GE JE47A Use and Care Manual

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AdapterPlugs ApplianceRegistration

CareandCleaning ControlPanel 6

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25 ModelandSerialNumbers 2

2 Precautions

ProblemSolver RepairService

Safetyhstructims

Warranty

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Beforemicrowaving, readthisbookcarefully.

Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate

andmaintainyournewmicrowave ovenproperly.

Keepithandyforanswerstoyour questions.

ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething orneedmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Writedmvnthemodel andser;alnumbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelinside theoven.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthatcamewith yourmicrowaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite thesenumbershere:

MO&l

Nlt!ntw

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersinany

orservkxcalls

your uvcn$

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard.Ifyoumove,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser pleasewritetous,statingmodel andserialnumbers.This

mustbemgwered thatitis.

●Pleasebecertahl

appliance

Writeto: GEAppliances

RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Ifyoureceiveda damagedoven..e

contactthedealer(or builder)thatsoldyouthemicrowave oven.

More~ourequestsemdeee..

checktheProblem page26.

Itlistscausesofminor

thatyoucancorrect

yourself.

atextracostfromyour

@Makesureallcookwareusedin yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups, custanjcups,potteryorchina dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave m@allictrimorglazewithametallic sheencanbeused.Somecookware islabeled“suitableforMicrowaving!’

Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:

Measure1cupwaterinaglasscup. Placeinovenonorbesidedish. Microwave1-1%minutes.Ifwater becomeshot,dishismicrowave safe.Ifdishheats,itshouldnot beusedformicrowaving.

● pa~r towels,waxpaper>md

plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.

@Somemicrowavedfds require stirring,rotating,orr

earranging.

~h~2kthecookingguide,pages

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● Steambuildsuppressureinfds

whichare coveredbyaskin ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg yolksandch~ckenliverstoprevent bursting.

Ifyouuseameat while makesureitis safefixuseinmiwowweovens.

Kitallowsthis

oventobe underacabinet.

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(a]MM Attempt toqerate thisoven

opendooroperationcanresult

withthedooropensince

hannfid($X~SUl”@tO energy.Itisimportantnotto defeatortamperwiththesafety interlocks.

(b)DOI’+kItI%MMany object

betweentheovenfrontfkceand thedoororalbwsoiiorcleaner residuetoaccumulateonsealing Surfaces.

tikmrnf

Readall beforeusingthis

Whenusingelectricalappliances basic

safety shouldbe

followed, thefoUowing:

therkdmfburns,

dectric shock,

fire, injurytopersonsorexpostw toexcessive

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intendeduseas in

thismamaL

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over edgeoftabkorcounter.

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SAFETY (continued)

notpoppopcorninyour

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microwaveoven

unlessinaspecial microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouusepopcornIabekdfor useinmicrowaveovens.

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TIIey

fire,causingdamagetoyouroven. –Ifmateriais insideovenshould

ignite,keep

fwn oven

overcookpotatoes.

coulddehydrateandcatch

OVfiMdoor dined,

off,anddisconnect powercord,orshutoffpowerat fuseorcircuitbreakerpanel.

@$JOme suchasWkde

f?~& andsealed

example, closedglassjars—-may

expkxkandshouldnotbeheated inthisoven,

Avokj heating babyf~ in

* gks jars,evenwithouttheirlids; especiallymeatandegg

*D(m’tdefrostfroz!en innarrowneckedbottles

Evenifthe

containerisopened,pressure

canbuildup.Thiscancamethe

toburst, in

injury.

9 eggsk W

I’ecommendedina microwave

Pressurecanbuildup

oven.

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause ittoburst,resultingininjury

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‘M&”suchaspotatoes,%Mqy3s, tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers andothergiblets,andeggyolks (seepreviouscaution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape

duringcooking.

4‘~~i~b~#

cookingpOUCkS

andtightlydosedplasticbags slmddbeslit,piercedorvented

asdirectedincooking

$JUi(keIf

theywenot,plasticcouldburst duringor after cooking,possibly in injuryAlso,plasticstorage

shouldbeatkxst

becausethey

formstightseal.Whencooking

Usemetalonlyasdirectedin

guide.

‘~~j nlay13C

fbiltrayslessthan3/4”high;

tq) foilCWg~andrettum

myWbox.whenusingm%dh? [k mm. keepmetal

atkmt ~inch fmm

oven.

of’

hotbwxise of heat

may

sides

fromtheheatedfood.Potholders my be M

handlek

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FeaturesofYourOven

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permitsviewingd foodsandkeeps

microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

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oven Interior

5. Oven

7.N&tieStirrerCover.I%otects

themicrowaveenergy

Vent.

notrcmovethiscover.

%uwi[i damagetheoven.

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&(%Wcooking‘nay. Traymust

be in pkc whenusingtheoven. Cooking willbe

withoutthetray inplace.Thetraymayberemoved forcleaning.

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YourTouchControlJ?tmel

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TheTouchControlPtmel aUowsyoutosettheovencontrols electronicallywiththetouchofa finger.It’s

designedtobeeasy

touseandunderstand.

DXSPLA17.Displaystimeofday

andtimecountingdownduring cookingfunctions(orpowerlevel whenPowerLevelpadistouched).

2. TIME COOK. Microwavefor apresetamountoftimeusing

automaticPowerLeve!HI (or changepowerlevelafterentering cookingtime.Seepage9.)

3.MH’WSECTIMEELThis usesnomicrowaveenergy.It functionsasa kjtchentimer,asa holdingperiodafterdefrostor as a delaytimerbeforetimecooking. {Seepage7.]

4. NUMBERPADS.Touchthese padstoenter timeandtimeofday,

feature

6. START.Afterallselectionsare made,touchthispadto startoven.

7.TIME DEFROST.Gentle, generallyuniformthawingat automaticPowerLevelLO (or changepowerlevelafterentering defrostingtime.Seepage8.)

&CLUCK. Touchthispadtoenter

timeofdayor checktimeofday whilemicrowaving.

Tosetclock,firsttouchCLOCK

padandthenentertimeofday.For example,iftime is 1:30,touch numberpads1,3 andOand 1:30

appearindisplay.Touch

will

STARTpad.Toresetorchange time,simplyrepeataboveprocess.

CLEAR/OFF.Whentouched,it

offtheovenanderasesail

shuts

settings(excepttimeofday).

5. LEVEL.Touchthese padstoset yourdesiredPowerlevel,

Useyour‘IbuchControlI%nelto Cretitcyour ownprogramstosuit

D&fiJst ad Cook by timeusingyour yourindividualcookingstyle.For

choiceofPowerLevelsfromLOto example:usetheMiri/SecTimerto HI, timekitchentaskswiththe Min/SecI+inwr+andsettheckwk. aholdtimebetweendefrostingand

delaythestartofcookingor program cooking,(Seeptigc7.)

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HowtoUsethe Timer

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~ ‘I’heNIIN/SECTIMERhasthree

timingfunctions:

Stepk Takecasserolefromfreezer

andplaceinoven.

