GE JEM4H, JEM4WH Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning Control Panel

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Defrosting DefrostingGuide

DelayedCooking

Extension Cords Features

Grounding Instructions

Heating or ReheatingGuide 10,11 Hold Time

MicrowavingTips Minute/Second Timer

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Beforeusing your oven, readthisbook

It is intendedto help youoperate and maintainyour new microwave ovenproperly.

Keepithandy foranswerstoyour questions.

If you don’tunderstandsomething or needmore help, write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs GE Appliances AppliancePark LouisviUe,KY40225

downthe model

serial

and

You*Hfindthem on a labelinside

the oven.

These numbersare also onthe Consumer Product Ownership RegistrationCard thatcame with

your microwaveoven.Before sendingin thiscard, please write these numbershere:

ModelNumber

Serial Number

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

Be Iswre you%”

Ww43nis It is important tf]atwc knowthe

ioca[ion0( your microwavcoven

siwuki u needoccurfor adjustments.

Mmrsupplicr is responsible for

rcgi.$tcriilgyou as the owner.

Pleasecheck with yoursupplierto be surehehas done so; alsosend in yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard. If you move,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser pleasewrite to us, stating model and serialnumbers.This appliance

mustberegistered.Pk-asebecertain thatit is.

Writeto: GE Appliances

RangeProduct Service AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

yol.li a

damagedoven.**

Immediatelycontactthedealer (or builder)that soldyouthe oven.

save the and

Beforeyou requestservice...

checktheProblemSolveronpage28. It listscauses ofminor operating problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

money.

Accessories

Availableat extra cost from your GE supplier.

JX26 Kit converts this ovento a built-in wall oven.

WM26 Kit allowsthis

ovento be mountedon a wall. 4-AOI$ InstallationKit allowsthis

ovento be mounted under a cabinet.

Tips

~Make sureallcookwareused in yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups, custardcups,potteryor china dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave

metzdlictrimor glazewitha metallic

sheencan beused. Somecookware

islabeled“suitableforrnicrowaving~’ If youare unsure,use this dishtest:

Measure 1cup waterin aglasscup.

Place in ovenon or besidedish.

Microwave1-1%minutesat HIGH. If

waterbecomeshot,dishismicrowave

safe. If dish heats, itshouldnotbe

used for microwaving.

~Paper towels,waxpaper, and plasticwrap can be usedto cover dishesin order to retainmoisture

and prevent spattering.

~Some microwavedfoodsrequire

stirring, rotating,or rearranging.

Check yourcookingguide.

@Steambuildsup pressure in foods

which are tightlycoveredby a skin

or membrane. Pierce potatoes,egg

yolksand chickenliversto prevent

bursting.

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(a) Do Not Attempt to operatethis

ovenwiththe door open since open door operationcan resultin harmful exposureto microwave energy.It is important notto

defeator tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object

betweenthe ovenfront faceand thedoor or allowsoii or cleaner residueto accumulateon sealing surfaces.

(c)Da Not C$pemte the oven ifit is damaged. It is particularly knportantthat the ovendoor close woperly and thatthere is no ~arnagetothe:

1) door (ben~)

II~TIgCSand latches (brokenor

loosened}

door scals and sealingsurfaces.

d) ?f’heoven Not be

a~,j.justedor repaired byanyone M&pt properly qwdilled service pcl”soimcf.

Whenusingelectricalappliances basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

theriskofburns,electricshock, fire,injurytopersonsorexposure toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

~Usethisapplianceonlyforits intendeduseasdescribedinthis

manual. @Read

and followthespecific

“PRECAUTIONSRI AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”atleft.

~Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

Connectonlytoproperlygrounded outlet.See“GROUNDING INSTIN.JCTIONS”onpage27.

@Forbestoperation,plugthis

applianceintoitsownelectrical outlet,topreventflickeringof lights,blowingoffuseortripping ofcircuitbreaker.

~Installorlocatethisappliance onlyinaccordancewiththe

providedinstallationinstructions.

@Donot cover or Mock any

~penil%~ QDo

~JDoriotin-unersepower cord or

plug in water.

on the appliance.

not use outdoors.

=Donotoperatethisappliance

ifithasadamagtxlpowercordor plug,ifitisnotworkingpropmly, orifithasbeendamagedor dropped.

~Seedoorsurfacecleaning instructionsonpage26.

~~is applianceshouldbe .

servicedonlybyqualifiedservice personnel.Contactnearest

authorizedservicefacilityfor

examination,repairoradjustment.

@Aswithanyappliance,close

supervisionisnecessarywhen

usedbychildren.

8TOreducetheriskOffirein

theommlcavity:

–Do notovercookfood.Carefidly

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic, orothercombustiblematerialsare

placedinsidetheoventofacilitate

cooking. –Removewiretwist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven.

–Do notuseyourmicrowave oventodrynewspapers.

–Paper towels, and. waxpaper.Recycledpaper productscancontainmetalflecks whichmaycausearcingorignite.

Paperproductscontainingnylon orny~onfilamentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

—DonotOperatethem%mwhile emptytoavoiddamagetothe o+”’e!nam!.the offi~”%H byaccidenttheovenshouldrun emptyaminuteortwo,noharm

isdone.However,trytoavoid

operatingthe

ovenemptyata~~

times-it savesenergyand.

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—-Donotpop h ym.ar

unlessinaspecial

microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor

useinmicrowaveovens,

–Do notovercookJX.@toes. Theycoulddehydrateandcatch

fire,causingdamagetoyouroven. –If materialsinsideovenshould

ignite,keepovendoorcIosed,

turnovenoff,anddisconnect powercord,orshutoffpowerat fuseorcircuitbreakerpanel.

~$Omeproductssuch

eggsandsealed

asWE’wk

Con@iners-for

example,closedglassjam-may explodeandshouldnotbeheated inthisoven.

$3~~&~ babyfoodin

glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids; especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

eDon%defrosti%ozerlbeverages

innarrowneckedbottles(especially carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe containerisopened,pressure canbu~kiup.Thiscancausethe

containertoburst,

injury. e ~J~~mei~l only as ir$

resulting ~~

TVdinnersmaybemkx+owavcd ini%iltraysW than3/4”high;

rH12(3vctOp M cwtx and return

tr:~ytohex,Whenusingmetalin (Iwmicrowaveoven,keepmeM at !w# 1hw%awayfs”omsides

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@cooking may

M becaw of%eattransferred fromtheheatedfood.Potholders maybeneededtohandlethe utensil.

@ thecooking

tray

canbmmmtoohottotflld. Be

carefuihandlingthecookingtray duringandaftercooking.

*Toodscookedin (such

aspasta)maytend@boilover morerapidlythanfoodscontaining lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage26forinstructionson howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.

@ not

useathermometerinfoodyou aremicrowavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.

e @fj~i&~~asti~~tensfls

designedformicrowavecooking areveryuseiiil,butshouldbe usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave p~asticmaynotbeastolerantof overcookingconditionsasareglass orceramicmaterialsandmay

softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort periodsofovercooking.h longer exposurestoovercooking,thefood andutensilscouldignite.For thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave plasticsoniyandusetheminstrict compliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’smmnmendatians.

~)‘~~~l~lt n;icrowaving,3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticutensils

wM30u$cmnpletesupervision.

f+.ubjectempty utensilstO

@ porkfollow

thedirectionseixactlyaridalways cookthemeattoaninternal temperatureofatleastl’70°F. Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthenwat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

@ eggsisnot

inal

oven.Pressurecanbuildup

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause ittoburst,resukingin injury.

*Fmd$lwith outer

66SMH99suchaspotatoes,sausages, tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers andothergiblets,andeggyolks (seepreviouscaution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape duringcooking.

e cooking landtightlyckMXiplasticbags

shouldbes~it,piercedorvented

asdirectedincookingguide.If theyarenot,plasticcouldburst duringorimmediatelyafter

cooking,possiblyresultingin

injury.Also,plasticstorage

containersshouldbeat least

partiallyuncoveredbecausethey

formatightseal.VJhencooking

withcontainerslightlycoversd

withplasticwrap,remove

coveringcarefullyanddirect

steamawayfromhandsandface. @

certainspecialcircumstances,

liquids may start to boil cluring o]+

shortlyafterremovalfromth~ microwaveoven.Topreventbums

fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

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Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodin the oven,theovenwillbeep oncea minute until youeitheropen the ovendooror touchthe CLEAR/OFF pad.

