(fresh, whole)

Broccoli
(fresh spears)

(cut)
(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)
Cabbage

(fresh)
(wedges)

1-to 2-inch pieces
1

lb.

1O-OZ. package

1

Ib.

cut in half
1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package

1 bunch

1 bunch

(1%

to

1Y2

to

lbs.)

1Y2

lbs.)

1 bunch

(lti

1O-OZ. package
1O-OZ. package

1

medium head

(about 2 lbs.)

Power

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

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

High (10)

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

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

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8 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.
8 to 10 min.

13 to 17 min.
7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.

25 to 30 min.

12 to 15 min.

10 to 12 min.

7 to 9 min.
7 to 9 min.

9 to 13 min.

18 to 23 min.

Commenti

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt.

oblong

cup water.
In l-qt. casserole.

In I%-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

In l-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In

Ifi-

or 2-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In 2- or

glass baking dish, place 1/4

3-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

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Vegetables

(continued)

Vegetible

Carrots
(fresh, sliced)
(frozen)

Cauliflower
(fresh, whole)

(flowerets)

(frozen)
Corn

(frozen kernel)
Corn on the cob

(fresh)

Peas
(fresh, shelled)
(frozen)

Potatoes
(fresh, whole,
sweet or white)

(fresh, cubed,
white)

Spinach
(fresh)
(frozen, chopped
and

lea~

Squash

(fresh, summer
and yellow)
(winter, acorn
or butternut)

Vegetables, mixed
(frozen)

bount

1

lb.

1O-OZ. package

1 medium head
1 medium head
1O-OZ. package

1O-OZ. package

1 to 5 ears

1

ear

2 to 6 ears

2

Ibs.

unshelled

1O-OZ. package

(6 to 8 oz. eacb)

4 potatoes
(6 to 8 oz. each)

10 to 16

OZ.

1O-OZ. package

1 lb. sliced
1 to 2 squash

(about 1 lb. each)

1O-OZ. package

Power

High (10)
High (10)

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

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10) 8 to 10 min.

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11

to 13 min.

7 to 9 min.

10 to 17 min.
10 to 14 min.

7 to 9 min.

7 to 9 min.

4 to 5 min.
per ear

7 to 8 min.
4 to 5 min.
per ear

10

to 11 min.

7 to 9 min.
3 to 5 min.

per potato

12 to 14 min.

7 to 9 min.
8 to 10 min.

7 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.

Commenh

In l’h-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In I%-qt. casserole, place 1/2 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In

I-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place
corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if
corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water.
In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish.(frozen)

In l-qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.
In l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

Pierce each potato with cooking fork. Place
on paper towel on floor of microwave oven,

1

inch apart in circular arrangement. Let

stand 5 minutes.
Peel and cut into l-in. cubes. Place in 2-qt.

casserole with 1/2 cup water.

In 2-qt. casserole.
In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

In

lti-qt.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.
In 8-in. square
squash cut side down.

In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

glass

baking dish, place

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Cakes and Desserh

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line
them with wax paper. (Do not flour.)

Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into

3.

center comes out clean.

4.

Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden

board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.

5.

Crust on cakes will be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate
cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

. Fruit

dessefis

6

7. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for
microwaving.

will

be fresh looking and tisting.

Food

Contiiner

Cakes

Commercial mix
(18

to

20

OZ.)

Pineapple upside 8-in. round
down cake dish

Cupcakes—6

Bar cookies

Baked apples Microwave- Lid or
or pears

8-in. round or
square dish

Fluted tube
cake pan

Paper lined

cupcaker

8-in. square
dish

safe dish or

casserole

Candies

Cover

plastic wrap per piece

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High (10)
Meal-High (7) 4 to 6 min.

High (10)

High (10) 10 to 12 min.

High (10)

Meal-High (7) 9 to 13 min.

High (10)

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2 min. Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5

13 to 15 min.

2%

to 3 min.

2 to 4 min.

Commenh

to 10 minutes before inverting to cool.
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes before

inverting to cool.
When done, toothpick inserted in center

comes out clean. Invert cake onto
dish stand over cake a few minutes.