Step2: TouchTIMEDEFROSTpad.

Thedisplayshows”: O;’ and

“TIMEDEW”flashes.

Step3: Touchpads 1,S,OandOfix

15minutes time,“15:00”

appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis

setcmpowerlevel LObutcanbe changedby thedesiredpowerlevelpad.)

7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor

Step

twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.

“25:00”appearsondisplay,

fh?ptkTiuchSTAR1’.“DEFTIME” and“15:00”countingdownshow ondisplay.Aseachfunctionis automaticallyperformedoven displayshowsinstructionsentered andthefunction.Whilecooking, youmaytouchappropriatepadto recalltimesyouset.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven

signalsandflashes“End?

QuestionsandAnswem

Q. Whatwillhappenif I accidentallyreversemydefrost, holdandcookinstructions?

A. Theovenwill

rearrange

yourprogram,Defrosting wiHalwayscomefirst,thenhold, andthenthe cookingfunction.

automatically

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Q. CanIdefrostandholdonly?

A. Yes,Sometimesyoumayonly wanttodefrosta food,holdit, and

cookitlater,Allyouneedtodo is progrm inDefrostandamountof

ThenprogramHoldandthe

time.

amountoftime.Besuretoputthe thawed

promptly. NOTE:Letfoodsremainatroom

temperatureoniyas longassafe. Timeswillvary.

Q I myovenfar a specific timebut it defrostedkx’qjyrthan

What

A. When conflict, theovertcarriesoutthelast

instruction,Youmayhavese!the oventodefrostfor4 minutes,hold for2 minutes,andthendefrostfor 6 minutes,Inthis case,theoven woulddefrostfor6minutesand holdfor2 minutes,

dishintherefrigerator

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TheDefrostsettingisdesigned

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forspeedythawingoffrozenfood andisoneofthegreatadvantages ofamicrowaveoven.

@PowerlevelLOisautomatically

setfordefrosting,butyoumay changethisformoreflexibility.

@Seeyourdefrostingguidefor defrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen porkchops byfollowingthesteps below.

Stepk Placea l-lb.packageoffrozen chopsintheovenandclose door.

Step2: TouchTIMEDEFROST. Displayshows”: 0“ andpower km! LO oven, “TIME DEF*’flashes.

k set in the

Step

4:TouchSTART.Timecounts

downondisplay.

completed,theovensignalsand flashes“End~’thenautomatically shutsoff.

Step5:

Turnpackageover,close

doorandrepeatSteps2

remaininghalfofdefrostingtime

&XIChSTART.

and Step&Whenovensignalsand

flashes“Endl’opendoor,remove packageandseparatechopsto finishdefrosting.

@Foods frozenin paperor plastic canbe inthe package.

Whencycleis

and3 toset

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. WhenI pressSTART,I heara dull,thumpingnoise.Whatis it?

A. Thissoundisnormal.It is

lettingyouknowtheovenisusing apowerlevellowerthanHI.

Q. CanI defrostsmallitemsin

a hurry? A. Yes,but theywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise thepowerlevelafterenteringthe timebytouchingthe desiredpower levelpad.PowerlevelMEDcuts thetotaldefrostingtimeaboutin

1/2;powerlevelHIcutsthetotal

defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir

fd frequently.

Q. Whydon%thedefrosting

timesinthedefrostingguide seemrightformyf~d?

Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording

tothetemperature

SetYouroven

iny~urdefrostingguide.Ifyour foodis

attheendofthattime, resetyour ovenandadjustthetime accordingly.

stillnotcompletelythawed

inyourfreezer,

forthetimeindicated

Step3: Sekm(me total

titne in yourdefrostingguide For touch4.0 andOfor4 minutes. TiME tiEF and4:00 arc [fyouwishtochangepowerlevel. Wch dwirecipowerlevelpad.

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Howtochange LA5d Aftersettingdefrostingtime,

touchdesiredPOWERLEVEL padfornew powerkvci,

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Q, Shouldal!beds becompletely

thawed

A, Somefoodsshouldnot be Forexample,fishcooksso quickly

itis better to begincookingwhileit isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. Can 1qxnthe doorduring

progressof myfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat anyt~meduring T<} resumedefrosting,closethedoor andpressSTART.Theovenbegins

b$#OB%?cooking?

thawedbeforecooking.

tocheckonthe

operatingiftimeisleftontimer. Ifnot,reset

timer.

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TheTIMECOOKfeatureallows youto presetthecookingtime. Theovenshutsoffautomatically.

PowerlevelHI isrecommendedfor mostcooking,butyoumaychange this for more flexibility.Seeyour

cookingguide. Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

timecooking,makea cupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step1:Filla cup2/3 fullof water,add 1teaspoonof instant coffeeandstir todissolve.Usea cupthathasnometaldecoration andismicrowavesafe(referto

Tipson page2).

Placecup inoventindckw door,

Ifanotherpowerlevelisdesired, touchdesiredpowerlevelpad, althoughpowerlevelHIisprefemd forthiscupofcoffee.

How to Change POwerLevel

Aftersettingcookingtime, touchdesiredPC)WERLEVEL padfornewpowerlevel.

r 1

Step4:TouchSTART.Time countingdownshowsondisplay.

Step% Whentimeisup,theoven

signalsandflashes“End;’then shutsoff,

Step6:Open thedoor.

QuestkmsandAnswers

Q. Isetmyovenforthetime calledforintherecipe,butatthe endof thetimeallowed,myfood wasn’tdone.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totime or iocationmanyTime Cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange topreventovercooking.Setthe

ovenforminimumtime,test the foodfordoneness,andcookyour fooda littlelonger,ifnecessary.

Q. Itouchedmydesiredpower levelpadto selectmypower level.WhenItouchedSTART, however,myovendidn’tcomeon. Whynot?

A, TheTIMECOOKpadmustbe

touchedbeforesettingthepower levelpadorelseyourovenwillnot begincooking.

Q. Ewanttocook on a power levelotherthgnHI, Whatdo I needtodo?

A. TOchangethe~OW(N ievel, touchthedesiredPOWERLEVEL padafterenteringdesiredcooking

timeandthentouchSTART.

Q. CanI interruptmvTime Cookfunctiontoche& theibod?

A. Yes,Toresumecooking, simplyC1OWthedoorandpress theSTARTpad,Thetimermustbe

resetfor toresumeunless timeis ontimer,

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DefrostingGuide

PowerLevel:LO

First Half

Food

Bacon(i pkg.)

Franks(1lb.) 4

GroundBeef&Pork(1lb,)

GroundBeef& Pork(2Ibs.)

Spareribs,

Pork(2 NM.)

Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments

perpound

8-10

2-4

Second Half

3-4

perpound afterfirsthtdfoftimeandunwrap.Letstand5minutes.

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2.3

pcrpound

Piaceunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover Microwavejust unti!stripscanbeseparated.

Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover afterfirsthalfoftime.Microwavejust untilfrankscan beseparated.

Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond halfoftime, breakupandM stand5minutes.

Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff softenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Break up remainingblockandcontinuemicrowaving3-5minutes

ifnecessary.

Placewrappedpackage afterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftimeseparate pieceswithtableknife,Letstandmcompletedefrosting.

inmicrowaveoven.Ihrn over

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chops& cutlets {Beef,Lamb,

Veal& Pork)

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Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayerincookingdish

inoven.Iltrn overafterfirsthalfoftimeandseparate defrostedpieceswithtab!cknife.Letstandtocompietc dcfrostinfj,

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FoQd

Poultry

Guide

FirstHalf SecondHalf

Time,Minutes

PowerLevel:LO

Time,Minutes Comments

Chicken,Broiler-Fryer.Cut-up

(1M-2lbs.)

Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cu[-up

(2%-3lbs.)

8-11

11-13

8-11

11-13

Placewrappedchickeninmicrowmown. Afterfirsthalf of time,unwrapandseparatepieces.Letstand5minutes.

Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterfirst halfoftime,unwrapandturnover.Afterstxxmdhalfof time,separatepieces.Microwave3to5minutesmore, ifnecessary.

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Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterhalfof

(2%-3Ibs.) time.turnchickenoverandshieldwarmareaswithfoil.

Fish&.SeafMd

6“7 6-7

Shclifish,

pieces

mud]

6 6-8

(1th.)

Shtdlfish.

blocks forkafterfirstht.dfoftimc.

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Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.(Iffishis frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)‘Ihrnoverafter firsthalfof time. Aftersecondhalfoftime, holdunder coldwatertoseparate.Letstand5minutes.

Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.Rearrange

pieces

afkwfirsthalfoftime, 1Astand5minutes.

PlaceMockincasserole.Turnoverandbreakupwith

Arrangeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Turn overafttwfirsthalfoftinm,

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DefrostingGuide

~ow’erLevel:,LO ,

FirstHalf ‘ $ecomlpalf

Food Time;Mimutes Tlme9Miimtes

Cake,frosied

(17oz.)

PoundCake

(11%oz.)

Cheesecake 6-9

(17-19oz.)

Fruit, Pies

Fruit(10-16oz.)

Fruit,in

plasticpouch

(10oz.)

4-5 None Placepackiigeinmicrowaveoven.Flexpackageonce.

1-2

lx-z

6-8

1’2

1%-2 ~ Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplate

None

Comments *.

‘ placecakeinboxinmicrowaveoven.Rotate1/4turn ~~

afterfirsthalfoftime,Letstand10-20minutes.

ifnecessary.Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand10minutes.

Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplateif necessary.Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.

Removefromfoilandplaceinmicrowave-safecontainer ifnecessary.Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.After minimumtime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary

orletstand5minutes.

Fruitpie,

ornutpie

(8-in.)

Creampie

(14oz.)

Custardpie

(14oz.)

10-16

1-2

11-13

None Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.

1-2 Rotate1/2turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand15-25

minutestocompletedefrosting.

None

Letstand25-35minutestocompletedefrosting.

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HeatingorReheatingGuide

1. Directionsb~w are forreheatingalready-c–inkedfoodsatrefrigeratoror roomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.

2. Covermostfoods(seetips)for fastestheating+13xceptionsarerareor mediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesand bakedfoods.

3. Besurefoalsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfd isheatedthroughout. Asa generalrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.

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Appetizers

Saucy;suchasmeatballs, cocktailfranks,riblets (Mcupperserving)

PastryBites;smallpizzas, eggrollsetc.

1to2servings

3to4servings

2to4servings

PiateofLeftovers

Meatplus2vegetables

Meatsandmaindisks

Saucymaindishes;chili, chopsuey.spaghetti.stew (%-1cupserving)

HamburgersormeatIoaf (4oz. per serving)

HotDogsandsausages

Riceandpmta

(%$-%cup,serving) TtJppedor mixedwithswcc

“1’ip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.

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1plate

1to2servings

3to4servings

i can(16oz.) i to2 smwings

3to4 servings

1?02

3to4

1to2servings 1to2servings

3to4 ,servings 7-9

ApproximateTime,Minutes

3-5 5-7

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Wkterbi~hd I to2servings

(1cuppwsmwing)

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Smallpicccs:pew, corn. ( %cupperserving)

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Largepiecesor whok; corn 1to2.Wrvingk

onthecob,xspmwgusspwtrs,etc,

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Mashed i to2servings (%cupperserving)

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Tip: (h%!rvegetablesfor mostevenheating.

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h*ans,etc. 1to2servings

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sauces

K3CSSCt’tiChW(dUtC.

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Meator mi~indish,chunky %cup type,gible{gravy, I cup 4-6 sauce.etcl i can(Mm.) $7

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ConvenienceFoodGuide

L Most convenience fbods can be reheatedbymicrowav

plastic).Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.

2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish,

eonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor

FbwerLevel:HI

IkxMi

Time,Minutes

Comments

Appetizers

Frozenpreparedsandwiches

Pizza(3.7oz.) 3-5 Pbpcorn(3!4-oz.pkg.)frozen

Popcorn(3!4-02,pkg.) roomtemp.

2-3

persandwich

5“6 Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.

41&5

WrapinpapertoweLRotate1/4turnafkr halfoftime.

Rotate1/2turnatir 2 minutes.

Fish&Shellfish

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

BreadedFish(S400Z.)

(14-16oz.) (23-25oz.)

Mats

Drymixes,hamburgeradded FrozenMeats(5-8oz.) 6-10

(10-16oz.) 8“18

$8 9-U towels.Rearrangeor rotatedish1/4turn atler halfoftime. 11-43

14”M Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7 minutes,

Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute

evenlyonmicrowavesafedish, Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2paper

IfPouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir meatpiecesor rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

FrozenDinners

Hearty

T.V.-Style(I7oz.) RegularT.V.-Style(11oz.) 10”12 ismorethan3/4=inchdeep,placefoodinmicrowtwesafe PremiumEntree(8-902.) 10”12 container.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfof cookingtime,If

(10-13cm)

12”15

1244

Removetiil coverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray

foodisinpouch,

ditpouchbdbre microwaving.

PastaandRice

Cannedspaghetti(16oz.) FrozenLasagna(21oz.)

Macaroni&C!heetw(8oz.)

—. -.-—.

Pbultry

FriedChicken 2 pieces

4 pieces 1042 6pitXe~

FrownPouch(5-7026) .. ..-,—..,.. 4“6

G~~&U~

I%enchtoast 2piaxs

Waffles 2 pieces

Fti

4 pieces

4r3ieces

Rxxlls

GNm’y 2 &

Entree(4-6m.)

——.——.-—.—..—...—,.— ——..-——

4 6

6“8 Stirbeforeserving.

24-27 Rotate1/4turna&r halfoftime, LetstandSminutes

beforeserving.

941

5-6

11=13

2.3 3-4

2-3 3-4

1% 2-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute. 4’-5

4-5

Stirorturni/2turnafterhalfof’cookingtime.