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5. Oven Interior Light. Turns on when thedoor isopened or when the oven is operating.

6. MOM and serial

7. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protecls the microwave system. Do not removethis cover. Wu will damagethe oven.

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8. Glass Cooking ‘lhy. Tray must be in place when using the oven. Cookingperformance willbe unsatisfactorywithoutthetray

inplace. The tray maybe removed for cleaning.

9. Touch ControlPanel ad. Display.Seenextpagefor

instructions.

meTbu.dlcontrol Pand

Mows youto set electronicallywith the touchof a finger.It’sdesignedto beeasy

touse andunderstand.

1.DISPIAY. Displays time of day, timecountingdown during cooking functions,power level,cooking modeand instructions.

2. TEWE COOK I ‘&IL Microwavefora preset amountof

time using automaticPowerLevel

10(HIGH), (or changepower1evel after enteringcookingtime. See page7.)

3. CLOCK. Touchthispad to enter time of dayor check time ofday while microwaving.

Toset clock, first touch CLOCK

pad and then enter time ofday.For example, if time is 1:30,touch number pads 1,3, and Oand 1:30 willappear in display.Touch

STARTpad. To reset or change time, simply repeat aboveprocess.

theovencontrols

6.TIMEDEFROST.Gentle thawingat automaticPowerLevel3

(LOW). (If desired,youmay changepowerlevelafter entering defrostingtime. Seepage8.)

7.NDN/SECTEMJiX1.This feature usesno microwaveenergy.It

functionsas a kitchentimer, asa

holdingperiod afterdefrostor as a

delaytimer beforetimecooking.

(Seepage9.)

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8. START.After all selectionsare

made, touchthispad to startoven.

9. CLEANOF1l’. When touched, it

shutsoffthe ovenand erasesall

settings (excepttime ofday).

4. PAX%%Touchthese Pads to enter ~ooking/defrosting

time, power leveland time ofday.

5. LEV13L.Touchthis pad lxforc entering another power Jcvclnumber if you wantto change

from automatic PowerLevel 10 (HIGH) fhr cooking or Power Level3 (LOW,)for defrosting.

Usc }rOU1-‘rouchControl panel to Defrost and Cook by timeusing ymu.choice of power levels from

1(low~st)to 10 kitchen taskswith the ih4in/Sec

Timer. and set [heclock.

(highest), time

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Create you?own programs to suit your individualcooking style. For example: usethe Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of cooking or program a hold time between defrostingand cooking.(Seepage9.) Set Time Cook 1&11for a twostage

programusing different times

and power levels. (Seepage 7.)

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‘me TIME COOK I&znfeature

abws you tomicrowave fora

presetamountoftirne using automaticpowerlevel10 (High),or change powerlevel automaticaUy.

Powerlevel 10(High)is recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethisformore flexibility.Seeyourcookingguide.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makea cup ofcoffee

byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step 1: FilIa cup2/3 full of water,add 1teaspoonofinstant

coffeeand stir to dissolve.Use a cup thathas nometal decoration and is microwavesafe (referto IMicrowaving

Tipsonpage2).

Place cup in ovenand closedoor.

Becauseautomaticpowerlevel 10 is recommendedfor thiscup of coffee,there isno need tochange thepowerlevel. (Ifpowerlevel10 is not appropriate, see “How to ChangePowerLevel” below.)

Step 4: TouchSTART.“COOK TIME;’ “POWER 10~’andtime countingdownshowon display.

Step 5: When timeis up, theoven signalsand flashes“End~’Oven, lightand fanshutoff.

Step 6: Open thedoor.

using the me cook n Feature

The TimeCook 11featurelets you settwotime cookingfunctions withinone program. This is ideal if you wantto changepowerlevels during yourcooking operations. Here’showtodo it.

Step 1: Place food in ovenin microwave-safecontainer and close the door.

Step 2: TouchTIME COOK I & II pad. Displayshows “COOK” and

“ “ENTER TIME” is flashing.

Step 3: Select your cookingtime. For example,touch 2, 1and 5 for twominutesand 15seconds.Display shows“2:15” and “POWER 10~’ “COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 4: TouchTIME COOK I & H.

Step 8: Atthe endofthe first programmedcooktime, the next selectedpowerlevel,“COOK TIME” andthesecondprogrammed cooktime, countingdown, showon thedisplay.

Step 9: When timeis up, theoven signalsand flashes “EndVThe oven,lightand fanshutoff.

Step 10:Open thedoor.

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Q. I setmy ovenforthe time calledfor inthe recipe,but atthe end ofthe time allovved9my food wasxftdone. Whathappened?

A. Sincehouse powervariesdue

to time or locationmany Time

Cook recipesgiveyoua timerange

to preventovercooking.Setthe

ovenfor minimumtime, test the food for doneness,and cookyour fooda littlelonger,if necessary.

0.1 touched the number pads

andselectedmypowerlewd.When I touched START,however,my ovenMM come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I & H pad

must be touched before

number pads or elseyourovenwill not begincooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power kvel other

thanHigh. What do

I need!to do?

A. Tochange the powerlevel, touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“ENTER POWER” flashes on the

displaypanel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time

cook function to cheek the fcm’d? A. Yes.To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press the STARTpad. The timer must be reset for cooking toresume unless ; time is remaining on timer.

settingthe

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@Powerlevel3 isautomaticallyset fordefrosting, but youmaychange

thisformore flexibility. @Seeyourdefrostingguidefor

defrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetter acquaintedwith thedefrostfunction, defrostfrozen pork chopsbyfollowingthe steps below.

Step 1: Placea l-lb.packageoffrozen chopsin the ovenand closedoor.

Step 2: TouchTIME DEFROST Displayshows“:

:’ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

O“and “POWER

Step 4: TouchSTART.“D13F TIME” and “POWER3“ showand timecountsdownon display.When cycleis completed,the ovensignals andflashes“End~’thenautomatically shuts off.

Step 5: Turnpackageover,close door and repeatSteps2 and 3 to set remaininghalf ofdefrostingtime and touch START.

Step6:When ovensignalsand flashes “End~’open door,remove packageand separatechops to finishdefrosting.

Tips

@Foodsfrozen inpaper or plastic

can bedefrostedin the package.

Q. When I pressSTART,Iheara

dull, thumpingnoise. What is it? A. This soundis normal. It is

lettingyouknowthe ovenisusinga

powerlevellowerthan 10(High).

Q. CanI defrostsnd itemsin

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

frequentattentionthanusual. Raise the powerlevelafter enteringthe time by touchingthe desired power

levelpad. Powerlevel7 cutsthe

totaldefrostingtime aboutin 1/2;

powerlevel 10cutsthe total defrostingtimeto approximately

1/3.During either, rotate or stir

foodfrequently.

IQ.Why don’tthe defrosting times inthe defrostingguide seem rightfor myfood?

A. Thesetimes are averages. Defrostingtime canvary according to the temperature inyour freezer. Setyour ovenforthe time indicated in yourdefrostingguide. If your

food is stillnot completelythawed at the end ofthat time, reset your ovenand adjustthetimeaccordingly

Step 3: Select OIICh:dfof the total defrostingtime recommended in

your defrosting guide. For CX:NIIPIC, t(w.h 4, 0 [id O for 4

nlinulcs.

l)isoiayshows‘4:00” and “HIWER

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~For even defrosting,some foods need to be broken up or separated part ofthe waythrough the defrostingtime.

Q. Should all foods be thawedbefore cooking?

A. Some foods shouldnotbe

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly

it isbetter to begincooking while it isstill slightlyfrozen.

Q. CM4I open the door during

defrosting

tocheck on the

progress d my food?’ A. Yes.Youmayopen the door at

any time during microwaving.To

resume defrosting, C1OSCthe door and press START.The ovenbegins operating if time isleft on timer. If not, reset timer.

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The MIN/SEC TIMER hasthree

timingfunctions: ~ Moperatesasa minutetimer. ~ It can beset to delaycooking.

@Itcanbe usedas a holdsetting

afterdefrosting.

The IvIIN/SECTIMER operates withoutmicrowaveenergy,

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TouchMIN/SEC TIMER

pad. The displayshows“: 0“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes,

2. Touchnumberpads3,OandO(for 3 minutesand noseconds), Display

shows“3:00” and “TIME” flashes.

3. TouchSTART.Displayshows “TIME” and timecountingdown.

4. When timeis up, ovensignals,

flashes “Endl’and displayshows

timeof”day.

