GE JVM139K User Manual

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Guide

Microwave Oven

instructions ....................2-5

Precautions .................................................2- 5

Care and

Exhaust Fan ...................................................36

Grease Filter ..................................................36

Light Bulb

Temperature Probe .....................................35

Operating Instructions, Tips

Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aluminum Foil ..........................................4, 23

Auto

Automatic Fan Feature ..................................6

Auto Roast Auto Simmer Auto Start/Reminder 13 Clock

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

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

Cooking Guide ......................................28-34

Defrosting by Time ...............................16, 17

Defrosting

Delayed Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Express Cook Feature 12 Exhaust Features

Glossary of Microwave Terms ..................22

Heating or Reheating Guide ..............24,25

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

Microwave Cookware Guide ....................23

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

Minute/Second Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

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

Power Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Temperature Cook 17, 18 Time Cook

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11-13

Problem

More questions ?...call

GE Answer Centera 800.626.2000

Adapter Plugs ...............................................36

Extension Cords ...........................................36

Grounding Instructions ..............................36

Consumer Services ...................39

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

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

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

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HELP US HELP YOU...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include’ your phone number):

Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

help you operate

Write down the model and serial numbers.

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

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

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

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

Write to:

GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

send

If you received a damaged oven...

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

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

All these things are normal with your microwave oven.

● Steam or vapor escaping

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

● Dimming oven

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

● Dull thumping sound

is operating.

● Some TV-Radio interference

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

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

and change

oven

Model Number

Serial Number

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

IF YOU NEED SERVICE...

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

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

Immediately contact the dealer (or

builder) that sold you the oven.

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 your phone number—to:

the details—including Chicago, IL 60606

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225

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

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

North

Drive

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SAFETY

Read

before using

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

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

(3)

door seals and sealing surfaces.

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

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

burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of breaker.

●

Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

●

Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

●

Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

●

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

See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●

This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

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

blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as

described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” in this book.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.”

●

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

●

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are

inside the oven to facilitate

cooking. —Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic

bags before placing bags in oven. —Do not use your microwave oven to dry

newspapers. —Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled

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

(continued next page)

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SAFETY

(continued)

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

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

—Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate

and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. —Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid

damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

●

Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Some

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

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal at of oven.

products such as whole eggs and sealed

cover and return tray

1 inch away from sides

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

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Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section(s) for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

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Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

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Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in the food or liquid, and turn on the microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

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Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons:

Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

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When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

●

Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury.

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Foods with unbroken outer

“skin” such as potatoes, sausages,

tomatoes, apples, chicken

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

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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

. Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances,

liquids may start to boil during

or shortly after removal from the

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

container from the microwave oven.

●

pouches and tightly

plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal.

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

●

Hot foods and steam can cause

face.

burns. Be careful when opening any

containers of hot food, including

popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

—In the event of a grease fire, smother flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

—Never flame foods under the oven with the exhaust fan operating because it may spread the flames.

—Keep hood and grease filters clean, according to instructions in the Exhaust Feature section, to

maintain good venting and avoid grease fires.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Filler Panel Kit.

Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented

installation.

This microwave oven is

installation over electric and gas ranges.

listed for

The Exhaust Hood

●

Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

●

The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.

that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

causes smoking and greasy

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MICROWAVING TIPS

● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave

oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen

be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable

microwaving.”

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

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

cup filled with one

CUD water—set the

measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave

minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

AUTOMATIC FAN FEATURE

● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can

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

● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating

or rearranging. Check the Cooking Guide.

● Steam builds up pressure in foods which are

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

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

Cooking appliances installed under the oven may, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating from taking place, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at a 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.

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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN

I I

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door. Door must be

securely latched for oven

2. Door Latches.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Screen allows

cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves

confined in oven.

4. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Probe must be securely inserted into receptacle before oven will

start any temperature or Auto Roast cooking.

5. Temperature Probe. Use with and Auto Roast functions only.

operate.

Cooking Complete Reminder

(For all cooking features except and Auto Roast Code 4)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven

until you either open the oven door or touch the

display “End” and beep once a minute

pad.

6. Touch Control Panel and Digital Display. For detailed information on each feature, see Your Touch

Control Panel section.

7. Hood Controls. Fan. Press HI, LO or OFF. Light. Press ON or OFF.

8. Grease Filters.

10. Oven Floor.

11. Auto Defrost and Auto Roast Guide.

NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are

located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.

conformance

with

Bulletin No. 210.

Light.

at 0.10 215 224 Her.