Arrangeonplatelinedwith2laycmofpaper towels.Rotate

1/2tumafterhalfoftime.

Slitpouchbefore Stirbeforeserving,

Arrangeon plateIi- with2 layersofpapertowels.

Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.

Rotate!/4turnafter2 minuteti. Stiroccasionallyorturn 1/4turnafterhalfof’cookingtime,

“

Page 15

Meats

~ ——-

Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticor glass.

Food Container Cover

Beef

Rork

2(1/2to3/4-lb.) .3

4(1 to IYAS,)

........---...-=---’.-.—...—..—-.-.— --

CtinrtcdHam (3-NW)

PowerLevel&The (OrInternalTemp.)

Roasts,Tender 8-in.squaredish (rib,highquality rump,sirlointip) Up to 3 lbs.

Ground,1 lb+ Crumbled (forcasseroles orsoup)

Meatballs Pieplate

(1lb,) edgeof dish. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalf

Patties t3-in.squareglass

4 patti@b, dish (withtrivetif

1-2patties desired)or ceramic

3-4patties

Meatloaf Pieplate Plasticwrap HI

Ioaf)

(Round

I%rkChops

(3./4(0l-lb,)

Casserole

dinnerplatc(fir 1or 2pattiesusepaper platelinedwith doublethickness papertowels.)

I&in.squaredish

8-itl, quwc dish

Waxpaper MED

Rare Medium 16to 19 125°to 140° We)l

Yes HI

Waxpaper HI

Waxpaper HI Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish 1/4turn

Plasticwrap MED

Plastic wmp

MED 12=14rein, Shieldedgeoflmmwithl-in,widestripof

Min.

per

14to 16 115°to 125°

19to22 140°to I!!i5Q

hwernd

lb.

Temp.

7-9min. Stirevery2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole

841min.

3-5min. 6-8min.

~$.2~mjnr

14-16min. agent,ifdwired. ‘Nmchopsoverandrotate 164$min. dish1/2turnafterhalfoftime. Letsumd 18-21min. covered5to 10minutesbeforeserving.

perlb,

Comments

Startmeatfatsideup, Let meatstand10tc IJ minutesbeforecarving.Ifdesired,brush withbrowningsauceoragentbefore cooking.

ingredientsandfinish,Tocookfrozenblock, microwave12to15minutes,breakingupand stirringevery5minutes.

Arrange3/4to l-inchapartincirclearound

of time.

af~r halftime.Ifdesired,addbrowning sauceoragent.Letpattiesstand,covered, 2minutes.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning

foil.Pltmeontrivetand cover,‘MI over Wlerhalfof’tiine=Letstand5 to i(lminutes befbrecarving.

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safeplate perslice trivetset indish, Layermanyslicesbetween

layersofpapertowels.

Wusage

Pork (raw) 2patties

4 paftks

........ .. -...------—.—----. ...——.———-—’.-. -.

%rk linksausage Microwm (raw) safeutmwil 2links

4 links

8links

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Waxpaper Hl

waxpaper

Hi Arrangeinsinglelayer.

—-

2-4min.

5-7min.

2-3 min. 5-6min. 7-Smin.

Arrangeinsinglelayer,Rotateciish1/2turn aflerhalftime.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rearrangeafter halfoftime,

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Page 16

FishandSeafood

1.Fishisdonewhenit flakeseasilywitha fork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingas fishstandsa fewminutes beforeserving.

2, Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish+Usea iightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelfor lesssteaming.

3.Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.

PbwerLevel:HI

Container

Filletsor 8-in.squaredish steaks(1lb.)

Clams,6 Shrimp(1 ib.)

(peeled) Shrimp(2 lbs.) (unpeeled)

Pieplateorshallowdish Piepiateorshallowdish

2-qt.casserole

Cwer

Waxpaperor 941min.

Plasticwrap Plasticwrap Piasticwrap 7-9min. Stironceduringcooking.

Lidor

Piasticwrap

Time

6-8 min. Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish1/4turnaiier halftime.

7-9min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.

ll?oultry

Letchickenandothersmallpouitrystandaftermicrowavingfor5 to 10minutes.

RowerLevel:HI

Chicken

Pieces (1$4.’2jb~,,

approx.6pieces) Whole

(2-2%ibs.)

Container

Plateor 8%. squm dish

$in. squaredish

Cover

Waxpaper 3=4rnin, Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein

Waxpaper

Time

perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickest,meatypieces

1042min. Placebreastsidedown.Afhxhalfofcookin timeturn

perib.

Comments

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily. Letstand3minutes beforeserving.

Comments

aretooutsideedgesoi’dish. over.Shieldendsofiegsandwingtipswith i).

CornishHens

Whole(stuffed or

id% lb??.}

!%ives

$-in.squaredish

if=in,squaredish

Waxpaper

Waxpaper i(l=h?rein, Arrangeskinsideupindish,oft bedofstuffing

11=13min.

perlb, oftime.

perlb, ifdesired,

Placebreastsidedownindish,‘IUrnoverafterhalf

Page 17

EggsandCheese

1.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

2. Never

3.Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.

Food

Eggs

Quiche Microwavesafe No

Breads

Crust onbreadswillbesoil,outsideof fimdswillnotbrown.ifdesired.sprinkleto ofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednuts or othertoppingfbrbrowncolor.or, increasebrowncolaronupside-downbreadsby iningdishbefore withbrownsugarcaramel

mixture,orsavoryloppinglikecrwihedcannedFrwwhfriedonionrings.

Fbod Container

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....... .....-.-. -.-.’ ----, ---,---—-’- - t.—.——~—.--—.——-. -.——--.a.--—.~

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hardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhardcookede~s. Theycouldexplode.

Container

Scrambled Glassmeasuring

Poached

BasicEWS

C’ornBread (Hth?’) cookingdishwithfind chopped,canned

Coffeecake (14oz.)

Gingerbread $bin.rmmdor N{) HI

QuickBread Glassk~ufdish, (14”17oz.) bottomIinml

.-.———... —————

Muffins

cupor casserole peregg

1‘h-qt.casserole

Buttered

cus!ardcup

l-qt.measureand 10-14min. 9-in.quichedish ME13HI Quiche: orpicplate

li~in,rounddi~h v

%-in.round

squaredish finishbaking.

withwwxpaper f%dpwlined

muffincups (Donotuse

fbilliners.)

dish !%] HI 9=11min. LetstandonflatsurfaceK)minutesto

PowerLevel&Time

cover

No Hi 1-lYzmin.

Lid HI

Plasticwrap

(OrInternalTemp.)

MED ?44%min.

MEDH1 Filling:

6-8 min. Boil2cupshottapwater6to8

l.]%min.

peregg

percgg bursting.Rearrange,ifnecessary.Letstand

5-7min.

1’

Comments

Place1 teaspoonbutterpereggindish. Microwaveuntilmelted.Scrambletheeggs withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper egg.Placeinovenand microwaveforhalfof totaltime,Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside tothecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand

1to2 minutestoseteggs.

covered.Breakeggsontoplate,puncture membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon, slipineggsgently.Cover.Letstandinwater a fewminutesbeforeserving.

Puncturemembraneofyolktoprevent

Ito2 minutesbeforeserving.

Combineall ingredientsexcepteggs.Add 2tablespoonsflour.Mixwell.Microwave

filling,stirringevery2minutesuntil thickened.Addeggs.Blendwell.Pourfilling intoprecookedshell.Microwaveadditional timeshownat left.

RowerLevel&The

Cover (or’Internal‘Rm@ Comments

$t;

.. ....

N(} W

No MF%IHI I Muffin Usemicrowavemufliricontainerorhomemade

.—.-—.“.

6=8min.

1143mitt, Letstandonflatsurface5minutesto

—--

—

1143min. Rotatedish 1/4turn afterhdf time.Let stand

%4 min.

2to3: hotdrinkcttps).Rotatemutllncontainer

1-3min.

4to6: scvera9muffins.youmaynoticesomewillbe

3.4!4min.

Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle

‘lltrnoutof’pmtupsidedowntoserve.

finishbaking,

—

onflatsurface15minutestofinishbaking.

muffincups{madebycuttingdownpaper

1/4turnafterhalfoftime,Whencooking

donebeforeothers,Mso,rtmovcmuffinsas theywedoneandcontinue!cookingtheresta

fewsecondsmore.

/Frenchfriedonionsbeore

minutes,

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Page 18

F!astaandRice

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensiI, glassor plastic.

2. For pasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling;thereislessevaporationina microwaveoven.Addregular

amountofsaltand 1teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking).

3.Forriceorminuterice,usethesameor slightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.

4,Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.

5.Stiror rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.

6,Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

I?OwerLevel:HI

Food Container Cover

Macaroni 2-qt.casserole (7oz.)

Spaghetti (7oz. broken)

bhodk

Egg

OZ.)

2-qt.casserole

2-qt,casserole Lidor 1446min.

Lidor

plasticwrap

Lidor 18-20min.

plasticwmp

plasticwrap isthesameforspinachorregularnoodles.

Time

17-19min.

Comments

Add3cupshottapwater.Stirafter10minutes.For rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter 10minutes.

Add3 cupshottapwater.Rearrangeafter 10minutes.

Add4cupshottapwater.Stirailer 10minutes.Time

Rice

Rice,regular longgrain(1cup)

Rice,minute (1%cups)

2-qt.casserole

1%-qt.casserole Lidor

Lidor 17-19min.

plasticwmp 10minutes.Letstandcovered5 minutesbefbreserving.

7-8min.

plasticwrap

Add2cupshottapwaterand 1teaspoonsalt. Stirafler

Add1!4cupshottapwater.Stirafter4 minutes.

cereal

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic,Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillowx

2. Startwithhottesttap watertoshortencookingtime.

3.Donotcover(preventsspilkwer).

4,Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtime.

IbwerLevekHI

Food cover

Ckummd,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl. NO perserving

oatmeal,

longcooking

I serving

Grits,Quick

serving

Ckeamof Wheat

1serving

..-—..—

CreamofRice

i serving

—.—— ....———...... .—<—..———.—..——.

Nw; Tn microwave packetof instmtccnwl%.fbllow dircdm W mountof waterandmicrowaveatHI {10)for 1/2to i minute.

.-—---

paperbowl

l“qt.Cw.serole

Chinaorpotterybowl, paperbowl

i-qt$camcrole

or bowl

——..

Chinaor potterybowl. paperhowl

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—.——

.— .... .-

..————.

No 4“5mill, Increaseeassemle aizeformorethanoneserving.

No 4-5min. Mixcerealwithhottest

!40

No i%-2min.

Time

~=~lfjmifl,

.3-4min.

Comments

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore

Increasetimeabout2%3minutesforeachadditional serving.

sizeand microwavetimeby2%minutespcradditional serving.

Heatwatertoboil,thenadd cemai.Increasetime

IIAminute%peradditionalserving.

Mixcerealwithhottest

i%minute$per

cwserole

Stirtd%eri%minutesandbeforeserving.

tapwater,Increasecasserole

tapwater.Inctwtsetimeabout

serving.U.Wa-qu~rt

formorethan 1serving.

Page 19

Vkgetables

FreshVegetables

1.Weightsgivenforfreshvegetablesare purchaseweights,beforepeeling,trimming,etc.

2. Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e.potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting orpopping.

3.Addonly2 to3tablespoonsofwaterp pound.Rinsingvegetablesbeforecookingisusuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving.

4.Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce,Letstandcovered5 minutesunlessotherwisespecified.

FrozenWget.ables

1.Frozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch, packageor fmxxzercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingand flexhalfwaythroughcookingto

distributeheat.

2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.

3.Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.

RowerLevel:HI

Vietabie

Fresh Frozen,spears

Fresh,(ken or Wax Frozen 9oz.

Amount

1lb.

1002.

1lb.

Broccoli

Fresh,spews Frozen,choppedorspews

1 lb.

10oz.

Cabbage

Fresh,chopped,shredded wedges

4 cups

4 1143min.

carrots

Sliced,Fresh

Frozen

Cauliflower

Fresh.flowerct~ W%(}JC Frogen,flowwwts

j ]&,

10oz.

! lb. 1lb.

K)01.

Time

7%-9!4min.

8-10?5min.

WA-lib+min. Cutintol$%inchpieces.Add 1/4cupwater.

8-11min.

840min.

1042%min.

11=13min. Add 1/4cupwater.

1345min.

$1~.~fj~rein=

9%42min.

16=18rein,

9%41mint

Cmnments

CutintoI%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.

Add 1/4cupwater.

A&i1/4alp water.

CMcarrotsintoslices 1/2inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

Add 1/4cupwater,

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Wholekernel,frozen

on thecob, fresh

Fresh cubed

whole

LimaIkmns

O%en

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au%

10oz.

1em’

2Cars

4 Wrs

i lb.

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100?.,

7=8mint

S-?min. Add2to4tablespoonsofwater.

7=9Mmin.

15%47$5min.

II-13$5min. M(I2 tablespoonswater,

‘7-10

840rein, Add1/4cupwater.

—————.

min. Pierceskin.lltrn overafierhalfoftime.

Page 20

PowerLevel:HI

Vegetable Amount Time

Onions

Fresh

8-10

9%-12min.

Peas

Green,fresh

Frozen

—,.

]~ lb~.

10oz.

7fi-9% min. Add1/4cupwater. 7~_81~min.

Peas

Snow,frozen

OZ.

6%-8min.

Potatoes

Fresh,baking medium 6oz.

; 11-12min. 4 17-18min.

7-8min.

Spinach

Fresh,leaf 1lb. Frozen,leaforchopped

—..

10oz.

8-10%min.

914.12min.

Squash

Summer,sliced,fresh Frozen

1 lb.

1002.

914.~2rein,

71~.91,4mine

Squash

Winter,fresh,whole

Succotash

Frozen

1lb. 9-ii min. Pierccskin.Turnoverafterttalftime.Letstand7minutesafkrcooking.

1~ \bs,

I(=)oz.

11-13%min.

8t4.l(j9j rein,

Comments

Usesmall,wholeonions.Add1/4cupwater.

Rinseandpatdry. Prickwithforkseveraltimes.Arrangeincircular patternonpapertowellinedovenbottom,equaldistanceapart. Turn overafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbefore serving.

Add1/4cupwater.

Micesquashl/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

PierceskimLetstand7minutesat%ercooking.

Vegetables

Frozen,mixed 100Z.

9~=1\ rein,

zucchini

Sliced, fresh

Frozen

1lb. IO-12min. Slicel/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

10oz. 8-10 min.

CannedVegetables

——

Ailkinds

.—...—-

Amount Undrained

8oz. ‘“-

15”17oz.

3-3%min.

6“8min.

. ... .

. .. ... .

Drained Comments

3-4min.

Vegetable Foods

vegetable

BreadedVegetables ‘7OZ.

pkg.frozen

———

Cassmk,

8-12oz.pkg.from

Potatoes

Baked,Stuffed,%xmn

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4 servings

.——.—.

1013 min. Placein I=quartcasscrolc.Cover.Stir afterhalfof time.

6-8min.

9-II min. 10-12min. Coverwithwaxpuper.Rotateplate 1/2turnafterhalfoftimc. t3=I5mitt.

5-7

min.

—..

Piacevegetablesinmicrowavesafesawingdish.Coverwithplastic wrap,Chtxkat minimumtime. Stirandserve.

Rotawphttc1/4turnaftertttdf’oftime.Breadingwillnotbecrisp.

Cook

. . .

Exwnittcpotatoestoseethatmashedfillingisencasedinpotatoskin. NOTFCNL,Plttccpotato(w)onplatesuitableformicrowaveoven.

forcrispness.

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utwwilsizeimdamountsofwater, milk,butterandsalton

package.Cover.Afkr heating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra

1to2tablespootwclrymix.

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Page 21

CakesandDesserts

1.Alwaysusernicrowavc-safeutensils,glassor plastic.

—

2. Beforeaddingbatter,grease

3.Crustoncakeswillbe soft.Refrigeratecakeif firmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting.

—

4. Fruitdessertswillbe freshlooki~gandtasting.

Food

Pineapple Upside-down Cake

dishesbutdo notflour. Or, foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaper.

PowerLevel&Time

Container Cover (OrInternal‘Ikmp.)

8-in.

rounddish

Comments

12-14min. Rotate1/4turn after6 minutes.When

toothpickstuckincakecomesoutclean. invertcakeontoplate;letdishstandover cakea fewminutes.

done,

Cupcakes

lined No

Paper

cupcaker

MED

%-1%min.

2 to 3:

Filllinersonly half full, Rotate1/4turnafter halfoftime.Whencookingseveral cupcakes,youmaynoticesomewillbedone

1%-2%rein< beforeothers,Ifso, removethecupcakesas

4m6: theyaredone andcontinuecookingtheresta

BarCookies

S-in.sq,dish No W

F$akcdapp]cs Microwi.wsafe Lidor

orpears dishor casserole

..—————

Brownies(15oz..

B-in,squwvdish

pliMiCwrap

3%-5Vzmin.

10-)3min.

4=5min. Piercefruitorpeelmpreventbursting. perpiece Rotatedish 1/4turn afterhalfoftime.

1043min. Rotmc1/4turnafter5 minutes.

fcwsecondstnorc. Greasedishbeforeaddingbutter.Rotatedish

1/~[urnafterhalfof time, Cutwhencool,

cake-likeor

fudge-like)

Hi 6-8min. Greasedish.Use2cupsbatter.Rotate

1/4turnafter4 minutes.Letstand10minutes beforeinverting.

1S-18rein=

Useallbatter.Rotate1/4turnevery5rninutm.

Letstand]5 to 20minutesbeforeinverting @cool.

~ ~“

Cakemix

8or %in. (withor roundcakedish withoutpudding inthemix)

i2-cupbundt

—.—.—.,..-.-=.---—

No HI

Candies

1. AlwiIysuscmicrowtivc-siifcuttmil$, glas%or plmtic.Foreasyclamup,Inchchocolateinpitpcrwrappersscamsickup,orplacechocolatein

paperbowlmtnch.

Candieswhichare boihxi bccomcvery hot:lx sureto himdlccookingcotttiiinerscarefully.

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1\t-qt.

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Fildgc

1!5=q[,Casherolc

itttd8-in.

w~Uilt’t? milkand 1 tablespoonvanillacxtrtictuntil

dish Idcndcdin 1%.qt,cwwctdc.‘lhpwith1/2

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?2s

N()

Power Level&Time

--...—..——-——.

15=2(9SCx%

.—..

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min.

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4-5min. Plww12-ourMwsemi-sweetchocolatepieces

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3min.

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Covergrahttmcrackerwith chocolateand

Unwrtipa14-ouncepackageofcttramcisinto measuringcup.Addi ?itblcspoonwdtcr.Stir mixwreafter2minutes.Stir&gainbefbre

iiipping4 applesintomixture,

intl=inchsquaredish,melt

1/4cupbutter.

piichit~c~,Coverlooselywithwaxpiper and

mimwiiveto melt.Stirin4% cupscrispy

wholetoastedalmonds,Spreadoverwax paperoncookiesheet,Chiltuntilfirm.

Stirtogetherl-lb.boxconliictioncrssugar,

11~cup~{Xoa,l/4te~K~~~nstilt, U4Cup

cupbutt~r.MiwovmveasdirectedatMt. Stir

smooth.Blendin 1cupchoppd nuts,Pour intowaxpuperlined8-in.dish. Chillmtdcut intosqtmres+

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Gravies&Sauces

1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop, theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewithMCsameamount ofthickening.Increasethickeningby addingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflouror cornstarchforeachcupofliquid.

3.Microwavedsaucesdo notneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbe whiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicrowaving.

4.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,cream ordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseor wine.

J?bwerLevel&Ilme

F& Container Cover (OrInternalTemp.) Comments

Graviesand saucesthickened orbowl andblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish withflouror cooking.Increasetime1 to2minutesper cornstarch (1am)

ohm measure No

51A-6%min. Microwavefat,flourandsalttogethertornJ.

additionalcupofsauce.

Sauces

Thin,liquid Casserole sauces(Aujus, Clam,etc.) (1cup)

Melted butter Glassmeasure

sauces, butter,bringtokil thenletstanduntillayers clarifiedbutter

cup)

(% Thickspaghetti, Casseroleor Yes HI 5-7min. StiringredientstogetherandmicrowaveSto

barbecueor swe@sour Continuecooking4to6 minutesuntilsauce sauces(2cups) isslightlythickened,stirringtwice.Let

Marshmallow

C.remeSauce

Chocolate i-qt. glass

MintSauce measure !

largebowl

Smallmicrowdve- No safebowl jars marshmallowcweme.Microwave.Stir

No H[

No HI

(spaghetti)

No MED

MEW

6-8min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

2min.

4-6min.

4=5min. Mix2tablespoonsmilkand2 (7-oz.each)

3-5min.

ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowavetoheat thoroughly.

Microwavebutterjusttomelt. Forclarified separate.Pouroffandusecleartoplayer.

7minutes,stirringafterhalfoftime.

stand5to 10minutestodevelopflavor.

well.Goodonchocolateicecream. Place I mint

patties( -oz.)in l=qum’tmeasurewithl/4cup whippingcream.Microwave.Stirsmooth.

Wdng. Inrmge+topcooking,youstir fbodsupfromthe bottom

tohelpthemheatevenly.When youstircooked portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire constantstirringconventionallywilineedonlyoccasionalstirring.

%andingTime.Inconventicmltmoking,fbodssuchMroastsor

cakesareallowed@standtofinishcookingorset. Standingtimeis e$ipecidlyimportantinmicmwavecooking.Amicrowavedcakeis notplacedan acoding rack.

Shkldln& in aconventionalovenyoushieldchickenbreastsor

bakedfoods@preventowwbrowning.Whenmicrowaving,you

mayusesmtd~stripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasW tipsof wingsandlegscmpoultry,whichwouldcxmkbeforelargerpans.

PMce I%@ to Mew foodswhichwetightlycoveredby a skinormembrane.Pierce potatoes(asyoudoconventionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers topreventbursting.

Rotatin&Occasionally, adishintheovenhelps

fd cookevenly.Torotatehalfa turn,turnthedishuntiltheside whichwastothebackoftheovenistothefront,‘Ibrotateaquarter turn,turnthedishuntilthefiidewhichwastothebackof theoven

istotheside,

Pressure,Steambuildsuppressurein

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MicrowaveCookwareGuide

TYPEOFCOOKWM

Foii-linedPaperBags,Boxesand Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4” or less.Foilor metalwillreflect BakingTrays

Metalor

Thermometers,SkewersandFoil‘Ihws

BoiiableHardandSoftPlastics,

suchas:Rubbermaid Ghwsjars, suchas forbabyfoods, Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars,especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

partmetalpots,Phns,

vegetables,entrees,syrups,salad dressings.

IKandmadePbttery,Pordain, Stoneware

MicrowavePlasticssuchas:

microwaves,thuspreventingevenheating.Arcingcanoccuriffoilis closerthan1“toovenwalls.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander).Defrosting.Heating.

Removemetalcapstowarmsyruporsoftensaladdressingfrom refrigerator.

Cookingandheating.

Cooking.

MICROWA~USES

AnchorHockingMicrowave,Bangor Plastic,MisterMicrowave,NordicWare, Republic,Tara,JWareverNupac

l%peror StyrofoamPlatesandCups Heatingandservingfbodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbeused ~-

forshort-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.

OvenGlasssuchas:AnchorHocking,

Cookingandheating.

FireKing,Glassbake,Hellcr,Jena,Pyrex

RegularDinnerware,suchas:

Heatingandsomecooking. CorellebyCorning,Dansk Denby,ElCamino,Francis@an,

Stoneware,ILenox

TemperWare,Marsh,Milmsa,

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UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:

None.

ComingCentura,FitzandFloyd Oven-to-tableWare. Dishes withmetaltrim

PaperTowelsandN$pkhas,WkXPhper bacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heating

andserving orappetizers.

Light coveringtohoidinsteam.

and

WICh8s:CorningWare, G.

byNorit8ke

PlasticWrap,CookingBags, Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap),(linking(cookingandboil-in-bags).

storageBags Heating bags).

GlasCerarnic

such~: EiCamino,F.I!3,Rogers,Helkw,

Marsh Pfalzgraff,

afidPorcelain, formicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingofspecialfbods.

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CareandCkxm.ing

Yournewmicrowaveovenis avaluableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfollowing theserules:

● Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.

doorafewminutesafiercooking helpsair-outtheinterior.An

occasionalthoroughwipingwith

asolutionofbakingsodaandwater keepstheinteriorfresh.

* Ron’tusesharp-edgedutensils

youroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched. Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.

* ~ntt ~~~~ t~~ mode~f~~

coveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature7onpage5). Youwilldamagetheoven.

BE CERTAINPOWERISOFF

MU’NXtECLEANINGANY

PARTOFTICW$OVEN.

Openingtheoven

Hmv@CleantheMde Wlll@MMandmode!4il’IW-*

Somespatterscanberemovedwith apapertowel,othersmayrequirea dampcloth.Removegreasy

spatterswithasudsycioth,then rinsewithadampcloth.Donotuse abrasivecleanersonovenwalls.

NEVERUSEACOMMERCIAL WEN CLEANERONANYPART

OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door(indde).window:W@eup

spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled

withaminimumofsudsy,warm

water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.

Metalandplssticpartsondoor:

Wipefrequentlywithadamp

clothtoremoveallsoil.DON~

USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS

CLEANINGPOWDERSOR

STEELANDPLASTICPADS.

THEYWILLMARTHE

SURFACE.

GlassCookingThy.Occasionally

itis nemWU’yto mlMn&W COOkillg

Mqy

forcleaningofthetrayor oven.Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjustafter cooking.

sudsywaterorinthedishwasher.

Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped

withoutthecookingtrayinplace. SpeeiaInote

Brown‘hi$earDish:Ifgrease

present,

bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish maycausethe toburnonto theoventray.Thismayberemoved

witha suchasBonAmi*

brand&xmser. AflerusingBonArr@brand

notU*Bon brandcleanser

m the fxufkes such as the

wk. R my

W=hitcarefhllyinwarm,

donotoperatetheoven

wh~nusing

highheatgeneratedon

rinseand

instructionsoncan.Do

dry

scratchthepaint.

Ekwvtoclean the outside

Case.Cieantheoutsideofyour ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,

rinsewithdampclothandthendry. W@ethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest wipedwithadampclothandthei~ withadrytcmd.

ControlMel. Wq3ewithadamp cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse cleaningsprays,largeamountsof

soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp objectsonthepanel--theycan damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning

surkes ofdoorandoventhatcome

togetheronclosingthedoor,use

onlymild,nonabmsivesoapsor

detergentsappliedwithasponge

orsoftcloth.

hwerCord.Ifthecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwitha

dampcloth.ForIstubbornspots,

sudsywatermaybeused,butbe certaintorinsewithdampcloth anddrythoroughlybeibreplugging cordintoOutlet$

OvenLampReplacement

Firstunplugtheoven.Then removelampcompartmentcover byremovingscrewwhichholds coverinplace.Coverislocated onthesideoftheoutercase,

Replacewith25-wattappliancebulb.

indrugand

MOres.)

Replace compartmentcover. Q

Plugintheoven.

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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

—

Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

— Intheeventofanelectricalshort

circuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbypr~idingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.

Thisapplianceisequippedwitha

powercordhavingagrounding

wirewith a groundingplug.The

plugmustbepluggedintoanoutiet thatisproperlyinstalledand grounded.(Fig.1)

WARNING-ImProWr

useofthegroundingplug&n-result

ina risko~electricshock.

— Consultaqualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding

— instructionsarenot

understood,orifdoubtexistsasM whethertheapplianceisproperly

grounded.

Wherea standardtwo-prongwd! receptacleisencountered,itis yourpersonal and

tohaveitreplacedwith aproperly wallreceptacle.

DoW

cutorremove

—

underaqy

fromthepowercord.

UseofAdapterPlugs

U$qgesituatkmswhere appliance%poweramdwill bedisconnectedinfrequently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,we

stronglyrecommend

useofanadapterpkg.

ifyoustillelecttouseanadapter,

where10C81codespermit,a TEMPORARYCONNIKI’ION

maybemadetoaproperlygrounded two-prongwalln?ceptaclebytheuse ofa ULlistedadapt&(Fig.2)

whichisavailableatmostload

hardware

AOAFTERPLUGSNOT

ERMITKDINCANADA) ALIGNLARGE

PFWNWWTS .

Thelargerslotintheadaptermust bealignedwiththehugerslotinthe wallreceptacletoprovideproper polarityinthecxmmwtionofthe power’cord*

groundterrniriidtothewall

groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewismetal,andnot

insulated,andthewailreceptacle isgrounded thehouse

wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit

checkedbyaqualified to surethereceptacleis properly

When thepower cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold theadapterwithonehand,Ifthis i%notdone,theadapterground terminalisverylikelytobreakwith repemeduse.Shouldthishappen,

DOIWWUSEthe until aproper hasagainbeen

$tol’fi%

_’+’--J!

coverscrewdoesnot

againstthe

However,

the~dapter

UsageSituationswhere appliancespowercordwiil! bedisconnected

DOnotusean

situationsbecausedisconnectingot thepowercordplacesunduestrain ontheadapterandleadstoeventual

~UI12 of the adapter groundtermimd.

Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

UseofExtensionCords

Becauseofpotentialstietyhazards undercertainmmiiticms,westrongly recommendagainsttheuseofan

extensioncord.However,ifitis necessarytouseanextensioncord, useonlya3-wireextensioncord thathasa3-bladegroundingplug, anda3-slotreceptaclethatwill accepttheplugontheappliance.

Themarkedratingoftheextension cordshallbeequaltoorgreater thantheelectricalratingofthe appIiance(Kamperes).

Ifyoudowe anextensioncord witbyourmicrowaveoven,the

interiorlightmayflickerandthe Mowersoundmayvarywhenoven isinuse,Cooktimesm~ belonger aswell.

frequently,

adapterpluginthese

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eAfhseinyourhomemaybebhwnorthecircuitbreaktripped. ReplacefWeor I’IMX circuitbreaker.

I ●U 1npugyourmimxvawaven,tknplugitbwkin. . . .

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●~~~~r~l~tion~~teredalreadyinovenandCLEAR/OFFnottouchtitOCWMX1it.

● M&GsumwuhaveenteredcookingtimedlertouchingTIMECOOK.

@CLWOFF wastoughedaccidentally.Resetcookingprogrammd~uchSTA~*

●hccmeetpowerlevelentered.Checkcookingguidefbrrecommendedpowerhw4

IXN,M IM touchedafkrenteringcookingSekctiont

ifnecessary.

Allthesethingsmenormalwithyourmicrowaveoven:

. Steamorvaporescapingfrom

aroundthedoor.

. Lightreflectionarounddooror

outercase. mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

oDimmingovenlightandchange

inblowersoundmayoccurwhile

atpowerkwekother

thanhigh.

MyotI

need morehelp-call,tollfree:

sDull

ovenisoperating.

● sf=j~fj~$?.~dio~n~~rf~~nc~

microwfwoven.It’ssimilartothe interferencecausedbyothersmall

probkmwithycwoven.

soundwhile

anddoesnotindkmtea

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IfYouNeedService

—

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

onthebackpageofthisbook. We’reproudofourserviceand

wantyoutobepleased.Ifforsome reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouare notpleased.Inmost cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,if youarestillnotpleased, writeallthedetails-including

yourphonenumber-to:

Manager,ClmsumerRelations GEAppliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,lilinois60606

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ALELECTRICMICROWAWOVEN

Saveproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

WHATISCOVER

WARRANTY

LIMITEDONEWEARWARRANTY

Forone year purchase,wewillprovide,freeof

charge,partsandservicelaborto

repairorreplaceanypartofthe microwaveowenthatfailsbecausa ofarnanufaoturingdefect.

LIMITEDAf2DlT10NAL

IWJRVEARWARRANTY

FOrthesecondthroughfifthyear fromdateoforiginalpurchase,we willprovide,freeof~harge,a

replacementmagnef$orrt@e if themagnetrontubefailsbecause ofa defeot.Youpay forservicelaborcharges.

Foreachoftheabovowarranties: Toavoidanytripcharges,youmust

takethemkxowaveoventoa

GeneralEleotricFaotorySewice CenteroraGeneralElectric CustornerCare@servicerandpick

itupfollowingservice.In-home serviceisalsoavailable,butyou

mwtpayforthe

metetoyourhome.

travel

fromdateoforiginal

Thiswarrantyisextendedto theoriginalpurchaserandany succeedingownerforproducts purchasedforordinaryhomeuse

inthe48mainlandstates,Alaska, HawaiiandWashington,D.C.

Allwarrantyservicewillbeprovided

byourFactorySewiceCentersor byourauthorizedCustomerCare” ;~i’’ers during normalworking

LookintheWhiteorYellowPages ofyourtelephonedireotoryfor GENERALELECX’RICCOMPANY, GENERALELE(XRICFAC71T)RY

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teachyouhow

ReadyourUsa andCM@matarlal.

Ifyouthenhaveany aboutoperatingtheproduct,please

yourdealerorour

addre$sbelow,orcall,tollfree:

GEAnswerCente@ consumer servic43

$orrwMatssdonotallowthemcluskmor of tfamaw$,w theabowlimitatlonorwclusion

meynotapplytoyou.This givesyou

ToknowwhatyourIegslrightsamin yourstats,corwultyourlocalorsWe CMnersl.

tousetheproduct.

Affairsoffice

atthe

iffutiherhelplsn@@@de@nc@rningthl$Wrmn,write:

* Improperirmtallation. If youhavean problem,

contactyourdealerorinstaller. Youareresponsibleforproviding adequate exhausting and facilitk?$t

* ofhouseMm or

ofcircuitbreakers.

spsdfk@al right%$mdyoumayalsohavsotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

(MimmlEluotrkCompany

. Failureoftheproductifitisused forotherthanitsintendedpurpose orusedcommercially.

. Damagetoproductcaused

mxldent,firs,floodsoracts

o (30d.

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