GE JEM27LWH Use and Care Manual

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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure

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

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

Operating Instructions, Tips

Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 15

Auto Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Beverage Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Clock

..................................................................8

Code Reheat Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Panel ...............................................8, 9

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

Cooking Guide ......................................24-30

Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Defrosting

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dinner Plate Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Express Cook Feature .................................13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................19

Heating or Reheating

Hold Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Microwaving Tips ...........................................6

Minute Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........10

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Popcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Levels ...............8- 12, 14, 17,20-30

Program Cooking ............................................9

Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Temperature Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Temperature Probe ...4, 7,8, 16, 17,31,34

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

Guide...................................22,

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Light Bulb Replacement.............................32

Temperature Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Installation

Adapter Plugs ........................................32, 33

Extension Cords ...........................................33

Grounding Instructions .......................32, 33

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Consumer Services ...................35

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

Important Phone Numbers .......................35

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

Warranty ........................................Back Cover

JEM27LWH

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Cleaning

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Microwave power output

of this oven is 800 watts.

(IEC-705 kst Procedun)

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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

~ending

these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

in this card, please write

Be sure your microwave Save time and money. 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:

A~~liances Rang; hroduct Service

Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

operatin-g.

● 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

tis

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)

Not

Place

front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner

any object between

the

oven

residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

anyone

except properly qualified service

personnel.

the oven if it is damaged. It is

Not be

adjusted or repaired

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

A WARNING-~oreducethetis~o~

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Read and

foMow

the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”on previous page,

●

This appliance must be grounded,

only to properly grounded outlet,

Connect

See

Grounding

Instructions section in the back of this book.

●

Use this appliance only for its intended

described in this manual.

Do not use corrosive

use

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

iti

own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of tights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Do not mount the microwave oven over or near

any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

●

Do not store anything directly on top of the

microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

●

Do not operate 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 your book.

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This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel.

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

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As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

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Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this appliance

only

in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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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, near a swimming

●

This microwave oven is not approved or tested

pool

or near a sink.

for marine use.

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Do not operate any heating or cooking

appliance beneath this microwave oven.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food.

appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible

Carefully attend

materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties

from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do

not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers.

—Do not use recycled paper products.

Recycled 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.

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WORTANT

SAFETY

(continued)

~STRUC~ONS

—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

overcook

potitoes.

They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—Do not

damage to

operate the oven while empty to avoid

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 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

container+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. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

. Sometimes, the oven tray

to touch.

Be careful touching the tray during

can become too hot

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 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.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the oven

when not using it to cook with.

If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

●

Plastic

cookwa&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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Use metal only as directed in this book.

dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than

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

to box. When using

keep metal at least 1 inch

rnetd

in the microwave oven,

away

from sides

of oven.

●

Cookware may become hot

because of heat transferred from

the heated

food.

Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware,

●

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 will be safe to eat,

Do not

will build up inside egg yolk

boti eg~ in

a microwave oven.

and

will cause it to

burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Foods with

“skin”

unbroken

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

microwave ovens,

plastic wrap is

suitible

Cheek

for use in

the package for

proper use.

●

Spontaneous

boMing—Under

certain special circumstances,

liquids

or shortly after removal from the microwave

may start to boil during

oven,

To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave

oven.

Pressure

outer

●

~~Boilable”

coo~ng pouches and

tightly

closed

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking,

possibly resulting

in injury, Also, plastic storage

containers should beat least partially uncovered

men

because they form a tight seal,

cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

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Hot foods and steam mn cause

burns.

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.

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

04-A019

under a cabinet.

JX-29W

wall

Hanging Kit allows

this oven to be mounted

Installation Kit converts

oven.

this oven to a built-in

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

MICROWAVING TIPS

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving.

Most glass

casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

● If you are not

sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—set the m~asuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

● 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.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

Check the Cooking Guide.

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.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

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 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. 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

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

Cooking Complete Reminder

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(For all cooking and reheating features)

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,

1. Door Latches.

2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of

foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

3. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave

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

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature

probe must be securely inserted into ‘when using

5. Temperature Probe. Use with

& Hold function only.

Temp Co;k

& Hold function.

Temp

rece~tacle

Cook

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6. Touch Control Panel and

7. Door Open Button. Press to open door. Door

8. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place

9. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes

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

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Touch Control Panel section

must be securely latched for oven to operate.

when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place,

The tray may be removed for cleaning.

for many frequently prepared foods.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

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

be easy to use and understand.

“PRObE” Appears on the Display

● Probe has been forgotten when

Temp

Cook & Hold

function is being used.

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions.

2. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low).

3. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level

(High).

4. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power from automatic power

level

number if you want to change

level

10 (High) for cooking

or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

5. POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

6. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a beverage.

7. DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad, then START to reheat a plate of leftovers.

8. EXPRESS COOK. Touch the number 1 through 5 pads for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking at power level

10. For example, touch 2 then START for

2 minutes at power level 10.

9. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE.

10. START.

After all selections are made, touch this

pad to start the oven.

11. TEMP COOK & HOLD. Use the temperature

probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad.

ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add

12.

30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no

13.

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

AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

14.

weight, then START. The oven automatically

sets power levels and defrosting time.

15.

CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick

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

NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter

16.

cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, or food weights for

Auto Defrost.

17.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time

of day. For example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 and O and

“1:30” will appear in display.

Then touch START or CLOCK pad. To reset or

change time, simply repeat above process.

18,

CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

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

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and oven is ready for use.

If power is disrupted at any time, the previous

sequence recurs, and you must reset Clock after

touching the CLEAWOFF pad.

ENTER FOOD TEMP COOK ‘N

WEIGHT

LBS. DEF

TIME I II CODE

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BEVERAGE

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MINUTE

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DINNER

PLATE REHEAT

START

CLOCK

OFF

CODE

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to Quick Reheat and Auto Defrost— with the oven setting the power and cooking or heating times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using your choice of power levels from

1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a preset time and power level for reheating foods; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level;

to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using the Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer.

levels

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & II;

set Time Cook I & 11 for a two-stage program using different times and power levels; or use the Minute/Second Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook &

Hold.

HOW TO USE THE

M~UTE/SECO~

TMER

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to

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: Touch number pads 3 and MINUTE

(for 3 minutes and no seconds). Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting

down. The timer signals when time is up.

How

to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

Using a Holding Time

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 either TIME COOK I & & HOLD and enter cook time or temperature. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying be sure probe is in the food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin.

pad or TEMP COOK

TEMP Cook & Hold

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:

Ste~ 1: Take casserole from freezer and

Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST

TIME

[

MINUTE

Dad.

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power-level 3 cooking time. but can be changed by touching

the POWER LEVEL pad and the

desired power level.)

ulace

in oven.

Step 4: Set standing or hold time

MI N/SEC

TIMER

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

TIME COOK

I &II

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

Step 6: Touch TIME COOK

I & II pad.

Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE for 25 minutes of

START

Step 8:

each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.”

Touch START. As

DEFROSTmG

Time Defrost (Power Level 3)

T~E

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.

Defrosting Tips

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

Step 2:

Touch TIME DEFROST.

TIME

DEFROST

Step

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

Step 4:

START

Step 5:

Turn the package over, close the door and repeat

the cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then automatically shuts off.

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.

Touch START. When

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

package.

can

be defrosted in the

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

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

●

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be

defrosted container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.

and

microwaved. If the food is in a foil

●

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 usual. Raise the power level after entering the time

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry?

A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than

by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and then the desired number. Power level 7 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.

Time Cook I

COOMNG

T~E

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

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the Cooking Guide.

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

Step 1: Fill a

CUP 2/3

water, add

1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

full

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK

“’’pad

Step 3: Select your time. Touch pads and MINUTE for one

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 “H

OW to Change Power Level” below.)

‘inute

Step

4: Touch the START pad.

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

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

Step 6: Open the 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.

How to Change Power Level

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

door.

Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if 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

TIME COOK

I &II

I & II.

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. Step 5: Set your second cook time. Step 6: Change the power

How to Change Power Level

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

level.

Step

7: Touch START.

Step 8: “COOK TIME I,” the selected power level and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 9: At the end of the first programmed cook time, the next selected power level, “COOK TIME II” and the second programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.

Step 11:

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.

Open the door.

The Express Cook Feature Add 30 Seconds

The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1-5 minutes.

To Express Cook your food or beverage:

Step 1: Touch a number pad (from 1 to 5) that

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking

time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step

Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off at the end of the programmed time.

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing

3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

POPCORN

Step 1:

Step

Touch START pad. Oven will signal and

display remaining time counting down shortly before

shut Off.

Touch POPCORN pad.

The Add 30 Seconds feature

ADD 30

SECONDS

Light Microwave Popcorn

provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

Step 1:

POPCORN

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step

3: Touch START pad.

Touch POPCORN pad.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this:

Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad

1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light

microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to

cooking time.

1—11—(1=1

~[ 1

If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN

pad. Touch number pad

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

/—(1—11=(

1- ~[ I

Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature, Use the Auto Defrost guide on the the oven automatically sets the

defrosting times

levels for you.

and

power

next page. Enter the food weight in time and changes power levels pounds and tenths of a pound (see during defrosting to give even Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door.

and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before

setting Auto Defrost. Step 1: Remove food from package, place in oven on

microwave-safe dish and close door.

