GE JE45A, JE41A Use and Care Manual

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Contents

Sub-CompatiMicmwe

Oven

Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Care and Cleaning

Convenience Food Guide Cooking

Cooking Guide Defrosting

Defrosting Guide Extension Cords

Features Grounding Instructions

Heating or Reheating Guide 11 Microwave Cookware Guide 20

Microwaving Tips Model and Serial Numbers

13-19

8-10

Models JE41A

JE45A

Precautions

4 2

3 2

Problem Solver Repair Service

Safety Instructions Warranty

GEABWM CenteP 80~626.2000

Back Cover

23 23

2-4

The electric output

of this microwave oven

is 500 watts.

GEAppiances

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Help us help you...

Before

mad

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,

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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.

Be sure your microwave oven is

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven

shodd

usiW

your oven,

this book carefully.

KY40225

~istered.

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.

must be that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

*tered.

This appliance

Please he certain

If you received a

dam~ed

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 23. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessory

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

4-AOW

Installation Kit

this oven to be mounted under a cabinet.

allows

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOS~

Excwsm

MCROWAW

ENERGY

(a) h Not Attempt

this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy, It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

~) h

Not Place any object

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

(c)

Not Operate

if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service

personnel.

to operate

the oven

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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~PO~~T

Microwaving

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have

metilic

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

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1 minute at High (10). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

●

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

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

●

which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

trim or glme with a

Paper towels, wax paper, and

Some microwaved foods require

Steam builds up pressure in foods

safe for use m

~ps

pomtoes,

m]crowave

metilic

egg

ovens.

S-TY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

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

WA~ING–To

reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

AVOID

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be grounded.

Connect

ody topropcrly

grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRU~IONS”

●

This microwave oven is

specifically designed to

on page 22.

heat

or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or

●

For best operation, plug this

industrid

use.

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

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

●

Be certain to place the front

surface of the door

h inch~

or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the

●

appiiance

normai

usage.

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

DO not operate

if it has a damaged or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

See

door surface cleaning

instructions on page 21.

●

This appliance should be serviced personnel.

oniy by quWled serviee

Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire the oven cavity:

–Donot

ovemkfd. &fuiiy

attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible

materiais

are placed inside

oven to facilitate cooking. –Remove wire twist-tire

paper or plastic bags before placing

–Do

bag

in oven.

not use your

oven to dry newspapers. –Do not use

products.

Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain metal flecks which cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may

not operate the oven while

–Do

empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

by accident the oven should empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

this app]ianee

power cord

when

from

microwave

reeycled paper

may

also

ignite.

run

to avoid

the

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mOm~T

SMTY

~STRUCTIONS

(continuti)