6.3

5.9 Her.

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YOUR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL

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

be easy to use and understand.

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel displays five 8’s, 18 POWER and

all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion. Touch the ready for use.

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

pad.

● Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or

● Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

1. DISPLAY.

Displays time of day, time or

temperature during cooking functions, power level

being used, cooking mode and instructions.

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

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

10 (High).

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking time, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, or food weights for Auto Defrost.

5. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 and O and “ 1

will appear in display. Then touch

touch number pads 1, 3

START or CLOCK pad. To reset or change time,

repeat above process.

6. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering

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

7. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

8. AUTO START/REMINDER.

program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a can be used

an alarm clock.

delay. The Reminder feature

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

10.

POPCORN. Touch this pad, then START to cook prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

11. VENT FAN. Press HI, LO or OFF for the

different fan speeds.

12. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking.

13.

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

pad.

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

15. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it’s counting down.

16. CLEAWOFF. When touched, it shuts off the

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

17. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food

weight, then START. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time.

18. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe. Touch this pad, the

desired number pad for code, then START. The oven slow-cooks meat with the automatic preset program.

19.

LIGHT.

Touch ON to turn on hood light.

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AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS - GUIDE BEHIND DOOR

VENT FAN

OFF

LIGHT

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HOW TO USE THE MINUTE/SECOND

The Minute/Second Timer

The Minute/Second Timer has three timing The Minute/Second Timer functions:

It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

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

The Minute/Second Timer operates without microwave energy.

Using a Holding Time

also be used to

program a “holding time” between microwave

second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time

be found in some of your own

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

2. Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds).

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down. The timer signals when time is up.

To delay cooking

touch or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch of minutes to delay cooking.

is in food.

zero and cooking will begin.

Touch START. Timer

up to

99 minutes and 99 seconds,

TIM-E COOK

or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe

& II, TEMP COOWHOLD

When delaying

count

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

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

15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook

for 25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

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

Ste~ 2: Touch TIME

TIME

DEFROST

Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on

3 but touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

pad.

Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MI N/SEC

TIMER

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

TIMER pad.

Step 6: Touch TIME

Step

8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows

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

ten

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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. Sometimes you

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

only want to defrost a

Time Cook

Time Cook I & II allows you to microwave for a

selected amount of time.

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

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

Step 1:

2/3 full of water, add

teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips section). Place cup in oven and close door.

(High) is recommended for most

a cup

decoration

NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria.

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

A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the

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

TIME COOK

2 minutes, and then defrost for

Step 2: Touch TIME

COOK 1 & 11 pad.

&II

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

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

“How to Change Power Level” on next page.)

Step 3: Select your time. Touch one minute.

Step

and MINUTE pad for

is recommended

4: Touch the START pad.

START

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

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

Step 6: Open the door.

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Using the Time Cook II Feature

The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door.

Step

Touch TIME COOK

TIME COOK

Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2,

Step

and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds.

4: Touch TIME COOK 1 & II.

I & 11.

(continued)

Step

5: Set your second cook time.

How to Change Power Level

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

Step

6: Touch START.

Step 7: At the end of “COOK TIME I,” the second power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is shown counting down.

Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut

Step 9: Open the door.

The Express Cook Feature

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

To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch

corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time.

Step

Touch the START pad.

The oven will automatically signal, flash “End” and shut off

number pad (from

the end of the programmed time.

to 5) that

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food was not 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 the food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my

power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

The TIME COOK I & 11 pad must be touched before setting the power level otherwise your oven will not begin cooking.

Add 30 Seconds

The Add

ADD 30

SECONDS

Q. I want to cook on a power level other than 10 (High). What do I need to do?

A. To change power level, touch the POWER LEVEL

pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food? A. Yes. To resume cooking, simply

press the START pad. The timer must be reset for cooking to resume unless time is remaining on timer.

provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 seconds while the oven timer

is counting down. It will add

30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched.

Seconds feature

the door and

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How to Use Auto Start

The Auto Start feature allows you to program your

oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up

to a 12-hour delay.

Step 1: Touch AUTO

AUTO START

REMINDER

How to Use Reminder

The Reminder feature can be used clock, without starting the oven.

Example: It is 7 a.m. and you must remember to leave for a dentist appointment at 10 a.m.

Step 1:

AUTO START

REMINDER

Step 2:

you. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day. The reminder time can be set up to

12 hours later).

Enter the time you want the oven to remind

STARTREMINDER pad.

Touch AUTO

an alarm

Step 2: Enter the time you want the oven to start.

(Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step 3: Enter your desired cooking program.

Step 4:

automatically start at the desired time.

Step 3:

reminder is now set at the time you programmed, and will signal you at that time with a beeping sound until you open the door or touch the REM until the oven door is opened or CLEAWOFF

is touched. The by touching the AUTO START/ REMINDER pad. The time-of-day may be displayed by touching the CLOCK pad.

Touch START pad. The oven will

Touch START pad. The

pad. The display will show

Popcorn

The Popcorn feature is designed to be used only

with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces.

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

Step

Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display

remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time

If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN pad.

Touch number pad microwave popcorn or touch number microwave number pad 9. A indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time.

2 for

for regular

Touch

sign is displayed. The

sign

Light Microwave Popcorn

Step 1:

Touch POPCORN pad.

Step

2: Touch number pad 2.

Step

3: Touch START pad.

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

Touch number pad microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for light microwave popcorn. Touch number

sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20

seconds less cooking time is being provided.

for regular

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Auto Defrost

AUTO DEFROST

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you.

Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide below). Then touch START pad.

How to Set Auto Defrost

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

and maximum food weights for a variety of foods.

You will need to know your food weight before setting

Auto Defrost.

1. Remove food from package, place in oven on

microwave-safe dish and close door.

Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of

ounces. See Conversion

Guide below.)

shows minimum

pounds ( 1 pound,

The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even

defrosting results.

4. Touch START pad, Display shows defrost time

START

Twice during defrosting,

the oven beeps 4 times

and

Follow the directions

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

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

pad is touched.

counting down.

display.)

“End” remains on display and

Stand Time

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

Conversion Guide

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

Ounces Pounds

1–2

.2 4-5 6-7

9-10

14-15

..4 .5 .6 .7 .8 .9

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AUTO DEFROST

Unwrap item being defrosted.

2. Place roasts and whole poultry on trivet in microwave-safe dish. Check food defrosting, and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.

RECOMMENDED MIN.-MAX.

FOODS WEIGHT INSTRUCTIONS

warm spots halfway through

STAND TIME

I 0.1 -6.0

Frankfurters, Sausaze Ground Meat 0.1 -6.0 lbs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Beef Patties

Roast

Ribs

Steak Stew

Whole Chicken

Turkey Breast

(breast side

Chicken Pieces

up)

hens (whole)

0.1 -6.0 lbs. Turn over and separate patties. Remove

0.1- 6.0 lbs.

-6.0 lbs.

-6.Olbs.

0.1 -6.Olbs.

0.1 -6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.0 lbs.

Separate, turn over and shield where necessary.

Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

Turn over, remove defrosted areas and 5 minutes break

defrosted pieces.

Turnover and shield.

Separate, turn over and remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary.

Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield.

Separate and remove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield where necessary.

5 minutes

2 minutes

5 minutes

30-90 minutes

5 minutes

5minutes 5minutes

minutes; run cold water in cavity.

20 minutes in

refrigerator 5 minutes

10 minutes; run in cavity.

water

hens

Fish fillets Shrimp, scallops Whole fish

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

with small pieces of foil.

-6.0 Ibs.

0.1 -6.

0.1 -6. (). 1 -6.0 Ibs,

Turn over and shield.

Separate andremove defrosted pieces. Separate andremove defrosted pieces.

Turn over and shield tail

head.

5 minutes

5minutes 5minutes

5 minutes; hold under cold running water.

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Time Defrost

DEFROSTING BY

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

Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such

bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but

you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting

To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost

10 oz. package of frozen strawberries by

following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven

close door. Be sure package contains

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST

metal.

TIME

DEFROST

Defrosting Tips

Step

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

How to Change Power Level

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

Step

4: Touch START. When the

START

cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes “End,” then

automatically shuts off.

Step

5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat

Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

of defrosting time and

touch START. Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open

the door, remove the package and separate to finish defrosting.

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in

the package.

, . .

● For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken

up or separated part of the way through the defrosting

time.

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

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

●

Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.

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Questions and Answers

Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it?

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

oven is using a power level lower than Q. Can

on the progress of my food? A. Yes. You

microwaving. is left on timer.

Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

A. Some foods should not be completely thawed

it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

open the door during defrosting to check

open the resume defrosting,

press START. The oven begins operating

not. reset timer.

cooking. For example,

cooks so quickly

(High).

time during

the door

time

Internal temperature is the best test of doneness

for many foods. Use Temp

the desired finished food temperature. The Time

Cook I & II setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

to cook a variety of foods to

Q. Can I defrost

A. Yes, but they will need more 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 in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Q. Why don’t the defrosting times 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 your that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Temp because the oven automatically switches to “Hold” setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the

NOTE: Oven automatically switches to “Hold” when preset food temperature is reached.

the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If

is still not completely thawed at the end of

pad.

items in a hurry?

takes the guesswork out of cooking,

The Temperature Probe

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of your food. (Its

appearance may vary from picture at right. ) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in

the Automatic Roasting section.

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(continued)

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: Insert temperature probe

securely in oven wall. Close the door.

Step

TEMP COOK

Step 3: Touch 1,6

POWER

LEVEL

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

attach probe

Touch TEMP

pad.

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; foods

though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted

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

heat more

START

Step 6: When

display “Hold.” T

temperature.

CLEAR

Step 5:

roast is less than will show “COOL”; if temperature is display shows temperature counting up.

s reached, the oven will sound ‘he oven will then hold the

Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop

the cycle.

Touch the START pad.

internal temperature of the

display

or above,

OFF

Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven.

Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick,

even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. Are there any foods I can’t Temp Cook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen

whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PRObE” flash on the display after I

touched the START pad? A.

of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

if you don’t seat the cable end

Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it’s not inserted in food?

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

the oven. Q. Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at

different temperatures? A. Yes. The temperature probe gives you the freedom

to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting

needed.

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The Reheat feature is a short-term program to Touch just 3 pads to use Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time.

Reheat

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

to 6

Reheat Guide

Display BREAD

MEATS

Time per serving

20 sec.

min.

Foods Recommended

Breads, pastries,

pies, bakery goods Meats, casseroles,

pizza, solid foods

Fruits &

vegetables

Beverages

Step 1:

REHEAT

Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and

display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off.

Step 2: Touch a number pad

from 1 to 6 to select a food group.

Touch REHEAT pad.

To Reheat More Than One Serving

Reheat codes 1 through 5 let you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch

number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START.

The serving size may even be added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.

and a number

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

SAUCE

PLATE

2 min.

Soups, stews, sauces

2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

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ROASTmG

Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to

the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp

which uses a single power level, Auto

Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking.

Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting

Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in

microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through cooking center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

horizontally into the

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts

should be roasted until specified internal temperatures

are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cookbook that comes with your oven.

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

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

receptacle on oven

How to Roast Beef to Medium

1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad.

AUTO ROAST

NOTE: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking the

temperature displayed. (“COOL”

displayed

is released, doneness code reappears on the display.

2. When you Roast codes oven signals with 4 beeps and

the display when it’s time to turn the roast over. After you turn the roast, close the door and touch START. (NOTE: Oven continues to cook after the

signal whether or not roast is turned over. )

Auto

or 2, the

meat reaches

START. (See the “Auto Roast Guide” for complete list of recommended codes. )

) When pad

3. After a pre-programmed food temperature is reached, oven beeps 4 times and appears on the display.

4. Food will be held at this temperature for 60 minutes. The oven then beeps 4 times and “End” appears.

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Auto Roast Guide

● Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe ● Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting

dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.)

section.

Minimum End

Food

Code

Temp.

Beef (5 lb. max.)

Tender Roast

Medium Well

Pork (5 lb. max.)

Loin Roast

Poultry (6 lb. max.)

Turkey Breast

3 (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area.)

*Recommended standing time before serving.

Automatic

(Auto Roast Code4)

Total time includes time to bring food to 180°F., and

at that temperature until done.

Time

(minutes per pound)

Hold*

Doneness

Minutes Display

5-1o

10-15

WELL

Oven switches to Hold at

and continues holding at 180°F. until you remove food and touch

recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch after cooking.

pad

Automatic

Food

Beef

Pot

Roast

Chili

Chicken

Stewing

Roast

soup

Split Pea

Guide

180°F.

80°F.

180°F.

(Auto Roast Code 4)

5-7

5-8

4-6

3-4

4-6

7-1o

5-7

Doneness

Comments

SIM Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If adding vegetables,

make sure they are completely covered by liquid.

SIM

Precook meat. Place probe

inch from top surface. Stir after

3 hours, if possible.

SIM

Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner thigh

from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time. Same procedure as above.

Add 4 cups liquid.

Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours.

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GLOSSARY OF MICROWAVE TERMS

When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to

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

●

Moist foods, such

vegetables, fruits, poultry

seafood, microwave well.

