GE JEM23K Use and Care Manual

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Help us help 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 questions.

If yOLI

don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include

your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. KY 40225

for

answers to your

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll the oven.

These numbers Consumer product Ownership

Registration Card

your microwave oven. sending in this these numbers

Model Number

Serial Number

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

find

them on a label inside

are

also on the

that came

Before

card,

please write

here:

with

calls

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important location should a need occur adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible registering you

Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If

you move, or if you original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

that

we know the

of your microwave oven

for

as

the owner.

also

send

are

not the

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

in blower sound operating than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. [t’s similar to the interference caused by other appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

at

light

and

change

may

occur while

power levels other

small

If you need service...

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

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. [f for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

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

page

in the

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

Mfinager, GEZ

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel 20 North Chicago, IL

Consumer Relations

Appliances

Wacker

60606

Drive

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.

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

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

loosened)

(3)

door seals and sealing surfaces

(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

—

2

Microwaving Tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY

● Make sure all cookware used in

your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not

glaze

used. Some “suitable

If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing

CLIp filled

the measuring to the dish. Microwave 1 minute high. Ii the dish heats, it should not be used dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is

● 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 stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check cookbook

supplied.

● 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.

L

have

metallic trim or

with a metallic sheen

cookware

for

microwaving.”

and a glass

with one cup water—set

cup

for

microwaving. If the

nlicrowave-safe.

If

you use a meat thermometer while cooking make sure it is

sale for

use In

nncrowave

glass

can

be

is labeled

measuring

either in or next

ovens.

at

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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

WARNING–TO

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

●

Read and follow

the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●

This appliance must be

grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 25.

●

Use this appliance only for

ib

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 laboratory or industrial use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

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.

●

Do not store this appliance

outdoors.

Do not use this

product near water—for example in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

●

Do not

immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

Keep power

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

See

door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book.

●

This appliance should be serviced personnel.

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

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

●

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food.

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

—Remove wire twist-ties

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper products.

napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or

nylon

avoided, as they may also ignite.

only

filaments should be

cord away from

by

qual~ld

service

Contact nearest

from

Recycled paper towels,

(,ontinued

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

—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 ovens.

—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire.

If by accident the oven should run empty a minute 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 overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your 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 products such as whole

eggs and sealed

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.

●

Don’t defrost frozen

beverages

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

can

This

cause the container to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in

this book.

microwaved in

TV dinners may be

foil

trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When

4

using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at least 1 inch away from sides of

● Cookware may become hot

oven.

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

●

Sometimes, the oven tray can

become too hot to touch.

Be careful touching the tray during and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids

(such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 24 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

c

Thermometer—Do not use a

thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the

microwave oven.

●

Plastic cookware—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

only

microwave-safe plastics

and

use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations. 2) Do not

subject empty cookware to

microwaving. 3) Do not permit

children to use plastic cookware

without complete supervision.

●

When cooking pork, follow

the directions exactly and always

cook the meat to an internal

temperature of at least

170°F.

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be

present in the meat, it will be killed and meat

●

Do not boil eggs in a

will

be safe to eat.

microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and

will

cause it to burst, possibly resulting

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

in injury.

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.

Check the package for proper use.

● Spontaneous boiling—Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during 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.

●

~~Boilable”

cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should

least

beat

partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands

and face.

●

Hot foods and steam can

cause burns.

~à

Be careful when

opening any containers of hot

food, including popcorn bags,

cooking pouches and boxes. To

prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

-

Features of Your Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder

(h’or

all cooking and reheating features)

To retnind will

you

beep once a

door or touch

th:it you have food

Ininute

until you

in

either

the CLEAR/OFF pad.

the t)ven, the

open the oven

?

I

oven

I

I I

?

I

1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen.

pernlits

keeps

viewing ot

tnicrowaves

Met~d scrccn

loods tind

confined inside

oven.

3.

Oven Vents.

4. Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects

the

nlicrow~lve energy systeln.

You will

Do not

d:un~lge

distributing

retnove

the oven.

this

cover.

6.

Oven Interior Light. Turns

when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

7. Touch Control Panel and Display. See next

page for

instructions.

8.

Door Open Button. Push to

open door,

on

9.

Glass

Cooking Tray. Tray must

be in

pl~lce

when using the oven.

Cooking

perforlnance

will be

unsatisfactory without the tray in

place. l.or

cleaning.

The tray

tnay

be removed

lo. Automatic Cooking Guide.

Contains cooking Quick Reheat

infornlation for

and

Popcorn

functions.

Your Touch Control Panel

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

to

be

easy to

use

It’s designed

and

understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” functions. After 15 seconds, lights disappear appears in

Touch

the CLEAR/OFF pad,

set

the

Clock and

for

use.

If

power is disrupted at

the

tibove

must reset Clock CLEAR/OFF

1. DISPLAY. Displays time

day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, cooking mode

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing

3

(Low).

3. TIME COOK

for a

selected

automatic power level 10 (High).

4. POWER LEVEL. Touch this

pad after

time if automatic power level 10 (High)

for for

5. POPCORN. Cook prepackaged microwave popcorn by just pressing this pad. The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be used microwave popcorn weighing

to 3.7

6. BEVERAGE. Reheat a beverage by

7. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, and MINUTE.

yoLl

cooking or power level 3 (Low) defrosting.

only

ounces.

and all

of the

and

“RESET”

the

upper portion.

oven is ready

any

time,

sequence recurs,

after

pad.

and

instructions.

at

automatic power level

1

& II. Microwave

amount

you enter the

want to

with prepackaged

just

for

4 minutes

change from

pressing this pad.

and

touching the

of time usin

cooking

touch

oven

all

you

of

g

3.0

4

e

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to

Time Defrost

choice of

(lowest)

Reheat using a preset time and

power level; to

a preset time and power level; to time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer; and to set the clock.

or Time

power

levels from 1

to

10 (highest); to Quick

cook

Cook

popcorn using

with

8. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving.

To set clock,

pad and then enter time example, if time is 1 number pads 1,

will

appear in display. Then START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat this process.

9.

ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this

pad

to

add 30 seconds to the

time as it’s counting down.

10. 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.

11. CODE REHEAT.

Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels.

12. DINNER PLATE. Reheat a plate of leftovers by just pressing this pad.

13. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, power

14.

CLEAWOFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day).

15. START. After all selections are

made, touch this pad

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Time Cook

or

program a hold time between

Time Defrost and

1 & 11. Set Time Cook I & 11 for a

two-stage program using different times and power levels.

first

touch CLOCK

:30,

3,

and () and “ 1

level

and time of day.

to

Time Cook

of

day. For

touch

:30”

touch

cook

Use Code

start oven.

I

&

11

6

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How to Use the Minute/Second Timer

The MIN/SEC 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 MI N/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1.

Touch MI N/SEC TIMER

2. Touch 3 (for 3 minutes

3. Touch START. Display shows

time counting signals when time is up.

and

MINUTE

and

down.

no seconds).

The timer

pad.

pad

Using a Holding Time

Minute/Second Timer can

The

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.

also

Programming Delayed Cooking

To

delay

cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I & II 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

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.

for I

5 minutes,

Questions and Answers

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Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and

MINUTE pad for 15 minutes 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.)

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE to hold for ten minutes.

Step

6: Touch TIME COOK I & 11

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE pad

for

25 minutes of cooking time.

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

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

Q. Can I defrost and

A. Yes. Sometimes you may only

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time.

Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, 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.

Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last

instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

hold

All

you need to do is

only?

7

Cooking by Time

Time Cook I & 11 allows you to microwave for a selected amount of time.

Power level recommended but you may change this

flexibility. See the Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with

time cooking, make by following the steps

I

Step 1: Fill a cup add I teaspoon of instant

and

stir to dissolve. Use a cup has no metal decoration microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips in the Instructions section). Place cup in

oven and close door.