Mcmw oven

microwave popcorn accessory or

u~ess

you

use

in microwave

-Do not

They

could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing

●

~~~~~~ ~id~

~te,

keep oven door closed, turn

oven

off, and disconnect power

wrd, or

circuit breaker panel.

* %rne

*Sand sealed

example,

explode and should not in

Avoid glass

especially

●

hn%

in narrownw~botdes

carbonated beverages). Even if the

&ontainer is opened,

can build

container to burst, resulting in injury.

*use rneti

coo~g W

in foil trays less remove top fbil tray the

at lmt

s c~k~m may

becawe the heated food. ht

fi~etim~,

cm beeome k

~during

shut

produm such as

this oven.

heating.

jars,

debt

guide.

dinners maybe

to box. When using

microwave

1 inch away from sides

oven,

of heat transferred from

n~ed

to handle the cookware.

Careti

udess in a

use

popcorn

ovens,

special

hbeled for

ovemookpotatoes.

tige

off power at

to your oven.

oven

~h~~d

&se

whole

containers-for

closed

glass jars-may

be heated

baby food

even

without their lids;

meat

and egg mixtures.

fromn

beverages

pressure

up.

This can cause the

only as directed in

microwaved

than

3/4”

cover and return

oven, keep meti

become

holders may

the cooking

(especiMy

high;

meti

hot

tray

too hot to touch.

handing

and after cooking.

the cooking

●

FOO@

cooked in liquids

pasta)

may tend to boil over

rapidy

than

fbods

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 21 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

~ermome~r—Do

use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the

thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

Plastic cook~re—plastic

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 only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

When

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be

tiled and

o Boning

recommended in a microwave

oven.

inside the egg yolk and may cause it

carefu~y.

cooking

meat

eggs is

Pressure can build up

burst, resulting in injury,

usefil,

Even

pork,

wi~

be safe to eat.

not

(such

containing

not

but should

microwave-

l~°F.

● Foods

“skin”

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

o ~~Boilable”

and tightly closed plastic bags

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in cooking guide, If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering away from hands and face.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave

from splashing liquid, stir the

liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven,

SAW

with

unbroken

such as potatoes, sausages,

cooking

partidy

uncovered because

care~y

and

oven, To prevent burns

outer

pouches

direct

steam

T~E

INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Oven

~5A

Cubic Foot

Oven Interior

1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen

permis

microwaves confined inside oven.

4. Mode Stirrer Cover.

the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove this cover. You will damage the oven.

viewing of foods and keeps

Oven Vent.

Protects

I I

—

-.—

--, ,- ::

--.

5. Glass Cooking fray. Tray must be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray maybe removed for cleaning.

Oven Interior Light.

when timer is on.

-----

— -..

~rns

35-Minute Timer.

7. desired cooking or defrosting time. Setting the timer starts the oven (when the door is closed).

Door Open Bar. Press to open

door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

9. Power Level Knob.

can be set at LOW/DEF or HIGH.

10. Model and Serial Numbers.

Set timer to

This knob

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CooMng

The timer allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. Power Level HIGH is recommended

for all cooking and heating. To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make a cup of coffee

by following the steps below.

Step 1:

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

Fill a cup 2/3 full of water

diss-olve.

Use a cup that

Step 2:

HIGH.

Turn Power Level knob to

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 most recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

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 magnetron but it is not recommended.

Q. Can I interrupt the cooking

function to check the food? A. Yes.

close the door. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

To resume cooking, simply

Step 3: Set Timer Control. For coffee, set at may be reset during cooking if needed.

Note: To turn the Timer Control past 2 and then back to the desired time.

Step

4: When time is up, the oven

sounds, oven light and fan shut off.

llA

minutes. Timer

settimerless than2 minutes,

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Defrosti~

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

●

Power Level

LOW/DEF

should

be used for defrosting.

● See your Defrosting Guide for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps

below. Step 1: Place l-lb. package of

frozen chops in the oven and close door.

Step 4:

When oven turns off, turn package over, close door, and set timer for remaining defrosting time.

Ufrosting Mps

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

●

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

Questions

andhwers

Q. When I turn the Timer Control and start the oven, I hear a dull thumping noise. What is it?

This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a Power Level lower than HIGH.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in your Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the

tie

accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so

quic~y

it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Step

~rn

Power Level knob

LOW/DEF.

Step 3:

~rn

Timer Control to one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the defrosting guide. Turning the Timer Control starts the oven when the door is closed.

● Pre-packaged frozen dinners

can be defrosted and microwaved. Be sure to remove any foil covers. Keep metal trays at least 1“ away from cavity walls.

●

Check the following guide for