TIME

Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer andplaceinoven.

Step2: TouchTIME DEFROSTpad.

The displayshows”: O“and

“POWER3:’ “ENTER DEF

TIME” flashes. Step3: Touchpads 1,5,0 and Ofor

15minutesdefrostingtime. “15:00” appearson display.(Defrostingis automaticallyseton powerlevel3 butcan be changedbytouchingthe POWERLEVEL pad and the

desiredpowerlevel.)

Step7:Touch2,5,0 andOfor twenty-fiveminutesof cookingtime.

“COOKTIME” flashesand“25:00”

and“POWER10”appearondisplay.

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Step$:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”

and “15:00”countingdownshow on display.As each functionis automaticallyperformed oven displayshowsinstructionsentered and the function.

Step9:When time is up, the oven

signalsand flashes “EndV

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Q. What willhappenif I accidentallyreversemy defrost, holdand cookinstructions?

A. The ovenwillautomatically

rearrange your program. Defrosting

will alwayscome first, then hold, and then the cookingfunction.

Step 4: Set standingor hold time bytouchingMIN/SEC TIMER. The displayshow’s“: O“and “ENTER TIME” ilashes.

Step 5: Tbuch 1,0,0 and Oto hold

lbr tcn minutes.

on displayand “TIME” flashes,

“10:00” appears

Q. Can I defrostand holdonly?

A. Yes.Sometimesyou may only

wantto defrosta food, hold it, and cook itlater. All you needto do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amountof time. Be sure to put the thaweddish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room temperature only as longas safe. Times will vary.

Q. I my Ovenfm”a

specific defrosting time but it

defrosted longer than RRecxssalry.

what

A. When instructions conflict,

the ovencarries out the last

instruction. Youmay have set the ovento Defrost for 4 minutes, Hold/Time for 2 minutes, and then

Defrost foi-6 minutes. In this case, the ovenwot.ddDefrostfor6 minutes

and 130kUTimefor2 minutes.

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}. Directionsbeloware forreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat refrigeratoror roomtemperature.

2. Covermostfbodsforf%testheating(seetips).Exceptionsare rare or mediummeats,

3. Besure foodsare heatedthroughoutbeforeserving. Steamingor bubblingaroundedgesdoes not necessarily meanfoodisheated throughout. Stir food once or twiceduringheating,if possible, to ensure even, thoroughheating. Asa generalrule, hot foodsproducean area warmto the

touchin center of undersideofdish.

somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesandbakedfoods.

Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.

Item

bount

Appetizers

Saucy;such as meatballs, riblets,

cocktail franks, etc.

(% cuplserving)

Dips: cream or processedcheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc.

Tip: Coversaucyappetizers with waxpaper. Coverdips with plastic wrap.

Mea& and Main Dkhes

Saucymaindishes: chopsuey,spaghetti, creamed chicken, chili, stew,macaroniand cheese, etc. (%-l cupjserving)

Thinly sliced roasted meat:

Rare beef roast, minimumtime; Mediumrare, maximumtime (3 to4-oz./serving)

Welldone: beef, pork, ham, poultry,etc.

Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces: Rare beef steak

Welldonebeef, chops. ribs, etc.

Hamburgers or meat loaf (4-oz,/serving)

Chicken pieces

Hot dogsanc~sausages

Bi-coki”astsausage 1inks

1to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

%cup 1cup

2 to4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3to 4 servings

1can (16-oz.)

1 to 2 servings

3to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

1 to 2 pieces

3 to4 pieces

1to 2

3 to 4 2

4 8

1 to 2 scr~’ings

] to 2 servings

3 to 4 ser~’ings

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Donot coverpastry bites, theywill notbe crisp.

Level

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High

(10)

High(10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

High(10) High (10)

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

High (10) High (10) Hig}l(]())

High (10)

Hish (10)

Approximate The,

3to 5 4 to 7

%to 1 to 3

2 to 3

3to 6

8 to 10 6 to 8

1Y2to3

3to 4Vi

2Y2to4 5 to 7

2 to 3 4 to 6

2 to 3Vi

4 to 6 3 to6

7 to9 2 to 3% 4 to 6

1%to2%

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2 to 3 ‘/2

5 to 7 7 to 9

Minutes

1’/’2

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vegetables

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. (% cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagusspears, potato

Corn on the cob

Mashed potatoes (Mcupherving)

Tip: Cover vegetablesfor most evenheating.

sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch

Meat or maindish, chunkytype; gibletgravy, spaghetti sauce, etc.

Creamy type

Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.

EH--&eryFwds

Coke, coffcccuke, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

or fruit bread

nut

Dinner roils. muf’fins

Amount

1to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

1 can (16-oz.) 1 to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

1can (16-oz.) 1 to 2 ears

3 to4 ears

1 to 2 servings

3 to4 servings

%cup 1 cup

‘/2cup 1cup 1can (16-oz.)

‘/2cup

1 cup

1 piece 2 pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

12rolls or doughnuts

1 2

4 6 to 8

Power L43’el

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

Approximate Time, Minutes

1%to4 5to 7 4 to 5

High(10) 3to 5 High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

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

High(10) High(10)

High (it))

6 to 8 6 to 7

4 to 6 7 to

2 to4

5 to7

1 to 2

2 to 3 2 to 3

4 to 5 5 to 7

2 to 3

4 to 5

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2. After first half ofcookingtime, removeanyremainingwrap. Breakfoodapart or separate, if possible. Removeanythawedfood, if possible. Shieldbonetips, thinmeat or warmareas oflarge pieces offoodwith foil.

3. Large bulkyroasts mayhaveicy center.Allow 15to 60 minutesstandtime, Poultrymaybe placedunder runningcool wateruntil gibletscan be removed.

4. Whendefrosted, food shouldbe cool, butsoftenedin all areas. If still slightlyicy after second half ofdefrostingtime, returnto microwaveoven

very briefly,or let standa fewminutes.

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Meat

Bacon(12-16oz. pkg.) 2 to 3

Franks (1-lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (l-lb.)

(2-lb.)

RoastBoneless Beef

(up to 4-lb.j

BonelessPork

(up tO 3-lb.j

Roast, Bone in Pork (up to 3-ib.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets; beef, lamb, pork & veal

Sausage, bulk (i-lb. tray) (1-lb.ml])

Swsqy, link (% to i-lb.)

SaLJSage, patties

(12’-OZ.pkg.)

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7 to 8 per lb.

6 to 7 per Ib.

4% to6% per lb.

3 to 4 3 to 4

3 3

5to 6 9 to 11

6 to 7 per lb. 6 to 7 per lb.

4 to 5 per lb.

3 Mto 51/2 3 to 5

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2to 3

Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Defrost(3)

Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Defrost (3)

Place unopenedpackagein oven. Turnoverafter first half. Let stand 5 minutes.

Place unopenedpackagein oven. Microwavejust until franks can be separated. Turn overafter first 4 minutes.

Place unwrappedmeat incookingdish. Scrape off softenedmeat after each half oftime. Setaside. After secondhalf of time, breakup remainingblock, microwave1to 3 minutesmoreor letit stand 10minutes.

PIace unwrappedmeat ontrivet in cookingdish in oven.After half of time, turn roastover and shield ends. Defrost for second half oftime. Let stand for30 minutes.

Place unwrappedmeat on trivet incookingdish in Ollen.Turn roast overand shield top thin bones with

foil during second half. Let stand 30minutes. Place unwrappedmeat in single layeron trivet in

cookingdish in oven.Turn over after first half of time. “--- .Removeany defrosted pieces. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Turn overafter first half of time. Turnover after first half of time and shield ends with foil. Turnover once during second half of time.

Rearrange after first half of time. Rotatepatties after first half of time.

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Defrost (3) Place hens in cooking dish inoven. Turn over after first

cooking dish in oven. Turn chicken over after halfof time and separate pieces. After second half, rcnmvc defrosted pieces. Microwave2 to4 minutes more, if necessary.

Place unwrapped chicken ontrivet incooking dish in oven. After first half of time, turn over chicken. Shiclci bone cmis. wings, tail and warm areas with foil.

half oftime. Shield leg ends and wing tips if necessary. Rinse cavity LOIooscngiblets.

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Fillets (l-lb.) Steaks(6to 16-oz.) Steaks(lto2-lb.)

Wholefish (8 to 16-oz.)

Shellfish, small pieces (I-lb.) Shellfish, blocks, crab meat (6-oz. pkg.)