●

Rich foods, such cookies, moist cakes and

candies, are suitable

high

●

Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to

one-third. Check food

microwaving because of their

content.

minimum time to

overcooking.

●

Small amounts of butter or be used for flavoring,

but are not needed to prevent sticking.

●

Seasonings

need to be reduced. Salt meats

vegetables after cooking.

Covering.

covers hold in moisture, allow

In both conventional

microwave cooking,

more even heating

reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the purpose when microwaving.

Venting.

After covering

dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam

Arranging Food in Oven.

escape.

In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can arrange foods in a ring, so that

around them. When microwaving, you

sides are exposed to

microwave energy.

Stirring.

range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving.

Over.

In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the

pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such

frozen hamburgers.

Standing Time.

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to

In conventional cooking,

such

cooking

or to set. Standing time is especially important in

microwave cooking. Note that not placed

Shielding.

a cooling rack.

conventional oven, you shield chicken

microwaved cake is

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use parts, such as the tips

strips of foil to shield thin

wings and legs on poultry, which

cook before larger parts.

Arcing.

microwave oven or

or foil that is not

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

Sparks caused by too much metal in the

touching the side of the oven

to food.

Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick

such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

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

the front.

the side that was to the back of the oven is to

rotate l/4 turn, turn the dish until the side

that was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Basic Microwave Guidelines

Density of Food.

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

Round Shapes.

about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round

shapes

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

Delicacy.

Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy

is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in

moisture should be covered or

can disperse evenly.

In both conventional

microwave

bread or

Since microwaves penetrate

also happen

lower power settings to

food affects how it cooks. Very

to stand so heat

Piece Size.

Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With

pieces of food, reduce the power

setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

cook

than thick areas. This can be controlled in

both types of cooking, thin areas

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center.

Starting Temperature.

Foods taken

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

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking,

amounts usually take less time than large amounts.

This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where

time is directly related to the number of servings.

Shelf

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

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MICROWAVE COOKWARE

& MICROWAVE ADAPTING

of Cookware

Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays

Aluminum Metal or partially metal pots, pans,

thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles

Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups

Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware

Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper

Microwave Uses

Avoid using. You

is closer than 1 inch to oven walls. Use Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available.

Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly.

Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can

Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if

food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer’s

recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of

sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper.

use

up.

trays that

no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will

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

Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and entrees and dinners

Straw, wicker and wood

used for frozen

Covering to Heating (storage bags).

Cooking and heating.

Warming.

Cookware Tips

● Always check the cookware manufacturer’s

recommendations before using any cookware in the oven.

● Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in

cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit

in the oven.

● For best cooking results select

the size or amount of food being prepared.

dish that matches

in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).

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HEATING OR REHEATING

1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use taste. Let foods stand a few minutes microwave-safe cookware.

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

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the last to heat. Foods heated to

will provide safe,

Item Amount

palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal

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

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

serving.

Power Level Time

Appetizers

Dips: cream or processed cheese Pastry bites: small pizzas,

Saucy: meatballs, cocktail franks, etc. (

cup per serving)

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

rolls, etc.

cup

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

Medium (5) Medium (5)

High ( 10) High (

High ( 10)

min.

to 5 min. 2 to 4 min. 2 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls,

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

1 slice= 9-in. pie

(use minimum time for custard)

muffins

piece

pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

rolls or

doughnuts

1 2 4 6 to

1 slice 2 slices 4 slices 9-in. pie

Low Low Low (3) Low (3)

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

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

to 1 min.

I to I

min.

to to I min.

1 to I

min.

to 2 min.

to 1 min.

I to I

min.

to 3 min.

min.

2 to 4 min.

5 to 7 min.

min.

Beverages

Cocoa, other milk (6

OZ./CUP)

(9 oz./cup) Coffee,

tea, cider

(6 (9 oz./cup)

based

Gravies & Sauces

Desserts:

Gravies: giblet or creamy

Meat spaghetti sauce, etc.

Tip: Cover

chocolate, butterscotch, etc.

sauces,

to prevent spattering.

Griddle Foods

Pancakes,

Plain, no topping Syrup & butter

Tip:

not cover.

toast or

such as

to 2 cups

I to 2 cups

cup

1 cup

cup

I cup 112 cup

cup I can (16 oz. )

2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces

min.

Meal-High (7)

Meal-High (7) 5 to 7 min.

High ( 10) High ( 10)

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

High ( 10) High ( 10)

3 to

I to 3 min.

6 to 7 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min. 2 to 3 min.

to 4 min.

3 to 4 min.

1 to i

min.