II

10

(High) is

for

most cooking,

a

—.

2/3 full

for

cup of

below.

of

coffee

and

Safety

more

coffee

water,

that

is

Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals

oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 6: Open the door.

Using

and tlashes

the

“End.” The

Time Cook II

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you

set two time cooking functions

within one program. This is ideal you want to change power levels during your cooking operations.

Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step

2:

Touch TIME COOK I & 11

Step 3: Select your first cook time.

For example, touch 2,

two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK I & 11.

Step 5: Set your second cook time.

I

and 5

for

When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

and fan

“End.” The oven, light

shut

off.

The Express Cook Feature

The Express Cook feature is a

short-cut method to set time

I

-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your

if

beverage:

Step 1:

I

to 5) that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example,

touch

cooking time.

Step

The oven will automatically signal,

tlash of

Touch

a number pad

the 2 pad for 2 minutes of

2: Touch the START pad.

“End”

the programmed time.

and

shut off at the

for

food or

(~rom

end

Add 30 Seconds

Step 2: Step 3: Select your time. Touch I

and

Because automatic power level

is recommended coffee, there is no need to change the power level.

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change

Step

Touch TIME COOK 1 & 11.

MINUTE

Power Level” at right.)

4: Touch the START pad.

pad for

one minute.

for

this cup of

(If power level

10

How to Change Power Level

After setting cooking time,

touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number new power level.

Step

6:

Touch the START pad.

Step 7: “POWER 10” is displayed

and

“COOK TIME I“ counts down.

Step 8: At the end TIME 1,” the second power is displayed and “COOK TIME 11” is

shown

counting down.

of “COOK

for

level

8

Defrosting

The Defrost setting is designed

for

speedy thawing of frozen

food

and is one

advantages

● Power

automatical Iy set bLIl

flexibility.

● See

defrostin: help.

To

[he defrost

pork below.

Step 1:

frozen chops in the oven and close

the door.

level 3

you

muy change

the

Defrosting

become

chops

Place a

of.

the great

of a microwave oven.

(Low) is

t’or

det.resting,

this

for

more

GLI ide for

better acquainted with

function, defrost

by following the

1 -lb. package of

frozen

steps

Step

is completed, the oven signals

tlashes

shuts Step 5: Turn the package over,

close the door and defrosting time

Step 6: When the oven signals

flashes “End,” open the door, remove the package chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosting Tips

~m~

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST

Step 3:

defl”ostinx Defrostill-g

touch 4 minutes.

Select one half

time recommended in the

Guide. For

and

MINUTE

How to Change Power Level

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then

touch

desired number

new power level.

of the

for

total

exfimple,

4

for

● Foods

can

● For even defrosting, some

need

part defrosting time.

●

dinners microwaved. container, transfer it to

microwtive-safe dish.

● Check the Defrosting

other defrosting tips.

4: Touch START. When cycle

“End,” then automatically

off,

and

repeat Steps 2

3

to set the remaining half of

and

touch START.

and

separate

frozen

in paper or

be defrosted in the package.

to be broken up or separated

of the

way

through the

Fami Iy

size, prepackaged

can

be defrosted and

If

the food is in u foil

a

Gu idc for

and

pltistic

foods

tirozen

Questions and Answers

~.

When I press START, I hear a

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

letting you know the oven is using a power

Q.

a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level time by touching the POWER

LEVEL pad and then the desired

number pad. Power level 5 (Medium) cuts the total defrosting

time

level

defrosting time to approximately

I/3.

food

Q. Why don’t the defrosting

times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide.

If

your thawed at the end reset your oven accordingly.

Q. Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. not, reset timer.

level

lower than 10 (High).

Can

I defrost small items in

after

entering the

approximately

lo (High) cuts the

During either, rotate or stir

frequently.

food

is still not completely

begin

You may open the door at

I/2.

Power

total

can

vary according

of that time,

and

adjust the time

cooking while

If

9

Quick Reheat

The Quick Reheat feature

is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns

off automatically after a

preset amount of time. Touch just 3 pads to use Code

Reheat codes popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the BEVERAGE or

DINNER PLATE programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you.

I

to 6 to reheat many

Beverage

The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use

CUD

that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section).

Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad. Step

2: Touch START pad.

Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Dinner Plate

The Dinner easy to reheat a plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner.

Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE. Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Plate

program makes

Code Reheat

The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from

1 to 6 (see guide below).

Step 1: Step 2: Touch a number pad from

I

to 6 to select a food group.

Step

Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

To Reheat More Than One

Serving

Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5

a

it

and Beverage let you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching

START.

The word will be displayed to show how many servings are selected.

The serving size may be changed or added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or

“SERV”

displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed.

Touch CODE REHEAT.

3: Touch START pad.

“SERV”

and a number will be

and a number

3.

Popcorn

Regular Microwave Popcorn Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. Step

2:

Touch START pad.

Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Light Microwave Popcorn Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. Step 2: Touch number pad 2. Step

3:

Touch START pad.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

[f

your favorite popcorn is

undercooked, try this:

Touch the POPCORN pad.

Touch number pad

microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added

to cooking time.

If your favorite popcorn is

overcooked, try this:

1

for regular

lite

microwave

Code Reheat Guide

Time

Code Display

1

BREAD MEATS

2

3

VEGS

4 BEV 5

SAUCE

6

PLATE

per serving 20 sec.

1 min.

1 X

min.

I X

min.

2 ~> min.

4 min. total

10

Foods Recommended Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods Fruits & vegetables Beverages Soups, stews, sauces

2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular

microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided.

lite

microwave

Glossary of Microwave Terms

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally.

● Moist

foods,

such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

● Rich foods, such

candies, high

● Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to

are

suitable

fat

and sugar content.

third. Check food after minimum time to

as

bar cookies, moist

for

microwaving because of their

cakes

avoid

and

one-

overcooking.

●

Small

amounts of butter or oil

tlavoring,

● Seasonings

but

are

not needed to prevent sticking.

may

need to be reduced. Salt meats and

can

be used

for

vegetables after cooking.

Covering. In both conventional

cooking, covers hold in moisture, heating

partial

and

reduce cooking time. Conventionally,

covering

allows

excess

and

microwave

allow

for more even

steam

to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting. After covering

a

dish with plastic wrap, you

vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so

excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven.

position

air can

arrange

foods,

such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot

flow around them. When microwaving, you

foods

in a ring, so that

In

conventional baking, you

all

sides

are

exposed to

microwave energy. Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods

that

require constant stirring conventionally will

need only occasional stirring when microwaving. Turning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over

foods,

such as hamburgers, so both sides

can

directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is

often

needed during defrosting or when cooking certain

foods,

such as frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

roasts or cakes

In

conventional cooking, foods such as

are

allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that

not

placed on a cooling

rack.

a

microwaved cake is

Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips which would cook before

of wings

larger

and

legs on poultry,

parts.

Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side

of the oven

or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by

builds

a

skin or

up

membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks

and

chicken livers, to

prevent bursting. Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

helps food cook more evenly. To rotate l/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back

of the oven is

to the front. To rotate 1/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave

cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than pieces of cake.

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to

obout

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

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to

avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in

moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat

can disperse evenly. Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large

Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas

cook

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin

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

Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it.

1 ight,

porous foods, such as rolls, bread or

one inch from top, bottom and sides, round

ones,

faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in

pieces in

the center.

shelf

to heat

11

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting

Type of Cookware

Foil-1ined paper bags and boxes

Foil baking trays

Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties

t;lass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics

Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

Microwave Uses

Avoid

using.

You can retlect

is closer than I inch to oven Use Do

Generally, baby Do not build up.