Shellfish, large Defrost (3)

Oysters (8 to 12-oz.container)

Scallops(1-Ib.pkg.)

Crab legs—i to 2 (8 to

l@OZ. )

Lobster tails—l to 2

(6 to 9-oz.)

Breads, fcd’ies

Eli-cador buns (1-lb.)

5 3t04 5t07

4 to 7

5 3

4 to6

4 Defrost (3)

5 to 7

tO 6 Defrost (3)

6(0 7 Defrost (3)

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4 to 6

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2 to 4

4 to 6

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3 to4

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Level Cements

Defrost(3) Defrost(3) Defrost(3)

Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Defrost (3)

Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3)

Placeunwrappedfishindish. Turnoverafterfirsthalf oftime, shieIdends with foil. Aftersecondhalfof time, holdunder cold waterto separate.

Place fishin cookingdish. ‘llrn overafter first half of timeand shieldtail sectionwithfoil.Aiter secondhalfof time, rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.

Spreadshellfish in single layer incookingdish. Break up after 5minutes. Let stand5 minutes, Place block in casserole. lhrn overafter first halfof time.

Arrange incooking dish. Turnoverand separate after first half oftime.

Place blockin casserole. Breakup after first halfoftime.

Place unwrappedscallops in cookingdish inoven. Turnover and separate after first half oftime.

Place in cooking dish with darker side up. Turnover ; after first half of time.

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Defrost (3) Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Removefrom foil pan if necessary. Let stand 10minutes.none

Defrost (3) Defrost (3)

Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (3) Defrost (?J)

IXfrost (3) Remove foil or metal. Place package in oven. After

Let stand 10to 20 minutes.

Removefrom foilpan if necessary. Let stand 10minutes. Removefrom foil pan if necessary. Let stand 20 to 30

minutes.

Let stand 10minutes. Let stand 15to 25 minutes. Let stand 25 to 35 minutes.

minimum time, break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

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1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbe reheatedbymicrowaveonly,since theyare already cooked.Alwaysuse microwavesafecookware(glassor plastic). Forfoodsneedingbrowningor crisping, conventionalbakingis recommended.

2, Removefood from foilcontainers over 3/4-in. high.

Food

container

cover Power Level

& mm?

Appethxm &Smlcks

Pastry bites

Frozenprepared sandwiches

Frozeneggor

pizza rolls safe dish (6ti to 7%-oz.pkg.)

Cannedsausage Microwave

(5-oz. can) Fish sticks

(6 to 8-oz. pkg.)

Pizza, frozen Microwave No Meal-High(7) 4 to6 min. (individualsize) safedish

Microwave No High(10) 2 to 4 min. safedish

Papertowel

Microwave

safedish Microwave

safedish

Waxpaper

No High(10) 6to 8 min.

High (l@) 2 to 3 min.

per sandwich

High (10) 3% to5 min.

High(10) 3to4 min.

Eggs&cheese

Scrambled egg substitute

(8%-oz. carton)

Cheese souffle (12-oz.pkg.)

Scrambled eggs hrcukfast (6!4-oz.)

with sausage and hash brown potatoes

Microwave safedish

Microwave

safe pie plate and custard cups

Package paper tray

No Defrost (3)

Pkg. cover Meal-High(7) 4 to 6 min. Removepaper tray fromcarton. Turn back

Defrost (3) 5%to 6% min. ToDefrost: Defrost incarton 4fi minutes.

Meal-High(7) 6 to 7 min.

7Yzto 11min. ToDefrost: Place in pie plate. Stir twice.

Meal-High(7) 8to 9 min.

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Placeon trivet indish.

Removefrompackagepouchand wrap in paper towel. Rotate 1/2turn after half of time.

Place ontrivet in microwavesafedish.

Drain and cut into bite-sizepieces.

Add 1/2cup chili or cocktail sauce.

Place on trivet indish. Let stand 2 minutes.

Place on trivet indish.

Pour intocasserole. Break up ice and defrost

2yzminutes longer.

ToCook: Stir after 2 minutes, thenevery

minuteuntil desired firmness.

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered custard cups, 6 to 7-oz. Rearrange after 6 minutes. Souffles are done when center is almost set.

clear film to exposepotatoes.

Cratl, shrimp or Iobstcr ncwburg

(6 H-w, ) Fish & chips Pxkuge

(5 to I’1-oz.) or micr(nvww

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No High (10) 3‘~ to5 min.

No High (10)

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High (10) Hi~h (Itl) 8 to 12min. on Medium High (7) 1Yzto 3 minutes. Replace

5 to 6 min. Place pouch in microwavesafe dish.

5 to 8 min.

5 m 8 min.

11to 15min. Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after

10to 12min.

Puncture pouch with fork to vent. Stir before serving.

Distribute evenlyon trivet in microwavesafe

dish.

Distribute evenlyon trivet in microwavesafe

dish. Rearrange after half of time.

Distribute evenlyon trivet in microwavesafe dish, or line with paper towels. Rearrange after half of time.

Stir meat pieces andspoonsauce overafter half

7 minutes. Removefoilcover.Removebrowtkicor cobbler

dessert to custard cup: cover and microwave

dinner in carton or cover with plastic wrap. Let stand 2 or 3 rninutcs before serving.

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Cannedspaghetti,

etc. (16-02.) Frozenriceinpouch

(10-02.)

Frozenmacaroni& cheese, spaghetti (8to 14-oz.)

(~()-()z.)

Frozenlasagna Microwave (1OJA-OZ.) (21-OZ.)

Rmhy

Canned (5 to 1OYZ-OZ.) (14to 24-OZ.)

Frozenpouch

(5 m 6Y2-OZ.)

Frozen maindish (12-OZ.pkg.)

Frozenfriedchicken (~pieces) (1-lb.----lk)6 pieces)

container

Microwave safedish

Pouch

Microwave safedish

safedish plastic wrap

Microwave safe dish plastic wrap

Pouch No High (10) 4 to 6 min. PIacepouch in microwavesafe dish. Slit

Microwave No Meal-High(7)

safedish Microwave No

safe dish

am’r PowerLevd & ‘rime

Lidor High (10) 5 to7 min. Stirbeforeserving.

plastic wrap No

Lid or Stirbeforeserving. plastic wrap

Lid or Rotateevery 15minutes.Let stand5 minutes

Lid or

High(10)

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

Medium(5) 20to 26 min. beforeserving. Medium(5)

High (10) High (10)

8 to 10min.

12to 17min. 16to 18min.

34to 37min.

2% to4 min. 4 to 6 min.

7 to 14min.

5 to6 min. fordoneness. 10to 14min.

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Placepouch in microwavesafedish. Puncture pouchwithfork to vent. Stir before serving.

Place in microwavesafedish. Cover; stir after half of time.

pouchbeforemicrowaving. Stir or rotateafter 5 min.

If label does not state “fully cooked;’ check

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plastic wrap

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High (]0)

High (10)

(10)

High High (10)

High (10) High (10)

Mml-High(7)

Hi@3(10) High (10)

5 to 6 min. Stir after half oftime.

5 to 8min.

9 to 12min.

3 to4 min. 5 to 6 min. 7 to 9 min.

2X to7 min. Followpackage instructions. Cover. After

7 to 10min. 6 to 7 min.

9 to 14min.

16to 22 min.

Place on microwavetrivetor dish. Rearrange after halfof time.

Puncture pouch with fork 2 to 3 times. FIex pouchbefore serving.

Place undrainedvegetables in microwave safe dish, Cover.

heating,briskly stir in potatoes,addingextra 1 or 2 tablespoonsdry mix.Heat 1to2 minutes.

ToDefrost: Place souffle in pie plate. ToCook: Diviue between 4 custard cups. Soufflesare done whencenters are almostset.

Removeany foil, Rotateafter half of time.

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1. Alwaysuse microwavesafecookware(plasticor glass).

2. See guidebelowfor specific instructions. After two-thirdsofcooking time, turn meatover.Shieldwithfoil anybonetips, thinmeat areas or portions that are startingto overcook.

3. Standingtime: Allowabout 10minutesstandingtime for most roastsbefore carving.

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Beef’

Groundcrumbled Casserole No Stir every2 minutes.Addsauce or casserole (for casseroles ingredientsand finish. Tocookfrozenblock, or soup) (Mb.)

(1%-lbs.) Meatballs

(1-lb.)