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Item

Meats and Main Dishes

Chicken pieces

Hamburgers or meatloaf

(4 oz. per serving)

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2/3-3/4

Saucy, main dishes: chop creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese,

(3/4-1

Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces

Thinly-sliced meat

to 4 oz. per serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

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

Tip: Cover

per serving)

dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes

spaghetti,

Plate of Leftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

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

Amount

I to

2 pieces

to 4 pieces

2 servings High (10) 2 to 3 min.

to 4 servings

to 2 High ( 10)

3 to 4

to 2 servings High (10)

1 to 2 servings High (10)

to 4 servings

I can (16 oz. )

to 2 servings

to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings

1 plate High ( 10)

Power Level Time

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

High (10) 4 to 5 min.

High (10) 1 to 2 min.

High (10) 6 to 9 min. High ( 10)

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

Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) 2 to 5 min.

High ( 10) High ( 10)

3 to 4 min.

3 to 5 min. 5 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

I to 3 min.

3 to 5 min. 5 to 6 min.

3 to 4 min.

to 1 min.

3 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread

Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,

etc. in bun (

Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

cup per serving)

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

soups

Milk-based

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

Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Vegetables

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, I to 2 servings

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed

(

cup per serving)

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc. I to 2 servings (

cup per serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.

oz. per serving) I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I can (10 oz.)

3 to 4 servings

1 can (10 oz. ) High ( 10)

3 to 4 servings High (10)

I can (16 oz. )

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I can (

oz.)

Meal-High (7) 1 to 3 min. Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 min.

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

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

High ( 10) High (10) 4 to 6 min.

High ( 10)

( 10)

High ( 10)

High ( 10) High (10)

I to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

2 to 3 min. 5 to 7 min.

to 3 min.

4 to 5 min.

1 to 2 min.

2 to 3 min.

4 min.

to 2

min.

3 to 4 min.

to 2 min. 2 to 3 min. 2 to 4 min.

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DEFROSTING

unwrapping,

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

beef,

2. After first half food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food

Food

in paper or plastic

food is foil wrapped, remove foil

defrosting. Most

and veal roasts, use Warm ( 1),

be defrosted without

with small pieces of

First Half Second Half

Time, Min.

defrosts well using

such

Time, Min. Comments

3. Be sure

4. When defrosted, stand

few minutes,

completely defrosted

should be COOI but softened in

cooking,

areas.

Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost

Bread, buns or rolls

oz.)

Cake, frosted, 2 to (17 oz.)

Cake, plain, I layer Cheesecake, plain or

fruit-topped (17 to

Coffee cakes ( 11

oz. )

Cream or custard pie (14

oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Doughnuts

(1 or 2) (4

French toast (2 slices) Fruit or nut pie Pound cake (11 Sweet rolls

layer

oz. )

in. )

oz. )

2 to

to 7

1 to

1/2 each

2 7 2 to 4 2

(3)]

I to 2

none none

none

none none

2 to

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

Fillets:

Pre-packaged ( 1 lb.) Freshly

Shellfish, blocks:

Crab meat

Oysters ( Scallops ( 1 -lb. package)

Shellfish, large:

Crab legs, I to 2

to 10 oz.)

Lobster tails, 1 to 2

Shellfish, small pieces

(

lb,)

Steaks

Whole fish (X to 10 oz. )

package)

oz.)

oz. )

( 1 lb. )

can)

4 to 5

4 to 4 to

2 to

to 4

2 to

5 to 7 5 to 7

4 to 4 to

none

to 2

to 4

Remove

Let

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Reposition after first half of” time. Let stand 5 minutes

before serving.

Turn over after

Let Rearrange

Place unopened package in oven. (If in cooking dish, ) Turn package over after first second half’ of’ time. hold under cold water to separate.

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

Place block in casserole, Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of

time.

Arrange in first half

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

half of time.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking

firsl

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

twist tie. Turn over after first half of time,

5 to 10 minutes

after

5 minutes before serving

a few minutes to finish defrosting.

half of’ time,

half of time.

dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after

of’

serving.

up with fork after first half of

in water, place

Rearrange pieces

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First Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Fresh (10

Plastic pouch—l to 2 (

1 to

Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]

( I

lb. )

per lb.

to lb.

Comments

Place time, break up with

Place package in

package in

Flex

Repeat if necessary.

Let stand 5 minutes

After minimum

Franks ( 1

Ground:

( 1 lb.)

Ibs.)