Cooking and heating. Heating

food

Cooking

He~lting ~md

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with Absorbing moisture,

sandwiches or paper towels Synthetic fibers paper.

use

toil

trays

that are no

microwiives and cause

for shielding.

not

use. Microwave-safe thermometers

glass

jars

c:in

be used to

food

in jars, even without lids, because

w:irm foods

and

is

too hot or if

and

serving 01’

some cooking.

in

n;lrrow-necked

foods and

food is cooked

heating.

and

preventing spatters. Heating

tippetizers.

that

have synthetic fibers, such as nylon,

may

cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled

higher uneven heating. ) Arcing

walls.

beverages. Styrofoam will melt

for a long time.

Follow

dinnerware manufacturer’s

Light covering to

than

warm food.

bottles because pressure

3/4-in. (Foil or

and

skewers

However, do not heat

food

will heat unevenly.

metal

trim.

hold

in

ste:im. Do

metal

can occur if foil

are availab!e.

and

serving of

woven

into them.

will

can

if

not use

Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags

Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recornmend:itions before

in

the

oven.

●

Before

purchasing

cookware, check its size

in the

oven,

using

cookwore

to

make sure it will

:my cookware

or preparing

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking Heating (storage

Cooking

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

food

in

fit

and he:iting.

bags).

and

boil-in

bags).

12

Heating or Reheating Guide

1.

Dircc[ions below :ire

I’OOLIS storeci

in ref’rigcr:ltot or

t]lict”ow:lvc-s;it’c cookw:ue. heated

2.

CTover mosl ti)ods tin” tiis~cs[ heitting.

s:mciwiches. griddle t’oods imd b~iked itcms.

3.

BLIbbl

ing :IJ.OUI)CI ccigcs ot” ~iisil I:[s[ to Ilcitt. p:l]:~(ilb]~

Let toods

FOOLIS

I“C5LII(S.

s[:inci ii ttw nlinLt[es

lot

hc:~[ing

or

reheilting :~ltc:ldy-cooked

:It

room temper:ltLue. Use bubbling tiround edges

Exceptions

is

norm:ll,

hctl[ed

to

i600F’.

to

Ad,lus[ (elllp~l”~ltllt”~s to slllt

l(J50F.

before serving,

:ue

some

since

[be ccutel-

will provide

yoLn” pCt”SOtl:li t:lSte.

is

s~fe,

4. Be sure

the

If

yoLI

s:lfe

for use in

l’oods tire hefited tht”oughout before

of

dish

LIOCS

throughout.

use J

tneut

thermometer while cooking,

tnicrow:lve ovens,

serving. ste:iming or

not necessarily

m~ke

mean food

sure it is

is

Item

Appetizers

Dips:

crc:un

or

proccssccl cileesc

I’ustry

bites:

sm:lil pizztis, cgg rolls, etc.

Saucy:

nletltb:llis. ribic[s, 1 to 2 servings Cocktilii t’riulks. Clc.

(

X

cup

per scrying)

‘lTip:

Covet.

s~iucy ~lppe[izcrs

Bakery Foods

Cake, c(dl”ee

nut or fruit

I)inner r(dls, muftins

I’ie:

fruit,

i slice= i/X

(use

minimum

Illlt

cake,

hread

(II’

ot’

9-in.

CLIS[tU’Li

time t’m

wi[h W;IX pJpcr.

Cover dips with

doughnuts, sweet r(dls,

pie

cLIsltud)

Amount Power Level Time

z cup

i cup Medium

2 (0 4

servings

3 to

4 servings

pitistic wt.~p. Microwove pilstry

i

piece

2

pieces

4

picccs

9-in.

c:ike ot

12 roils or

doughnu[s

1

slice

2 slices

4 slices

‘)-in.

pie

Medium (5)

(5)

High ( 10)

High

( 1 ())

High ( 10)

bites uncovered to

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Mediutn

(5)

Medium

(5)

Medium (5)

High

( I()) High ( lo) Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

rct~iin

their crispness.

2 to 3 min.

3

to 5 min.

i to 3 min.

2

to 4 min.

3

to 5 min.

)4

to X min. 1 to I X min. I

X

to 2 min.

2

to 4 min.

Z

to X min.

X

to Z min.

X

to 1 min.

1 to

2 min.

X

to i min.

i to 1

X

min.

2 to 3 min.

3

to 5 min.

Beverages

Coct)a, other (6

OZ./CLlp)

(9

oz./cup)

Coffee, tea, cider ((}

OZ./CLlp)

(9

oz./cllp)

milk

based

Gravies & Sauces

I)esserts:

(;ravies:

Meat

sp:lgilctti

‘lTip:

chocol;i[e. buttcl”scotch,

gible[

or

ur

main dish sauces, such

S:lLtC~. Ctc.

Co\ct food to

prevent

crctimy

Griddle Foods

I’ancakes, trench tmrst or

Pl:lin, no

lopping

Syl”llp

&

but(c[”

lip: Do nol COVCJ-.

sp:lt(cring

waffles:

etc.

:is ~

i to 2 cups

3

to 4 cups

i to

2

cups

3

to 4 cups

~

CLlp

I

CLlp

H

Cllp

]

CLtp CLtp

1

cup

i

c:in

( i6 oz. )

2

or 3 pieces

2

or 3 pieces

High ( I()) High ( 1 ())

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( I())

High ( I()) High ( 10)

High ( 10) High ( lo) High ( I())

High ( lo) High ( I())

3

to 5 min.

7 to 9 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

I to 1 X

tnin.

2

to 2X min.

2

to 3

tnin.

3

to 4 min.

2 to 3 min.

3

to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

I

to l)<

tnin.

i to I X

tnin.

13

Heating or Reheating Guide

(continued,

Item

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf (4

oz.

per serving)

Hot

dogs

and

sausages

Rice

and pasta

(X-X

cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop

cre:lmed

cheese, etc.

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat

(3

Topped

(X-X

Tip: Cover

of

meat

chicken, chili, stew,

(X- 1 cup pet- serviqg)

to 4

oz.

per serving)

or

mixed with sauce

cup

pcr

serving)

stiucy mfiin dishes

slices or

pieces, rot;ite

suey, spughetti.

macaroni and

with

pklstic wrup.

dish l/2 turn alter hall of’ cooking time.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat

plL!s ~ vcget~bles

Tip:

Cover plate

of

food

with

wax

paper or plastic

Cover other

wrap.

Amount Power Level

I

to

2

pieces

3 to

4 pieces

1

to

2 servings

3

to 4 servings

I

to

2

3

to 4

I 102

servings

I to 2 servings

3

to 4 servings

1 can

(16 oz. )

1

to

2 servings Meal-High (7)

3

to 4 servings

I

to

2

servings

3

to 4 servings

I

to

2

servings

3

to 4 servings

rnuin dishes tmd metits

I

plate

with

wdx paper.

High ( 10) High ( 10)

High ( lo) High ( 10)

High ( 10)

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

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

Meal-High (7) High ( 10)

High ( 10) When

High ( 10)

he:lting

or reheating 3 to 4 servings

Time

1 to 3 min.

4 to 6 min.

I to 2 min.

3

to 5 min.

I to I

Z

min.

1 X to 2X min.

I

to 2X min.

4 to 7 min. X to 1 I min.

[0

7 min.

5

I X

to 2X min.

3 to

5 min.

2

to 3 min.

3 to

5 min.

5 to X min.

3

to 4

min

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of

Moist filling: Sloppy

etc. in bun

Tip: Use

(X

cup per serving)

p~per towel

Joes, btirhecue, ham salad,

or

napkin

to cover sandwiches.

soups

Milk-based (6

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with

ox. per

serving)

wax

paper or

Vegetables

I.arge pieces or whole:

corn on the cob. etc.