Patties 8-in. square Waxpaper If desired, add browningsauce. Letpatties (4 patties per lb.) glass dish stand, covered, 2 minutes. (1to 2 patties) (3 to4 patties)

Meat loaf (round Joaf) (loaf shape)

Pie plate Waxpaper High(10) or 8-in. turnafter half of time. rounddish

(with trivet

if desired) or ceramic dinner plate (For 1 to 2 patties, use paper plate lined withdouble thicknesspaper towels.)

Pie plate or

loaf dish

Plastic wrap

High(10) 7 to9 min. stirring every5 minutes. High(10)

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

High(10) Meal-High(7) 36 to42 min.

10to 12min.

9 to 10min.

3%to 5min.

29to 31min. Let stand 10minutesafter cooking.

microwave12to 15minutes,breakingup and

Arrangearound edgeof dish. Rotatedish 1/4

Shieldends of 1oafwith foilto prevent overcookinglast 15minutes.

Rmsts

Pot roasts (llp to 3-lbs.)

Tendcf roasts (rib,

high quality rump, sirloin tip) (up to3-lbs.)

MA shoulder,

bonclw (Upt{)3-lhs.)

1.;imb,

bOJIC in, !-hlnk 11:11f (.3-111$,)

2-qt,casserole or 8-in, square dish

8-in. square dish and trivet

8-in. squtirc (fishund trivcl

(l-in. squdrr dish and

trivc(

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dish

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waxpaper then

Waxpaper Medium (5)

Waxpaper Medium (5) 16to 171Amin.

Waxpaper Medium (5)

wax[Mpcr

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Rare Medium Well 15to 18 140°to 155°

Medium 1lYJ(0 13

Welldone 17to 19 170°

Medium (5)

Medium 14 W]] done 17to 19 170°

High (10)

per lb.

Min. Internal

per lb.

Temp.

10to 12 115°to 125°

12to 15 125°to 140°

per lb,

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pel”H3. “~emp.

Nlin,

per lb,

Internal

Temp.

per lb. 8 to ]0 min. per ib.

130°

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2cup water per pound ofmeat. Cover with lid or waxpaper. Turnoverafter half of time. Add vegetablesif desired after half of time. Re-coverand finish.

Start meat fator cut side down. Rotate 1/2 turn after half of time. Let meat stand 10to

15minutesbefore carving. If desired, brush

withbrowningsauce beforecooking.

Turn overafter half oftime.

Turn over after half of time. Shield end of shank bone with foilduring first half of time.

Turn over after half oftime. Shield smaller end of roast with foilduring last half of cooking.

Turn choplcutlct over2fteI”~ ITIiIIUtCS.

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Porksausage patties (raw) (%-lb.–4 patties)

Porkiink sausage

(raw) Canadianbacon

(2 slices) (4 slices) (6 slices)

Porkchops (2–!4 to %-lb.) (3–?” (0 Mb.) (4–1 to Ifi-lb.)

Porkroast

(Up to 3-lbs.)

Canned ham (3-lbs,)

Shankor butt half. fully cooked

(up to 3-lbs.) Ham loaf

Ham slims & steaks

(Up [o 3-lbs.)

containercover Power Level i%Tim!

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Microwave

safe utensil

Microwave

safe utensil Microwave

safe utensil

Microwave

safe dinner plate or 8-in. square dish

Microwave safe 8-in. square dish

cmtrivet 8-in. square

dish 8-in. square

dish

6-cup ring mold

8-in square

dish

Papertowel

Waxpaper

Plastic wrap

Cookingbag

Plastic wrap

Waxpaper

High(10)

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

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

Medium (5)

1to 1%min.

per slice 8to 9% min.

%to 1 min.

per link

1 to

1Y2min.

1%to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

10to 14min. 14to 16min. 17to21min.

20 to24 min. per lb.

14to 16min.

per lb.

16to 18min.

per lb.

20to 25min.

11to 13min.

per lb.

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Arrangein singlelayeronpaper towelsor on trivet set in dish.

Arrangein singlelayer.Rearrangeafter half oftime.

Arrange in singlelayer.Rearrangeafter half oftime.

Arrange in singlelayer.

Brushwith barbecue sauce or browning

agent, if desired. Let standcovered5 to 10 minutesbeforeserving. Rotatedish 1/2turn after haif of time.

Tieend of bag securely.Do notuse metal twist ties.

Tie ham. Shieldaroundtop cut edgeswith

l-inch strip of foil. Place on trivet.

Shieldedge ofham with l-in. wide strip of foil. Add 1/4cupwater andcover. Let stand 5 to 10minutesbeforecarving.

Let stand 5 minutes beforeserving. If a glaze

is desired, spoonpineapple or apricot

preserves overcookedham loaf a few

minutesbefore serving.

Turnover after half oftime.

and

1, N()t’overis needed, cxcep[ ihr [hick, chunky spaghetti sauce.

2. Iklicrtwuvcdsauces do INJLneed to bc stirred constantly but most should be whiskci vigorously with wire wi~iskonce or twice while fl]icr(w)wing.

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cooking. Increase

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ingredients. Stir welland microwaveto finish.

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

Stir ingredients together then microwave, stirring after half of tirnc. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

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Whole Unstuffed

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Whole (stuffed

or unstuffd) Halves

(3 to 4-lbs.)

Conmer

PIateor 8-in, Waxpaper High (10) 3 to 5 min. squaredish

8-in. square

8-in. square dishwithtriv~

8-in. square Waxpaper

dish per lb.

8-in. square Waxpaper High (10) 10to 12min.

dish

8-in. square

dishandtrivet

cover Power bvel & mme Commenfi

Brush withbrowningsauce if desired.

per piece

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Waxpaper

Waxpaper Meal-High(7) 17to 20 min. Rotate 1/2turn after half of time. Brush with

Meal-High(7)

High(10)

18to21min.

per lb.

9to 11min.

per lb.

per lb. butter and browning sauce, Let stand 10

Arrange in singlelayer incookingdish so thickestmeaty pieces are near edgesof dish.

Brush withbrowningsauce if desired. Add

1/3cup waterto cookingbag. Slit bag near closure to vent. Donot use metal tie on bag. Cookbreast side up. Or, place chickenbreast up in dish and coverwithwax paper.

Place breast side up indish.

Arrange breast sideup in dish, on bed of stuff@, if desired.

minutes.

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

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish, or use a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

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

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shallow dish Pie platu or

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2-qt. Lid or cassmolc

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Plastic wrap

Plastic wrup

plastic wrap

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High (10) 8 to 10min.

High (10)

High (lo)

5 to 7 min. pcr lb.

5 to 6 min. Stir once du~ing cooking.

5?4 to 7 min. Stir twice during cooking.

Microwaveuntil fish flakes easily. Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.

Let stand 3 minutes before serving.

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2. Neverhard cookeggsin the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

3. Cookeggsjust untilset. They are delicateand can toughenifOvercooked”

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Eggs

Scrambled

Basiceggs

Poachedeggs (4 maximum)

Fluff) omelet (3 eggs)

Quick

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Glass measuring cupor casserole

Buttered

custard cup

1x-qt.

casserole

9-in. pieplate

Microwave safe I-qt. measure and 9-in. quiche

dish

Microwave

safe 2-qt.dish

cover

Plastic wrap

Casserole lid

Coveror plastic wrap

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Meal-High(7)

Medium(5)

1%to2% min.

per egg

1%to2% min

per egg

High (10)

6to 8min. Boil2 cups water

High (10)

1%to 2 min.

per egg

High (10) Medium (5) High (10)

Melt butter

1%min.

8to 9min.

Filling: 8 to9 min.

High (10)

Quiche:

14to 17min.

Toheat wine

5 min.

Meal-High(7)

5 to 7 min.

Commenb

Place 1teaspoonbutter per eggin dish. Microwaveat High(10)until melted. Scramblethe eggswith the butter and 1 tablespoonmilkper egg.Place inovenand microwaveforhalf of totaltime. Stir set portions from theoutside to the center.

Finishcooking.Allowtostand 1or 2 minutes. Puncture membraneof yolkto prevent

bursting. Rearrange if necessary.

Heat 2 cups hottap water 6 to 8 minutes

coveredon High(10).Breakeggsontoplate,

puncturemembrane. Slipeggsgently into water. Cover.Cookaccording to guide. Removewith slotted spoon.

Place pie plate oninvertedsaucer. Push cookedportion to center. Cook until partially

set. Sprinkle cheese overomelet. Microwave

1At. 1 minute until cheese is slightlymelted.

Combineand microwavefilling, stirring every2 minutes. Pour filling intoprecooked

shell. Microwaveadditionaltime shownat left.