AUTO DEF.

=<fi~~r~~

~1~1~] (1 pound,

Step 2: Touch the AUTO DEF. pad.

Step 3: Enter weight. For

,”,,

.,.”,, .,.,,,

example,

and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds

Co~version

shows minimum

touch number pads 1

3 ounces.

Guide below.)

See

Nice

during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and

“TURn” flashes.

Follow the directions in the Auto Defrost Guide for what to do at the first and second signal. Then close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during

When defrosting time is completed, “End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or

CLEAWOFF pad is touched.

The oven calculates defrosting

defrosting results.

Step

4: Touch START pad.

Display shows defrost time

Countingdown

“TURn” display.)

Stand Time

After Auto Defrosting, meat needs to stand in order to let the inside defrost. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are

given in the guide on the next page.

Conversion Guide

If the weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

1-2

6-7

9-1o

11 12–13 14-15

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS

Chops

WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Turn over.

SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME

Separate and shield where necessary.

5 minutes

Frankfurters, Sausage 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0

Beef Patties Roast

I 0.1-6.Olbs. I

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Ibs.

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast (breast side up)

Chicken Pieces 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and Separate and remove

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate.

Turn over.

Turnover.

Turn over and Shield if necessary. 90 minutes shield.

Turn over.

Turn over. 5 minutes

separate.

Turn over and shield.

Turn over.

Remove defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break apart.

Separate patties.

Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield. 10 minutes;

Shield where necessary.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

2 minutes

5 minutes

5minutes

10 minutes

5 minutes

run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in refrigerator

5 minutes

Cornish

Fish Fillets

Shrimp, Scallops 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Whole Fish 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.

Hens (whole) 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Remove wrapper and turn over.

Turn over.

Separate.

Turn over and

shield tail and

head.

Separate and remove

defrosted pieces. Separate and remove

defrosted pieces.

10 minutes; run cold water in cavity.

5 minutes

Hold under cold running water.

COO~G

TE~EWTU~

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

Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that

gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its appearance may vary from picture at right.) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold. To use the probe properly, follow directions below.

Preparing Roasts for Temperature Cooking

Place tender beef

roast in cooking

bag

on trivet in

microwave-safe

Temp Cook& Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold”

when preset food temperature is reached.

Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish.

CLEAWOFF

pad.

cooking bag. ) Insert

probe through cooking bag horizontally into the

center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make

sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK &

TEMP COOK

HOLD

Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for

POWER

HOLD pad.

160°F.

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power.

LEVEL

START

Step 6: When and display “Hold.” The oven will then hold the temperature.

CLEAR

OFF

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Step 5: Touch the START pad. If

internal temperature of the roast is less than

“COOL”; if temperature is or above, display shows temperature counting up.

160°F.

is reached, the oven will sound

Step 7: Touch the CLEAWOFF pad to stop the cycle.

90°F.,

display will show

90°F.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods will heat more ● Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

evenly though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

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

even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not

touched the START pad?

“PRObE” will flash if you don’t seat the cable

end of the probe securely into the receptacle in

the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK & HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

inserted in food?

A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage

the oven.

QUICK

m~AT

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.

Beverage

The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section).

Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.

BEVERAGE

Step

Touch START. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Code Reheat

The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from 1 to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below).

Step 1:

CODE

REHEAT

Touch CODE REHEAT pad.

Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group.

Step

3: Touch START. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many 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.

Dinner Plate

The Dinner Plate program makes it 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

DINNER

PLATE

Step

2: Touch START. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

pad.

To Reheat More Than One Serving

Quick Reheat codes 1 through 5 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 serving size may touching START. Just

‘Venbeaddedafter

touch number

2or

“SERV:’

a number will be displayed briefly to show that serving size has been changed.

uad

and

1 II

Code Reheat Guide

Time

Code Display

1 I BREAD I 20 sec.

MEATS

VEGS

BEV

SAUCE

PLATE

per serving

1 min. 1 M min. 1 X min.

min.

4 min. total

Foods Recommended

Breads,

Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods Fruits and

Beverages Soups, stews, sauces 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

pastries, Pies,

vegetables

bakery

goods I

GLOSSARY OF MICROWAW TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to the food should look and taste will help when

adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better in regular ovens.

●

● Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and

● Reduce regular oven cooking times by one-half to

● Small amounts of butter or oil can be used for

● Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. In regular ovens, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper

serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Venting.

you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.