other defrosting tips.

Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

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

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Defrosti~

Food

Meat

Guide

We,

Hmt

Half

Minutes

Rwer hvel: bw/Def

Second Half

me,

Minutes

Cements

Bacon (1

Franks (1 lb.)

Ground beef & pork (1 lb.)

Ground beef & pork (2 lbs.)

Spareribs,

steaks,

pkg.)

per pound per pound

8-10

2-4

Wrk

(2 lbs.) per pound

4-6 4-5 Chops & per pound

Cuflets @ef,

lamb,

ved

& pork)

3-4

7-9

2-3

per pound

Place unopened package in microwave oven. after first half of time and unwrap. Let stand 5 minutes. Microwave just until strips can be separated.

Place unopened package in microwave oven. after first half of time. Microwave just until franks can be separated.

~rn

package over after first half of time. After second

half of time, breakup and let stand 5 minutes. ~rn

package over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second up remaining block if necessary.

Place wrapped package in microwave oven. after first half of time. After second half of time separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

unwrappd

Place in oven. defrosted pieces with defrosting.

meat in single layer in cooking dish

~rn

over after

half of time. Set aside. Break

and

continue microwaving 3-5 minutes

first

half of time and separate

table

knife. Let stand to complete

~rn

over

Sausage,

Bulk (1 lb. tray)

Sausage

Bulk (1 lb. roll)

Sausage,

Link (1 lb.)

Sausage,

Patties

(U oz. pkg.)

3-4

2-3

2-4 Scrape off softened meat after second half of time.

Set aside. Break up remaining 4 minutes more.

3-4

2-3

~rn

over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Wrn

over and

Let stand 5 minutes.

~rn

over after first half of time and rotate patties. Let

stand 5 minutes.

rotite

1/4 turn after first half of time.

block, microwave 2 to

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Power

~vel: bw/Def

Food

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut-up

(1%-2

Ibs.)

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut-up

(2%-3

Ibs.)

Whole

(2fi-3

Ibs.)

fih

& Seafood

Fillets (1 lb.)

Shellfish,

small pieces (1 lb.)

Fimt Half

~me,

Minutes

8-11

11-13

6-7

Second Half

~me,

Minutes

8-11

11-13

12-13

6-7

6-8

Comments

Place wrapped chicken in

of time, unwrap and separate pieces. Let stand 5 Place wrapped chicken in microwave oven. After

half of time, unwrap and turn over. After second half of time, separate pieces. Microwave 3 to 5 minutes more, if necessary.

Place wrapped chicken in microwave oven. After

time, turn chicken

Place unopened package in microwave oven.

frozen in water, place in cooking dish.) first

half

of time. After second

cold

water to separate. Let stand 5 minutes.

Spread shellfish in pieces after first

half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

rnicrowve

over

and shield warm areas with foil.

single layer

oven. After first

half

in baking dish. Rearrange

firn

of time, hold under

finutes.

first

hdf

(If

fish is

over after

hdf

Shellfish,

blocks

Crabmeat (6 oz.)

Shellfish,

large (8-10 oz.) Crab legs

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (1 lb.)

Heat & serve rolls

(7 OZ. pkg.)

Coffee cake (9-13 oz.)

Sweet rolls (8-12 oz.)

Doughnuts, 1-3

Doughnuts,

glazed, 1 dozen

3-4

2-3 2-3

lY2-2ti

3-4

2-3

~/2-2

2-3 2-3

2-3

3-4

1-2

2-3

None

Place block in casserole. fork after first

Arrange in cooking dish with light underside up. over after first

~rn

over after first half of time.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after first half of time.

Remove from foil pan if necessary. Rotate 1/2 turn after first half of time.

Rotate 1/4 turn after first half of

No turn needed

Rotate 1/4 turn after first

half

of time.

firn

over and breakup with

time

hdf

time.

firn

French toast,

2 slices

2-4

None

No turn needed

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Defrosting Guide

(continued)

Food

Cake, frosted

(17 oz.)

Pound cake

(11 ‘h oz.)

Cheesecake

(17-19 oz.)

~uit,

Fruit (10-16 oz.)

Fruit, in

Hes

plastic pouch (lo oz.)

Fimt

~me,

Half

Minutes

1-2

1%-2

6-9

4-5

%wer

Seeond

~me,

Uvel:

Half

Minutes

1-2

1%-2

None

bw/Def

Commenk

Place cake in box in microwave oven. Rotate 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 10-20 minutes.

Remove from foil pan and place on microwave-safe plate if necessa~. Rotate 1/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 10 minutes.

Remove from foil pan and place on microwave-safe plate if

necessa~. ht

Remove from foil and place in microwave-safe container if

necessa~.

minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessa~ or let stand 5 minutes.

Place package in microwave oven.

stand 20-30 minutes to complete defrosting.

Place package in microwave oven. After

Flex

package once.

Fruit pie,

or nut pie (8-in.)

Cream pie

(14 oz.)

Cusmrd pie

(14 oz.)

10-16

1-2

11-13

None Let stand 20-30 minutes to complete defrosting.

1-2

None

Rotate 1/2 turn after first half of time. Let stand 15-25 minutes to complete defrosting.

Let stand 25-35 minutes to complete defrosting.

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Heating or Reheating Guide

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

2. Cover most foods (see tips) for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods baked foods.

3. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated throughout. As a general

rule, hot foods produce an area warm to the touch in center of underside of dish.

pancakes and

Power

Item

hvel:

Amount

High

Approximate

Appetizers

Saucy, such as meatballs, cocktail franks, riblets

cup per serving)

Pastry bites; egg

rolls etc.

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

small

hftovers

pizzas,

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

2 to 4 servings

1 plate

Meak and main dishes

Saucy main dishes; chili, chop

suey,

spaghetti, stew

(%-1 cup serving) Hamburgers or meat loaf

(4 oz. per serving) Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2A-%