Use 1cup wine and3 tablespoons flour per poundof shredded cheese. Addcheese, flour and seasonings to hot wine and microwave at Med-Hi~h (7), stirring every minute,

until smoo~h.

1,(‘1-LISI(>11t)rcatis will he sof[. Outside color of fbods will bc same as color of batter (outsides will not brown).

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tlcli)rt

llliCI”(l\\’il\’ill~l \\ith I)r(wll sug:~r carulll~l mixture.

K’{md

(’ol”iil! L’:lkcs

ctmppcd nuts or other toppingt’brbrowncolor. Or, increase browncolor on upside downbreads by lining dish

Commel-m

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped canned

French fried onions before microwaving.

8-in, rt>(lmi dish

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High (10)

Meal-High(7)

8 to 9 min.

11to 13min.

Turn out of panupside downto serve.

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Hiyh (10) Hi@l(10) Hi~h (10

hlc~i-High !7)

X to 1rnin. IY?to 3 min.

2 [04 min.

14[()16min.

Use microwavemuffin container or homemade muffin cups (made bycutting downpaper hot drink cups).

Rotate 1/4turn after 8 minutes. When done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clwm. Let stand 15minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

If desired, sprinkle topof batter

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1.Alwaysuse microwavesafecookware(glassor plastic).

2. Use hottesttap wateras directedbelow; there is less evaporationina microwaveoven.Add 1to2 teaspoonssalt and 1teaspoonoil. 3, For rice or Minute rice, usethe sameamount ofwater as with conventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.

4. Coverpastaand rice tightlywhilemicrowaving,Whenusingplastic wrap, turn backone corner to vent.

5. Stir or rearrange after half ofcookingtime, Drain pasta immediatelyafter microwaving.

6. Microwavetimesare about thesame as conventionalcooktimes.

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Food Container

Macaroni (7(0 8-oz.)

Spaghetti (7 to 8-02.)

Eggnoodles (s-oz.)

Rice, regular

long grain (1cup) Rice, packaged

precooked(Minute)

3-qt. straight sidedbowl

3-qt. straight sided bowl

3-qt. straight

sided bowl 2-qt.

casserole 2-qt.

casserole

Cover Power Level & Time

Plastic wrap High (10) 13to 15min. Add3 cups water. Stir after 10minutes.

Plastic wrap

Lid or

High(10)

plastic wrap Lidor High(IO)

plastic wrap

13to 15min. Breakin half. Add3cups water. Stir after

11to 13min. Add4 cups water. Stir after 7 minutes. Time

18min.

7% min.

(1V2cups)

1. Alwaysusc microwavesafe cookware(glass or plastic). Use large enough container to avoidspillover.

2. W.wtwithhottest tap water to shorten cooking time. 3, Do notcover~prm’entsspillover).

4, For single serving, use l-quart casserole. Additionalservings will require larger container.

F’odl containercwel-

Chtmcal, quick I-qt. cwserolc No (1serving)

01”t)owl

Pow$x Level&

High (10)

m-w

3 to 3Vzmin.

NOTE: Tbrnicrow:ivcsingle-serving packet of instant oatmczd.Mow pack:ige dircc[ions lhr amount of wa(cr and microwaveat High(10)for 2 to2‘Arninutcs.

to 4 min.

3 to4 min.

Comments

For rotinitype, checkfor doneness after

10minutes.

isthe same for spinach or regular noodles. Add 1%cups water. Stir after 12minutes.

Let stand, covered, 5minutes beforeserving. Add 1Xcups water. Stir after 3 minutes.

comments

Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before microwaving.Stir before serving. For 6

servings, usc 3-qt. casserole.

Increase casserole size for more than onc serving. Increase time about2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking.

Mix ccrcal with hottest lap water. Increase casscrolc size and micmwavctime by2 minlitcs pcr addition:dserving.

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4 to 5 min.

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lH to 2 min.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Usc 2-qt. casserole for more than 1 serving. Increase time 1to 2 minutes pcr additional serving.

Mix cereal with hottcs[ tap water. Usc 2-qt. casserole for more than 1serving and increase microwavetime by2 minutes pcr additional scrving.

Mix ccrcal with hottest tap water. Use 2-qt. casserole fbr more than 1serving. Incrcasc time ahout 1minute pcr additional serving.

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1.Alwaysusc microwavesafe cookware(glass or plastic). Cook most vegetableswithtightcoverto steamthem. Exceptionsarepotatoescooked

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intheir skinsand wateryvegetableswhichneed nowateraddedfor steam.

2. Do notsalt tops of vegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired, addsalt to waterin dish beforeaddingvegetables.Salt can sometimescause

brownspotson vegetablesduringmicrowaving.

3. Cookingtime forvegetablesaffects finishedtaste andtexture. Minimumtimeon guidegivesfresh taste andcrisp-tender texture.For soft texturewithwell-developedflavor,cook maximumtime or longer.

-$.Size ofpieces affects cooking time. Largepiecesgenerally takelongerthan small uniformpieces. S, Just as whencooking conventionally,vegetablemixturesshouldhavesimilardensities or degrees offirmness in order tocook together

successfully.Firm, crisp vegetableslike carrots, cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell. If microwavinga firm vegetablewitha sofi onc (carrots and peas, forexample),cut the carrots injulienne strips so theywill cookas fast as thepeas. Or, start cookinglarger carrot pieces first, andadd peas during last fewminutes.

Food

vegetables

Slices, pieces (broccoli. asparagus,

carrots)

or largestarchy vegetables(winter squash.cauliflower.etc.)

Watery(tomatoes.

summer squmh)

Container

Casserole

Squaredishor

casseroleWhole, halves

Casserole

Z-qt.casserole

Glass

casserole

Cover

Power Level & Time Comments

Yes High(10) 1lb.: 11to 17min.

High(10) 2 lbs.: 15to20 min.

Yes

High(10) 1lb.(3t04)I

15to 22 min.

High(10) 2lbs. (6 to 8):

18to 22 min.

Yes

High(10) 1lb. (3 to4):

7to 12min.

High(10) 2 lbs. (6to 8):

10to 16min.

High (I())

1—4to 6 min.

High(10) 2—8to 11min. High (10) 3—12to 16min. High(10) 4—16to 22 min.

Yes

High(10) 14to 16min.

Yes High(10) 4 to 8 min.

Add 1/4to 1/2 cup water.If frozen, reduce time 3 to5 minutesbecause vegetablesare blanched.

Add 1/2cup waterto cauliflower.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional

waterneeded.

Prick skin beforecooking. Let stand 5 minutesbeforeserving.

To stir fry onetype of vegetable,substitute

1 tablespoon oil for water and follow

techniques in recipe examplebelow. Blanchonly 1poundor 1quart prepared

vegetablesat a time. Place in 1 to 2-qt. casserole with 1/4to 1/2cup water. R1anchedvegetableswill havebright, even color and will be slightly softened. Cool drained blanched vegetables immediately byplungingin container of ice water.

POWER LEVEL: High (10)

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I-Iizh(10) 7 to 9 min. Hi~h(10) 7 to 9 min. High (10) 8 to 10min. High (10) 7 to 9 High (10)

High (]()) 6 [08 rein, High (H.)) 7 to 9 min.

iMICFK)WAVETiME: 18 to 20 min., total

pepper, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and celery.

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Usc 3 tablespoonswater. Use 3 tablespoons water.

V%wk+%mmPeeledand devekted rawshrimp, or chopped cooked chicken can be substituted for meat.

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2. Beforeaddingmeasured amountofbatter, grease dishes, butdo notflour. Or, for easy removal,line dish withwaxpaper.

3. Rotatedishes 1/4turn every5 minutesunless directedotherwise.

4. Cakesare done when toothpickor longskewerstuck in center comes out clean.

5. Coolcakein dish setdirectly orIheat-proofsurfaceor woodenboard 10to45 minutes (checkpackagedirections for somelarge cakes) before invertingto finish cooling.

6. Crust oncakes willbe soft. Refrigeratecake if firm exterior isdesirable for frosting.

7. Fruit desserts willbe fresh lookingand tasting.

Food

‘cakes

Commercial mix

Basicbutter cake

pineapple upside down cake

Cupcakes (1cupcake) (2 to4) (5 to 6)

Bar cookies

Bakedapples or pears

container

8-in.roundor square dish

14to 16-cup flutedtube cakepan

Greased 8-in.

rounddish

8-in. round dish

Paper lined cupcaker

8-in. square

dish

Microwave safe dish or Cassel”olc

cover

Waxpaper

Lid or plastic wrap

Power Level

High(10)

High (10)

Meal-High(7)

High(10)

&Time

9to 11min.