Roast: beef,

Roast,

to 4 tbs. )

Sausage,

( 1 -lb. ( l-lb. roll)

Sausage, links

( I

Sausage, patties

(

Spareribs,

Steaks,

*Use Warm ( 1 )

tbs. )

4 Ibs. )

lb. )

bulk

Ibs. )

)

roasts,

to 4 to 7

lb.

2 to 2103

5 per lb.

to 4

per lb.

2 to 4

5 per lb.

lb.

separated. l,ct stand 5 minutes, if

Turn meat over

Turn

Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and

microwave

unwrapped

minutes Place unwrapped

hall

time.

minutes

Turn Turn

Turn they thaw.

unwrapped ribs in

time.

Place unwrapped meat in separate pieces with table

al’ter

half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block

I in

after

halt’

to 5 minutes

alter first half’ of time. Let stand alter

and separate after first half nf time.

complete

shield warm areas with

01” time.

half of time. Scrape

minutes more.

halt nf time. Scrape nff

time. Set

in refrigerator.

half

turn

Microwave X minutes

dish. Turn

dish. Turn mast river after first

half nf

Let stand 15 minutes.

half ut time. Let stand 5 minutes.

dish.

dish. Turn

Let stand

just until franks can

time. Let stand

Let stand

minutes.

over

after first half

defrosting.

after first

patties as

hall of

half nf time,

[Power Level:

Chicken,

Ibs. )

hen

Duckling

breast (4 Ibs. )

Ibs. )

Defrost (3)]

I I

5 per lb.

4 per lb. 4 per lb.

to 5

I I

lb.

Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn

time. Alter

and turn chicken defrosting. run

Place unwrapped hen in riven breast-side-up. Turn

Place unwrapped with

dish. M

stand a

wrapped chicken in dish. After

unwrapped duckling in

Shield warm areas with

can be

minutes

half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas

1. complete del’resting.

time, separate pieces and

4 minutes inure, if necessary.

watel in cavity until

warm

water in cavity until giblets can be

half of time. Let stand I

half uf time, unwrap

with

Turn

Run

dish

after

can be

after first

cumplete

after first

half of

until

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Breads

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. To increase brown

Food

Coffee cakes

Corn bread

(1 Muffin) muffin cups

(2 to 4 Muffins)

Muffins) foil liners.)

Quick breads, Glass loaf

from a mix

Container

in. round or No

square dish

to Y in.

tube dish*

Paper-lined (Do not use

dish

Cover

round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

Power Level

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

Meal-High (7)

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

fried onion rings.

Time

8 to 10 min.

Y to 11 min.

1 to I

min.

I to 2 min.

2 to 4 min. may be done before others. Remove

11 to

min.

Comments

Place batter in greased

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

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

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

Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center minutes before turning out of dish. Cool.

come out clean. Let stand

fried onions

Cakes and Desserts

1. Always use microwave-safe cookware.

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

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

Food

Baked apples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercial mix (18

OZ.)

Cupcakes—6

Pineapple upside down cake

Container

safe dish or casserole

8 in. square dish

8 in. round or square dish

Fluted tube cake pan

Paper-lined

in. round

dish

Cover

Lid or plastic wrap

No High (

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

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

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

Power Level

High (10)

High ( 10)

High ( 10) Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

High (10)

minutes before inverting.

Time

2 to 4 min. per piece

5 to 7 min.

2 min. 4 to 6 min.

3 min.

10 to I 2 min.

be soft. If cake is to be frosted, refrigerate

Comments

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting. Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, I teaspoon butter and

teaspoon cinnamon. Add

2 tablespoons water for each piece

of fruit. Grease dish before adding batter.

Cut when cool. Grease dish before adding batter.

Let stand 5 to before inverting.

Let tube cake stand cool, before inverting

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

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate;

let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

minutes to cool

to 20 minutes to

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Candies

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

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

in paper bowl to melt.

Food

Caramel apples

Chocolate bark 1

Marshmallow crisp

S’Mores

Container

pint (2-cup)

measure

casserole

or bowl

oblong

dish

Paper napkin

Cover

N()

Yes

N()

Cereal, Pasta and Rice

2. For pasta. use about one-half the

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount

use microwave-safe cookware,

of water needed

conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt and

I teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

for conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

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

Power Level & Time

High ( lo)

High ( 10)

min.

to 5 min.

min. to

melt butter,

min. to melt marshmallows

15 to 25

Cover pasta and rice

wrap, turn back one corner to

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta immediately after microwaving.