Mashed

(X

cup per serving)

Small pieces:

(X

cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables

peas, beans,

asp~r~gus

corn, etc.

for

most even heating.

bread

pltistic wrtip.

spears, I to 2 servings

1

to

2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to

4 servings

I to

2 servings

3 to

4 servings

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3

to 4 servings

1 can

(10 oz. )

1 to 2 servings

3

to 4 servings

I can

(10 oz. )

3

to 4 servings

I

to 2 servings

3

to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3

to 4 servings

I c:m

(16 oz. )

2 to 3

Meal-High (7) 4 to 5 min. Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

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

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

High ( 10) High ( 10)

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

min.

I to

2 min.

3

to 4 min.

I Z

to 5 min.

7 to X min.

1 X to 3 min. 5 to 9 min. 5 to 10 min.

I Z

to 3 min.

4 to 6 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min.

I X

to 3 min. 5 to 9 min. 5 to I O min.

14

Defrosting Guide

1.

packuged

Food

unwrapping.

in cooking dish Defrost (3). For more even defrosting

beef.

lamb und veul

2.

After

first

food.

Turn

possible, Shield

—

in paper or

If food

for

defrosting. Most food defrosts well using roasts. use

half of dctrosting time,

food

over, if necessary:

tiny warm fireas

plustic may be

is

Ii)il

wrapped. remove foil

Wzrm

defrosted without

of

larger foods,

( l).

unwrtip package and

breuk fiptirt

with small

or separate

pieces

and place

such

check

of

foil.

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min.

Time, Min. Comments

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

2

X

to 3

~ (()

2 to 4 5 to 7

2 to

4 to

to

X each

I to

2 to

2

x to

3

to 5

2 to

4

3

6

2 3

15

3

Bread, buns or rolls

(x

to 16 oz.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to ( I 7 oz. )

Cake, plain, I Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz. )

Coffee cakes ( 1 I to

14X

oz. )

Cream or custard pie (14 to

23

oz.)

Crunch cakes Doughnuts ( I Doughnuts,

( I box of 8

E’rench toast

Fruit or nut pie (X Pound cake ( Sweet rolls

(xx

to I

2 oz. )

kryer

&

cupcakes

or 4)

gkrzcd

ltirge)

(2 slices)

lox

oz. )

3

layer

in. )

food

none

none none

2 to

4 to

none none

2

to

none none

2 to

as

food

3

6

3

1

3

3. Be sure

4. When defrosted,

it

Remove

Let stand 5 to 1 () minutes before serving.

Let

Reposition

Rearrange after first half of

Turn over after first half of time.

Let Rearrange

ktrge meats are

If still slightly icy, return to

few

stand a

stand

minutes.

metal

twist tie. Turn over after first half of time

5 minutes before serving.

ufter

first half of time. Let

5 minutes

after

first

completely defrosted before cooking.

loud

should be cool but softened in

before

half

of’ time.

microwtivc

time.

serving

oven very briefly, or let

stand

5 minutes before serving.

till areas.

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

E’illets

( 1 -l b.)

Stetiks

(6-16 oz. )

Steaks ( 1-2

Shellfish, blocks:

Cmb (6-oz.

Oysters ( I Scallops ( I-lb.

Shellfish,

Crab legs. I to 2

(x

to 10 oz. )

Lobster t~ils.

(6

to 9 oz. )

Shellfish,

( 1 lb. )

Whole fish

meat

package)

()-oz. ctin)

large:

small

(8

to 10

lbs.

1 to 2

)

packtige)

pieces

oz. )

4 to 5 2 to

3

4 to 5

~

4 to 6 4 to 6 4 to 6 4 to 6

2 to 4 2 to 4

3

to 4

3

to 4

3

5 to 7

2 to

3

to 4

3

to 4

2 to 4

to 5

2

Ploce

unwrapped

3

time, shield ends with cold water to

Place block in casserole. Turn over

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

of time.

Armnge

on trivet in

over

after first half of time.

Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over

after first half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in

after first half of time.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after second half defrosting,

fish

on trivet in dish. Turn over after first half of

sepamte.

of time, rinse

foil.

cookin&

After second half of time, hold under

and

break up with fork after first

after first half

dish with

cavity

li&ht-underside-up.

baking

dish. Rearrange pieces

with cold water to complete

first half of time. After

Turn

15

Defrosting Guide

(continued)

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments

Fruit [Power

l~resh

( I ()

I>lastic

puuch-1

( 10-07 ..”

[() 1 (~ OY..)

p:lck:lgc)

Level:

[() 2

Defrost (3)]

? (() 3

1 [() 3

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

( I 2- I 6

l~r:inks

(;rnund: bccl’ & pork

( I

Ih, )

(~ Ibs.

)

Roast: heel’, knnh,

(up 10 ~ Ibs. )

Roast, pol’k

(Lip

to ~

sausage, hulk

( I -lb. ( I -lb.

Sausage,

(X to

1 lb. )

Sausage, ptittics

(

12-OZ.

Steaks,

Spareribs,

(2 [() 3

lb. )

( I lb. )

Ibs. )

(I”ily) [011)

links

p:]ck:[gc)

cb(}ps

pork

nz.

&

)

V~ill

cLltlets

2

to

~

to 5

4

3

to 5

~

to 4

? [() 3

3105 (? to

to

5

? to 3 3

to 5

3

pel” lb.

x

p~l’

p~l”

3

pel”

p~l’

lb.

Ih.

lb.

2

to 3

4

to 5

4

to

3 to 4

2 to 3

3 (()4

pet”

2 to 3

3

to 5

(> (()

x

p~l”

5

per

2

to

3

to 5

2 to 3

2 to

per lb.

Pl:Ice p:~ckitge hre~k

Lip

Pl:[ce p:[cktige

lb.

3

Pl;ice unopcnc~l p:~ck:lge PliIcc unopened piick~~ge

scp:u”:ltecl.

‘].LIrn tnc:(t ovet” Ji’(eI” f’it”st

TLIII1 nle~[[ over ~11’tcr first h:llt ot” [inle. Scr~Ipc ot’f sot’tened nleiI[

;I1’tcr second h:llf’ 01” [inlc. n]icrow:lve

PI:ICC h;lll’ {)t tinlc. Detrost I’or second h:ill’ of” nlinutes

l>l:lce ~lJ,wl.:[p13ed ,():,st

h:ilf’ of nlinutes

TLII”II

over

TLII”I1

over

R()(~(e p~ckilgc

Turn

they th~w.

Pl:ice

(inle and

sepii[-~ite pieces

PILICC

titnc

tind

sep~]ri][e pieces

in

()~cn. Renl(Jve toil or nlct:ll. After nlininlunl

with f’[)rk. Rcpettt if’ necess:u”y.

in

oven. Flex p:[ck:[ge once.

in

oven. Lc[ s[iuld

in

Let

st:nld

1 10 2

tninutes nl(~re.

LInwrtIpped

to I

tinlc.

OVCI”

Llnwrtipped

unwt”tlppcd

ro:lst in

boL1l

’.

Dcl’ros( l’(~r

(() [ h(JLll”.

:lt’tcr I’irst hdlf’ of” :11’ter f’irst

I/4 turn

:Inc[ sep;n”tI[e ~ftcr

shield wdrnl are:is

shield

tne:lt

with

ribs in cnoking dish.

w:u”nl :Irc:Is

with

oven. Microw:lve .Ius[

5

nlinu(es,

h:df’

of

Set

cooking”

in

~()()king

second h:llf

(in]e.

h:ilt of titne. Let st:nld 15

:[f’ter I’irst

first

in

cooking”

with

t:[ble knil’e. Let stand t(]

with

knife.

Let

5

nlinutes titter del’ros[ing.

i 1’

necessary. to

tinle.

:~sidc. Bre~k

dish. Turn

titne.

dish. Turn

of”

tinle. Let st:lnd for 30

LCI

st:ind 5 tninutes.

half of

h:ill’ of” [itne. Renlovc patties JS

dish.

toil.