14to 16min.

14to 15min.

13to 15min.

%to 1min. n/zto 3mln,

3 to 4 min.

13to 18min.

3 to 4 min. per piece

comments

Dividebatter into2 bakingdishes.

Microwave1layer at a time. Let stand 10 minutes. Rotate 1/4turn every 3 minutes”

Use all batter. Rotate 1/4turn every 4 minutes. Let stand 20 minutesbefore invertingto cOOl.

Rotate 1/4turn after 6 minutes. Let standon heat-proofcounter or woodenboard to cool

15minutes.

Rotate 1/4turn every 4 minutes. When done, toothpickstuck in cake comes outclean. Invertcake onto plate, let dish stand over cake a fewminutes.

When cookingseveral cupcakes, youmay notice some will be donebefore others. If so, removecupcakes as they are done and continuecookingthe rest a few secondsmore.

Grease dish before adding batter. Rotatedish

1/2turn after half oftime. Cut when cool.

Pierce fruit or peel toprevent bursting.

C:ISY c]~~nup,meltchocolate in paper wrappers seam sideup, or place chocolate in

], A]\vi\ysuse nlicrowavestifccookware

piipCi tXWl10ITICII.

Z. (jundim which arc boilwl bccon7cvery hot. 13csure to handle cooking containers carefully.

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bvel & Time

15seconds

3 to 3 Yjmin.

3 to 4 min.

3 to 3‘/2min.

cmmm-mts

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow. Microwave.

Unwrap half of a 14-02.package of caramels into measuring cup. Add 1tablespoon water. Microwaveand stir smooth before dipping 4

apples into mixture. In 8-in. square dish, place butter and 1O-OZ.

package marshmallows. Stir in 5 cups crispy

rice cereal. Place 12-02. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in

container. Microwaveto melt. Add 1cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

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Defrost Hold

Time Tkne Power Level &The ChMm!nts

Meatballs, raw

Meat loaf. raw

Saucycasseroles (Chickenala King, (1%-qt.) chiti,spaghettisauce, 1cup beefstew) (s-oz.)

soup

Covering. In bothconventional

hold

in moisture and speed heating. ConvcntionalIy,partial covering allowsexcesssteam toescape. Ventingplastic wrap or coveringwith waxpaper ser~’es[hesame purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Foodin Oven. In conventionalbaking, you position fimds,suchas ctikelayersor potatoes, SGthathot air can flowaround

them. When microwaving,youarrange foods in a ring, so that all

sides am exposed[0microwaveenergy.

1 recipe

(12)

1recipe

(roundloaf)

1 recipe

I-qt.

2-qt.

13 5 High(10)

35 30 Meal-High(7) 30 to 34min.

30to 35 none

8 to 10 5 High(10)

30 20 Meal-High(7)

andmicrowavecooking,covers

15 Meal-High(7)

Stirring.Inrangetopcooking. you stir foodsup from the bottomto

help [hcm heat evenly.When microwaving.youstir cooked portions iron] the outsictcto thecenter. Foodswhich require constant stirring

C()r)vutl(iona]lywill nccclonly occasional stirring.

‘i’umin~O;w.IIIrxngc[q)cooking. youturn o~’erfoodssuch

M halnburgc’rs.s{)bothsidtis t]}ic’r(muving.turning is often nccdcd during defrosting, or when

(xN)kii)fiIi)(xlhiucil as hamburgers f“romthe frozen state.

can dircw[lycontact hot pen. When

High (10)

8to 9 min.

17to22 min.

4 to 5 min.

10to 15min.

25to 30 min.

Arrangein circle; coverwithplastic wrap. Rotate1/4turn after half of time. For precookedmeatballs, reduceeach time periodby2 minutes.

Coverwithplasticwrap.If precooked,add l/2 cupwater and reducecooktime period by

10minutes.Rotatel/2 turn after 15minutes.

Coverwithplastic wrap. Freeze food in flat oblongcasseroles for fastestheating. Break upafter defrosttime. Stir halfwaythrough cooking.

Cover.Breakup andstir while defrosting andcooking, tospeed heating.

EffectsOfll?imdfchamcterMicson

Densityof Food. In both conventionalandmicrowavecooking,

dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to cookor heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece ofcake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes. Since microwavespenetratefoods to about l-in.

from top, bottomand sides, roundshapes and rings cook more evenly.Corners receive more energy and mayovercook. This mayalso happen when cookingconventionally,

Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture are best cooked at lower powersettings to avoidtoughening.

Natural Moisture of foodaffects how it cooks. Very moist foods

cook evenlybecause microwaveenergy is attracted to water molecules. Fooduneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

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

ShapeofFood,Inboth types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than

thick ones. This can be controlled in microwavingbyplacing thick pieces near the outside edge, and thin pieces near the center.

SkartingTemperature.Foodstaken 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.

QuantityofFood.In both types ofcooking, small amounts usually

E&cless time than large ones. This is most apparent in microwave cooking. where time is directly related to the number of servings.

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Howtoconvert conventional Recipes for Micmvaving.

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Beforeconvertingyourrecipe, studyitin termsof microwaving.Is it one ofthemanyfoodswhich microwavewell?Look forcookingtechniqueswhich are

similarto microwavingtechniques,such as covering, steamingor cookingin sauceor liquid. If thefood requiresa crisp, friedcrust or verydry surface,youwill preferto cook itconventionally.Somerecipesmay not beexactlythe samewhenmicrowaved,butyouwillbe

pleasedwiththe results.

If thefoodissuitablefor microwaving,referto a similar recipeforcookingtechniques,powerlevel,timingand possible changesin ingredients.

COOKINGTIME:45 to 50 min., total

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Manyrecipeswillnotneedchanging.Moist, rich cakes,candiesandmoistmeatloavesare examples.

Sinceliquidsdo notevaporatewhen microwaved, reducetheamountor add morethickeningto saucesand

gravies.Reducesome seasonings: lack ofevaporation

intensifiesflavors.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter cooking.If an ingredient takeslongerto microwavethan others,substituteone which isprecookedor quickcooking,as wehavedone in thefollowingexample.

ground beef.fCookoven

=edwm high heat 10

minutes,uncovered.

.!ddwater, rice, ch~

powder,onion, salt, pepper and tomatoes.Stir very well. Cover and cook over

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Type of’Utensil/Cookware

IVlkrowaveUses

Foil-linedPaperBags, Boxesand BakingTrays

Metalor partmetal pots, Rms Thermometers,SkewersandFoil ‘nays

BoilableHard and Soft Plastics,

such as Rubbermaid Glass jars, such as: for babyfoods,

vegetables,entrees syrups, salad dressing

HandmadePottery,Porcelain, Stoneware

lNlicrowavePlastics suchas:

Anchor HockingiMicroware,Bangor Plastics, MisterMicrowave,Nordic

Ware,Republic,Tara, WeareverNupac

Paper or Styr-ofoarnPlates

and Cups Oven Glasssuch as: Anchor Hocking

Fire King, G1assbakc,Heller, Jena, Pyrex

Avoid.Use onlyfoil trays %-in. or less. Foil or metalwillreflect microwaves,thuspreventingevenheating.Arcing can occur if foiliscloser than l-in. to ovenwalls.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander). Defrosting.Heating

Avoidheatingbabyfood injars, especiallymeatand eggmixtures. Removemetalcapsto warm syrupor softensaladdressingfrom refrigerator.

Cookingand heating.

Cooking.

Heatingand servingfoodsand beverages.Styrofoamshouldbe usedfor short-termheatingto lowtemperatures and for serving.

Cookingand heating.

Regular Dinnerware,

sue~ as:

CorcllcbyComing, Dansk Generation, Denby,El Camirw, Franciscan, [ntcrnation:dStoneware. Lenox, Tbmpcrwm-e,Marsh, Mikwa,

Pfilltzgrafl”

l}i~fierw’~re, SUCI1f3s:

Corning Ccntura, Fitz :incj Floyd

Heatingand some cooking.

Ncmc.

Cooking Bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving s:]ndwichesor tippetizers. Light coveringto hold in steam.

Cooking and heo[in:.

Cmcring.toholdinsteam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).