cup serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with waxed paper.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (16 oz. ) 1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings 4-6

1 to 2

3 to 4 1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

~me,

3-5 5-7

2-3%

3-5

5-8

7-1o

6-8 2-4

1-2

2-3

lM-3

5-7 7-9

Minutes

soups

Water based

(1 cup per serving)

Vegetables

Small pieces; peas, corn, beans, etc.

cup per serving)

Large pieces or whole; corn on the cob, asparagus spears, etc.

Mashed

(Y2

cup per serving)

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Sauces

Dessert; chocolate, butterscotch

Meat or main dish, chunky type, giblet gravy, spaghetti sauce, etc. 1 can

Creamy type

Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10 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

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup

1 cup

(16

oz.)

1/2

cup

1 cup

3-5

9-12

7-9

1%-4

4-6 3-5

6-8 3-5

7-9

1-2

2-3 3-4

4-6

5-7

3-4

4-5

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Convenience Food Guide

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

2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-inch high and place in microwave-safe dish.

Food

~me,

Appetizers

Frozen prepared sandwiches

Pizza (3.7 oz.) Popcorn (3

Popcorn (3

Fish &

Fish & chips (5-14 oz. ) 5-8

Breaded fish (5-10 oz.)

fi-oz.

pkg.) frozen

%-oz.

pkg.) room temp.

Shellf~h

(14-16

OZ.)

(23-25

OZ.)

Meati

Dry mixes, hamburger added Frozen meats (5-8 oz. )

(10-16

OZ.)

Frozen Dinners

Hearty T.V.-style (17 oz. ) Regular T.V.-style Premium entree (8-9 oz.)

(11

oz.)

(10-13 oz.)

Power

Minutes

2-3

per sandwich

3-5 5-6

3Y2-4%

5-8

9-11

11-13

14-16

6-10

8-18

12-15 10-12 10-12 12-14

Uvel: High

Commenfi

Wrap in paper towel. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of time.

Rotate 1/2 turn after 2 minutes.

Times given are for microwave popcorn.

Remove evenly on microwave-safe dish.

Distribute evenly on microwave-safe dish lined with 2 paper towels. Rearrange or rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of time.

Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after 7 minutes. If pouch package is used, puncture with fork to vent. Stir

meat

Remove foil cover and return tray to carton. If metal tray is more than 3/4-inch deep, place food in microwave-safe container. Rotate 1/4 turn after half of cooking time. If food is in pouch, slit pouch before microwaving.

foil

cover. Return tray to carton or distribute

pieces or rotate 1/4 turn after half of time.

Pasta and

Canned spaghetti (16 oz.) Frozen lasagna (21 oz. )

Macaroni & cheese (8 oz.)

Rce

Poultry

Fried chicken 2 pieces

Frozen pouch (5-7 oz.)

4 pieces 6 pieces

Griddle Foods

French toast 2 pieces

Waffles

4 pieces 2 pieces

4 pieces

Breakfast Foods

Country sausage 2 & biscuits

Breakfast entree (4-6 oz. )

4 6

6-8

22-24

9-11

5-6 10-12 11-13

4-6

2-3

3-4

2-3

3-4

I % 2-3

4-5 4-5

Stir before serving. Rotate 1/4 turn after

before serving. Stir or turn 1/2 turn after

Arrange on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels. Rotate

1/2 turn after half of time.

Slit pouch before microwaving. Stir before serving.

Arrange on plate

Arrange on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels.

Rotate 1/4 turn at 1 minute. Rotate 1/4 turn after 2 minutes.

Stir occasionally or turn

half

of time. Let stand 5 minutes

half

of cooking time.

lined

with 2 layers of paper towels.

1/4

turn afier half of cooking time.

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Mea@

Always use microwave-safe dish, plastic or glass

Food

Contiiner

Beef

Ground 1 lb. Crumbled (for casseroles or soup)

Meatballs (1 lb.)

Patties 4 patties/lb. (with trivet if desired) or paper

1-2 patties

3-4 patties

Meat loaf (Round

Ioafi

Casserole

Pie plate

8-in. square glass dish

ceramic dinner plate (For

or 2 patties use paper

plate

lined

with double

thickness paper towels. ) Pie plate

Pork

Bacon Microwave-

Pork sausage (raw) safe cookware 2 patties 4 patties

safe

plate

Microwave-

Power

Cover

Yes

Wax

paper

Wax

Plastic

wrap

Paper towel

Wax

paper

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7-9 min.

8-11 min.

3-5 min. 6-8 min.

26-29 min. Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

1-1 M min.

per slice set in dish. Layer many

2-4 min.

5-7 min.

Stir every 2 minutes. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 12 to 15 minutes, breaking up and stirring

every 5 minutes. Arrange 3/4 to l-inch apart in circle around edge of

dish. Rotate dish 1/4 turn after Cover with wax paper.

time. If desired, add browning sauce or agent. Let patties stand, covered, 2 minutes.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet

paper towels. Arrange in single

half time.

layer,

half

Route

dish 1/4 turn after half

slices

between layers of

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after

of time.

Pork link sausage Microwave(raw) safe cookware 2 links 4 links 5-6 min. 8 links

Canadian bacon Microwave2-4 slices safe cookware 6 slices

Hsh

1. Fish is done when it flakes

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.

Food

and Seafood

easily

with a fork. Center may

before serving.

Contiiner

Fillets or 8-in. square dish steaks (1 lb. )

Clams, 6 Shrimp (1 lb.)

(peeled) Shrimp (2 (unpeeled)

lbs.

Pie plate or shallow dish Pie plate or shallow dish

2-qt.

)

casserole

Wax

paper

Wax

paper

still

Power

Cover

Wax paper or

Plastic wrap Plastic wrap Plastic wrap

Lid or

Plastic wrap

2-3 min.

7-8 min.

I-2 min.

2-3 min.

be slightly translucent, but

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9-11

min.

6-8 min. 7-9 min.

7-9 min.

Arrange in single layer. Rearrange after half of time.

Arrange in single layer.

will

continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes

Commen@

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Arrange in circle. Rotate dish 1/4 turn after halftime. Stir once during cooking.

Stir twice during cooking

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Poultry

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

Food

Contiiner

Power

Cover

hvel:

Chicken

Pieces Plate or 8-in. (1%-2 lbs.,

approx.

6 pieces)

Whole (2-2% lbs.)

square dish per piece

8-in. square dish

Wax paper 3-4 min.

Wax paper

Cornkh Hem

Whole (stuffed or unstuffed,

1-1%

lbs.)

Halves

8-in. square dish

Wax paper

1. Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never hard cook

3. Cook

e~sjust

Food

e~s

until set, they are delicate and can toughen if overcooked.

tie shell,

Contiiner

and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked

Power

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Cover

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10-12 min.

lb.

per

11-13 min.

per lb. of time.

10-12 min.

per lb.

e~s.

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Commen@

Brush with browning agent if desired. Arrange in

single

are to outside edges of dish. Place breast side down. After half of cooking time turn

over. Shield ends of legs and wing tips with foil.

Place breast side down in dish. Wrn over after half

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

They

could

Commenk

layer in cooking dish so thickest, meaty pieces

explode.

Scrambled

Poached

Glass measuring cup or casserole

1%-qt.

casserole

Lid 6-8 min.

1-1% min.

per egg

l-llA

min. Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl

per egg

Place 1 teaspoon butter per until melted. Scramble the eggs with the butter and

1 tablespoon

for half of

to the center. Finish cooking.

minutes to set eggs. Boil 2 cups hot tap water 6 to 8 minutes, covered.

boiling water with spoon,

Let stand in water a few minutes before serving.

tik

per

total

time. Scrape portions from the outside

egg

in dish. Microwave

e=.

Place in oven and microwave

Allow

to stand 1 to 2

slip

in eggs gently. Cover.

Brea&

Crust on breads will be soft, other topping for brown color. Or, increase brown color on upside-down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French fried onion rings.

Food

Corn bread 8-in. round dish

(8 OZ.)

Coffee cake 8-in. round dish

(14 oz.)

Gingerbread 8-in. round

Quick bread Glass loaf dish, bottom

(14-17 oz.)

ouwide

of foods

Contiiner

or square dish

lined with wax paper

will

not brown. If desired,

Power

Cover

spritie

hvel:

6-8 min.

9-11 min.

11-13 min.

top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or

Hi@

Commen~

For flavorful browned topping

witi finely

microwaving. Let stand on flat surface 10 minutes to finish baking.

Let stand on flat surface 5 minutes to finish baking.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half time. Let stand on flat surface 15 minutes to finish baking.

chopped, canned French fried onions before

~rn

out of pan upside down to serve.

sprin~e

cooking dish

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1. Always use microwave-safe cookware, glass or plastic.

2. For

pasu,

amount of salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same or slightly greater amount of water as with conventional boiling. Add regular amount salt.

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

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

6. Microwaving time is about the same as conventional boiling.

use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave oven. Add regular

Food

Macaroni

(7 oz.)

Spaghetti

(7 oz. broken)

Egg

noodles

(8 OZ.)

Contiiner

2-qt. casserole

Power

Cover

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

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17-19 min.

18-20 min.

14-16 min.

Mce

Rice, regular

long grain (1 cup)

Rice, minute

(1%

cups)

2-qt. casserole

%-qt.

casserole

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

17-19 min.

7-8 min.

Cereal

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware, glass or plastic. Use large enough

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

3. Do not cover

4. Stir half-way through cooking time.

(prevenk

spillover).

conbiner

Hi@

Commenk

Add 3 cups hot tap water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

tv~e,

check for doneness after 10 minutes.

Add 3 cups hot tap water. Rearrange after 10 minutes.

Add 4 cups hot tap water. Stir after 10 minutes. Time is the same for spinach or regular noodles.

Add 2 cups hot tap water and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir after

10 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes before serving.

Add 1% cups hot tap water. Stir after 4 minutes.

to avoid

spillover.

Power

Food

Oatmeal, quick China or pottery per serving

Oatmeal, long cooking

1 serving Grits, quick

1 serving paper bowl size and microwave time by

Cream of wheat

1 serving or bowl Cream of rice China or pottery

1 serving paper bowl

Note:

microwave single-sewing packet of instant cereals, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at

Contiiner

bowl, No 2-2%

paper bowl microwaving. Stir after 1 Y2 minutes and before serving.

l-qt.

casserole

China or pottery bowl, No 4-5 min.

l-qt.

casserole

bowl,

Cover

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min. Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before

4-5 min.

3-4 min.

1Y2-2

min.

Commenk

Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about serving.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase casserole

serving. Heat water to boil, then add cereal. Increase time

l% minutes

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase time about

lfi minutes

casserole for more than 1 serving.

per additions serving.

per additional serving.

2Y2

minutes for each additional

2Y2

minutes per additional

Use

2-quafi

High

for

1/2

to 1 minute.

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Vqetibles

mesh

Vegetables

1. Weights given for fresh vegetables are purchase weights, before peeling, trimming, etc.

2. Pierce skins of vegetables to be heated whole and unpeeled (i.e. potatoes, squash, eggplant). This allows steam to escape and prevents bursting or popping.

3. Add

ody

2 to 3 tablespoons of water per pound. Rinsing vegetables before cooking is usually sufficient. Salt just before serving.

