GE JE693TWH, JE692T Use and Care Manual

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Turntable Microwave Oven

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

Operating Instructions, Tips

Aluminum Foil .................................................4

Clock Control Panel

Cooking Complete Reminder ......................7

Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-22

Defrosting by Time . . . 10 Defrosting Guide

Delayed Cooking ............................................9

Features Heating or Reheating Hold Time Microwaving Minute/Second Timer Power Levels

Program Cooking ............................................8

Time Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

instructions ....................3 - 5

to Excessive Microwave Energy .............2

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Guide...............l2,

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Tips............................,..............6

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Care and Cleaning ............................23

Control Panel .................................................23

Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...,..,.23

Installation ..................................24, 25

Adapter Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extension Cords ...........................................25

Grounding Instructions .......................24, 25

Consumer Services ...................27

Appliance Registration..................................2

Important Phone Numbers .......................27

Model and Serial Number Location ...........2

Warranty

Solver...............................25

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YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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 registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

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

This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is.

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

Save time and money. Before you request service...

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven light and change

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed 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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate 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.

(b)

Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is

(c)

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 be adjusted or repaired

by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

—

WORTANT SAmW ~STRUCTIONS

Read ~

Mtm@om

before

mhg tM apptimce.

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

A WA~ING-Toreducetheriskof

bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

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Read and follow the specific “Precautions to

Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”on previous page,

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This appliance must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book.

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Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for

laborato~

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For best operation, plug this appliance into

or industrial use.

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

three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the

appliance.

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Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not

use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

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This microwave oven is not approved or tested

for marine use.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

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Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not

let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not

damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or dropped.

●

Do not operate oven without the turntable and

turntable support seated and in place.

●

Do not allow turntable to be restricted so the

turntable cannot rotate.

●

See door surface cleaning

Care and Cleaning section(s) of your

●

This appliance should be serviced only by

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

●

As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

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To reduce the risk of

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do

newspapers.

—Do

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

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could

dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

operate this appliance

if it has been damaged

if it has a

instmctions

in the

book.

fire

in the oven cavity:

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

not use your microwave oven to dry

not use recycled paper products. Recycled

ovens+

(continued next page)

WORTANT SA~TY mSTRUC~ONS

(continued)

—Do

not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do

not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

—If materials inside oven should ignite, keep

oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect

power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Some

containers—for example, closed jars-will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury.

●

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even

without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

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Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow

necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can up.

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resulting in injury.

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Use metal only as directed in this book. TV

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than

3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray

to box. When using metal in the microwave oven,

keep metal at least 1 of oven.

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Sometimes, the turntable can become too hot

to touch. Be careful touching the turntable during and after cooking.

the

oven should run empty a minute

products such as whole eggs and sealed

buiId

can cause the container to burst, possibly

inch

away from sides

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Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware.

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may

tend to boil over more rapidly containing less moisture. Should this

Man

foods

occur,

refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer-Do not use a thermometer in

food you

are

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

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Plastic cookwar&Plastic cookware designed for

microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-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.

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When

cooking pork,

follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

the

remote possibility that trichina may be present

170°F.

This assures that, in

in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

●

not boil eggs in a microwave oven.

Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

‘6skin”

such as potatoes,

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

●

Not

all

plastic wrap is suitable for use in

microwave ovens.

proper use,

●

~~Boilable” coo~ng

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands

and

Check the package for

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids

or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

tighdy

face.

may start to boil during

pouches and

covered with plastic wrap,

tightly

are

not, plastic could

closed

●

Hot

“

in,

-...”.

foods and steam can cause

burns.

any containers of hot food,

including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away

from hands and face.

Be careful when opening

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving.

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard

CUPS, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

ha~e rnetall~c

can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass

‘easuringcup

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

trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

[K=

Most glass

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the dish heats,

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IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap

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

●

Some microwaved foods require

rotating or rearranging.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make

sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Check the Cooking Guide.

stirring,

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

are

not happy with the

FIRST, contact the people who

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, KY 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL 60606

Wacker

Drive

FEATURES OF YOUR

OWN

1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your

Touch Control Panel section for instructions.

4. Door Open Button. Press to open door. Door must

be securely latched for oven to operate.

5. Removable Turntable Support.

6. Removable Turntable. Turntable must be in place

when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the turntable in turntable may be removed for cleaning.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the

CLEAWOFF pad.

place.

The

are

YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a

finger.

1. DISPLAY.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a selected amount

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

5. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day

6. START. After all selections are made, touch this

7. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic

8. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you

It’s designed to be easy to use and understand.

Displays time of day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

of time using automatic power level 10 (High).

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time cooking.

cooking/defrosting time, power level and time of day.

or check time of day while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 touch number pads 1, 3 and O and”1 appear in display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

pad to start the oven.

power level 3 (Low).

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

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

:30”

:30,

will

ENTER

DEF

COOK TIME

When You Plug in the Oven

The panel display lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and portion. Touch for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence recurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching

CLEAWOFF.

CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready

“PF”

appears in the upper

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Time Cook using your choice of power levels from 3 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer, and set the clock.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of Time Cook or program a

hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook.

Panel

to Time Defrost and

The Minute/Second Timer

Using a Holding Time

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing

functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, Step 2:

and no seconds).

Step

down. The timer signals when time is up.

Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes

Touch START. Display shows time counting

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

Programming Delayed Cooking

touch TIME CO-OK pad and enter cook time. Touch

MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to

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

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Let’s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven.

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST

MIN/SEC TIMER

Step 5:

Touch 1, 0, 0 and O to hold for ten minutes.

Step 4: Set standing or hold

time by touching

TIMERPad

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

MIN/SEC

Step 3:

defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Touch pads 1, 5, 0 and O for 15 minutes

Step 7: Touch 2, 5,0 and O for 25 minutes of cooking time.

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Step

8: Touch START. As

eaci

function is automatically

performed, oven display shows

instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

DEFROST~G

T~E

Time Defrost

(Power

Level 3)

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

● Power level 3 (Low) is automatically set when you

press TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.

How to Change Power Level

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

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps at right.

Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in

the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

TIME DEFROST

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

Step

3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch pads 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.

Step 4:

the

signals and flashes “End,” then

Touch START. When

cycle

is completed, the oven

automatically shuts off.

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

Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

● Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,

stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press the START pad, I hear a dull,

thumping noise. What is it?

A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the

oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High).

COO~NG

Time Cook

Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time. The oven shuts off automatically.

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

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

Step 1: Fill a

CUP

water, add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to

dissolve. Use a cup that has no

metal decoration

and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips

section). Place cup in oven and close door.

2/3

level 10

full

(High) is recommended for most

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

‘ad

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes,

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the

power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see

“How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

If you interrupt Time Cook to check the food, simply close the door and press START to resume cooking. If there is not time remaining on the timer you must reset the timer to resume cooking.

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the desired number. Power level 7 (Medium) cuts the

total

defrosting time in about 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Step 3: Select your time. Touch

Open the door.

How to Change Power Level

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

pads 1, 3 and O for one minute and 30 seconds.

Step 4:

Touch the START pad.

~ATING

RE~ATING

GUmE

1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked

foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature Use

microwave-safe cookware.

2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items.

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the

last to heat. Foods heated to

Item

160°F.

165°F.

will provide safe,

Amount Power Level

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming food is heated throughout.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: Saucy: meatballs,

cocktail franks, etc. 3 to 4 servings (1/2 cup per serving)

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

small

pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

riblets,

1/2 cup 1 cup

2 to 4 servings High (10) 2 to 4 min.

I to 2 servings

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High (10) High (10) 6 to 8 min.

to 3X min.

3 to 5 min.

Bakery Foods

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

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices

(use minimum time for custard)

piece

pieces 4 pieces 9 inch cake or

I 2 rolls or

doughnuts

2 4 6

to 8

slice

I 4 slices

9 inch pie

Low (3)

Low

(3) Low (3) Low (3)

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

High (10) High

(10)

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

1/4 to 1/2 min. I to I X min. 1 k to 2 min.

4 to 5 min.

1/4

1/2

1/2 to 3/4 min. I to I k min. I to 2 min.

1/2 to I min.

to 1 X min.

5 to 7 min.

min.

to 3 min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based (6 oz. per cup)

oz. per cup)

Coffee, tea, cider (6 oz. per cup)

(9 oz. per cup)

Gravies and Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

Gravies: giblet or creamy

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, french toast or

Plain, no topping Syrup and butter

Tip:

Do not cover.

wa~es:

1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7)

I to 2 cups

to 2 cups

1/2 cup I cup

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup 1 cup 1 can

(I6

oz.)

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10) 3 to 4 min. High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

3 to 6 min. 6 to 9 min.

1 K to 3 min.

6 to 7 min.

to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min. 2 to 3 min.

4 to 6 min.

to 1

min.

to 1 H min.

Item

Amount

Power Level Time

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf

(4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2/3 to 3/4 cup per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and 3 to 4 servings cheese, etc. (3/4 to I cup per serving)

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces I to 2 servings

Thinly-sliced meat

(3 to 4 oz. per serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2/3 to 3/4 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish I/2 turn after half of cooking time.

suey,

spaghetti,

1 to

2 pieces

to 4 pieces

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2

3 to 4

to 2 servings High (10)

to 2 servings

I can (16 oz. ) High (10)

3 to 4 servings

I to 2

servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min.

to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4

servings High (10) 8 to 12 min.

High (10) 2 to 3 High (10) 3 to 4 min.

High (10) 2 to 3 min. High (10) 4 to 5 min.

High (10) High (10)

High (10) 3 to 7 min. High (10)

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

Meal-High (7) 5 to 8 min.

High ( 10)

min.

to 1 X min.

2 to 3 min.

I to 3 min.

8 to 14 min. 5 to 7 min.

2fi to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

1 plate

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread I to 2 servings

Moist filling: Sloppy

etc. in bun (

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches,

1/3

Joes,

cup per serving)

barbecue, ham salad, I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz. per serving) I to 2 servings

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (10 oz.)

3 to 4 servings

can (10 oz.)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes (1/2 cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans,

(1/2 cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

corn, etc.

I to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings

I can

(I6 oz.)

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (I6 oz.)

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

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

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min.

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

(10)

High High (10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

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

2 to 4 min. 4 to 6 min.

4 to 6 min.

3 to 8 min. 8 to 12 min.

2 to 6 min. 6 to 10 min. 5 to 6 min.

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

to 3 min.

3 to 6 min.

I to 3 min. 3 to

4fi

min.

to 4fi min.

DEFROST~G GU~E

1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without

unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking dish

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package food, Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces

for defrosting.

and

of foil.

check

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bread, buns or rolls (8 to 16 OZ.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layers

(17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (I7 to 19 oz.)

Coffee cakes

(11 to

14%

oz.)

Cream or custard pie (14 oz.)

Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to Doughnuts (1 or 2) Doughnuts, glazed 2 to

(1 box of French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 inch) Pound cake (11 X oz.) 4 to 6 Sweet rolls

12)

(8X

to 12 oz.)

2 to

5 to 7

to 4

3/4

each

1/2

7 to 9

2 to 3 2 to 3

I to 2

none

none none

none

none none

2 to 3

none

to 4

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

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

Comments

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

Let stand

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Turn over after first half of time. Rearrange after

Turn over after first

Let stand 10 minutes before serving Rearrange after first half of time.

to 30 minutes before serving.

first half of time

half of time

Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fillets (1 lb.)

Prepackaged ( I lb.)

Fresbly

frozen ( 1 lb.)

Steaks (6 oz. to 12 oz.)

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat (6-02. package)

Oysters (10 to 12 oz.) Scallops ( l-lb. package)

Lobster tails, I to 2 (6 to 9 OZ.)

Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb,)

2 to 3 2 to 4

to 4

5 to 7 5 to 7

3 to 4

4 to 5

6 to 9

2 to 4

3 to 4

to 4

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

BOX (10 to

Plastic pouch

(10-oz.

package)

OZ.)

6 to 9

3 to 6

none

Place

ununopened

place in cooking dish). Turn package over after first half of time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place block in casserole. Turn over and breakup with fork after first half of time.

Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after

first half of time, Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over for

second half of time. Let stand 15 minutes. Spread shellfish in single layer in dish. Rearrange pieces

after first half of time.

Place box in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Place

package in oven. Flex package once.

package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water,

First Half Second Half

Food

Time,

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon (1 lb.)

Franks (1 lb.)

Ground: beef and pork

(1 lb.) (2 Ibs.)

(3 Ibs.)

Roast: beef, lamb, veal (3 to 4 Ibs.)

Roast, pork

(3 to 4

lbs.)

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

Sausage, links

(1 to I X lb.)

Sausage, patties (12-02. package)

Steaks, chops and cutlets

3 to 5

2 to 3

6 to 9

6 to 8

2 to 3 2 to 3

4 to 6

per

4 7

per lb.

per

Min. Time, Min. Comments

lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to

4 7

6 to 9 per lb.

6 to 8 per lb.

2 to 4 2 to 4

2 to 3

4 to 6

per lb.

Place unopened package in oven, Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be

separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.

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

microwave I to 2 minutes more.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 4 to 6 minutes more Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave 2 to 4 minutes more. Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. Shield edges and areas with small pieces of foil. After first half of time, turn roast over and shield warm areas. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for I hour.

Unwrap roast and place in cooking dish. After first half of time, turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 to 45 minutes.

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

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

1 minute longer.

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

Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time and shield warm areas with separate pieces with

boney

foil.

table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

After second half of time,

Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut Up

(2fi to 3

Chicken, whole

(2fi to 3M Ibs.)

Cornish

hen

lbs.

)

I I

to I

to 14

to 6 per lb.

I 1

5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken

second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand 15 minutes.

Place wrapped chicken

over.

Shield warm areas with foil. Defrost for second half of time. To complete defrosting, run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped hen in oven breast side up. Turn over after first half of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

in dish. Turn over after half of time. After

in dish. After half of time, turn chicken

Breads

COO~G

GU~E

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown.

If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown

Food

Coffee cakes

Corn bread

MuffIns

(1 Muffin) (2 to 4 Muffins) (3 to 6 Muffins)

Quick breads,

from a mix

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

Container

8 inch round

dish

8 to 9 inch tube

dish*

Paper-1ined

cups

muffin (Do not use

foil liners.)

8 to 9 inch

tube dish*

Cover

No Meal-High (7)

Power Level & Time

High (10)

color on upside

brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed, canned,

french

9 to I I min.

I 1 to 13 min.

to I K min.

to 2X min.

9 to I 2

down breads, line dish before microwaving with

fried onion rings.

Comments

Place batter in greased dish.

Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned, French-fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave-safe muffin container or homemade muffin cups, made by cutting down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins

to 4X min.

min.

may be done before others. Remove muffins as they are done, and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

When done, toothpick inserted near center will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

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

3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into center comes out clean.

4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-proof surface or wooden board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting.

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

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

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

(]

8 to 20

OZ.)

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside

down cake

Container

Microwave-

safe dish or casserole

8 inch round baking dish

8 inch round

dish

Paper-lined

cupcaker

8 inch round dish

Cover

Lid or

plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

2 to 4

High

(10)

High (10)

High (10) Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High

(10)

min.

per piece

7 to 9 min.

2 min. 5 to 7 min.

to 3 min.

10 to 12 min.

Comments

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit.

Grease dish before adding batter. Cut when cool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to cool before inverting.

When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before others. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer.

When done, toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

Candies

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.

For easy clean-up, melt

2. Candies which are boiled

carefully.

become very hot; handle cookware

Food

Caramel apples 2-cup measure No

Chocolate bark

Marshmallow crisp Large glass bowl Yes

S’Mores

Container

1 K-qt.

casserole

or bowl

Paper napkin No

or paper plate

Yes

Cover

Cereal and Rice

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

2. For minute rice, use the same amount of water needed for regular boiling. Add regular amount of

3. Cover rice while microwaving. When using plastic wrap,

turn back one comer to vent.

salt.

Power Level & Time

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

min.

3 to 4 min.

1 X

min. to melt butter, 2 to 3 min. to melt marshmallows

to 25

seconds

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Microwave time and regular boiling time are about

5. the same.

Comments

Unwrap caramels into measuring cup. Add tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.

Place in container. Microwave to melt. Add

cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

In large glass bowl, Add with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

firmly

dish. Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

marshmallow.

half of a

oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

10-oz.

into buttered

14-oz.

package of

melt

package marshmallows, cover

l/4 cup butter.

2-qt.

oblong glass

Food

Oatmeal,

old fashioned

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for 1/2 to I minute.

Rice, minute (1 fi cups)

Container Cover

I-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or High (10) 5 to 6 min. plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

High (10)

package

Comments

3 to 5 min.

per serving serving. Increase time about 2 minutes

Increase casserole size for more than one for each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

Add 1 X cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

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Cheese and Eggs

Eggs may be

Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode.

prepmed

many ways in the microwave oven.

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(continued)

3. Cook eggs

overcooked.

just

until set. They are delicate and can toughen

Food

Container

Cheese

Fondue

2-qt.

casserole

Eggs

Basic eggs

Omelet 9 inch pie

Poached eggs (4 maximum)

Quiche Microwave-safe

Scrambled

Buttered

custard cup

plate

X-qt.

casserole

1 -qt. measure

(filling)

9 inch pie plate

Glass measuring cup or casserole

Cover

Cover or

plastic wrap 5

Plastic wrap

No High (10)

Casserole cover

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10) Medium (5)

Medium (5)

Medium (5) High (10)

Medium (5)

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

High (10)

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

7 min. for milk. Add cheese and microwave at

6 to 8 min.

1 to 1 M min.

per egg Melt butter

min.

7 to 9 min. 7 to 8 min.

Boil 2 cups water.

1/2 to 1 min.

per egg

Filling: 2 to 3 min. Quiche:

10 to I 2 min.

3/4 to 1

per egg

min.

Medium (5) for 6 to 8 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2

to I minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 cups hot water 5 to 6 minutes on

High (10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave at Medium (5) 1/2 to I min. per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Combine and microwave filling, stirring. every 1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Microwave additional time shown at left.

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and

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

or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Fish and Seafood

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

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

Food

Fillets or steaks ( I

Shrimyl

(peeled)

Shrim~l

(unpeeled)

lb.)

lb.

Container

Round dish

Pie plate

2-qt.

casserole

will

continue

Cover

Wax paper or

plastic wrap Plastic wrap

Lid or High (10) plastic wrap

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.

Power Level & Time Comments

High

(10)

High (10)

5 to 7 min. Microwave until

min.

6 to 8

7 to 9 min.

steaks over after half of cooking time. Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

Rearrange after 4 minutes. Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups

hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

fish flakes easily. Turn

Gravies and Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering.

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

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened

with flour or cornstarch ( I

Melted butter

sauces, clarified

butter (1/2 cup)

Thick spaghetti,

barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

(2 cups) Thin, liquid sauces

(au jus, clam, etc.) (1 cup)

cup)

Container

Casserole

Glass measure No

Casserole

Cover

Yes

No High (10) 3 to 4 min.

Meats

1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork

or veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.

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

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

Power Level & Time

Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10) 5 to 7 min.

4 to 7 min.

I to 2 min.

Allow

about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

carving.

If you use a meat thermometer it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Comments

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

Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then until

layers

clear, top layer. Prepare as directed in recipe. Microwave,

stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

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

separate. Pour off and use

whiIe

to 2 minutes per

let stand

cooking, make sure

Food

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles or soup)

(1 lb.) (IX

Ibs.)

Meatballs (1

lb.)

Ibs.)

Meatloaf

(round

loaQ

Patties

(4 patties per lb.)

I to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(Up to 3

Ibs.)

Container

Casserole

Round dish

Pie plate

Ceramic dinner plate

Pie plate

Cover

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Medium (5)

5 to 7 min. 7 to 9 min.

6 to 8 min. 9 to 12 min.

32 to 35 min.

4 to 6 min. 6 to 8 min.

22 to 25 min. per

lb.

Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Arrange 3/4 to 1 inch apart in circle around edge of dish.

Make a well between the edge of meat mixture and dish to eliminate of juices during cooking. Let stand

10 minutes after cooking.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired add browning sauce.

Add

1/2

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

spill

over

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Meats

Power Level & Time

Food

Beef

(continued)

Tender roasts

high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Lamb

Roast, leg or Pie plate

shoulder

Chops and cutlets

(1 inch thick) meat over after half of cooking time.

4 chops

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Canadian bacon

2 slices safe cookware 4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked:

canned

(rib,

Container

Pie plate

Round dish

Microwave-safe

plate

Microwave-

Pie plate

Cover

Cooking bag

No Meal-High (7)

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

(or Internal Temp.) Comments

Medium (5) Minutes Internal

Rare Medium Well

Medium (5)

Medium

Well

High (10)

High

(10)

Medium (5)

per lb.

to 15

to 18

Minut&

per

lb.