HAI1$J (S{oriigcbags}. Rcc(~llllllcllLMf~)i”nlicrmvavc,oven-to-tablecooking of

specialfoods.

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YournewIVkrowaveOvenis a valuable appliance. Protect itfrom misuseby following these rules:

@IKeepyourovenclean and

sweet-smelling.Opening theoven

door a fewminutesafter cooking helps air-out the interior. An

occasionalthoroughwiping with a solutionof bakingsoda and water keepsthe interior fresh.

~ Don’tusesharp-edged utensils

oriyour oven. The insideand outside oven wallscan be scratched.

The control paredcan be damaged.

~Don’tremove the mode stirrer

cover

atthetop of the oven

(microwavefeature 7 on page5).

Youwill damage the oven.

BE CKRTAH’4 1S’OFF

ANY

PART’‘OFTHIS OVEN.

HowtoCkmlthe Inside

W31Js,fkm and modestirrercover.

Somespatters can be removed with

a paper towel,others mayrequire a dampcloth. Removegreasy spatterswith a sudsycloth, then rinsewith adamp cloth. Donot use abrasivecleanerson ovenwalls.

NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVENCLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door (inside).Window:Wipe up spattersdaily and wash whensoiled with a minimumof sudsy, warm

water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry. Metal and plasticparts ondoor:

Wipefrequentlywith a damp clothto removeall soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Glass CookingTray.Occasionally

itisnecessaryto removethecooking tray forcleaning of the tray or oven. Topreventbreakage, do not place tray intowaterjust after cooking.Washitcarefullyin warm, sudsywater or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped.

Remember, do not operate the oven withoutthe cooking tray in place.

HowtoCkanthe

Case. Cleantheoutsideofyour ovenwith soapanddampcloth, rinsewithdampclothand thendry. Wipethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrim isbest wipedwith a dampclothandthen withadry towel.

ControlPaneLWipewith a damp cloth.Dry thoroughly.Do notuse

cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp objectson thepanel-they can darnageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfacesof doorandoventha~come togetheron closingthe door, use onlymild, nonabrasivesoapsor detergentsappliedwitha sponge

or soft cloth. PowerCord. If thecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwitha dampcloth. For stubbornspots, sudsywatermaybe used, butbe certainto rinse with damp cloth

anddry thoroughlybeforeplugging cord intoout!et.

Special

notewhen using

Brown ‘NE&wDish: If grease is prwwnt,hig-hheat generated on Lmttornof a Brown ‘N Sear dish

may cause fhc grew to burn onto

the oven tray.This may bc removed with a cleanser such as BonAmi@] br:mdcleanser.

After usingBon Anli@brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly. followinginsWICtionSon Can.Do nutusc Bon An~i”=”brand cleanser t~nthe pain{cdsurfaces such as the \i211s.it may scr:itch the paint.

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Thisappliancemustbe grounded. In theevent of an electricalshort circuit, groundingreducestherisk

ofelectric shockbyprovidingan

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escapewire for theelectriccurrent.

Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercord havingagrounding wire with agroundingplug.The

plugmustbepluggedintoan outlet thatisproperly installed and

grounded. (Fig. 1)

useof the groundingplugcan result in a risk ofelectric shock,

PR ME

Fig.1

Consulta qualifiedelectrician or

service technicianif the

instructions are not completely

understood, or ifdoubt existsas to whether the appliance isproperly grounded.

Where a stanckirdtwo-prongwall

receptacle isencountered, it is yourpersonal responsibilityand (}1]1ig:{tiontohave it replaced with

:1propcrlj’ grounded three-prong wallrcccpt:iclc.

grounding

use Emgs

usage

sitwatkmswhere!

appliance%powercordwill

Wmtlye

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards under certain conditions,we

strongIyrecommendagainstthe use of anadapterplug.However,

ifyoustillelect tousean adapter, where local codespermit, a TEMPORARY CONNEC130N maybe madetoa properlygrounded two-prongwallreceptacleby the use

ofa UL I{stedadapter(Fig.2) whichis availableatmostlocal hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

The largerslot in theadapter must be alignedwith the largerslotin th wallreceptacle toprovideproper polarity in the connection ofthe

powercord. Caution: Attachingthe adapter

grot]ndterminal to t]lewall

rcccptac!ecover screwdoes not

gK)U1ldthe tipp]ianceunless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the widlreceptacle

isground~~~t]lro~gjl[hchous~ \;/irillgc]~oushould hav~the circuit

chcckcd by a qualilied electrician to

nxlke surethe receptacle is

properly grounded.

usage WMm3

power

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Do notusean adapterplugin these

situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercord placesundue strain onthe adapter and leadsto eventual fhilureoftheadaptergroundterminal. Youshouldhavethe two-prongwall receptaclereplaced witha threeprong (grounding)receptacle by a qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

use Cord$

Becauseof potentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly recommend againstthe use of an extensioncord. However,if itis necessary touse an extensioncord, use only a 3-wireextensioncord that has a 3-bladegroundingplug, and a 3-slot receptaclethat will acceptthe plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shallbe equal to or greater than theelectrical rating ofthe appliance(15amperes).

Suchextensioncords are obtainable ~ throughGE service. 1fyou do use ~

an extensioncord with your microwaveovq the interior light :

mayflicker and theblower sound may vary when ovenis in use. Cook times maybe longer as well.

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akcomect powerlevelentered. Checkcookingguidefor recommendedpowerlevel)

orchanging levelsduring~o~kingifn~ess~.

Checkcookingguideor recipeforinstruct.ions.

eTOO~n~ dishesin ovenatsametime. Cookingtimemustbe increasedwhen cooking

morethanonefooditem.Check cooting guidetime recommendations.

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with your Mi$mwave oven:

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aroundthedoor.

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outercase. ~Dimmingovenlightandchange

inblowersound mayoccur while operatingat power levels other than high.

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D~Sh W~Snot rotated, turnedor stirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions~

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T“obtainservice, seeyourwarranty

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on the backpage of thisbook. We’reproud of our service and

wantyoutobe pleased. If for some reasonyouare nothappywiththe serviceyoureceive, here are three stepsto followfor fhrtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthe peoplewho servicedyourappliance. Explain whyyouare not pleased. In most cases, thiswill solvethe problem.

NEXT, ifyouare stillnotpleased,

write all thedetails-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,Consumer Relations

GE Appliances AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if your problem is still not resolved, ~rite:

Major Appliance Consumer ActionPanel 20 North WackerDrive Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Saveproofoforiginal purchasedatesuchasyoursalessliporcancelledchecktoestablishwarrantyperiod.

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Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationor exclusion

may no: apply to you.

70know what your legal rights are in your state,consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.

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FULLONEYEAR WARRANTY

Foroneyear from dateof original purchase,we will provide,freeof charge,partsandservice labor

in your hometo repairor replace

anypaft d themicrowave oventhatfails becauseof a

manufacturingdefect.

LIMITHI ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEARWARRAI$!?Y

For the secondthrough tenth yearfrom date of original purchase, wewill provide,free of charge,a

replacementmagnetron tube if the magnetrontube fails because of amanufacturing defect.Youpay for the servicetrip to your home and service laborcharges.

Thiswarrantyis extendedto the original purchaserandany

succeedingownerfor products purchasedforordinaryhomeuse inthe 48 mainlandstates,Hawaii andWashington,IX. InAlaskathe warrantyisthe sameexceptthat it is

LIMITEDbecauseyou must payto shipthe productto the serviceshop orforthe servicetechnician’stravel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewill be provided byour FactoryServiceCentersor byourauthorizedCustomerCare@ servicersduring normalworking

hours. Lookin the White orYellowPages

ofyourtelephone directoryfor GENERALELECTRICCOMPANY, GENERALELECTRICFACTORY

SERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRICHOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor GENERALELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE@SERVICE.

~ Service trips to your hometo teach you howto usethe product.

ReadyourUseand Cammaterial.

Ifyou then haveanyquestions

about operating the product,

~ Replacement of housefusesor

resettingof circuit breakers.

~ Failureofthe product if it is used

for otherthan its intended purpose

or usedcommercially.

pleasecontact yourdealer or our

Consumer Affairs office at the

address below,or call,toll free: The GE Answer Cente~

800.626.2000

consumer information service

~ Damageto product caused byaccident, fire,floods or acts

of God.

WARRANTORIS NOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

~ Improper installation.

if you havean

installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer.

Youare responsible for providing

adequateelectrical,gas,exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

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Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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GE JEM4H, JEM4WH Use and Care Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual