GE 164 D20-PO19, JVM130H User Manual

Contents

Spacemaker@Micmave Oven

Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil 4 Microwaving Tips 2

Appliance Registration
Auto

S@rt 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2

Care and Cleaning
Control Panel 6,7 Precautions 3

Convenience Food Guide

Cooking Complete

Cooking Guide 12, 13,20-27 Repair Service

Cooktop Light

Defrosting 8, 10 Time Cook

Defrosting

Delayed Cooking
Exhaust Fan 6,28

Extension Cords
Features

Grease Filter 28
Grounding Instructions 29

Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15
Hold Time 8

Model

Guide

JW130H

Reminder 5

29

2

11,28

18, 19 Problem Solver

6,29

16, 17 Warranty

8

29

5

Light Bulb Replacement

Minute/Second Timer

Power Levels

Pro~am Cooking

Safety Instructions

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Back Cover

29

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30

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Help whelp 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, KY40225

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside
the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the

Consumer Product Ownership
Registration card that came with
your microwave oven. Before
sending in this card, please write

these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave
oven is registered.

It is important that we know the
location of your microwave oven
should and 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

Write to:
GE Appliances

Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,

cetiin

that it is.

KY40225

If you received a
damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer

(or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on
page

30.

It lists causes of minor
operating problems that you can
correct yourself.

Microwaving
.

Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most

~ps

glass

casseroles,

cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard

dinnerware which does not have

metic

sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for microwaving?’

If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1 minute at High (10).
If water becomes hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.

●

Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.

c

Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check the cooking guide for specific
instructions.

c

Steam builds up pressure in foods
which are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes,
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

e

cups, pottery or china

trim or

gl=

with a

medic

egg

N1

th=e ttigs

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

are

norrnd

outer case.

●

Diting

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

oven light and change

high,

Optional

available at extra cost from your
GE supplier.

W1

Charcoal Filter Mt for

&cessory

non-vented installation.

with

yow

microwave oven:

●

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference

whtie

might be noticed

using your

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

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

2

PRECAUTIONS

I

IMPORT~T S~ETY

INSTRUCTIONS

TO AVOID

- POSSIBLE

EXPOS~

TO
EXCESSIVE

MICROWA~

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to

this oven with the door open since
open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It
defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.

@)

Do Not Place

between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c) Do

if it is damaged.

important that the oven door
properly and that there is no
damage to the:

(1) door

(2) hinges and latches

(3) door

(d) The Oven Should Not be

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service

personnel.

This microwave oven is UL listed

for instigation over electric

and gas ranges.

.—

is

important not to

Not Operate the

It is particularly

@ent)

loosened)

S4S and sealing surfaces.

any

operate

object

oven

@roken

close

or

Read all imtmdionsbefom wing this appliance.

s

When using electrical appliances,

safity

basic
followed, including

WARNING–TO

tie

risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposw
to excessive microwave energy:

●

Use

intended use as described in this
manual.

●

kd

precautions should be

the

following:

r~uce

this

appliance otiy for its

and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

~

EXCESSWE MICROWAVE

ENERGY”

●

This appliance must be

grounded, Connect

properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDNGN~U~ONS”

found on page 29.

●

This

at left.

ody to

microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook

fwd,

and is

for laboratory or

●

For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical

outiet,

to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of&se or tripping
of circuit breaker.

●

InsMl or
ody in accordance with the

provided instigation instructions.

~ Do

locate this appliance

not cover or block

openings on the

●

Do

not use outdoors.

s Do

not immerse

not

intended

industrid use.

any

app~ance.

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

if it has a damaged

apptiance

power

cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been

damaged or dropped.

s

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 11.

This
serviced
personnel.

authotied service
emination,

●

supervision is necessary when
used by

●

the

–Do not overcook

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

–Remove wire twist-ties

paper or plastic bags

placing bags in oven.

–Do not use your microwave

oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not

products.

napkins and wax paper

meti

arcing or ignite.

containing nylon or

filaments
they may dso ignite.

–Do

empty to
oven and the

by accident the oven
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try
operating the oven
times-it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.

–Do

microwave oven

special microwave popcorn
accessory or

popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

–Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to
oven.

*

ignite,

turn oven off, and disconnect

power

the fuse or circuit breaker

apptiance sho~d be

Ody

by

A

with any

qtied

Contact

repair or adjustment.

apptiance,

nearest

facili~

service

for

close

chtidren.

To reduce the risk of

fii in

oven cavity:

food.

are

placed

inside

the

from

betire

use recycld paper

Recycled paper towels,

can

contain

flecks which may cause

Paper

products

nylon

should be

not operate the

avoid

avoided, as

oven

while

damage to the

danger

of fm.

sbouldrun

to

avoid

empty at dl

not pop popcorn in your

udess

in

a

udess

you use

your

Mmateriak

inside

keep oven door closed,

ovenshodd

cord, or shutoff power at

panek.

If

3

I

m~NT

S_TY

~S~U~IONS

(continuti)

o some

products such as

eggs and soled

example,

explode and
in this oven.

. Avoid

closed glass jars-may

heating baby food in

containers-for

shotid

not be heated

glass jars, even without
especially meat and

* Don’t

beveragm

dtist ~zn

in narrow necked
bottles (especially carbonated
beverages). Even if the container
is opened, pressure can
This can cause the container to
burst,

*

cooking guide.

be microwaved in
than 3/4” high; remove top foil
cover and return tray to box.

men using meti

oven,

away

Use

msdting
meti

in injury.

ody as directed

~

in microwave

keep

meti

at least 1

from

sides of

dinners may

tiil

whole

their lids;

egg

mixtures.

bufld

up.

trays less

inch

oven.

in

plastic

~kingmnditionsasm

or ceramic materials

sotin or char if subjected to

periods of overcooking. In
exposures m
and
reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe

pktics ody

compliance with the

manuticturer’s

2) Do not subject empty
microwaving. 3) Do not permit

c~dren to use plastic

without complete supervision,

●

the

cook the meat to an

temperature of at least 1~~.
This assures that, in the remote
possibility that trichina may be
present in

Wed

* Mu ~s

Q

Cooking

because of

hot

from the heated food. ~t holders
may be needed to handle the

utensd.

●

Sometimes,

can become

c=ti

~r

and

*

Foods

as

pasta) may tend to
more
less moisture.

refer to page 11 for instructions on
how to

●

Thermometer-Do

use a thermometer in M you
are microwaving
thermometer is designed or

recommended for use in the
microwave oven.

●

MC utenswPbtic Utensfls

designed for microwave cooking
are very

careMly.

utensib

may become

heat transferred

the oven

too

hot to touch. Be

floor

touching the floor during

cooking,

cooked

rapidy

clean

in

tiquids

(such

bofl

over

than M containing

Shodd

this occur,

the inside of the oven.

not

urdess

the

wM,

but

shodd

be used

Even microwave-safe

recommended in a microwave
oven. Pressure can

inside egg yolk
it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

‘%kin”

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers

and

(see previous caution)
pierced to allow steam to
during cooking,

* 4L~&bl&’ coo-

and tj~tly

should be slit, pierced or vented

as directed in the cooking guide.

If they are not, plastic

during

cooking, possibly

injury.

containers

my

farm

with containers

with plastic wrap,

covering

steam away from hands and

may

not be as

tolerant

and may

of

*

short

longer

we-king,

utens~ eodd

and

ignite. For these

use

the food

them in strict

utensfi

recommendations.

utensfis

to

utensfls

When

cooking

directions exactly

the

and meat

pork$ fbtiow

anddways

internrd

meat, it will be

WU

be safe to eat,

is

not

build up

and may cause

Foods with unbroken outer

such as

otier

giblets, and

~tatoes,

egg

shotid

WU~W,

yolks

be

escape

pouches

C]OSed

pi-c

@

coddburst

or

immediately after

Mso,

plastic storage

shodd

be at least

uncwered

a tight seal.

because they

~en

tightiy

resdting

in

cooking

covered

remove

care~y

and direct

tice.

0 spon~~us bo~-Under

certain special circumstances,
liquids may start @boil during
or shortly after

remd

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

~mthe

container

. Have it

_
See

packed

●

The

ti

­M

by a

the

speckd ins~tion bootiet

with the microwave oven.

danst

operate

Condidons

Feature, page

microwave oven.

ins~ed

and properly

q-~tier.

fan in your

automatidy un*

(see

~

6).

~Me

oven

the

fan is operating, caution is
required to prevent
and

sprea~

cooking fm
fan is in

of

w~e the tianst

use,

For this reason:

them

accidenti

–Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat settings.

Boflovercausessmo~
sptioversthat

may ignite and spread
if exhaust finis operating.

~

use adequate
use high

automatic fan operation,

SW utensfls

beat

settings

and-

~

and

ody

when

necessary.

–kthe eventaf

a grease

N,

smother flaming pan on surface

pm

unit by covering
with

we~-fitting tid,

completely

cookie sheet

or flat tray.

–Nwer flame

the oven with the

opera- buse it

foods under

-ust fm

may

spread

the flames.

-=~p

clean. FODOW

hood and

instructions on

~ase

filters

page 28, to maintain good venting
and avoid grease fires.

~S~UCTIONS

.—

4

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooting

(For TIME COOK and

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
CLEAR/OFF pad.

Complete Reminder

DEFROST

cycles)

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1. Door Handle.

Door must be securely latched for

oven to operate.

2.

Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed 7.
while keeping microwaves confined
in oven.

4.

Model and Serial Numkrs.

This is to certify that
this unit has

in conformance with
Bulletin No. 210

~11 to open door.

ken testi

AMCA

5.

6

the microwave energy distributing

system. Do not remove the cover.

You will damage the oven.

&

9.

C.F.M. SONES

at

0.10
230
237 Her.

Oven Vent.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

Oven

moor.

Grease

Cooktop

Vert.

WG

Filters.

Light.

5.5

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Protects

10. Oven Light.

when door is opened or when oven
is operating in any function.

U.

Touch Control

Digi@l

Display.

information on each feature,
see pages 6 and 7.

~.

Hood Controls.

Fan.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light.

counter surface.

Press ON to illuminate

Light comes on

Rnel

and

For detailed

5

Your Touch Control

Wnel

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven
controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s
designed to be easy to use and understand. With your
microwave oven, you have the option of using your
automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy
convenience cooking. Or you may make your own
programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

men

The panel displays four 8’s and all of the oven
functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds,
all lights disappear and
portion. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready
for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching
CLEAR/OFF.

1. Display

counting down during cooking functions.

2.
preset amount of time using automatic power level 10
or change power level after setting time. (See page 9.)

3. Number Pads.

power level.

4.

energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as
a holding period between defrost and time cooking.
(See page 8.)

5. Auto Start.

begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour
delay. (See page 9.)

6

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

You

HW

in the Oven

“PF”

appears in the upper

hnel.

Displays time of day and time

Time Cook I and Time Cook II.

Touch these pads to enter time or

Min/Sec

Power

Timer.

bvel.

This feature uses no microwave

Allows you to program your oven to

Touch this pad before entering

Microwave for a

7. Start. After all selections are made, touch this pad

to start oven.

&

Exhaust Fan.

fan speed.

9.

Time Defrost.

level 3, or change power level after entering time.
(See page 10.)

10. Clock.

time of day while microwaving. To set clock,
touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For

example, if time is

and

“1:30”

will appear on display. “START” will
flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the
clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply
repeat the above process.

U. Clear/Off.

erases all settings except time of day.

U.

Light.

Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired

Gentle thawing at automatic power

Touch this pad to enter time of day or check

first

1:30,

touch number pads 1, 3, and O

When touched, it stops the oven and

Touch ON for cooktop light.

A~MATIC FN ~AT~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might,
under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures

high enough to overheat some internal parts of the

microwave oven.
To prevent overheating, the exhaust fan is designed to

automatically turn on at low speed if excessive

temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan

cannot be manually turned off, but it will
automatically turn off when the internal parts have
cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30
minutes after the range and microwave oven controls
have been turned off.

6

7

How to Use the

~nute/Second ~mer

The MN/SEC

T~R

has three

timing functions:

c

It operates as a minute timer.

●

It can be set to delay cooking.

●

It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates
without microwave energy.

How to

none

tie

Call

a

3-Mnute

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Display shows “3:00” and “TIME”
flashes.

3. Touch START. Display shows
time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,
flashes
time of day.

~ogrming

“End’j and display shows

a Holding

me

The Minute/Second Timer can

dso

be used to program “hold
time” between microwave cooking
functions. The time can range from
one second to 99 minutes and
seconds. A HOLD or “standing”
time may be requested in some of
your own recipes or cooking guide.

Rog

~ing

Delayed

99

Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes
and 99 seconds, touch TIME
COOK I and enter cooking time.
Then, touch MIN/SEC TIMER
and enter number of minutes to
delay cooking. Press START.

How tome Defrost, Hold
and

We

Cook

bt’s say you want to

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Take casserole from freezer

debst

a frozen

Step2:

Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

B

appears on display. (Defrosting is

automatically set on power level 3
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the

desired power level.)

Step 4:

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

for ten minutes.

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step

pad. The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER 1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Step

twenty-five minutes of cooking
time. “1 COOK TIME” flashes
and

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

minutes defrosting time.

Set standing or hold time

Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

“10:00”

6: Touch TIME COOK I

7:

Touch 2,5,0 and O for

“25:00”

appears on display.

appears on

8

“ti:OO”

Step

8: Touch START.
TIME” and
show on display. As each function

is automatically performed, oven
display shows instructions entered
and the function.

Step 9:

signals and flashes

“E:OO”

When time is up, the oven

“DEF

counting down

“End~’

Questions and Answers

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

A. The oven will automatically

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

Q.

Can I defrost and hold only?

A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and
cook it later. All you need to do is
program in Time Defrost and
amount of time. Then program
hold and the amount of time. Be
sure to put the thawed dish in the
refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

temperature only as long as safe.
Times will vary.

Q.

specific defrosting time but it
defrosted longer than necessary.
What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

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

Sometimes you may only

Let foods remain at room

I programmed my oven for a

Coohng

by

~me

The time cooking feature allows
you to preset the cooking 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.

II II

I I

.11

II I I

I

Step 1:

add- 1
stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has
no
safe (see Microwaving Tips on page

2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Display shows . .

1 COOK

Step

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

seconds. Display shows

“1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Because automatic power level

10 is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change

Fill

a cup

teaspoon of instant coffee and

meti

decoration and is

Touch TIME COOK 1.

,,

TIM;’. ~~sh~sNTER

3: Select your time. Touch

I

)

2/3

full of water,

“1:20~’

mic~e

level

the power level. (If power
is not appropriate, see “How to
Change Power Level” below.)

Step

4: Touch START. “COOK
TIME” and time counting down
show on display.

Step

5: When time is up, the oven
signals and flashes
light and fan shut off.

Step

6: Open the door.

Usi~

the

~me

“End~’

Cook II

10

Oven,

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you
set two time cooking functions
within one program. This is
when you want to change power
levels during your cooking
operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close

the door.

Step

Display shows “:

Place food in oven in

2: Touch TIME COOK I.

O:’

“ENTER

1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3: Select your cooking
For example, touch 2, 1 and 5
for two minutes and
Display shows

TIME” flashes.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK 11.

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

How to

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

Step
Step

Time Cook I counts down.

Step

the second power level is in use and
Time Cook II is shown counting
down.

Step

signals and flashes
light

Step 10:

C-e

6: Touch START.

7: Power level 10 is in use and

8: At the end of Time Cook I,

9: When time is up, the oven

and

fan shut off.

Open the door.

H

“2:ti~’

~wer bel

“End~’

ided

time

seconds.

“1 COOK

Oven,

How to Use Auto

Stiti

Auto Stirt allows you to program
your oven to begin cooking at a

preset time of day-up to a

~

hour delay.

To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

program.

Step 2:

(instead of START pad).

Step

the oven to start. (Be sure your

microwave oven clock shows the
correct time of day.)

Step

oven will automatically start at the
desired time.

Questiom

Q.

Enter your desired cooking

Touch AUTO START pad

3: Enter the time you want

4: Touch START pad. The

md -em

Isetmyoven

forthe time
called for in the recipe, but at the
end of the time allowed, my food

wasn’t done. What happened?
A. Since house power varies due

to time or location, many time

cook recipes give you a time range
to prevent overcooking. Set the

oven for minimum time, test the

food for doneness, and cook your
food a

litile

longer, if necessary.

Q.

I touched the number pads
and selected my power level. When
I touched

ST~T,

however, my

oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I pad must

be touched before the number pads

and START.
Q.

I want tocookon a power
level other than High. What do
I need to do?

A.

To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“P-10” appears on the display

panel. Enter new number.

Q.

Can I interrupt Time Cook
to check the food?

A. Yes.

simply close the door and press

the START pad. The timer must be

reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.

To resume cooking,

9

Defrosti~

by

~me

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

●

Power level 3 is automatically set
for defrosting, but you may change
this for more flexibility.

●

See the defrosting guide for
defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with
the Time Defrost function, defrost
frozen pork chops by following the
steps below.

Step 1:

chops in the oven and close door.

Step

Display shows “:

DEF TIME” flashes.

Place package of frozen

2: Touch TIME DEFROST.

O“ and “ENTER

Step 4:

TIME” shows and time counts
down on display. When cycle is
completed, the oven signals and
flashes “End;’ then automatically
shuts off.

Step

Touch START.

“DEF

5: Turn package over, close
door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set
remaining

hdf

of defrosting time

and touch START.

Step

6: When oven signals and
flashes

“End;’

open door, remove
package and separate chops to
finish defrosting.

. Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.

Questiom

Q. When I press

and

Amwe~

STUT,

I hear

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

letting you know the oven is using a
power level lower than 10 (High).

Q.

Can I Defrost small items in

a hurry?

A. Yes,

frequent attention than usual. Raise
the power level after entering the
time by touching the desired power

level pad. Power level 7 cuts the

total defrosting time about in 1/2;

power level 10 cuts the
time to approximately 1/3. During

either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q.

timm

but they will need more

toti

defrosting

Why don’t the defrosting

in the defrosting guide seem

right for my food?
A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated

in the defrosting guide. If your food
is still not completely thawed at the
end of that time, reset your oven
and adjust the time accordingly.

Step

3: Select one half of the

toti

defrosting time recommended in
the defrosting guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
Display shows

“4:00”

and

“DEF

TIME” flashes.

I

How to Change

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

%wer tivel

I

●

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 entrees can be defrosted
and microwaved. If the food is in

a foil container, transfer it to a
microwave safe dish.

. Check the defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.

Q.

Should all foods be
completely thawed before
cooking?

A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking.

For example, fish cooks so
it is better to begin cooking while it

is still slightly frozen.
Q.

Can I open the door during

quic~y

Time Defrost to check on the
progress of my food?

A. Yes.

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

You may open the door at

—

Care and

Cleati~

Your new microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:

●

Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

door a few minutes after cooking
helps air-out the interior. An
occasional thorough wiping with a
solution of baking soda and water
keeps the interior fresh.

.

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven.

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

●

Don’t remove the mode stirrer

cover

at the top of the oven
(microwave feature 6 on page 5).
You will damage the oven.

Opening the oven

The inside and

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

How to Clean the

Imide

Walls, floor and mode stirrer
cover.

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
NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL
OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART
OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

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

Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
cloth to remove all soil. DO
USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS
CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
THEY WILL MAR THE
SURFACE.

Some spatters can be

wrdls.

Window: Wipe up

thorougtiy

N~

Special note when using
Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

is present, high heat generated on
bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish
may cause the grease to burn onto
the oven floor. This may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon
brand cleanser.

After using this cleanser, rinse
and dry thoroughly, following
instructions on can. Do not use it
on the painted surfaces such as the

walls—it may scratch the paint.

If grease

Ami”

How to Clean the Outiide

Case. Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth, then
rinse with a damp cloth and 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.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts of
soap and water, abrasives, or sharp
objects on
damage it.

Door Surface.

surfaces of door and 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.

soiled, unplug and wash with 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.

Wipe with a damp

the

panel—they can

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

11

Microwave

Atipting

Cooti~

Techniques for

Microwavi~

Covering.

cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating.
Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to

escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper

serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven.

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

arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to
microwave energy.

Stirring.

the bottom to help them heat evenly. When

microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside
to the center. Foods which require constant stirring
conventionally will need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over.

foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly

conhct

needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such
as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Stinding

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or

set. Standing time is especially
cooking. Note that the microwaved cake is not placed on
a cooling rack.

Shielding.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When
defrosting, 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 were defrosted.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally),
egg

yolks

In both conventional and microwave

In conventional baking, you

In range top cooking, you stir foods up from

In range top cooking, you turn over

the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often

Time.

and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

In conventional cooking, foods such as

impo~nt

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

in microwave

Steam builds up

Effech of Food Characteristics on
MicrowaviM

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to
cook or heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece of
cake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes.

about l-in. 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 conventionally.

Delicacy.

are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid
toughening.

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is
attracted to water molecules. Food uneven 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.

Shape of Food.

cook faster than thick ones. This can be controlled in
microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside
edge, and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting

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.

Temperature.

Quantity of Food.

amounts usually take less time than large ones. This is
most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is
directly related to the number of servings.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

of food affects how it cooks. Very

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Foods taken from the freezer or

In both types of cooking, small

Rotiting.

helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish

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

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

I I

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

whichwai

to the back of the oven is to the

—

A&pti~

Your Favorite Recipes

Once you begin to use your microwave oven, you will

soon be able to adapt most of your conventional cooking
quite easily to microwave cooking techniques. The more
you use your microwave oven, the more you will enjoy

using it. Not only will you save the time, trouble and
energy necessary in conventional cooking, you will

have more flavorful food and fewer dishes to wash.
Simply cook, or reheat and serve foods in the same dish.

Before using your microwave oven, we suggest you
carefully read through this guide book, then practice
with our suggested recipe.

How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving,

study it in terms of microwaving. Is it one of the many

foods which microwave well? Look for cooking

techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques,

such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or liquid.

If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry

surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some

recipes may not be exactly the same when microwaved,

others will not need changing. (Moist, rich cakes,

candies and meat loaves are examples. )

Favorite Stuffed

6

medium green peppers

1% lbs.

ground chuck beef

1/2

cup chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt

1A

teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (10% -oz.) condensed tomato soup

1/2

cup water
1 to 2 cups grated cheese

Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved,
reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more
thickening to sauces and gravies. Reduce some
seasonings also; they will not lose intensity in short
microwaving times. Salt meats and vegetables
cooking. If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than
others in the same dish, precook that ingredient before
adding to the others.

Rppers

Makes 6 servings

after

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and
membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling
water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top,
cook and stir ground beef and onion until onion is
tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice, salt, pepper and garlic.
Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in
8-in. square dish.

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers.
Cover.
with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to
melt cheese.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

SprinHe

Microwave Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and
membrane. Mix raw beef with onion, rice, salt, pepper
and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers
upright snugly around edge of

Blend soup and water until smooth. Pour over peppers.
Cover.

Microwave at High (10) for 25 to 30 minutes,

rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes. SprinHe with cheese,
recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

13

3-qt. casserole.

Heati~

or

Reheati~

Guide

1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at
refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe

containers.

2. Cover most Ns for fastest
or mdium meats,

and baked foods.

some sandwiches,

hwtig

(see tips). Exceptions are rare

gri~e

foods like pancakes

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last to
heat. Stir foods before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or
bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated

throughout. A a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to

the touch in center of underside of dish.

Approximate

Item

Arnomt

~wer bvel

tie,

Appetbers

Saucy such as meatballs, riblets,
cocktail franks, etc.

(%

cup/sewing)

Dips: cream or

%stry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.

mp:

Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

~p:

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Mea@

~p:

When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn

and Main Dishes

Saucy

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
cheese, etc.

Thidy sliced

Rare beef roast, minimum time;
maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)

Well

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

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

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

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

Chicken pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(Zh-%

cup/serving)

Top@
(%-%

cup/serving)

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats.

processd

cheese

bftovers

main dishes: chop

(%-1

cup/serving)

roastd

or mixed with sauce

suey,

meat:

spaghetti,

Mdium

rare,

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

1 plate High (10) 2 to 4

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
1 can

(16-oz.) High (10)

1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 7

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 pieces

3 to 4 pieces

1 to 2

3 to 4 High (10) 2 to 3

1 to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

afier hdf

High (10)
High (10)

Medium (5)
Medium (5)

High (10) 1 to

High (10) 3 to 7

High (10) 8 to 14

Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7) 2 to

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

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

of time.

1%

to 4

4 to 6

2%

to

3 to 5

2%

4 to

5%

1 to 2

3%

1%

to 3

3 to 5

2%

to 4

5 to 9
2 to 3

%

to 2

1%

to

%

to 2

2 to

3%

1 to

1%

1 to 2

3 to 6
8 to 12

Min.

3%

3%

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy
ham salad, etc. in bun (% cup/serving)

Thick meat-cheese filling with

~p:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

joe,

barbecue,

firm bread

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

14

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

Meal-High (7)

1 to

2%

to 4

2 to 3
4 to 5

2%

—

Item

soups

Water based

(1

cup/serving)

Amount

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10-oz.)

Approximate

Wwer Uvel

High (10)
High (10)

High (10) 6 to 7

~me,

2 to 6
7 to 11

Min.

Milk based
(1 cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

V~etibles

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

(M

cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,
corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes

(Y,

cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch
Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy,

spaghetti sauce, etc.

Creamy type

Tip:

Cover food to prevent spatter.

Bakery Foods

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

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

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Tip:

Do not cover

cu5mrd)

1

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10-oz.)

reconstituted

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1

can

16-oz.

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can

(16-oz.)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

1 cup

1/2

cup
1 cup

1

can

(16-oz.)

1/2

cup
1 cup High (10)

1 piece

2 pieces
4 pieces
9-in. cake or

12 rolls or

doughnuts

;

4
6 to 8

1 slice

2 slices
4 slices
9-in. pie

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

High (10)
High (10)
High (10) 3%

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

High (10)
High (10) 3 to 6

High (10)
High (10)

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

High (10)

Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)

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

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

3 to 8
8 to 12
6 to 7

1 to 3

3 to

to

Ifi

to 3

3 to

4 to

1 to 3

1 to

lIA

to

1%

to

2Y2

to 4

4 to 6

1 to

2 to

1/2

to 1
1 to 2

1%

to

2 to 4

1A

to

~/2

to

1/2

to 1

%

to 1

1/2

to 1
1 to

2%

to 3

5 to 7

4fi

4%

4fi
4%

1%

2Y2

2%

1%

21h

2M

1/2

%

IA

1%

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x4-in. )

Plain, no topping 2 or 3 pieces
Syrup & butter
With 2 sausage patties (cooked)

Tip: Do not cover.

Beve~es

Coffee, tea, cider, other water based

Cocoa, other milk based

Tip:

Do not cover.

2 or 3 pieces
2 or 3 pieces

1 to 2 cups High (10)

3 to 4 cups

1 to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups Meal-High (7)

15

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

High (10)
Meal-High (7)

1 to

1%

1

to 1

%

1 % to

1%

to 3

6 to 7
2% to 7

7 to 10

1Y2

M

Defrosti~

Guide

1. Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages maybe defrosted

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and
place food in cooking dish for defrosting.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check
food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if
possible. On very
wing or leg areas may be necessary.

large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin

First Half Swond Half

~me,

Food

Meat

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

Franks (1-lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (l-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(5-lbs.)

Roast: beef & pork

Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)

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

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

Sausage, link
(1 to

1%-lbs.)

Sausage, patties

(12-oz.

pkg.)

Min.

3%

to 4

4 to 5

4
6

12

4 to 5 per lb.
5 to 6 per

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to 4% per

2%

2
2

1

lb.

~me,

lb.

Min.

1

none

4 to 6
6 to 8

12 to 14

4 to 5 per
5 to 6 per

2 to 4 per

2 to 4M per lb.

2%

3 to 4

1Y2

1 to 2

to

to

lb.
lb.

lb.

4%

272

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow

extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running

water until giblets can be removed.

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

all

areas. If

Comments

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half
time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

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

Turn over after first 4 minutes.

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meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after

second

half

5 to 6 minutes more.
Turn meat after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after

second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more.
Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5
minutes mores.

Place unwrapped roast in oven. After

Defrost for second
Place wrapped package in oven.

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand
to complete defrosting.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife,
complete defrosting.

Turn over after first
Turn over after first

Rotate package 1/4 turn after

No turn needed.

of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave

half

half

of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

firn

2Y2

minutes.

half of time. Let stand 5 minutes

half

of time turn roast over.

over after first half of time.

half

of time.

let

stand to

of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

~ultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,
cut Up

(21A to 3Yz-lbs.)

Whole

(2fi

to 3%-lbs. )

Cornish hen

Duckling

Turkey

7 to 8 7 to 8

lb. 4M

9 to

4 to 5 per

2 to 3 per

to 5% per

9 to 11

4 to 6 per lb.

2 to 3 per

4%

lb.

t. 5% ~r

11

lb.

lb.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn

over. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After

over chicken.

until

giblets can be removed.

Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package over
after first

Place wrapped duc~ing in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and
turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool
water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

lb.

Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time,
remove wrapper and shield warm
side up for second half of time. Run
and neck can be removed. Let soak in cool water for 1 to 2 hours or
refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

16

half

Shield

warm areas with foil. Run

of time.

half

of time, unwrap and turn

cool

water in cavity

area$

with foil. Turn turkey breast

cool

water into cavity until giblets

Food

fih

& Seafood

Fillets (l-lb.)

Steaks (6-oz.)
Whole fish (8 to 10-OZ. )

Shellfish, small pieces (l-lb.)
Shellfish, blocks

Crab meat
Oysters (10-oz. can)
Scallops

Shellfish, large

Crab legs—l to 2
(8 to

Lobster tails-1 to 2
(6 to 9-oz.)

Whole lobster or crab
(l

Yz-lb.

(6-oz.

(1-lb.

1O-OZ.)

)

pkg.)

pkg.)

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (l-lb.)

Heat & serve rolls
Coffee cake
Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.)

Sweet rolls

Doughnuts (1 to 3)

Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 12)

French toast (2 slices)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3

(17-OZ.)

Cake, filled or topped,

1

layer (12% to 16-02.)

Pound cake (11
Cheesecake,

fruit top (17 to
Crunch cakes & cupcakes

Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )
Cream or custard pie

(11

(8%

plain

(7-oz.

to

14%-oz.

to

12-oz.

‘A-oz.

or

19-oz.)

First Half

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Min. Ume, Min.

S~ond

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

6 6

2 to 3

layer

)

(14-oz.)

pkg.)

)

)

2

7 to 8 none

4 to 5
3% to 4 3
5 to 7 none

4 to 6 none

3 to 4 3 to 4

8 to 9 8 to 9

3 to 4
2 to 4
3% to 5
3% to 4

2%

to 4

1

to

3%

3 to 4

5 % to

6%

2 to 3

2 to 3

2
5 to

7

1/2

to % each
7 to 9
5 to 6

2 to 4

none

none
none
none
none
none
none
none

none
none

none

none
none

none
none
none

%

to 4

Half

Commenk

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in

cooking dish. ) Rotate 1/2 turn after first half of time. After second

half

of time, hold under cold water to separate.
Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.
Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete
defrosting.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.

Place block in casserole.
Place

block

in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.

Place unopened package in oven.

Arrange in cooking dish

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

Place in cooking dish with light underside up. Turn over after first
half of time.

Remove metal twist tie.

Place on microwave safe plate.
Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after half of time

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

fruit

Fresh frozen (10 to

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

(10-oz.

pkg.)

16-oz.)

6 to 9

5 to 8

none

none Place package in oven. Flex package once.

Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,

break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

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Convenience Food Guide

1.

Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since

they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe containers microwave safe container.

(glass

or plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping,

conventional baking is recommended.

2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high, and place in

3. Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times
together. Check at minimum time.

Food

Appetizem

Pastry

Frozen prepared Paper towel No
sandwiches

Popcorn

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Scrambld e%
substi~te

(8-oz.

Cheese souffle

(12-OZ.)

Breakfast,
scrambled eggs
(6

K-oz.) with

sausage and hash
brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit
(10-OZ.)

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&

Crab or shrimp

newburg (61A-oz.

Fish & chips
(5 to

14-OZ.)

Deviled crab

(6-oz.)

Breaded fish
(5 to 1O-OZ.)
(14 to
(23 to 25-oz.)

&

bites

Cheese

carton)

Shellf~h

16-oz.)

Contier

Snack

Microwave
safe dish

Microwave bag No

Microwave
safe dish

Microwve

safe 8-in. pie
plate and
custard cups

Package
paper tray

Microwave
safe dish

Package No

)

pouch
Package tray No

Microwave No
safe dish

Microwave
safe dish

Cover

No High (10)

No

No

Package
cover film to expose potatoes.

Yes

No

Power

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

Defrost (3)
Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.

High (10)

Defrost (3) 5 min.
High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

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

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1/2

to 21/2 min.

2 to 3 min. Remove from
per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after

3 to 5 min.

3%

to

4%

9 to 13 min.

2 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back

5 to 6 min. before serving.

4 to 5 min. Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to vent.

4 to 6 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or

3 to 4 min.

4 to 5 min.
7 to 9 min.

10 to 12 min.

Commen@

foil

package and wrap in paper

Follow

package directions.

Microwave about 1 minute per 1/4 cup
mixture. Stir after

complete cooking.
To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered
custard cups, 6 or
minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.

Stir or breakup after defrosting time. Stir

distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

Distribute

half of time. Let stand to

7-oz.

evenly

on microwave safe dish

half

of time.

Rearrange after 5

Meat

Frozen meats
(5 to

8-oz.)

(10 to

16-oz.)

(16 to 32-oz.)
Dry mixes

(hamburger added)
TV dinners

(6 to

11%-oz.)

(12 to

20-OZ.)

Microwave
safe dish or
pouch

Microwave
safe casserole

Package tray Carton
and carton

No

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

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

18

4fi

to 7 min. to vent.

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min.

11

to 20 min.

6 to 8 min.
7 to 10 min.

If pouch package is used, puncture with fork

Add cooked, drained hamburger.

Remove foil cover; replace in carton. Rotate

1/4 turn after half of time.

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Wsta,

Rice

Canned spaghetti, etc. Microwave

Frozen rice in pouch
(10-OZ.)

Frozen macaroni &
cheese, spaghetti
(8 to 14-02.)

Frozen Lasagna
(21-02.)

safe dish

Pouch

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave Wax paper or
safe dish

Poultry

Canned Microwave

(7%

to Ioti-oz.)

(14 to 24-oz.)
Frozen pouch

(5 to 6%-02.)

Main dish
(12 to 17-02. pkg.)

Fried chicken Microwave

(2 pieces)
(1-lb.–6 pieces)

(2-lbs.–8 to 10 pieces)

safe dish

Microwave
safe dish

safe dish

Sauces, Gravies

Canned Microwave Lid or
(10 to 16-02.)

(32-oz.)

safe dish

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

plastic wrap

Lid or
plastic wrap

No High

No

plastic wrap

High (10)

High (10)

High (10) 7 to 10 min.

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

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

High (10)
High (10)

(10)

3 to 5 min.

6 to 7 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent,

15 to 20 min.

2 % to 4 min.
4 to 6 min.

3 % to

4%

min.

7 to 14 min.

2 to 4 min.
6 to 7 min.

3 to 6 min.
6 to 9 min.

Stir before serving.

Stir before serving.

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir
after half of time.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

Stir after 5 minutes.

If label does not state “fully

for doneness.

cooked:’

check

Frozen breaded
(7-02.)

Canned
(8 to 9-02.)
(15 to 17-02.)
(28 to 32-oz.)

Instant mashed
potatoes
(2 to 6 servings)
(8 to 12 servings)

Frozen souffle
(12-02. pkg.)

Potatoes: baked,
stuffed, frozen
(1 to 2)
(3 to 4)

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave
safe dish

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave
safe pie

plate and

custard cups
Microwave

safe dish

No

Lid or
plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

No

Wax paper

High (10)

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

High

(10)

High (10)
Defrost (3)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)
High (10)

19

3 to 5 min. Place

1%

to

2%

min.

4 to 5 min.

5 to 6 min.

4 to 6 min.

8 to 14 min.
9 to 13 min.

9 to 11 min.

4 to 7 min.
7 to 10 min.

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish.
Add 1/2 cup

Use container size and amounts of water,
butter and salt on package. Cover. After
heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding extra

1 or 2 tablespoons dry mix.

To Defrost:
pie plate.
To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups.
Souffles are done when centers are set.

Check to see that potatoes are
FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.

on

microwave trivet or dish.

liquid or liquid from can. Cover.

Place souffle upside down in

NW

milk,

IN

Meak

1. Always use microwave safe dish, plastic or glass.

2. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

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Beef

Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles or soup)
(l-lb.)
(l

fi-lbs.)

Meatballs
(1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

Patties Oblong glass Wax paper

(4 patties per lb.)

(1

to 2 patties)

(3 to 4 patties)
Tip: (For

Meat

1

or 2 patties, use paper

loaf

Casserole

Round or

oblong

dish

dish (with trivet

if desired)
or ceramic
dinner plate

Pie plate or
loaf dish

plate

No

Wax paper

lined with double thickness paper towels.)

Plastic wrap

Roask

Pot roasts Oblong dish

Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)

Tender roasts (rib, Oblong dish
high quality rump, and trivet
sirloin tip)

or casserole

Casserole

Lid or Medium (5)

plastic wrap

Lid or Medium (5)
plastic wrap

Wax paper

Power

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

Meal-High (7) Round loaf:

Medium (5)

Rare
Medium

Well

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4 to 6 min.
6 to 8 min.

7 to 9 min.

10 to 13 min.

2 to 4 min.
4 to 6 min.

21 to 23 min.
Loaf shape:
25 to 30 min.

18

to 21 min.

per lb.

120 to 130

min.

Min.

pr

lb.

11 to 13

14 to 16
17 to 19

Commenk

Stir after half of time. Add sauce or

casserole ingredients and finish. To cook

frozen block, microwave 10 to
breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange % to l-in. apart in

circle

around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange % to l-in. apart.
Rotate dish 1/2 turn

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over. If desired, add
browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish 1/2
turn after

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after

half of time. Add vegetables, if desired, after
half

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn
over after half of time. Let meat stand in
broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For
boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables
in broth.

Turn over and shield ends if necessary after
half of time. Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes
before carving. If desired, brush with
browning sauce or agent before cooking.

half

of time. Recover and finish.

afier balf

of time.

15

minutes,

of time.

%rk

Bacon
Per slice:
(l-lb.)

Pork sausage (raw)
(%-lb.–4 patties)

Pork link sausage
(raw)

Canadian bacon
(2 slices)
(4 slices)
(6 slices)

Pork chops
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)

Microwave
safe

plate

oblong dish

Microwave
safe cookware

Microwave
safe cookware

Microwave
safe cookware

Microwave

safe cookware

or

Paper towel

Wax paper

Wax paper

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

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

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

20

%

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total

3 % to 4% min.

1/2

to % min.

per link

%

to

1‘~

min.

1Y2

to 2 min.

2 to

2Y2

min.

14 to 18 min.

19 to 24 min.
26 to 32 min.
33 to 37 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper
trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between
layers of paper towels in oblong dish.

Arrange in single

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more
links, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Arrange in single

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

layer.

layer.

towels

or on

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Pork roast

Spare ribs

Ham (precooked Oblong dish
or canned)

Ham loaf

Ham slices &
steaks dish

13x9x2-in.
microwave method per lb.
safe dish

13x9x2-in.
dish or
casserole

Pie plate

12x8x2-in.

Lamb

Chops

(4 chops)

Roast Oblong dish
(leg or shoulder) and trivet

Brown ‘N
Sear dish

(preheated for
8 min.)

3-qt.

Cooking bag Medium (5)

Plastic wrap
or cover per lb.

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Wax paper

No

Wax paper

Medium (5) 20 to 25 min.

Medium (5)

Medium (5)

High (10)

High (10)

Medium (5)

Medium
Well

15 to 19 min.

11 to 13 min.

per lb.

22 to 25 min.

18 to 27

5 to 7 min.

Min.

per lb.

13

to 15

16 to 18

min.

Tie end of bag securely. Do not use metal
twist ties. Or place bone side upon trivet in
dish. Add water to dish and cover with wax

paper. Microwave at Medium (5) 13 to 15
min. per lb.

Add 2/3 cup of water per lb. spare ribs. Turn
over or rearrange after half of minimum
time. After minimum time, drain liquid and
add barbecue sauce; microwave a few
minutes to finish.

Shield top edge of ham with
foil. After cooking period, let ham stand 10
minutes before carving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a glaze
is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot

preserves over cooked ham loaf a few

minutes before serving.

Turn over at half of time.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in

preheated dish. Turn meat at half of time.

Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over
after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10
minutes before carving.

l~z-in.

strip of

Veal

Chops
(See

lamb chops above.)

Roast (shoulder) Oblong dish

and trivet per lb.

Wax paper Medium (5)

15 to 17 min.

Place on trivet fat or cut side down. Turn
over after half of cooking time. Let roast
stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

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Poultry

1.

Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do

not use trivet for cooking turkey breast.

2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for
up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to stand 20 minutes.

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Chicken

Pieces Plate or
Whole chicken

(8 pieces)
Whole uncut

(stuffed or cooking bag
unstuffed)

Cornish

Whole (stuffed or
unstuffed) oblong dish

Halves Square or

Hens

DucHi~

firkey

Breast Oblongdisb

oblong dish

Oblong dish Oven-proof Meal-High (7)

Square or Wax paper
and trivet

oblong dish per lb.

Oblong disb
and trivet

Wax paper High

or wax paper

Wax paper

Wax paper

Cooking bag Medium (5)

Power

(10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High

(10)

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2fi

to 3 min.

per piece

15 to 20 min.

total
9 to 12 min.

per lb. 1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near

6 to 8 min.
per

lb.

9 to 10 min. Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of

6 to 8 min. Shield bottom of legs, wings and tail.
per lb.

14

to 16 min.

per lb.

Commenk

Brush with browning agent if desired,
Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so
thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges
of dish.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add
closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.

Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on
trivet in dish and cover with wax paper.
Rotate disb 1/2 turn after half of cooking

Place breast side down in dish. Turn
after half of time.

stuffing, if desired.

Microwave breast side down for first half of
time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top
surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near

closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.
Cook breast side up. Or, place breast up in
dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave
at Medium (5) 21 to 23 minutes per pound.
Remove plastic wrap, baste and rotate dish

1/2 turn after half of time.

time,

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1. Crust

Food

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass

on breads
as color of batter (outsides will not brown). If desired, sprinkle caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French
top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture,

topping for brown

Coffee Cakes
From refrigerated
biscuits

Corn Bread

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

Quick Breads, Loaf

will

be soft, outside color of foods will be same

cbopped

color. Or, increase brown color on upside

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8-in. tube
dish*

8 to 9-in.
tube dish*

Paper-lined

muffin cups

(Do not use
foil liners)

Glass loaf
dish

Cover

No

No

No

No

nuts or other

Power

Medium (5

Meal-High

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

Meal-High (7)

bvel

22

down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar
fried onion rings.

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7)

9 to 11 min.

1

to

11/2

min.

1 to 2 min.

2fi to 4% min.

9 to 12 min.

placed open-side-up in center.

Commenk

Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter
topping before microwaving. Invert to serve.

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle
cooking dish with finely chopped canned
French fried onions before microwaving.
Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or
homemade muffin cups made by cutting
down hot paper drink cups.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of cooking

time. When done, toothpick inserted in
center will come out clean. Let stand 15 min.
before turning out of dish.

Cool.

MS

1.

2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard

and Cheese

Prepare eggs many ways in the microwave oven, see below.

Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent
bursting.

cooked eggs. They could explode.

3. Cook eggs just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if
overcooked.

Food

Scrambled

Basic eggs

Poached eggs

Omelet

Quiche

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Glass

measuring
cup or
casserole

Buttered
custard cup

1

k-qt. Casserole

casserole

p~e

9-in.

Microwave
safe
measure and

auiche dish

plate No

l-qt.

Cover

No High (10)

Plastic wrap

cover

No

Power

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High (10)
Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

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%

to 1 min.

per egg

1

to

1 % min.

per egg
5 to 6 min.

Boil 2 cups
water.

%

to 1 min.

per egg
Melt butter

1 min.

6 to 9 min.
Filling:

2 to 3 min.
Quiche:
6 to 8 min.

Commenti

Place 1 teaspoon butter per eW in dish.
Microwave at High (10) until melted.
Scramble the eggs with the butter and
tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and
microwave for half of total time. Stir set
portions from the outside to the center.
Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to set eggs.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on
High (10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture
membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon,
slip in eggs gently. Cover. Let stand in water
a few minutes.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave 1/2

to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted.

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after

Combine and microwave filling, stirring
every 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked

shell. Microwave additional time shown at
left. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

half

of time.

Cheese

Fondue

Basic White Sauce:

2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradually stir in 1 cup of milk. Microwave at High (10)4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute until thick and
bubbly.

Microwave Cover or
safe

2-qt.

dish

Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in l-quart glass measure. Microwave at High (10)

plastic wrap

High (10)
Medium (5)

To make
sauce—6 min. substituting wine for milk. Add 1 cup Swiss
9 to 10 min.

Make Basic White Sauce (see recipe below),

cheese and microwave for 9 to 10 minutes,
whisking every

11/2

minutes.

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1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may still be

Food

and Seafood

slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as
minutes before serving.

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Fillets or steaks
(1-lb.)

Whole fish Oblong dish

Clams, 6

Shrimp, peeled
(l-lb.) shallow dish

Shrimp, unpeeled

(2-lbs.)

Oblong dish

Pie plate or
shallow dish

Pie plate or

2-qt.

casserole

Cover

Wax paper or
plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or
plastic wrap

fish

stands a few

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

Power

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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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6 to 8 min.

5 to 7 min.
per lb.

3

to4

min. Place in dish with hinged side out.

3 to 6 min.

6 to 10 min.

Commenk

Microwave until fish flakes easily.

tail

Shield head and thin

Stir after 5 minutes.

with aluminum foil.

Vqetibles

1.

Always use microwave safe cookware, glass or plastic. Cook

most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are
potatoes cooked in their skins and watery vegetables which need
no water added for steam.

2. Do not salt tops of vegetables before

salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes
cause

brown

3. Cooking time

Minimum time on guide gives fresh taste and crisp-tender texture.
For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time
or longer.

spots on vegetables during microwaving.

for vegetables affects finished taste and texture.

microwaving. If desired, add

4.

Size of pieces affects cooking time. Large pieces generally take
longer than small uniform pieces.
Just as when cooking conventionally, vegetable mixtures should

5.
have similar densities or degrees of firmness in order to cook
together successfully. Firm, crisp vegetables like carrots,
cauliflower and broccoli microwave together well. If microwaving
a firm vegetable with a soft one (carrots and peas, for example)
cut the carrots in julienne strips so they
peas. Or, start cooking larger carrot pieces first, and add peas
during last few minutes.

will

cook as fast as the

Vegetables

Slices, pieces
(l-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

Whole,

halves

starchy vegetables

(Wtatoes,

cauliflower, etc. )
(l-lb., 3 to 4)

(2-lbs.

Watery (Tomatoes,
summer squash)
(l-lb., 3 to 4)

(2-lbs.,

Vegetable Casseroles
(With raw vegetables)
(With precooked
vegetables)

Stir-Fry Vegetables
(6 to 8 servings)

Blanching fresh
vegetables for
freezing

or large,

winter squash,

,6 to 8)

6 to 8)

Conhiner

Casserole

Potatoes: Cook on

oren floor (no

container) Other
vegetables: Square
or oblong dish
or casserole

Glass
casserole

Cover

Yes

Potatoes: No High (10)
Winter
squash,
cauliflower,
etc.: Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

hwer hvel

High (10)

High (10)

High

(10)

High

(10)

High (10)

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11

to 14 min.

14

to 18 min.

12 to 20 min.
16 to 20 min.

4 to 5 min.
6 to 8 min.

18 to 20 min.
10 to 12 min.

10 to 12 min.

3 to 5 min.

Commenk

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. If frozen,
reduce time 3 to 5 minutes because
vegetables are blanched.

Prick skin of potatoes before cooking.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional
water needed.

Use large enough casserole to
boiling in dish.

To stir-fry one type of vegetable,
substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water
and

follow

times in cooking guide.

Blanch only 1 pound or 1 quart prepared
vegetables at a time. Place in 1 to
casserole with 1/4 to 1/2 cup water.
Blanched vegetables

color

and will be slightly softened. Cool
drained blanched vegetables immediately
by plunging in container of ice water.

will

allow

for

2-qt.

have bright, even

Gmvies

1. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top,
they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the
same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding an
extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup
of liquid.

Food

Gravies and sauces
thickened with flour
or cornstarch (1 cup)

Thin,

(au jus, clam, etc.)

(1 cup)

Melted

clarified butter

(%

cup)

& Sauces

liquid

sauces

butter sauces,

Contiiner

Glass measure

or bowl

Casserole

Glass measure

Cover

No

No

No

2. Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most

3. Vary basic white sauce (see page 23) by adding cheese,

%wer hvel

High (10)

High

(10)

High (10)

should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice

while microwaving.

cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

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4 to 5 min.

2 to 3 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

Commenk

Microwave fat, flour and salt together
to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per

additional cup of sauce.
Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated

ingredients. Stir
finish.

Microwave butter just to melt. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let
stand until layers separate. Pour off

and use clear top layer.

well

and microwave to

e= yolks,

1.

Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic),
For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for

2.

conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave
oven. Add regular amount salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional,
to prevent sticking).

For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water and salt as

3.
with conventional boiling.

4.

Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When
plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

5.
immediately after microwaving.

Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.

&

using

Food

Macaroni
(8-oz.)

Spaghetti

(16-oz.)

Egg noodles
(8-oz.)

Lasagna
(8 to

16-oz.)

Manicotti
(s-oz. )

Rice, regular
long grain (1 cup)

Rice, minute
(1 Y2 cups)

Contier

2-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

12x8x2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt,

casserole

2-qt.

casserole

Cover

Lid or
plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Power

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10) 11 to 16 min.

High

High (10)

High (10)

(10)

hvel

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15 to 18 min.

16 to 19 min.

21 to 23 min.

22 to 25 min.

18 to 21 min.

4 to 6 min. Add 1 YZ cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Commenti

Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

type, check for doneness after 10

minutes.
Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10

minutes.
Add 8 cups water. Stir afier 10 minutes. Time

is the same for spinach or regular noodles.
Cover with water in dish. Rearrange after 7

minutes.
Brush with

Using fork, turn over every 5 minutes while
microwaving.

Add 2 % cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Cereal

1.

Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic). Use large 3. Do not cover (prevents spillover).
enough container to avoid

2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.

spillover.

4. Stir half-way through cooking time.

oil

then cover with water in dish.

Food

Oatmeal, quick China or

NOTE:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

Oatmeal,
old fashioned

Grits, quick

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits,

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

Cream of Wheat

Cream of Rice

Contier

pottery bowl,
paper

bowl

l-qt.

casserole No

or bowl

China or
pottery bowl,
paper bowl

l-qt.

casserole No

or bowl
China or

pottery

bowl,

paper bowl

Cover

No

No High (10)

No

High (10)

%

High (10)

follow

Y2

to 1 minute.
High (10)

High (10)

Power

to 1 minute.

package

hvel

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2 to 2% min.
per serving

3 to 5 min.
for 1 serving

3 to 4 min.
for

1

serving

3 to 4 min.

for I serving

lM

to 2 min. Increase time about 1 minute per additional

for 1 serving

Commenk

Mix cereal,
microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6
servings, use

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.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase

casserole size and microwave time by 2

minutes per additional serving.

Increase time 1 minute per additional serving.

serving.

salt and hottest tap water before

3-qt.

casserole.

25

Cakes and

Desserfi

1. Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but

removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel.

Food

Contier

do not flour. Or, for easy

Cover

Cakes

Commercial mix
(18 to 20-02.)

Basic butter or
chocolate cake

Pinapple
upsidedown cake

Cupcakes (6) Paper lined

Bar cookies

Baked

apples

or

prs

8-in. round or
square dishes

Fluted tube
cake pan

Greasd

8-in.

round dish

8-in. round

dish

cupcaker

8-in. square
dish

Ux8X2-in.

dish

Micmve

safe dish or plastic wrap
casserole

Lid or

Power

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)
High (10)

High (10)

hvel

3. Crust on cakes will be soft. Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is
desirable for frosting.

4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

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8 to 9 min.

17 to 19 min.

8 to 9 min.

9 to 11 min.

3ti

to 4 min.

6 to 8 min.
8 to 14 min.

3 to 4 min.
per piece

Commenk

Grease dishes before adding batter. Remove an

e=

when preparing batter. Rotate dish 1/4 turn
every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes

befo~ inverting to

Use number of
Rotate pan 1/4
cake stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting to
cool.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Ut stand
on heat-proof counter or wooden board to cool

E

minutes.

Men

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

Men

cooking
notice some
remove cupcakes as they are done and continue

cooking the rest a few seconds more.

Grase

dish before adding batter. Rotate dish

1/2 turn after

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent

cwl.

e~s

recommend on package.

turn every

seved

wfll

be done before others. If so,

hdf

6 minutes. Let tube

cupcakes, you may

of time. Cut when cool.

bumting

Canties

1.

Aways

use microwave safe glass cookwa~. For easy cleanup, melt 2. Candies which are

chocolate in paper

paper

bowl

Food

S’Mores

Caramel Apples

Marshmallow Crisp 12X8x2-in.

wrap~m m

to melt.

Contier

Paper napkin No
or paper plate

l-pint (2-cup) No

measure

dish

side up, or place chocolate in

Cover

Yes

Yes

Power

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

High (10)

cooking containers carefully.

hvel

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15 to 20

seconds
3 min.

1Y2

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

3 to 5 min.

boded

become very hot; be sure to handle

Commenk

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow. Microwave.

Unwrap a 14-02. package of caramels into
measuring
Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples into mixture.
In 12 x8x2-in. container, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows.
with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in
5 cups crispy rice

Place 12-02. 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.

cup.

Add 1 tablespoon water.

cereti. PESS firrrdy

Cover

into dish.

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Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

~pe

of Utensil/Cookware

Foil-1ined Paper Bags, Boxes and
Baking Trays

Metal or part metal Pots, Pans,
Thermometers, Skewers and Foil
Trays

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics,
such as:

Rubbermaid

Glass jars, such as for baby foods,

vegetables, entrees, syrups,
salad dressing

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain,
Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor Hocking
Plastics, Mister Microwave, Nordic
Ware, Republic,

Microware,

Tara, Wearever

Bangor

Nupac

Paper or Styrofoam Plates
and Cups

Oven Glass such as:

Fire King,
Pyrex

Glassbake, Heller,

Anchor Hocking,

Jena,

Microwave Uses

Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. deep or less. Foil or metal will reflect
microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer
than l-in. to oven walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander).
Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby food in jars, especially meat and egg mixtures. Remove
metal caps to warm syrup.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for

short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.
Cooking and heating.

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle
Denby,

International Stoneware, Lenox

Temperware,
Pfaltzgraff

by Corning,

El

Camino,

Marsh,

Dansk

Generation,

Franciscan,

Mikasa,

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Corning Centura,
Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine,
Dishes with metal trim

Fitz

and Floyd

Paper Towels and Napkins,
Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic
such as:

Progression G. by Noritake

Corning Ware,

(Pyroceram),

Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags,
Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and
Porcelain, such as:

F.B.

Rogers,

Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Heller,

El

Camino,

Marsh Industries,

Heating and some cooking. Avoid metal rings or decorations on dinnerware.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and
serving sandwiches or appetizers. Use wax paper as light covering to hold
in steam.

Cooking and heating.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags).

Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.

Paperboard Trays

entrees and dinners

used for frozen

Plastic trays and plates

frozen entrees and dinners

used for

Cooking and heating.

Cooking and heating.

-

The

Efiawt

Feature

COO~P

I

I

LIGHT

I

METAL
FILTER

The exhaust hood

microwave oven is equipped with
two metal filters which collect

grease. When the fan is operated,
air is drawn up through the filters
and is then discharged through the
provided venting to the outside.
The hood also has a light for
illuminating the counter space.

I

METAL
FILTER

feature on your

Then pull filter downward and to
the front. The filter will drop out.

,,

I

\

1

To replace grease filter,

filter in the frame slot on the back

of the opening.

slide the

To clean grease filter, soak,

I

agitate fil;er in hot detergent
solution. Don’t use ammonia or
other alkali because it will darken
metal. Light brushing can be used
to remove embedded dirt. Rinse,
shake and remove moisture before
replacing.

cleaned at least once a month.

I

I

Never
the

where flaming might occur on
surfaces below hood, filter will
retard entry of flames into the unit.

Hlters

oDerate vour

filte;

in

should be

pl~ce.

In situations

hood without

then

To remove grease filter,

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

grasp the

‘—\+

Pull filter upward and to the front
to lock into place.

Clean

hood surfaces
detergent solution. About 1
tablespoon of ammonia maybe
added to the water. Take care not
to touch the filters and enameled

tend to darken metal.

off the grease and dust on

ofien.

Use a warm

surfaces with this. Ammonia will

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—-——

Li@t

Coohp Li@t

To replace

first

Bulb Replacement

in Hood

REMOVE SCREW

cooktop light in hood,

disconnect

fiwer

at main
fuse or circuit breaker panel or
pull plug.

side of light compartment cover
and lower cover until it stops.

Remove screw on right

Oven Li@t

To replace
disconnect power at main fuse or
circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking off
3 screws which hold it in place.

your oven light, first

Groundi~

Imtructiom

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

o~electric

=hoc~.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are
cool before removing. Break the
adhesive seal by gently unscrewing
the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt
incandescent bulbs (Part No.

WB2X4253) available from your

GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt
bulbs (Part No.
are available in supermarkets and
hardware stores may also be used
for replacements. Raise light
compartment cover and replace
screw. Connect electrical power to
microwave oven.

40SllN/1)

which

Next, remove the single screw
located above door near center of
oven that secures light housing.
Remove bulb and replace with
a 30-watt GE bulb (Part No.

WB2X4235) available from your

GE supplier. Secure light housing
with screw.

INSURE PROPER
GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

I

I

Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly

grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall

receptacle is encountered, it is

your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.

Do not under any
cut or remove the third

BEFORE USE

groundin~

circ~ce

@round)

prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug

with this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord

with this appliance.

29

-

m

-.~:

~

Questiom?

Use This

Woblem

Solver

PROBLEM

OWN

~L N~

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL
LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WLL N~ STA~

FOODS ARE
OVERCOOKED
UNDERCOOKED

“EEEE”

ON DISPLAY

E~HER

OR

APPEARS

POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY
c

A fuse in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into

. Door not securely closed.

●

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel it.

c

Make sure

●

CLEAWOFF

s

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

of

fds

. Incorrect power level
changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish WS not

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

Q T~

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

more than one food item. Check cooking guide for recommendations on increasing time.

●

men

youhaveenteredcooking

was touched

in oven. Touch TIME COOK I and

ro~~, tim~

using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

accidentily.

enteti,

or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

time

afirtouching T~E

Reset cooking program and touch

additiond

Check cooking guide for recommended power level,

wdI

receptacle.

COOK

cooking time for completion.

IorT~ECOOK ~.

STAW.

or

M

th= t-s

*

Sm

or vapor escaping
around the door.

* L~t ~~on ~und d~r
oukr me.

If you need more help.. call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”

8~262~

consumer information service

~m

or

●

oven is operating.

●

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

are no-with

Dull, thumping sound while

D-

g oven light and change

yow

microwave oven:

●

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.

30

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty
on the back page 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, Kentucky 40225

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

Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

31

—

.—

.—

YOUR GENERAL

ELE~RIC

MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS

N~

COVERED ●

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace

any part of the microwave

that fails because of a

oven

manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL

NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth

year from date of original purchase,

we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron

the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. You pay
for the service trip to your home

and service labor charges.

servicetriPstoyourhometo

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, toil free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000
consumer information service

. Improper installation.

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

tube

if

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

All warranty service will be provided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer

servicers during normal working

hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY,
GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY
SERVICE, GENERAL

HOTPOINT

GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER
CARE@ SERVICE.

● Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

. 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
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

D.C.

In Alaska the

Care@

ELECTRIC-

FACTORY SERVICE or

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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

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

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

Part-No. 164

Pub. No. 49-8026

4-89

D20~PO19

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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