18 to 22

24 to 28

8 to 10 min.

3/4 to 1 min.

to 1 k min. 2 to

2fi to 3 min.

per lb.

Temp.

140°F.

160°F. 170°F.

Internal

Temp.

160°F.

170°F.

min.

to 19 min.

Turn roasts over after half of cooking

time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before

carving.

Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn

Arrange in Cover with a paper towel.

Arrange in

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after

single

layer on paper towels.

single

layer.

half of cooking time.

Ham, slices

and steaks (1 to 2 inch thick)

Pork chops: 3/4 inch Microwave2

Pork roast

Pork sausage, Microwave-

(raw) link safe cookware

Pork sausage (raw) (1/2 lb.: 4 patties) safe cookware

Round dish

safe cookware

Pie plate

Microwave-

Veal

Chops

Roast

(shoulder)

Round dish

2-qt.

oblong

dish per lb.

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking

Wax paper

Cooking bag Low (3) 18 to 22 min.

bag

High (10) 18 to 27 min.

Medium (5)

15 to 18 min. 18 to 20 min.

Medium (5)

High

(10) 1/2 to 3/4 min.

High (10) 3 to 5 min.

Meal-High (7)

20 to 23 min. per lb.

per link

8 to 10 min.

Turn over after

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

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

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

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

Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat over after

Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand

minutes before carving.

Slice thinly.

minutes.

half of cooking

170°F.

half of cooking time.

half of

Poultry

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Chicken

Pieces

Whole

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Cornish

Halves

Whole (stuffed

or unstuffed)

Hens

Plate or round dish

Round dish Cooking bag

Round dish

Round dish Wax paper

Wax paper

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

High (10) 2 to

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 9 to

per piece

10 to 12 min.

per lb.

17 to 20 min.

per lb.

1 I to 13 min.

per lb.

2fi

min.

1 min.

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange after half of cooking time.

Slit bag near closure to vent. Close securely with plastic tie. Cook breastside-down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to temperature. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

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

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

190°F.

internal

Vegetables

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn

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

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

may

back one corner to vent.

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

6. For more even heating, stir or rearrange vegetables during cooking.

Vegetable

Asparagus

(fresh cuts)

(fresh spears) (frozen spears)

Beans

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

Beets

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears)

(frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

Amount Power Level

lb. (3

CUPS) CUt

into I to 2 inch pieces

lb.

10-oz.

package

lb. cut in half 1O-OZ. package

10-oz.

package

bunch

(1’/~

l’/z Ibs.)

1 bunch

‘/~ to 1

‘/z

1O-OZ. package

lbs.)

High (10)

High (10) High

(10)

High (10) High (10)

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

High (10)

Time

8 to 10 min.

6 to 8 min. 8 to 10 min.

13 to 17 min. 7 to 9 min. 9 to 11 min.

25 to 30 min.

2 min.

10 to

I 2 to

5 min.

6 to 8

min.

6 to 8 min.

Comments

In 2-qt. casserole, place

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

l-qt. casserole.

In 1

‘/z-qt.

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

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

1/4 cup water. In I-qt. casserole. In

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

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

l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

1/4

cup water.

1/4

cup water.

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Vegetable

Cabbage

(fresh wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(flowerets)

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh, cubed, white)

(fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh) (frozen, chopped and

lea~

Squash

(fresh, summer

and yellow) (winter, acorn ) or butternut)

Amount Power Level Time

I medium head

(about 2

10-oz. package I medium head

I medium head 1O-OZ. package

10-oz. package 6 to 8 min.

2 to 4 ears

10-oz. package High (10)

10-oz. package

4 potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

(6 to 8 oz. each) High

10 to 10-oz. package

1 lb. sliced High (10)

squash

(about I lb.)

lb.

to 4 ears

ear

Ibs.

unshelled

OZ.

Ibs.)

High (

10)

High (10) High (10)

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

High (10) High (

10)

High (10) High (10)

High

(10)

(10) 6 to 8 min.

High

(10)

High (10)

to 23 min.

11 to 13 min.

to 8 min.

to 15 min.

10 to I 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

5 to 6 min. per ear

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

8 to 10 min.

10 to 1 I min.

7 to 9 min.

to I 5 min. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in 2-qt.

per potato

7 to 9 min. 8 to 10 min.