When cooking several cupcakes, you may
notice some will be done before others. If
so, remove cupcakes as they are done and
continue cooking the rest a few seconds
longer.

Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core
and

sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon
cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each
piece of fruit.

cool.

fill

center of apple with 2 tablespoons

plate;

let

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy cleanup, melt
chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in
paper bowl to melt.

Food Con@iner Cover

S’Mores

Caramel Apples

Marshmallow Crisp

Chocolate Bark

Paper napkin No
or paper

1 pint (2-cup) No

measure

2-qt.

dish

1%-qt.

casserole
or bowl

plate seconds

oblong

Yes

Yes

2.

Wwer hvel

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cooking
containers carefully.

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15 to 25

3 min.

1%

min. to

melt

butter, 2 to
3 min. to melt
marshmallows

3 to 4 min.

Commenti

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.

Unwrap a 14-02. package of caramels into
measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip
4 apples into mixture.

In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add

1O-OZ. package marshmallows, cover with
wax paper and microwave to
cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into
buttered dish.

Place

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in
container. Microwave to
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

melt.

wter.

melt. Stir in 5

Add 1 cup

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Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving

Before converting a conventional recipe for
microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many
foods that microwave well? Look for cooking

techniques that are similar to microwaving techniques,

such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or
liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very

dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally.

Some recipes may not be exactly the same when

microwaved. Others will not need changing (recipes for

moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are

examples).

Favorite Stuffed Peppers

6 medium green peppers

1% lbs.

ground chuck beef

1 small onion, chopped
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoons salt

‘h

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

1/2 cup water

1 to 2 cups cheese, grated

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

Makes 6 servings

after

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and
membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling
water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top,
cook and stir ground beef and onion until onion is
tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice, salt, pepper and garlic.
Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in
8-in. square dish.

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

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

with cheese,
melt cheese.

re-cover,

and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to

SprinUe

Microwave Method

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

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

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

SprinMe

minutes before serving.

with cheese,

re-cover,

3-qt.

casserole.

and let stand 5 to

10

21

Microwave

Atipting

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best

stirt with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food

to

should look and taste will help when adapting recipes
for microwaving. Foods that require browning or
crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

. Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and
candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their
high fat and sugar content.

●

Reduce conventional cooking time by one-halfto
one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid
overcooking.

Q

Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring

but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and
vegetables

afier

cooking.

Cooting Techniques for Microwaving

Covering.

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

Arranging Food in Oven.

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

Stirring.

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you
stir cooked portions from
Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will
need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over.

foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly
contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often
needed during defrosting or when cooking certain
foods, such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

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

Shielding.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin
parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry,
which would cook before larger parts.

In both conventional and microwave

In

conventional baking, you

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

tie

outside to the center.

In range-top cooking, you turn over

In conventional cooking, foods such as

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or

membrane. Prick foods such as potatoes (as you do
conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.

Rotiting.

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

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

Steam builds up

Effeck of Food Characteristics on

Microwaving

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to
cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or
pieces of cake.

Round Shapes.

to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round

shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive
more energy and may overcook. This may also happen
when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to
avoid toughening.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as

Natural Moisture

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

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more

evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

edge and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting

or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room
temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the
temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Temperature.

Quantity of Food.

amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

time is directly related to the number of servings.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods

of food affects how it cooks. Very

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Foods taken from the freezer

In both types of cooking, small

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Wcrowave

Cookware Guide

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of Cookware

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics

Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic

Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and
wax paper

Microwave Uses

Avoid using.

You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4 in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur if foil is

closer than 1 inch to oven walls.

Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do
not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up.

Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food

is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fiber, such as nylon, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using

recycld

paper.

!

4

■

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in

bags and storage bags

Wperboard

trays used for frozen

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

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen

Cooking and heating.

entrees and dinners
Straw, wicker and wood

Cmkwam

●

Always check the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.

●

Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will

in the oven.

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Warming.

fit

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23

How to Use the Minute/S~ond

~mer

The Minute/Second Timer has
three timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to delay cooking.

●

It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates
without microwave energy.

How to

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a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

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

3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes

time of day.