Alter

Tul”n

I’oil. After second h~tll of”

stond tu c(nnp]ete th:lwing.

until

conlple[e

up

rclnaining block :[nd

r(~:lst over ~iftet” I’it”s[

Let s[ilnd for 30

ro~lst

over

tninLltes.

tinlc. Let st~nd

TLn’n

over

~if’[er I’irst

second h:[lf ~~1’

conlplete

over after first

titne.

fr:lnks c:in be

det’rns[ing.

;IfteI’ til”st

5

tninutcs.

h:llt of

titne.

dcfr(~sting.

htilf 01”

titne,

Poultry

Chicken, btoilct-ttyet,

Cll( Llp

Cbicken, whole

(2X to 3X

Ct)rnish hen

Duckling

‘Illrkey

(4

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

( I ~ to ~ Ibs. )

Ibs. )

breast

to 5

Ihs.

)

16

x

(()

10

14

5

to 6 PCI-

4

to

()

per lb. 4

3 [n

5

per

Ih.

lb.

to ()

3

to 5

6 to

t I to I

5

[ICI

per

p~l

x

lb

3

lb.

Pl;ice wr;ipped

01” titne. After

cooking” dish. Micrnwavc 2 to s[:lnd lL t’cw tninutes to t’inish

PI:ICC unwr:ipped cbickcn on trivet

titnc, turn chicken

ttretls

with

It)osen PI:LCC hen

:11’tet” f’irst h:llf’ of” titnc. to loosen”

PI:ICC unwl”itpped duckling tinle.

Shield

giblets cttn be t“cnlovcd. Pl:Ice unwr:(pped ht”e~lst

A1’tcr

tirst

with

t’oil. Del”ros[ lot”

to c~nnplctc

chicken in dish.

second h~ilf’ nl’

f’(~il.

giblets.

hi-e;lst-side-down

Xi

h:ili’

over.

Det’rest

blets.

winnl are:ls

01” titnc, turn

defrosting in

titnc, 4

dcf’resting.

Shield

I’nr scc(nld h:~lt’ 01” (inle.

(n] lrivct

Dcltost

second

f<n seconcl

in

oven. Tul”n ovet” tit’tet” t’it”st

with

toil.

in

nlicrow;ive-s~ltc

breiist-side-up :Lnd shield w:irtn ZUC:IS

h:ll 1’ of”

t“cl’t”igcrutol-.

Unwr:~p tind turn

sep~rtlte

tnnrc, if

cooking”

wings,

in

cooking”

half

conl

dish

titnc.

pieces

dish.

of” tinle.

w:itcr

Let st;incl

tninutes

in

hone ends.

Run

river

~ftcr first h:ilf’

~urd pl:lcc

necess:lry. Le[

t:til ~nd w:irin

Rinse

dish. Turn

in

blettst-sicie-d( ~wtl.

in

Ai’ter h:llf ot

c:ivity t~~

over

Rinse

cavity

half of

c:ivity

until

I tn 2

hours

—

CooHng

Breads

Guide

~rLIs(

on brctIds will

desired.

sprinkle Inp ot’biittcr with

cboppcd nu[s

Food

Coifke

cakes

Cum

bread

be sOI’( :uld the uulsidcs will nu[ brown. II’

citltliillloll-sllg~il mixtul-c,

ol-()[llel’l()l>pil]g

-

I\) I

brown cOIOI-.” Tn inct-e:lsc b[-own

Container

X-in.

round ~)r

squ;ue

dish

X- to

l)-itl.

[ubc dish:l:

Muf’fins

( 1

(?

10

(5

Quick

I’rein :1 mix

‘;:ll’ [Ubc

Muffin)

~

Mut’t’ins)

[() () Mut’1’ins)

breads,

dish is

un:iv:lililb[c, micl”ow:lvc

P:lpci-lined

mutfin

cups

(

[)() 1101

LISC

l’(~il Iincrs.

)

Gliiss I():lt’

dish

Cakes and Desserts

Cover

N()

N() Mccl-

N()

in

X-in.

I“OLInd

dish

color(~n” upside duwn brc:lds. brown

sugJI-c:uJnlel

c:inncd,

trench-fried

nlixtLu’c urstivnry

union

Power Level & Time Comments

[igh

(7)

()

tn

Mcd

ligh

Mccl-

[igh

Mcd-High

(7)

X min.

8 to L) min.

YI

(() I min.

I 103

n~in.

3 to 4X

min.

I 2 to 22 min.

with dt-inking gl~lss p[iiccd opctl-side-up

Pl:[ce b:[tter

Sprink]c cnnking

ctLnncd,

n]icrow:ivir]g.

10

CJse

hnn~cmudc muffin

down

n];ly be done bet’orc nthcrs. Rcnlovc nluf’t’ins L{s

cooking” rcnldining

lollgel”,

Shield curners :d’ter hi[ll’ ut’ c~)uking

When

wi][ cume out clean. Let st:md 15

bcf(n”c lurning

in

ccn[et”.

line dish

bet<)rc micruw~ving

topping.

sLlcb :1s

crushed,

rings.

in

grc~lscd dish.

I’rcnch-tried

TLIII1

Serve.

t]licl”ow:ivc-s:if’e mut’t”in con[iiincr t)r

hot

drink

[hey

cLIps. mLIde

ptiper

:it”e d[)ll~. ~uld conti[luc

mu

d(mc, touth~ick inscr(ed

dish wi(h

f’incly

(~ninns bef’nrc

OLII ot ptul Llpsidc d(>wn

by

cups.

Sotnc tnull’ins

fi’ins :i few scc(nlds

in center

minutes

OLI( of”

dish.

C()(JI.

with

chnppcd,

cLltting

time

1.

Alw;Iys

usc

]]lic]ow:lvc-si~t’c cnokw:u”c.

2.

Bcfnrc tldding mc:[surcd

[hctn wi[h W:IX p:lpcr. (D() not

3. (’:ikcs tu”c dune

when

ucnlcr c(nncs nul clc:ul,

Food

Baked apples or

pears

Ilar coukies

Cnmrnercial

Cupcukes-(}

Pineapple upside

duwn cake

mix

LInloLInt

ol’b:lttcr, gre~se dishes

f’k)LIr.

) 5. Crust

tuothpick ur lung

Container

Microw;~\c-

s:tlk

dish

l“OLlllLf

dish

? cll[}

ctlkc p;in

J“(JLJJld

OJ.

dish

f’]LltCd

dish

Cilsscrole

X-in.

b:[king

X-in ur 9-in,

round

]

tube

Piipct-lined

~Ll}OU:lk~l’

X-in.

b:lking

skewer inserted

Cover

I.id nr pl:]stic wr:]p

N()

01”

into

4.

Iinc

Cuol c:lkc

buard

c:ike f’{~r

6. Chifi’un ~uld

in

dish

10 to 15 minutes

(In c:[kes

set directly on

befure

will be

soft.

:u1

hour to Iirm extcrinl” surf’ace.

Angel Feud

IJc:[ke is

c:lkcs ~lre nut rec(~tnnlcnded Iur

micruwtiving,

Power Level & Time Comments

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

High

( lo)

Mcd-High

(7)

2 to

4

nlin

pcr

piece

5

{()

I () min.

6 (u

I () min.

1 I

to

I 5

2Y: [(l 47:

10

(() 14 nlin,

min.

Pierce

Cnrc :md fill tablespnnns sugar,

l/X

te~ispoun cinn:unon. Add 2 t~blcsp~)ons

wtitcr I’or c:lch

Gre:lse

Cut when

Gre~isc

5 tu 1 () minutes to

Let tube

cool,” bcfi)rc When couking sevcr:il

be

d(nle bei’nrc uthcrs. Remove cupcukes

tis

they

!“em:iining cupc:lkes :1 f’ew

When

out cletm. st:md

over

he:lt-prnof surf:ice nr w(~oden

inverting.

[()

be

frosted.

refrigerate

fruit ol”

peel tu

pl”evcnt

center ut

dish

bef’ure :Idding

1

piece

tc~ispoon”

tipple

ut’ fruit.

batter.

bursting.

with 2

butter

cu(~l,

dish

bett)rc ;idding b:ltter.

cool”

before inverting.

c~ke st:md 15 to 20

Let

minutes

inverting,

cupcakes,

:irc done iind cnntinue couking

SCCond

S

d~)nc. tuolhpick stuck

Invert

ctlkc untu pltl[e; let

in cake

c:ike :1 fcw minu[cs.

tind

stand

to

snmc will

Iongcr.

conlcs

dish

17

Cooting Guide

(continued)

Candies

1.

Alwoys

use chocolate in paper wrappers scan-side-up, or

paper

rnicrowave-stife

bowl to melt.

cookware.

For

easy clean-up, melt 2.

plfice

chocnlate in

Cundies

which are boiled

containers carefully.

become

very hot;

handle

cooking

Food

Caramel apples I pint (2-cup)

Chocolate bark I

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt, casserole

S’Mores

Container

mcdsure

X-qt.

casserole

or bowl

Paper napkin

or paper

plate

Cover

N()

Yes

No

N()

Cereal, Pasta and Rice

1.

Always use microwave-safe cookware,

2. For pasta. use conventional boiling. Add regular amount oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3.

Fot

rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed

conventiomd

fibnut

one-half the amount of water needed

boiling.

Add

regular amount of salt.

Of

salt and I teaspoon

Power Level & Time

High ( 10)

High ( lo)

High ( 10) 15 to 25

4. Cover pasta

for

wrap, turn

5. Stir or rearrange immediately

6.

Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the

same,

3

to 7 min.

3

to

6

min.

I min. to melt butter, 4 min. to melt marshmallows

seconds

and

rice while microwaving. When using plastic

back

one corner to vent.

after microwaving.

Comments

Unwrap

half of a caramels into measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon

every minute. Dip 4

Place 12 oz.

in container. Microwave

cup whole toasted almonds.

wax paper

In

large glass

Add

10-oz. packa&e

with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 4 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

firmly

into buttered

Cover

&raham

marshmallow.

after half of cooking time. Drain

14-oz. package

wtiter. Microwuve,

apples

scmi-sweet chocolate pieces

to

on cookie sheet. Chill until

bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter.

marshmallows, cover

dish.

cracker with chocolate and

of

stirring

into mixture.

melt.

Add

Spread

past~

1

over

firm.

Food

Oatmeal,

old

fashioned

Note: To microwave single-serving packet

for amount ot’

Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole (

I

z cups) plastic wrap

Rice,

long

Spaghetti (8 oz. )

water and microwave at High (

regular

grain

( I cup) plastic wrap

Container

I-qt.

casserole

or bowl

of instant oatmeal,

2-qt, casserole

2-qt. casserole Plastic wrap High ( or oblong dish

Cover

N()

10) fur X

to I minute.

Lid or

Lid or High (

Power Level & Time Comments

Hjgh

(

follow

package directions

High ( 10)

10)

3

to 5 min. Increase casserole size

per serving serving. Increase time

2 to 6 min.

17 to 21 min.

I 6 to 20 min. Add 6 to 7 cups water. Stir after

each additional serving you are cooking. Stir

after half of cooking time.

I X

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add

Add 2 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

for

more than one

about

2 minutes

8

minutes

for

18

Cheese and Eggs

1.

Eggs

may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven.

pierce whole

2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard the

shell.

Food

yulks before

They will explode.

microwaving to prevent bursting.

Container

Cover

Cheese

Fondue

Microwavestife

2-qt. dish

Cover or plastic

Eggs

Basic eggs

Omelet

Poached eggs

(4 maximum)

Quiche

Scrambled

Buttered

custard

cup

9-in. pie

Custard cup

9-in quiche dish

Glass

melsuring cup per

or casserole

plate

Plastic wrap

N()

Plastic wrap

No

cooked

wrap

Always

eggs in

3. Cook eggs just until set. They overcooked.

Power Level & Time Comments

High ( I ())

Medium (5)

High (

10)

Medium (5) High (

10)

Meal-High (7)Y, to Z min.

Meal-High (7)

High (

10)

To make

3 8

X

per

Melt butter Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

30 7Y,

1 to 2 min.

per

17 to 22 min.

X

sauce

to 5 min. to 9 min.

to I min.

egg bursting.

to 45 sec.

to 1 () min.

egg

to I min.

egg

every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane

to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.

vinegar in

Break 1 egg

loosely with plastic wrap. Cook according to guide.

Pour filling into precooked 9-inch

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and 1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking.

are

delicate

Make basic f(]r

Medium (5)

Heat

white sauce, substituting wine

milk. Add cheese

for 8

2

tfiblespuons

each

into

for half of total time. Stir set

and can

toughen

~nd

microwave

to 9 minutes, whisking

of yolk to prevent

water and

custard

each

custard cup. Cover

cup.

1/4

teaspoon

shell.

it

at

X

Fish and Seafood

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

may still

be slightly translucent, but

stands a

few

minutes after cooking.

Food

Clams.

6

E’illets

or

steaks ( 1 lb. ) Shrimp—1

(peeled)

Shrimp—

I

to

2

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

lb.

Ibs.

Container

Pie plate or shallow dish

Oblong dish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

2-qt. casserole

Oblong dish

will

continue cooking as fish lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

Cover

Plastic wrap

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic

wr~p

Power Level & Time

High ( 10)

High (

High ( 10)

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a

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

Comments

4 to 7 min. Place in dish with hinged side out

10)

5 to 7 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn

6

to 8 min. Brush with garlic butter before cooking.

5 to

9

min.

5 to 7 min.

per lb.

steaks over

Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add

hottest tap water. Cover Stir after 5 minutes.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum

after half of cooking time.

2 cups

foil.

19

{iravies

& Sauces

Food

(;tavics

thickened w

[’]OLII”

( I

Melted I]L]tter

sauces,

bLtttCl” (,Y CLt[?)

and s:luces Gl:lss

i(h

()[’

C’Ol-llS[; llCh

~Up)

cl:lrii”icd

Container

I1lC:ISLII.C

01”

howl

~t:lSS I1lC:lSLII”C

Thick spaghetti, c’;lsserolc,

harhecue or

howl

sweet/s(Jur sauces (~ cUps)

Thin, liquid sauces

(ALI

jus,

c[:un. C(C.

(

I

CLlp)

Cassel”[)te

)

Meats

1.

Alw:iys

use :t

I“otlsts. Scc piick;igc instl”uctions l’ol” proper

c[)oking b:ig

2. After

enctosing ro:tst

tl)i~[.ow:iv~-siilk

dish.

Food

when

cooking”

in

cooking” bag, plucc on [rivet

Container

Cover

N()

N(J

Yes

(sp;lghctti)

N()

beet,

I;unb. pork or vc:il

LISe

01”

cooking” b:ig.

Cover

in

Power Level & Time

High

[igh

( 10)

( t ())

( lo)

4107

t

5 to t () tnin.

3 to

3.

Allow :[b(~ut

nlitl.

[() 3 Inin.

5

tnitl,

I ()

ct[rving. If’ you use ii tneat thct”tnonleter

s:d’c l’(n”

use in tnicrnw:lvc

Power Level & Time

(or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Microw~ve f’ti[, ~lout” und SJI( (ogcther to

n]ctt :nld

blend.

cooking.” Increilse tinle

Whisk in liquid

~lddition;il

CLlp ot S:luce.