Arranging Food in Oven. When baking in regular

ovens, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can flow around them. When

microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all

sides are exposed to microwave energy.

stirt

with a familiar recipe. Knowing how

Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and

seafood, microwave well.

candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content.

one-third. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking.

flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking.

vegetables after cooking.

In both regular baking and microwave

After covering a dish with plastic wrap,

Stirring.

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

occasional stirring when microwaving.

~rning

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.

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

Shielding.

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

Arcing.

microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or

membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do

before regular oven cooking), egg yolks and chicken

livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

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

In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from

Over.

In range-top cooking, you turn over

When you cook with

regulw

ovens,

In a regular oven, you shield chicken

Sparks caused by too much metal in the

Steam builds up

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food. In both

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

Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also

happen when cooking in a regular oven. 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 it heats evenly.

regul~

baking and

Piece Size.

Small

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

Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside

edge and thin pieces in the center. 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 shelf to heat more than one dish at a time. Take the shelf out when you

are

not using it.

HEATING OR REHEATING

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

sandwiches, griddle

3. Bubbling around edges of dish

last to heat, Foods heated to

for fastest heating. Exceptions are some

foods and baked items.

is normal, since the center is the

160°F.

165°F. will

provide safe,

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

or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean

food is heated throughout.

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

Item Amount Power Level Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings Saucy: meatballs,

cocktail franks, etc. (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.

Bakerv

Cake, ;offee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls.

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

[

(use minimum time for custard)

Foods

slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie

riblets,

mu~ns

1/2

cup

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

piece

2 pieces

4 pieces

inch cake or

rolls or

doughnuts

1 2 4 6 to 8

slice

2 slices

4 slices

9 inch pie

Medium (5) Medium (5) 3 to 5 min.

High (10)

High (10) 3 to 5 min.

Low (3)

Low

(3)

Low

(3)

Low (3)

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

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

2 to 3 min.

I to 3 min.

to 4 min.

1/4 to l/2 min.

to 1 k min.

1 %

to 2 min.

2 to 4 min.

1/4 to

1/2

l/2 to 3/4 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

to 2 min.

l/2 to 1 min.

to I X min.

2 to 3 min.

3 to 5 min.

min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk based (6

oz.

per cup)

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

(6 oz. per cup) (9 oz. per cup)

Gravies and Sauces

Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

Gravies:

Meat or main dish sauces, such as

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.

giblet or creamy

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, french toast or

Plain, no topping Syrup and butter

Tip:

Do not cover.

waMes:

I to 2 cups 3 to 4 cups High (10)

to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups

112 cup

cup

1/2

cup

I cup

1/2

cup

can (16 oz. )

2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

High (10) High (10) 5 to 7 min.

High (10) High (10)

High

(10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10) High

(10)

3 to 5 min. 7 to 9 min.

2 to 4 min.

to I k min.

2 to 2fi min. 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 min. 2 to 3 min.

3 to 4 min. 4 to 6 min.

1 to 1 fi min.

to 1 K 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

314

cup per serving)

Saucy, main dishes: chop creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese, etc. (3/4 to

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

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

suey,

spaghetti,

cup per serving)

1/2

turn after half of cooking time.

to 2 pieces High (10)

3 to 4 pieces

1 to 2 servings High (10)

to 4 servings

to 2

3 to 4

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings High (10) 4 to 7 min.

3 to 4 servings

can (16 oz.) High

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

to 4 servings

High (10)

High ( 10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

(10) 5 to 7 min.

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

Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min. Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.

High (10) 3 to 5 min. High (10) 5 to 8 min.

to 3 min.

4 to 6 min.

I to 2 min.

3 to 5 min.

to 1 X min.

1 X

to 2X min.

to 2fi min.

8 to 11 min.

k to 2X min.

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

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

plate

High (10) 3 to 4 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

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

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

soups

Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)

Water-based (6 oz. per serving)

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

1 to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings

can (10 oz.)

to 2 servings 3 to 4 servings

can (10 oz.)

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc. 3 to 4 servings

Mashed

(1/2

cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (1/2 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

1 can (16 oz.) High (10)

Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min. Meal-High (7)

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

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

High (10) High (10) 5 to 9 min. High (10)

(10)

High High (10)

High ( 10) High (10) 5 to 7 min.

High (10) High (10)

4 to 5 min.

to 2 min.

3 to 4 min.

I K

to 5 min. 7 to 10 min. 7 to 8 min.

I M

to 3 min. 5 to 10 min.

1 k to 3 min.

4 to 6 min. 2 to 4 min.

1 X to 3 min. 5 to 9 min. 5 to 10 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 for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using

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

beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm (l).