Usi~

The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program a “holding
time” between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. A holding or standing
time may be found in some of your
own recipes or in the Cooking Guide.

“EndJ’

a

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“3:00” and

and display shows

Holdi~ ~me

Delayed

“TIME:’

cooki~

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch either TIME
COOK or
and enter cook time or temperature.
Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter
number of minutes to delay cooking.

TEMP COOK/HOLD

When delaying cooking by
temperature, be sure probe is in
food.

Touch START. Timer will
count down to zero and cooking
will begin.

How to Defrost, Hold and

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Cook

Let’s say you wt to
casserole for H minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

detist

a frozen

The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

E

minutes defrosting time.
appears on display. (Defrosting is
automatically set on power level 3

but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad
desired power level.)

Step

4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The
display shows “:

TME”
Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.
display and “TIME” flashes.

flashes.

O“ and “ENTER

“10:00”

“B:OO”

and

the

appears on

Step

7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for

twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK TIME” flashes and
“25

:00”

appears on display.

Step8:

Touch

and

“15:00”

on display. As each function is
automatically performed, oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

Questions and

ST~. “DEFT~E”

counting down show

“End:’

Amwers

Q. What will happen if I

accidentally reverse my defrost,
hold and cook instructions?

A.

The oven will automatically
rearrange your program. Defrosting
will always come first, then hold,
and then the cooking function.

Q. Can I defrost and hold only?
A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Defrost and amount of
time. Then program Hold and the
amount of time. Be sure to put the
thawed dish in the refrigerator
promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room
temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.

Sometimes you may only

Q. I programmed my oven for

a specific defrosting time but it

defrosted longer than necessary.

What happened?
A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last

instruction. You may have set the

oven to Defrost for 4 minutes,
Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then

Defrost for 6 minutes. In this case,

the oven would Defrost for 6
minutes and Hold/Time for 2
minutes.

24

GRO~ING

~STRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING-lm.ro.er

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

Consult a qualified electrician or

service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.

~

not under any

cut or remove

cfi~c=

the third

an

~an”result

@und)

prong from the power cord.

Use of Adapter

Us~e

situations where

PIWS

appliance’s power cord will

bedisconnectedinfrequently.

Because of potential safety
under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug.

if you still elect to use an adapter,

where

local

codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong
of a

UL listd

which is available-at

hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

The larger slot in the adapter must
be aligned with the larger slot in the

wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.

Caution:

ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall receptacle
is grounded through the house
wiring. You should have the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician
to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power
cord from the adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with
repeated use. Should this happen,
DO

N~

USE the appliance until
a proper ground has again been
established.

CONNE~ION

wdl

receptacle by the use

adapter (Fig. 2)

Attaching the adapter

h=ards

However,

mostlocd

Us~e

situations where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.

W

not use an adapter plug in these

situations because disconnecting of

the power cord places undue strain

on the adapter and leads to eventual

Ww

of the adapter ground terrnind.

You

should

have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a
prong (grounding) receptacle by a
qualified electrician before using
the appliance.

Use of

Because of potential safety
under certain conditions, we strongly
recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if it is
necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord

that has a 3-blade grounding plug,
and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance.

The marked rating of the extension
cord shall be equal to or greater

than the electrical rating of the
appliance (15 amperes).

E*nsion

If you do use an extension cord
with your microwave oven,

interior light may flicker and the
blower sound may vary when oven
is in use. Cook times may be longer
as well.

three-

Cords

haards

the

25

Care and Cleaning

R

Your new microwave oven is

a valuable appliance. Protect

it from misuse by following

these rules:

. Keep your oven
sweet-smelling.

door a few minutes after cooking
helps air-out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with
a solution of baking soda and
water keeps the interior fresh.

●

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven.

outside oven walls

The control panel can be damaged.

c

Don’t remove the

cover

the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.

at top rear corner of right
interior wall (see Features of Your
Oven on page 5). You will damage

How to Clean the

Walls, floor and mode stirrer
cover.

with a paper towel, others may

rquire

greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not
use abrasive cleaners on oven
NEVER USE A COMMERCML
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

spatters
with a damp cloth. Rinse thorou@y
and dry.

Some spatters can be removed

a damp cloth. Remove

dtiy

clean

and

Opening the oven

The inside and

can

be scratched.

waveguide

Imide

Window: Wipe up

and wash when

~s.

soded

Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp cloth
to remove all soil. DO
ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

it is necessary to remove the cooking
tray for cleaning of the tray or
oven. To prevent breakage, do not
place tray in water just after
cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,
sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
The tray can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven
without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear dish:

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

After using Bon
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon
on the painted surfaces such as the

walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be
taken in handling. Do not twist or
bend; avoid dropping temperature
probe.

Clean as soon as possible after using.
To clean, wipe with a sudsy cloth,
then rub lightly with a plastic
scouring ball if necessary. Rinse
and dry. (You may also wash the

probe in the dishwasher.)

Ami”

NW

USE

Occasionally,

If grease

Ami”

Ami”

brand

brand cleanser

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

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

dry. Wipe the window clean with a

damp cloth. Chrome trim is best
wiped with a damp cloth and then

with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use

cleaning sprays, large amounts of

soap and water, abrasives or sharp

objects on the panel—they can
damage it.

Door Surface.

surfaces of door and oven that

come together on closing the door,

use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge

or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

soiled, unplug and wash with a damp
cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain
to rinse with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.

Oven

First unplug the oven. Then
remove lamp compartment cover
by removing screw which holds
cover in place. Cover is located
on the side of the outer case.

hmp

Wipe with a damp

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

Replacement

\

,-

(-

4

Replace burned-out bulb with

25~watt

available in drug and hardware
stores. ) Replace compartment cover.
Plug in the oven.

appliance bulb. (It is

.

26

~

—

m

=~:

-

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN
WILL

N~

FOODS
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED

A~EITHER

Questiom?

UseThis

START

Roblem Solver

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

A

fise

in

your

home

circuit breaker.
.

Make sure 3-prong

●

Door

not securely closed.

. START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

*

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

* Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK.

●

CLEAR/OFF w~ touched

●

Make sure you have entered a

COOK/HOLD.

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK

●

Incorr~t

power level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred, Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

. Too

more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations.

o

probe not

Check Cooking Guide for specific instructions.

power level entered. Check Cooking Guide (pages 10-23) for recommended

m~y

dishes in oven at

inse~

may be blown or~e

plug on

pro~rly

overt is fully inserted

a~iden~Iy.

desird

s~e

into

meat or dish when using Temp coowHold

circuit

Reset

finished temperature after touching TEMP

and

additional cooking time for completion.

time,

coo~ng

breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

into wall

Cmking

time must be

recepticfe.

program and touch START.

incr~sed

when cooking

function.

●

“EE EE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

“Prob”

DISPLAY

APPEARS ON

Probe is not plugged in securely or not inserted when using Temp Cook.

* When using Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than

been entered.

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

s

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

*

Probe

Cook/Hold.

All These Things Are Normal
with your Microwave Oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

outer case.

c

Dimming oven light and change
in blower sound may occur while
operating at power levels other
than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference
might be noticed
microwave oven. It’s similar to the

interference caused by other small
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.

while

using your

has

been

forgotten or not seated properly in oven

If you need more help.. call, toll free:

GE Answer Center” /

8W.626.2~

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page of this book.

We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the

service you receive, here are three

steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.

100W.

ceiling

or more than

when using

199°F.

Temp

has

/ consumer information service

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is
not resolved, write:

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

still

YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

1

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace

microwave oven

pan of

that fails because

the

any

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through fifth year
from date of original purchase, we
will provide, free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must
take the microwave oven to a
General Electric Factory Service
Center or a General Electric
Customer

Care@

servicer and pick
it up following service. In-home
service is also available, but you
must pay for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.

This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,
Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working
hours.

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

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or

ELECTRIC-

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS N~ COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions
about operating the product, please
contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the

. Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.

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

of God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer

Cente@

800.626.2000
consumer information service

Some

states

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher

If

help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No.

Pub.

,

4-90

164D2092P137

No.

49-8104

CG

JE281OA

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