4. Heat, covered, in casserole dish; stirring once. Let stand

Mzen

V~etibles

1. Frozen vegetables maybe heated in pouch, package or freezer container. Puncture pouch before heating and flex halfway through cooking to distribute heat.

2. Place frozen vegetables in covered casserole dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water

3. Stir once during cooking.

Sdt

vegetables after cooking or put salt in the casserole with the water before adding vegetables.

coverd

5 minutes

udess

otherwise specified.

udess

otherwise indicated in chart.

Vegetible

Fresh Frozen, spears

B-

Fresh, green or wax Frozen

Bmcoti

Fresh, spears Frozen, chopped or spears

CabbWe

Fresh, chopped, shredded

Wedges

Carrob

Sliced, fresh Frozen

CaMower

Fresh,

flowerets

Whole Frozen,

flowerets

Power

hount

1 lb.

10 oz.

1 lb.

9 oz.

lb.

10 oz. 10-12Y2 min.

4 cups

1 lb. 13-15 min.

10 oz. 8%-1OM

1 lb. 1 lb. 16-18 min.

10 oz. 9%-11

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7%-9%

8-101A

9%-11%

8-11 min.

8-10 min.

11-13 min. 11-13 min.

9%-12 min. Add 1/4 cup water.

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min.

Hi@

Commenk

Cut into 1%-inch pieces. Add 1/4 cup water.

Add 1/4 cup water.

Add 1/4 cup water. Add 1/4 cup water.

Cut carrots into slices 1/2 inch thick. Add 1/4 cup water

Com

Whole kernel, frozen On the cob, fresh

Fresh cubed Whole

Ltia B-

Frozen

Frozen Sliced Whole

10 oz.

1 ear

2 ears

4 ears

1 lb. 1 lb.

10 oz.

10 oz. 10 oz.

7-8 min. 5-7 min.

7-9~z

min.

15~z-17~z

11-13~2

min.

7-10 min.

8-10 min.

8-9V2 min

9-11 min.

min.

Add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water.

Add 2 tablespoons water. Pierce skin. Turn over after half of

Add 1/4 cup water.

time.

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Power

hvel:

High

Vegetible

Otiom

Fresh

Peas

Green, fresh

Frozen

Snow, frozen

Potatoes

Fresh, baking medium 6

OZ.

Spkach

Fresh, leaf Frozen,

leaf or

chopped

Squash

Summer, sliced, fresh Frozen

Squash

Winter, fresh, whole

Succotash

Frozen

hount

8-10

1 % lbs.

10 oz.

6 OZ.

;

1 lb.

10 oz. 9~z-12

1 lb.

10 oz.

1 lb.

1 % lbs.

10 oz.

7Yz-9yz 7Y2-8 %

8Y2-10Y2

Time

9%-12 min.

min. min.

6%-8 min.

7-8 min.

11-12 min.

17-18 min.

8-10%

min. min.

9fi-12 min.

%-9%

min.

9-11 min.

11-13

min.

Comments

Use small, whole onions. Add 1/4 cup water.

Add

1/4 cup water.

Rinse and pat dry. Prick with fork several times. Arrange in circular pattern on paper towel lined oven bottom, over after half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Add 1/4 cup water.

Slice squash l/2-inch thick. Add 1/4 cup water.

Pierce skin. Turn over Pierce skin. Let stand 7 minutes after

afierhdftime. ht

equrd distice

stand 7 minutes after cooking.

cooking.

apart. Turn

Vegetiblw

Frozen, mixed

ZUCCM

Sliced, fresh Frozen

hount

All kinds

V~etible

OZ.

15-17 oz. 6-8 min.

Convenience Foods

Vepetable

Braded Vegetablti

7 oz. pkg. frozen

Casserole, Vegetable

8-12 oz. pkg. frozen

PotatM

Baked, stuffed, frozen

10 oz.

1 lb.

10 oz.

9%-1 1 min.

10-12 min. Slice

8-10 min.

Undrained

3-3 % min. 2-2% min.

hount

; :

Time Comments

4-6 min.

10-13 min.

6-8 min.

9-11 min. 10-12 min. 13-15 min.

l/2-inch thick. Add 1/4 cup water.

Drained

min. wrau. Check at minimum time. Stir and serve.

Comments

Place vegetables in microwave-safe serving dish. Cover with plastic

Place on trivet, or plate suitable for microwaving. Cook

Rotate plate 1/4 turn after Cook conventionally for crispness.

Place in l-quart casserole. Cover. Stir after

Examine potatoes to see NOT FOIL. Place potato(es) on plate sui~ble for microwave oven. Cover with wax paper. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after

halfoftime.

hat

mashed filling is encased in potato skin.

hdf

uncoverd.

of time.

Breading will not be crisp.

hdf

of time.

Potitms

Instant mashed

4 servings

5-7 min.

Use cookware size and amounts of water, milk, butter and package. Cover. After heating,

1 to 2

tableswons

drv mix.

bristiy stir in potatoes, adding extra

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Cakes and

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware, glass or plastic.

2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but do not flour. Or, for easy removal,

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

4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

Desser6

line dish with wax paper.

Food

Contiiner

Cakes

Basic butter or Chocolate cake

Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Cupcakes -6 Paper lined cupcaker

Bar cookies

Baked apples or pears or casserole

Brownies (b oz., 8-in. square dish cake-like or fudge-like)

Cake mix (with or 8 or 9-in. without pudding round cake dish in the mix)

Greased 8-in. round dish counter or wooden board to

8-in. round dish

8-in. square dish

Microwave-safe dish Lid or

12-cup

bundt

Power

Cover

No 3-4 min. When cooking several cupcakes, you may notice some

plastic wrap per piece

No 6-8 min.

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10-12 min.

12-14 min.

10-13 min.

4-5 min.

10-13 min.

15-18 min.

Hi@

Commen6

Rotate 1/4 turn after 5 minutes. Let s~nd on heat-proof

Rotate 1/4 turn after 6 minutes. When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate;

let

dish stand over cake a few minutes.

will

be done before others. If so, remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest a few seconds more.

Grease dish before adding batter. Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of time. Cut when cool.

Pierce fruit or

1/4

turn after half time.

Rotate 1/4 turn after 5 minutes.

Grease dish. Use 2 cups batter. Rotate 1/4 turn after

4 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting. Use all batter. Rotate 1/4 turn every 5 minutes. Let

stand 15 to 20 minutes before inverting to cool.

peel

to prevent bursting. Rotate dish

cool

15 minutes. Invert.

Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware, paper bowl to melt.

2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; be sure to handle cooking containers carefully.