7 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.

Comments

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

In 1

X-qt.

In In 1

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

In In a round baking dish or pie plate, place corn.

If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add 1/4 cup water. Rearrange after of time. Place in a round glass baking dish.

In l-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water. In 1 -qt. casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

In I -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

casserole with 1/2 cup water. Stir after half of time. Pierce with cooking fork. Place on paper towel on turntable, Let stand 5 minutes.

In I Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.

In 8 inch round glass baking dish, place squash cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after half of

casserole, place

l-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

X-qt..

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

I-qt.

casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

inch apart in circular arrangement.

2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach.

I-qt.

casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

X-qt.

casserole, place

1/4

cup water.

1/4

cup water,

half

time.

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweet-

smelling. Opening the oven door

a few minutes after cooking helps air out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution

of baking soda and water keeps

the inside fresh.

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

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

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

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed

with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.

cloth.

Do not use abrasive cleaners on

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp 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.

cloth

and then with

Removable Turntable and Turntable Support.

Occasionally it is necessary to remove the turntable

and support for cleaning of the oven floor or turntable. To prevent breakage, do not place turntable into water just after cooking. Wash turntable and

support carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped.

Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support securely in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If

grease 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

After using Bon thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Suflace. When cleaning surfaces of door and

Door

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

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

Ami@

cloth.

Ami@

brand cleanser.

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

GROUm~G

~STRUCTIONS

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

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.

)

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug. However,

if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a

TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall

receptacle by the use of a adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapterplu s not

permitted In anada)

Align

prongsls ots

Fig. 2 before use

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Ensure proper ground and firm connection

UL listed

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Fig. 1

WARNING–improper

use of the grounding plug-can result in a risk of electric shock.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord.

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

properly grounded. When disconnecting the power

cord from the adapter, always hold

the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground

terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use. Should this

happen, DO NOT USE the

appliance until a proper ground

has again been established.

Ensure p;oper ground exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is

your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

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

Do not use an adapter plug in

these situations because frequent disconnection of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

three-

Use of Extension Cords

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a

longer cord.

Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long cord or extension cord is

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

used—

2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord and it must be plugged in a 3-slot outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or

tabletop

where it can be

pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If you use an extension cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be longer, too.

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

● A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

or reset circuit breaker.

● Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back

● Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

● Door not securely closed.

● START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

● Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched

in,

to cancel it.

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

● CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch

START pad.

● Dimming oven

light

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

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed 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.

If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center@/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

NOTES

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information or assistance from GE, we’ll

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AGE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, sched-

uled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience

(7:00

a.m. to

Repair Service

7:00

p.m. weekdays,

9:00

a.m. to

Gonsurner

2:00

p.m. Saturdays). Our

Service

company-

factory-

trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

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Whatever your question about any GE

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question-will be answered promptly and courteously. And

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service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request inf(~rma-

tion

or service.

Service Contracts

80M2&2224

You can have the secure feeling that

after your warranty expires. Purchase a in

eff’ect and

you’re assured of future service at today’s prices.

you’ll

receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract,

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Consumer Service will still be there

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contract while your warranty is still

Pa& andAccessories

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can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to their

47,000

fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards . are accepted.

qualified to service their own appliances User maintenance

cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.

home.

The

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parts system provides access to over

parts... and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since

Other servicing

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servicing

instictions

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be referred to

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Staple sales slip or

cancelled check

here. Proof of original purchase date

is needed to obtain service

under warranty.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

Sewice trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer Center’

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, repair or replace

microwave oven

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 fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for

sewice labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a General Electric Factory Sewice Center or a General Electric Customer up following service is also available, but you must pay for the sewice technician’s travel costs to your home.

●

adequate electrical, gas, facilities.

●

patis and sewice labor to

any pad

that fails because

magnetron

Care”

servicer and pick it

semice.

Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing

exhausting and other connecting

Replacement of house fuses or

resetiing

of circuit breakers.

tube

In-home

the

if the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska,

Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty by our by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours.

Should your appliance need sewice, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE CARES (800-432-2737).

●

Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Factoy

semice

Sewice Centers or

D.C.

will be provided

Care(o

NOT

Some

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.

Pati

No. 164 D2588P140

Pub. No. 49-8341

11-92

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

futiher help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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