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

First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

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

Bread, buns or rolls

16 OZ.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 (I7 oz.)

Cake, plain, 1 layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (I7 to 19 oz.) Coffee cakes

(11

to 14X oz.)

Cream or custard pie

(14 to 23 OZ.)

Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to 3/4 each Doughnuts (1 or 4) Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 8 large) French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie (8 inch) Pound cake Sweet rolls

(1OM

(8%

layers

oz.)

to 12 oz.)

to 3 none

2 to 4

2 to 4 none 5 to 7

2 to 3 2 to 3

4 to 6 4 to 6

to 2

2 to

8 to

to 5

2 to 3

none

none none

2 to 3

none none

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 to 10 minutes before serving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reposition after first before serving.

Rearrange after first half of

Turn over after first half of time.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Rearrange after first half of time.

half

of time. Let stand 5 minutes

time,

Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost

Fillets (1 lb.)

Steaks (6 to 16 oz.) Steaks (1 to 2

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

(6-oz.

package) Oysters Scallops (1 -lb. package)

Shellfish, large

Crab legs, I to 2 (8 to

Lobster tails, 1 to 2 (6 to 9 OZ.)

Shellfish, small pieces

(1 lb.)

Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.)

(10-oz.

OZ.)

Ibs.)

can)

4 to 5

2 to 3 2 to 3 4

to 5 3 to 5

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

2 to 4

3 to 4

3 to 4 3 to 4

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)

Plastic pouch–1 to 2

(10-oz.

package)

1 to 3

(3)I

5 to 7

2 to 4

3 to 4

to 4

3 to 4

Place unwrapped fish on trivet in dish. Turn over after first half of time, shield ends with foil. After second half of time, hold

cold

under

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

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

of time.

Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with light-underside-up. Turn over after first half of time. Arrange on trivet in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half of time.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first After second complete defrosting.

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

Place package in oven.

water to separate.

half of time.

half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to

Flex

package once.

half of time.

first half of time.

Food

First Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

Meat

[Power Level:

Bacon (12 to 16 oz.)

Franks (1 lb.)

Ground: beef and pork

(1 lb.) 3 to 5 (2 Ibs.)

Roast: beef, lamb, veal

(Up to

3 Ibs.)

Roast, pork

(Up to

3 Ibs.)

Sausage, bulk

(1-lb. tray) (1-lb.

roll)

Sausage, links

(1/2 to 1 lb.)

Sausage, patties

(12-oz.

package)

Steaks, chops and

cutlets

Spareribs, pork

(2 to 3 lb.)

Defrost (3)]

2 to 3 per lb.

4 to 5 per lb.

4 to 5

2 to 3

6 to 8

per lb.

2 to 3 3 to 5

to 5 per lb.

to 4 per lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to 3

3 to 5

6 to 8

4 to 5 per lb.

2 to 3 3 to 5

2 to 3

3 to 4 per lb.

2 to 4 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

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

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to

Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 15 minutes.

Rotate package

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 table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of

time and separate pieces with knife. Let stand to complete thawing.

to 2 minutes more.

hour.

1/4

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

shield

warm areas with foil. After second half of time,

necessmy,

to complete defrosting.

foil.

After second half of time,

Poultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

cut

Chicken, whole

(2X

Cornish

Duckling

~rkey

(4 to 5 Ibs.)

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Up (1X to

to 3X

lbs.)

hen

breast

lbs.)

8 to 10

to 6 per lb.

to 5 per lb.

6 to 8

11 to 13

4 to 5 per lb.

4 to 6 per lb.

3 to 5 per lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces, rearrange and microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken on trivet in cooking dish. After first half of time, turn chicken over. Shield bone ends, wings, tail and warm areas with foil. Defrost for second loosen giblets.

Place hen breast-side-down on trivet in cooking dish. Turn over after first

Place unwrapped duckling in oven. time. Shield warm areas with giblets can be removed.

Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After first half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with to complete defrosting in refrigerator.

half of time. Run cavity to

foil.

Defrost for second half of time. Let stand 1 to 2 hours

half of time. Rinse cavity to

loosen

giblets.

~rn

foil.

over after first half of

Run

cool

water in cavity

until

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Breads

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown canned, french fried onion rings.

brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as

crushed,

Food

Coffee cakes

Corn bread 8

Muffins

(1 Muffin) muffin

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

Quick breads, Glass loaf 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 or square dish

to 9 inch

tube dish*

Paper-lined No Meal-High (7)

cups (Do not use foil liners.) 3 to

dish

Cover Power Level & Time Comments

No Meal-High (7) 8 to 9 min.

Meal-High (7)

6 to 8 min.

3/4 to I min.

I to 3 min.

4k min. may be done before

12 to 22 min.

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

muffins as they are done, and continue cooking remaining muffins a few seconds longer.

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in

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 them with wax paper. (Do not flour.)

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

line

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

5. Crust on cakes cake for an hour to firm exterior surface.

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

will

be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

otbers.

Remove

Food

Baked apples or pears safe dish or

Bar cookies

Commercial mix

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside down cake

Container

Microwave-

casserole

8 inch round No baking

8 inch or 9 inch No

round dish

tube cake pan Paper-1ined

cupcaker

8 inch round

dish

Cover

Lid or plastic wrap

dish

cup fluted No

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High

(10)

Meal-High (7)

2 to 4 min. per piece

5 to 10 min.

6 to 10 min.

I I

to 15 min.

to 4fi min.

10 to

min.

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~ool.

Grease dish before adding batter. Let stand 5 to before inverting.

Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 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 stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

minutes to cool

Candies

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt

chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate

in paper bowl to melt.

Food

Caramel apples

Chocolate bark

Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. casserole No

S’Mores Paper napkin No

Container Cover

pint (2-cup No

measure)

X-qt.

casserole

or bowl

bowl

or paper plate

Yes

Power Level & Time

High (10)

Meal-High (7) 15 to 25

2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; carefully.

Comments

3 to 7 min.

3 to 6 min.

1 min. to melt butter, 4 min. to melt

marshmallows

seconds

Unwrap half of a caramels into measuring cup. Add 1 tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4 apples into mixture.

Place 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add

1 cup whole toasted almonds. Spread

over wax paper on cookie sheet.

Chill until firm. In large

Add with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow.

glass bowl,

10-oz.

14-oz.

melt 1/4 cup butter.

package marshmallows, cover

bandle

cookware

package of

Cereal, Rice and Pasta

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic

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

regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt and (optional, to prevent sticking).

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

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

wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

immediately after microwaving.

6. Microwave time and regular boiling time are about the same.

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

Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole (I M cups)

Rice, regular 2-qt. casserole long grain (1

Spaghetti (8 oz.)

(1x cups)

cup)

Container

I-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

2-qt. casserole

or oblong dish

Cover

Lid or High plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap High ( 10)

Power Level & Time

High

High (10)

(10)

package

minute.

(10)

to 5 min.

per serving

2 to 6 min.

7 to 21 min.

6 to 20 min.

Comments

Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

Add

1 M

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add 2

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Stir after 8 minutes.

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1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. 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.

Food

Container Cover

Cheese

Fondue Microwave-

safe

2-qt.

dish

Cover or plastic wrap 3 to 5 min.

Eggs

‘Basic eggs

Omelet

Poached eggs

(4 maximum)

Quiche

Scrambled

Buttered custard cup

9 inch

pie

plate

Custard

9 inch quiche dish

Glass

measuring cup

or casserole

cup

Plastic wrap Medium (5) 3/4 to

Plastic wrap

No Meal-High (7) 17 to 22 min.

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

overcooked.

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

Medium (5)

High (10) Medium (5)

High (10) Meal-High (7)

High (10)

To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine 8 to 9 min.

min.

per egg Melt butter

30 to 35 sec.

7fi to 10 min.

1 to 2 min.

1/2

to 3/4 min.

per egg

3/4 to 1 min. per egg

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5)

every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.

Heat 2 tablespoons water and 1/4 teaspoon vinegar in each custard cup. Break one egg into each custard cup. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Cook according to guide.

Pour filling into precooked 9 inch

Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and

1 tablespoon and microwave for set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand finish cooking.

for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking

milk

per egg. Place in oven

half of total time. Stir

or 2 minutes to

shell.

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few minutes after cooking.

Food

Clams,

Fillets or

steaks (

1 lb.)

Shrim~l

(peeled) shallow dish

Shrim~l

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

lb.

Container

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

Oblong dish

Pie plate or

2-qt.

casserole

Oblong dish

Cover

Wax paper or High (10) 5 to 7 min. plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or High (10) 5 to 9 min. plastic wrap

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

High (10)

High (10) 6 to 8 min.

High (10) 5 to 7 min.

4 to 7 min.

per pound

Comments

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn 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.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.

Gravies and Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream,

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

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened with

flour or

cornstarch ( I cup)

Melted butter Glass measure No sauces, clarified butter (1/2

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

sweetisour sauces

cups)

Thin, liquid sauces Casserole (au jus, clam, etc.) (1

cup)

Container

Glass measure No

or bowl

Casserole, bowl

Cover

Yes (spaghetti

while

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10) 4 to 7 min.

High (10)

wine or herbs.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together to

melt

and

blend.

cooking. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.

to 3 min.

5 to 10 min. Stir ingredients together, then microwave,

3 to 5 min.

Microwave butter just to melting. For

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

stirring after stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated

ingredients. Stir well and microwave

to finish.

Whisk in

half of cooking time. Let

liquid

and finish

Meats

Allow

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.

about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before

carving.

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

Food

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles or soup)

lb.)

(1 Z

lbs.)

Meatballs

lb.)

Meatloaf (round

loafi

(loaf shape) Patties

(4 patties

I to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Pot roasts

(Up to

per lb.)

Ibs.)

Container

Casserole

Oblong or round dish

Pie plate

or loaf dish

Oblong

glass dish (with trivet if desired) or

ceramic dinner plate

Casserole or oblong glass baking dish

Cover

Wax paper plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Power Level & Time

High

10)

High

Meal-High (7)

or cook to

170°F.

High

(10)

Low (3)

5 to 12 min. 7 to

min.

9 to

min.

25 to 30 min. 30 to 35 min.

3 to 5 min.

4 to 6 min.

23 to 29 min.

per lb.

Comments

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

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

Arrange around edge of dish.

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

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

Brush with browning sauce and add

1/2

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

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Meats

Food

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

(corned beef or

brisket)

Tender roasts (rib,

high quality rump,

sirloin tip)

Lamb

Roast (leg or shoulder)

Chops and cutlets

(

to 2)

(3 to 4)

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Container

Casserole

Oblong dish with trivet

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

dish with

trivet

2-qt. oblong Wax paper

dish

Cover

Cooking

Cooking bag

bag Medium (5)

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(continued)

Power Level & Time

(or

Internal

Medium (5)

Rare Medium 13 to Well

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

Tem~.)

120

to Add I cup water per pound or meat.

130

min. Turn over after half of cooking time.

Minutes

per lb. I 1 to

15 to

Minutes per lb. Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-

Medium I OX to 17

Well 17 to 22

Internal

Temp.

14 17

140°F. 160°F. 170°F.

Comments

Let meat stand in broth at least

10 minutes after cooking.

dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth.

Turn roasts over after half of cooking

time. Let meat stand 10 minutes before carving.

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Shield end of shank bone with foil during first half of time. Let roast stand

min. before carving.

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

For

boiled

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Canadian bacon 2 slices

slices

6 slices

Ham, precooked: canned, butt or shank

Ham, slices and steaks (1 to 2 inch thick)

Pork chops:

3 4

Pork roast

Pork sausage,

(raw) link

Pork sausage (raw) (1/2 lb,: 4 patties)

1 inch

Microwave-safe plate or oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish

Microwave-

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish with trivet

Microwave-

safe cookware

Microwave-

safe cookware

Paper towel High (10)

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Plastic bag

Wax paper

High (10)

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

High (10)

3/4 to 1 min.

1/2 to 1 X min. I to I M min. I X to 2 min.

to 19 min.

per lb.

I O to 15 min.

7 to 13 min. 9 to 16 min.

I 3 to I 9 min. I 5 to 20 min.

per lb.

1/2

to 3/4 min.

per link

to 5 min.

Arrange in single or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper

towel.

one layer of bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

Arrange in single

Place fat-side-down in dish. Turn ham over after half of cooking time.

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

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

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

Arrange in single 6 or more links, rearrange after half

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

half of cooking time.

layer on paper towels.

To microwave more than

layer.

170°F.

layer.

If cooking

Meat

(continued)

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time

Veal

Chops (1 inch thick)

(4 chops) dish

Roast

(shoulder)

2-qt.

dish with trivet

oblong

Wax paper Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

Cooking bag

Medium (5)

per lb.

Poultry

Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes

after microwaving.

Food

Container

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Chicken

Pieces (per piece) Whole chicken

(8 pieces) per piece (unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Plate or oblong dish

Oblong dish Wax paper High (10)

Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

Oblong dish

Wax paper

Cooking bag Meal-High (7)

High (10)

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is

safe for use in microwave ovens.

Comments

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

to 21 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn

over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

3 to 5 min.

per piece

10 to 13 min.

10 to 12 min.

per lb.

to 16 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, if desired. Slit bag near closure to vent. securely with plastic tie. Cook breast- side-down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to

temperature.

190°F.

internal

Cornish

Halves Square or

Whole (stuffed Square or

or unstuffed)

Hens

oblong dish

oblong dish per lb.

~rkey

Turkey Breast

Oblong dish Cooking bag

Wax paper Meal-High (7) 9 to 10 min.

per

Ib.

Wax paper Meal-High (7) 13 to 15 min.

Meal-High (7)

13 to 15 min.

per lb.

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.

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

190°F.

internal temperature.

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Vegetables

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

one

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

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

corner to vent.

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

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

Vegetable

Fresh:

Slices, pieces

Whole, halves or

large or starchy

vegetables (winter squash, cauliflower, etc. )

Watery (tomatoes,

summer squash)

Potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each)

2 3 4

Corn on the cob

2 3 4

Frozen:

Package (10 oz.)

Pouch

(10

Corn on the cob (4 ears)

Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing

OZ.)

Container

Casserole

Casserole or

square dish Winter squash needs no water. Turn

Casserole

Plate

Casserole

Cover

Yes

Husk or plastic wrap

Yes

Plastic wrap

Yes

Power Level & Time

High (10) I lb.:

High (10)

High

High (10)

High (10) 8 min.

High

(10)

1 lb.: 8 to 12 min.

(10) 3 to 7 min.

10 to

lbs.:

16 to 21 min.

6 to 16 min.

lbs.:

to 17 min.

4 to 6 min. 8 to 10 min.

to 15 min.

5 to 20 min.

5 to 7 min. 7 to 8 min.

13 to 16 min.

to 18 min.

8 to 11 min. Add I tablespoon water. Stir after

7 to 9 min.

min.

Comments

Add 1[4

(/2

cup water.

Add 1/2 cup water to cauliflower.

vegetables over after

Cut

in pieces or halves. No additional

water is needed. Prick skin before cooking. Position potatoes in star pattern on oven floor.

After cooking, wrap in foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

For convenience and freshest flavor, microwave corn in husk. Position corn in star pattern on oven floor.

half of time. Pierce pouch before cooking. Stir

before serving. Follow package instructions. Place

on oven floor in star pattern. Blanch 1 pound or I quart vegetables

at a time. Place in 1 or 2 qt. casserole

with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. Cool drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container of ice water.

half of time.

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. 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

your oven.

outside oven walls can be scratched.

The control panel can be damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

The inside and

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. 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 cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on 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.

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

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: 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

Ami@

cleanser such as Bon

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

Ami@

as the walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

Ami@

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

brand cleanser.

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

Probe is sturdy, but

How to Clean the Oukide

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, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Sufiace. 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 cloth.

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.

OWN

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.

GROU~~G

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. 1)

WARNING–Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

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

aualified electrician or service technician if

grounding

instructions are not completely

Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb.

(It is available in drugstores and hardware

stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

mSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 hardware stores.

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.

TEMPORARY METHOD

listed

local

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 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.

hold

the adapter with one hand. If this is not

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

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 into a 3-slot

outlet;

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will

not drape over the counter top or 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.

tabletop

where

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED.YET OVEN

WILL NOT

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

STAR:

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

fuse in

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back

●

M&e

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

●

Another selection entered already in oven and

to cancel

●

Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME

yaur

home may be blown or tie circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse

reset

circuit breaker.

in.

sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into

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receptacle.

pad not touched

COOK I

pad.

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pad was touched accidentily. Reset cooking program and touch

pad.

TEMP

COOK& HOLD

pad.

●

MAe sure you have entered a code number after touching AUTO

CODE

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven

RE~AT.

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when using

Cook & Hold function.

& II

Temp

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

door.

you

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

● Dimming oven light and change

in blower sound may occur while

ievels

operating at power than high.

● Dull thumping sound while oven

is operating.

other

●

Some TV-Radio interference

might

be noticed while using your

mi=rowave

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

oven. It’s

simil~

to the

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

WHAT IS COVERED

Staple sales slip or

here. Proof of original

is needed to

LIMITED

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of

charge, parts and service labor to

repair or replace

microwave oven

of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second from date of original will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

magnetron tube fails because of a

manufacturing defect. You pay for

sewice

For each of the above warranties:

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

Center or a General Electric Customer Care” servicer and pick it

up following

sewice is also available, but you

must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

any

pati of the

that fails because

throuah

magnetron

labor charges.

sewice.

tenth year

jurchase;

tube

In-home

if the

cancelled

purchase

obtain

service

check

date

under warranty.

This warranty is the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchased for

the 48 mainland states, Alaska,

Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours.

Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, call 800-GE CARES

(800-432-2737).

efiended

ordinay

Sewice Centers or

home use in

D.C.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact

your dealer or our Consumer Affairs

office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

Some

states

may not apply to you. This warranty

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or

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

Part No. 164 D2588P143 Pub. No. 49-8344

12-92

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

●

● Improper installation.

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

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

gives

you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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.

your state’s

NOT

or exclusion

Attorney General.

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