Food

S’Mores

Caramel apples

Marshmallow

Crisp

Chocolate bark

Contiiner

Paper napkin or paper plate

l-qt. casserole

8-in. square dish

1%-qt.

casserole

bowl

glass

or plastic. For easy cleanup, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in

Power

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melt marshmallows 4% cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into dish.

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15-20 sees.

3M-4

min. Unwrap a 14-ounce package of caramels into measuring

min. to

melt butter

3~2-4

min. to

4-5 min.

Commenk

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow.

cup. Add 1 tablespoon water. Stir mixture after 2 minutes. Stir again before dipping 4 apples into mixture

In 8-inch square dish melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 40 marshmallows (about a 10-ounce package) Cover loosely with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in

Place 12-ounce semi-sweet chocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. until firm.

Chill

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Gravies & Sauces

1. No cover

2. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top, they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of liquid.

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

4. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

needed, except for thick, chunky spaghetti sauce,

Food

Gravies and sauces Glass measure

thickened with flour or cornstarch (1 cup)

Contiiner

or bowl

Power

hvel: High

Cover Time

5Y2-6Y2

min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to melt and

Sauces

Thin,

liquid

sauces (Au jus, Clam, etc.) (1 cup)

Melted butter sauces, clarified butter bring to

(’h

cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or

sweetlsour sauces

cups)

Cooting

Covering.

Techniques for Microwaving

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

Casserole

Glass measure

Casserole or large bowl

No 6-8 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients.

Yes

(spaghetti)

2 min.

5-7 min.

4-6 min. stirring after half of time. Continue cooking 4 to 6

Standing Time.

as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish

cooking or set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. A microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.

Commenti

blend. Whisk in liquid and finish cooking. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.

Stir well and microwave to heat thoroughly.

Microwave butter just to

boil

Pour off and use clear top layer. Stir ingredients together and microwave 5 to 7 minutes,

minutes until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring twice. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

then let stand until layers separate.

melt.

For clarified butter,

In conventional cooking, foods such

Arranging in Oven.

In conventional baking, you

uosition foods, such as tomatoes or potatoes, so that hot

air can flow around them. Whe~ microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to help them heat evenly. When

microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the

outside to the center. Foods which require constant

stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over.

In range-top cooking you turn over

foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly

contact hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often

needed when cooking foods such as frozen hamburgers.

Shielding.

breasts or baked foods to prevent

In a conventional oven you shield chicken

overbrowning. When

microwaving, you may 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.

Pierce Foods to Release Pressure.

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

Rotiting.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly. To rotate half a turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate a quarter turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the side.

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Page 20

~crowave

Cookware Guide

T~E

Foil-1ined

COOKW~

Hper

Bags, Boxes and

Baking Trays

Mekl

or part metal pok, Mns,

Thermometers, Skewers and Foil Trays Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics,

such as: Glass jars,

vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad dressings.

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain, Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor Hocking Microwave, Bangor Plastic, Mister Microwave, Nordic Ware, Republic,

Paper or Styrofoam Plates and Cups

Oven Glass

Fire King,

Rubbermaid

such as

Tara, Wearever Nupac

Glassbake, Heller, Jena,

for baby foods,

such as:

Anchor Hocking,

Pyrex

MCROWAW

Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4” or less. Foil or metal will reflect microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1“ to oven walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby food in jars,

Remove metal caps to warm syrup or soften salad dressing from refrigerator.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.

Cooking and heating.

USES

especially meat and egg mixtures.

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle by Coming, Dansk Generation, Denby,

International Stoneware, Lenox

Temperware,

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Coming Centura, Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine, Dishes with

Paper Towels and Napkins, Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic

such as:

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

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as: El

Marsh Industries,

meti

Carnino,

trim

Franciscan,

Marsh, Mikasa, Pfalzgraff

Fitz

and Floyd

(Pyroceram),

Corning Ware, Progression G.

Noritake

Camino, F.B.

Rogers,

Pfalz~raff, Shafford

Heller,

Heating and some cooking.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam.

Cooking and heating.

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

Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.

Page 21

Care and

CleaniW

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