1 [n 2

LInd finish

nlinutcs

Microw:ivc bu[tel”]usl to nlctting. FOI-

ci:u’i I’ied buttct”, hl”irlg 10 boiting then te[

Sttltld Llllli ]

LIsC CtC:ll’, 10P 1:1~’CI”.

S[ir

stirring

s[;ind

lilJCl”S SCpil[”iltC.

ingredients

tngcther. [h(:n nlicrow:tve,

:d’tcr hi]lf (>f’ cntlking tinlc,

5 to I ()

nlinutcs 10 devctnp t’ltlvor.

POLII”

()[’[’

LItld

l,ct

Add c(~]ns(:irch-w:ltct nlixtLtre to he~ted

ingredients, Stir

well ;tnd nlicrow;~ve to finish,

nlinutes st:nlding tinle for tnost rn:ists bcl’(~rc

while

(>vens,

cooking.” nl:lke

SLII”e it

is

Comments

per

Beef

(;ruund,

( [’or

c:lsserotes

01”

sOLlp)

(

I

lb. )

( 1 Y Ibs. )

Meathalls

( I lb. )

Meatluat”

(

Round

(L():tl

sh:lpc)

Patties

(4 p:[t[ics pcr ttr,

t

to 2 ptlttics

3 to

4

p;ltlies

Pot

ruasts

(Lip to

~

ct”unlbtcd

IOLII’)

)

Ibs. )

C’ilsscl.olc

Oblong or lr[)utld

dish

Pie

pla[e or

lo:[l”

dish

obtong” gl:lss

dish (with

desired) or dinncl’

C’ilSSClolC

pl:ite

(rivet if’

cer:[nlic

01”

ohtong” gl:lSS

N()

W:IX pziper

(n” pl:lstic wrtip

Pl:Lstic wrap

W:lx pilpcr

C()()kin: b:ig

High

( t ())

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7) or cook”

to 1700

High ( 10)

Low

(3)

5 to 12

nlin.

7 to 12 tnin.

9 tn

t 3

nlin.

25 tn 30

tnin.

30 to 35 nlin.

3 to

5

nlin,

4 tn (>

tnin.

4

to 6 nlin,

23 to 2C)

tnin.

pcr

lb.

Stir

:d’[er h:df or c:isserote cook” frozen block, nlicrow:lvc rninutcs, bretiking

minutes.

Arrungc ~round edge

Let

stanci

Let stiuld If’

desired.

Let

p:ittics

Bi”ush

of

cooking” tin]c. Add S:LUCC

ingredients

Let st:lnd

ilnd I’inish. ‘1’()

up

and

stirring every 5

5 minutes.

of dish.

t ()

nlinutcs ~1’ter cooking.”

I ()

nlinutcs iif’[er cooking.”

ddd browning saLIcc or :Igcnt.

s[:lnd, cnvcrcd, 2 nlinutes.

with

br”owning s:iuce tind :tdd

t () to 15

t/~ cup

w:Ltcr to c~~oking b:ig. Tur”n over- tLttcr” hirll’ ()(’ titnc. Add veget:ihtes

it

desired :tf’ter h:ill’

()(’ tin]c. RC-C(JVCI” :ind I’inish.

20

Meats

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

(or Internal Temp.)

Comments

Beef

(cuntinued)

Simmered

(Col”ned beet’

beef’

()[”

hriskc[)

Tender roasts

high

quality

sirh~in

tip)

(rib,

I“LImp,

Lamb

Roast

[C~ 01” sb(lLl[de!”)

(

Chups &

( I to

(3 to

cutlets

2)

4)

Pork

Hacun

(pcr slice)

Canadian

2 slices

4 slices

6

slices

Ham,

c:lllll~d. or shiu]k

Ham, slices &

( I -

Purk chups:

~ 3

4

Pork

(raw), link Stl[’C

Pork

( X lb.:

bacun

prcco(~ked:

butt

steaks

to

2-in. thick)

1

-in.

roast

sausage

sausage (raw)

4

p:Lttics)

C’;lsscrole

oblong”

dish

with

trivcl

~-qt

oblong”

clish

with

tri~c[

2-qt. obh>ng

dish

M

icr(~w:lvc-

sdfc

plate

or

oblong” dish

Microwfivc-

S:I[’C

cookware”

?-qt. oblong”

dish

2-qt.

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High

( 10)

High ( lo)

Medium

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Mcdiunl

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Mediutn

(5)

Mediutn

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High

( 10)

High

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9 10 16

tnin.

I

3 to

I 9

nlin.

I 5 to 20

nlin,

per [b.

X

to

Z tnin,

per link

4X tn

5 tnin.

Add 1

cup

over

s(and cooking.” For boiled dnd couk

TLIII1

Lc[ n]ca(

watel” per pound ot” lncat.

:If’ter h:tlf

in

of

cooking” time.

broth tit le~st

I () minutes after

dinner.

vegetables in

r(~tists over :~f’ter h:Llt’

stlnd I () nl

broth.

inutes belt)re

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dish.

time. Shield end

during

I’irst h2Llf

1 ()

nlin, bcl(~re c:u”ving.

Brush

chnps I igh(ly

over

af’ter

halt

Arrange in

on

trivet

set

TLU”tl over

in dish. Cover with a

after half

of shank

of

linle.

Let

with

c)f cooking” tinle.

single layer on p~Lper t(}wels (Jr

towel. T() tnicrowave tnore th~n bacon,

LISC an

paper

towel

Cover

At-range in

Place ~1’tcr htlll’

between etch layer

with a piper

sit]gle Iaycr,

fa-side-down in dish. Turn ham

of cnokin:

over (~r

reartange alter I ()

Brush with barbecue

agent,

ii’

oblong” disil

cooking” titnc. tninutcs hef(~rc

TUl”n t“oast

desired.

Let

serving.

river

al’tet” hall’

and

towel to

titnc.

saLIcc

Tut”n ovet” af’ter half’ 01”

stand covered

Microwave tu on internil(

1700F.

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in single

links. rearrange

Al”range

in

Iuyer. Ii’ cooking” 6 or nlore

til’tcr hall’

single Iuyet”. ‘1’ul”n ovel” df’tcr

h:tlf ()(’ cooking” tinle.

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nleiit

renlovc tneat

of

cooking” tinlc.

carving.

in microw:Lve-

of” cooking”

bone

with

foil

roast

stand

oil.

Turn

nle~i[

paper

1

l:iycr of”

pjace a

(Jt bacon.

prevent spatters.

minu(cs.

(~r

browning

5 to 1()

of

cooking” tinle.

tcnlpel”LLtLlre of

of

cooking” (inlc.

OVC!”

Veal

Chups

(4 chops)

Ruast

(SboLlt

( t -in.

CtCI’)

thick)

~-qt. ~)bl~)llg

dish

?-qt. oblon~”

clish

with

trlvct

WLLX p:lpcl’

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bag

Meal-High (7)(~ to

Mediunl (S)

I (> to 2 I

pcr

tb,

nlin.

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chops

over

tightly with (iii. Turn

at”ter htill’

of

cnoking tinlc.

Ptace roast f:lt- or cut-side-down. tll”tc]” ht~tl” (JI’ cooking” tinlc.

t ()

nlinutes

before carving,

Let

nle:it

Turn

over

ro:lst st:nld

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coo~ng

Poultry

Guide

(continued)

Let turkey breast

after

microwfiving,

Food

Chicken

Pieces

(per piece)

Whole chicken

(8

pieces)

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Cornish

Halves

Whole (stuffed

or unstuffed)

Hens

firkey

~rkey hreast

and

other poultry

oblong dish

Oblong dish

stand f’or

Container

Plate or oblong dish

Oblong dish

Oblong

dish

Oblong dish

Square

or

Square or

5 to 10 minutes

Cover

Wax paper

Wax

paper

Cooking bag Meal-High (7) Cooking bag

Wax paper Meal-High (7)9 to 10 min. Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed of

Wfix

paper

Cooking bag

Power Level & Time

High ( 10)

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

Meal-High (7)

If

you

use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe for

use in microwave ovens.

Comments

3

to 5 min.

I () to 12 min.

per

lb,

1 () to 16 min.

per lb.

13 to 15 min.

per lb.

I 3

to I 5 min.

per

lb.

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.

Brush with browning agent. bag near closure to vent. Close securely

with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down. Turn over after half to 1900 internal temp.

stuffing, if desired.

Pltice

breast-side-down in dish. Turn over

ufter

half of cooking

wings and legs with foil.

Tie ribs to breast cavity, Place breast in cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash

ba& on

underside near closure to vent. Turn over to

after half of cooking time, Cook

1 90°

internal temp.

of cooking time. Cook

titne.

if desired. Slit

Shield tips of

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Vegetables

1. Always

2.

Salt veget~bles

darkening

3.

Arrange vegetables. such as

to [he outside of’

LISe

microwave-safe cookware.

after cooking,

and

dehydration of surface. 5.

the dish,

Vegetables

Fresh:

Slices,

pieces

Whole,

halves

squash,

etc. )

oz.

each)

or

cob

large

or starchy vegetables

(winlet”

ctiLIl

iflower,

Watery (tom~tocs, summer squ:lsh)

Potatoes

(6

to 8

I

L

3

4 Corn on the

1

L

3

4

Stihing bef’ore

tispdragus,

Container

Casserole

Casserole or

square

dish

Casserole

No

cooking

with the thickest pieces

tnfiy cause

Cover

Yes

No

Husk or High ( lo)

pldstic

wrap

4. Cover

6.

vegettibles

one corner to vent.

Larger

vegetable pieces will take longer to

pieces.

For more even heating, stir, rearrange or

cooking.

Power Level & Time

High ( 10) 1 lb.: 10 to 17 min.

High ( 10)

High ( lo) I lb.: 8 to 12 min.

High ( 10)

2

Ibs.: 16 to

2

Ibs.: 13

21

mill.

6

to I 6 min.

to 17 min.

6

min.

4 to

8

to I () min.

12 [0 15

min.

15 to 20 min.

5 to 7 min.

7 to 8 min.

13

to

I 6 min.

I

6

to I 8 min.

when cooking If using plastic wrap, turn

cook than

rotate

smaller

vegetables

Comments

Add 1/4 to

Add 1/2

squash needs no over atter half of time.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional water is needed.

Prick skin

po[atoes After cooking, wrap in stand for

For convenience and freshest microwave corn in husk, Position corn in

star pattern on oven

1/2 cup

cup water to cauliflower. Winter

before

in star pattern on oven floor.

5 minutes

wtiter.

Turn

vegettibles

cooking. Position

foil and allow

before

serving.

tlavor,

floor.

bfick

during

to

Frozen:

Package (10 oz.)

Pouch ( I ()

Corn on (4

cfirs)

Blanching vegetables freezing

Casserole

oz.)

the

cob Casserole

f’resh f’or

Plate

Casserole

Yes

N()

wrap High (

Plastic

Ycs

High ( lo)

Hi&b

( 10)

10)

High ( 10)

8

to I 1 min.

7 to 9 min.

8

min.

3 to

7 min.

Add

I tablespoon

time. Pierce pouch

serving. Follow

packtige

oven tloor in star pattern.

Blanch

I pound or I quart vegetables at a time. Place in 1 or 2 to 1/2 cup water. Cool drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container

water.

before cuoking.

instructions.

of ice water.

Stir after half of’

Stir before

Place

on

qt.

casserole with 1/4

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Care and Cleating

Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it

from misuse by following these

rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door

a few

minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with solution of keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven. The inside outside oven scratched. The control panel damaged.

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

baking

walls can

soda

and

be

water

can

a

be

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Some spatters can be removed with

a

paper towel, others may require greasy spatters with then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A

COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF

YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

a

damp

cloth.

a

Remove

sudsy cloth,

Door (inside). Window: Wipe up

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

thoroughly

Metal

Wipe frequently with a to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND MAR THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

it is necessary to remove the cooking tray tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not

after cooking. Wash it carefully in

warm, sudsy dishwasher. The tray can be broken

if

dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using Brown

‘N Sear Dish:

high heat generated on bottom

Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the

grease to burn onto the oven tray.

This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

cleanser. After using Bon

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

and

dry.

and plastic parts on door:

damp

cloth

PLAS~C

place

PADS. THEY WILL

Occasionally

for

cleaning of the

tray into water just

wuter

or in the

If

grease is present,

Ami@)

brand

Ami[:brand

Ami(’)

brand cleanser

of a

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 cloth and then with a

dry

towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays,

soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel—they can

damage it.

Door Surface. When cleaning

surfaces come together on closing the door,

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

Power Cord. If the cord becomes

soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy

water may be used, but be certain

to rinse with a damp

thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

of door and oven that

large

amounts of

cloth

and dry

Optional Accessory

Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX-29

Installation Kit

converts this oven to a built-in wall oven.

Oven Lamp Replacement

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

of the outer case.

24

Replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must bc grounded.

In the event

of an electrical short

circuit, grounding reduces the risk

of electric shock by providing escape

wire

for

the electric current. This appliance is equipped with power

cord having a

wire

with a grounding plug. The

plLIg must be plugged into

grounding

that is properly installed

and

an

outlet

an

a

grounded. (Fig. 1 )

WARNING–improper use of the grounding plug

. .

can

result in a risk of electric shock.

‘Y

Fig. 1

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician instructions

if

the grounding

are

not completely

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

Where a standard

twc}-prong

wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility obligation to have it

a

properly grounded three-prong

and

repluced

with

wall receptacle.

Do

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

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

if you still where

elect

local

codes permit, TEMPORARY CONNECTION

may

be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle bv the use of a UL listed adapter

at

+/

The

(Fig:

2) which is available

most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

(Adapterplu s not

permitted

Align

Fig. 2

larger

In anada)

Iar

e

*T

Ome

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, insulated,

and

the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit

checked by a

qua] ified

to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded,

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, the

adapter

with one is not done, the adapter terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the

a

proper ground

established.

safety

hazards

However,

to use an adapter,

a

,

@

!

I

w’

I ,,-

ra

E:;u;:::oer !rmconn~ion

before use

and

not

electrician

always

hold

hand, [f

this

ground

appIiance

has again

until

been

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

three-

prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use

of an extension cord. However,

if

it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating the extension cord

shall

or greater than the electrical rating

of the appliance (15 amperes).

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

interior light may

tlicker

blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times

may

longer as well.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not drape the cord over a countertop or table where it can be

pulled

on by children or tripped over accidentally.

of

be equal to

and the

be

of

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Questions? Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

● 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 in.

● 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 to

cancel it.

● Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & 11 pad.

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

START pad.

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

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 pad and additional cooking time for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level.

—

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

Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

If you need more

help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center”/ 800.626.2000/ consumer information service

● Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when

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

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while

jevels

operating at power

other

than high.

● Dull thumping sound

while

oven

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your

mi~rowave oven.

[t’s

similar t-o the

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

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

11

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check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

II

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, your home to repair or replace

pad

fails because of a manufacturing

Aafant

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 the service labor charges.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

● Improper installation

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

and other connecting facilities.

patis and sewice labor in

any

of the microwave oven

magnetron tube

sewice trip to your home and

that

if the

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because ship the product or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty by our Factory by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE(”

●

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

●

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

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SERVICE.

Replacement of house fuses or

Failure of the product if it is used for

Damage to product caused by

ordina~

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sewice will be provided

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Part No. 164 D2092P244 Pub. No. 49-8187

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