●

Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

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

. Don’t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven.

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

●

Don’t remove the mode

stirrer cover

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

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

Opening the oven

The inside and

at the top of the oven

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may

rquire

a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven NEVER USE A COMMERC~L OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

(inside).

spatters daily and wash when with a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.

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 into 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.

Window: Wipe up

sudsy

cloth,

tils.

soded

thorougtiy

USE

Occasionally

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface.

surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

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

with a damp cloth and dry

cloth and then

Wipe with a damp

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

sudsy

——

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.

Ami@

If grease

Ami@

brand

brand cleanser

Ami@

Page 22

GRO~~G

~STRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces

of electric shock by providing an

escape wire for the electric current, This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding

wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded. (Fig. 1)

wARNING-Impro~er

use of the grounding plug

in a risk of electric shock.

the

risk

~an’result

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

Fig, 1

Consult a 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 w

cut

or remove

qurdified

prong from the power cord.

BEFORE USE

electrician or

ckumstan~

th; W @und)

Use of Adapter

Us~e

situations where

Pl~

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected

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 which is available-at hardware stores.

The

dig;d

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 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 NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established.

til

UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)

TEMPORARY METHOD

larger

slot in the adapter must

with the large; slot in the

Attaching the adapter

muently.

●

haards

However,

CONNE~ION

receptacle by the use

mos~locd

qualifled electrician

Us~e

situations where appliance’s power cord will be

*connected

not use an adapter plug in these

situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain

the

adapter and leads to eventual

Wure

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).

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.

Etinsion

frequently.

three-

Cords

huards

the

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UseThis Problem Solver

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PROBLEM

OVEN WILL COME ON

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

circuit breaker.

●

. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature,

of foods in oven. Set additional cooking time for completion. .

changing levels during cooking if necessary. . Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred.

Check

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

. Steam or vapor escaping from

around the . Light reflection around door or

outer case.

If you need more help...

do-or.

‘

call, toll free: GE

fise

in your home may

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

be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.

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receptacle.

Door not securely closed.

Incorrect

power level set. Check Cooking Guide for

Some dishes

Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

Dimming oven blower operating at power levels other than high.

. Dull thumping sound while oven is operating.

so~nd

bswer

light

and

may

;ccur

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change

while

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specific instructions.

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Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

/ consumer information service

Replace

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&se

or reset

density or amount

level,

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.

FIRSTCOn~CtthePeOPleWhO

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details-including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY,

not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

if your problem is still

Wacker

Drive

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelied

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

any part of

that fails because

the

of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through tenth

year from date of original purchase,

we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron tube if

the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

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, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

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

Care”

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

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.

your Use and Care material.

Read

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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.

Pub.

No.

1-90

49-8052

Center@

Some

states

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

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

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● Improper installation.

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

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.

WARRAN~R

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Warrantor: Geneml Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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