Microwave time and conventional boiling time are about the same,

Comments

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

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

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

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

into buttered dish.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

marshmallow.

microwaving. When using plastic

package of caramels into

cup butter.

package marshmallows, cover

Food

Oatmeal,

old fashioned or bowl

Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package directions for amount of water and microwave at High ( 10) for

Rice, minute ( I

cups)

Rice, regular long grain ( I cup)

Spaghetti (16 oz.)

Container

-qt. casserole

casserole

oblong Plastic wrap

dish

Cover

N()

Lid or High ( plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Power Level & Time

High ( I())

to I minute.

High ( 10)

Comments

to 5 min.

per serving serving. Increase time about

2 to

min. Add I

18 to 2 I min.

16 to 1 Y min.

Increase

casserole size for more than one

for each additional serving you are

cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

Add

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange

(continued next

‘/z minutes

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Cheese and Eggs

(continued)

may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. Always pierce whole yolks bursting.

2. Never cook in the shell. They will explode.

in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs

Food

Container

microwaving to prevent

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave-safe

2-qt. dish

Eggs

Basic eggs

Omelet

Poached eggs I

Quiche

Scrambled

Buttered

custard cup

in. pie plate

9 in. pie plate

Glass

measuring cup

or casserole

Cover

Plastic wrap

N()

Casserole cover

N()

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

Power Level & Time Comments

High ( 10) To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine

Medium (5)

High ( 10) High ( lo)

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

Meal-High (7)

High ( 10)

to 5 min.

to 9 min.

1 to 1

min.

per Melt butter

1 to 2 min.

5 to

Boil 2 cups water.

1/2 to 1 min.

per egg

I 7 to 22 min.

per egg

min

min.

to I min.

for milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5) for every 2 minutes.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly

melted. Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to

on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover. Microwave per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Pour filling into precooked 9-inch pie shell.

Scramble eggs with I teaspoon butter and

I tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to

cooking.

to 9 minutes, whisking

minutes

Medium (5)

to 1 minute

Fish and Seafood

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

Food

Clams,

Fillets or steaks ( I

Shrimp—1

(peeled)

Shrimp—1

(unpeeled)

Whole fish

lb. )

lb.

Container

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

Oblong dish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

2-qt. casserole

Oblong dish

Cover

Wax paper or plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

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

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

Power Level & Time

High ( 10)

High ( lo)

High ( 10)

High ( lo) 5 to 7 min.

4 to 7 min.

5 to 7 min.

7 to 9 min.

5 to 9 min.

per

lb.

Comments

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Microwave until fish tlakes easily. Turn steaks over after half of cooking time.

Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes.

Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.

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Gravies & Sauces

1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white

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

Food

Gravies and sauces thickened

with cornstarch ( I cup)

Melted butter

sauces, clarified

butter ( 1/2 cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or

(2 cups)

Thin, liquid sauces

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

Container

Casserole

Glass measure No

Casserole, bowl

Casserole

Cover

Yes

No High ( 10)

Power Level & Time Comments

Medium (5) 4 to 7 min. Microwave fat,

High (

wine or herbs.

I to 2 min.

5 to 7 min.

to 4 min.

Meats

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

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

2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in

microwave-safe dish.

3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

it is safe

by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream,

and salt together to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and microwaving. Increase time I to 2 minutes per additional cup

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

top layer.

Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.

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

use in microwave ovens.

Food

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(for casseroles

or soup)

(1 lb.) (I

Meatloaf

(round

(loaf shape)

Patties

(4 patties per lb.)

1 to 2 patties

to 4 patties

Pot roasts

Container

Casserole

Round dish or Wax paper or oblong dish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap loaf dish

Oblong glass dish (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate

Oblong dish or casserole

Cover

plastic wrap

Wax paper

Cooking

Power Level & Time Comments

High (10)

High ( 10)

Meal-High (7) or cook to

High ( 10)

Low

5 to 7 min. 7 to

min.

9 to

min.

I 5 to 20 min.

25 to

min.

to 5 min.

4 to 6 min.

24 to 29 min.

per lb.

Stir after half of cooking or casserole ingredients and finish, To

cook

minutes, breaking up and stirring

every 5 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes. Round dish: arrange 3/4 to I in. apart in

circle around edge of Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to

Rearrange after half of cooking time.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties browning sauce.

Brush with browning sauce and add

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

and finish.

Add sauce

in. apart.

If desired add

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(continued)

Meats

(continued)

Food

Beef

(continued)

Simmered beef

(corned beef or brisket)

Tender roasts

high quality rump, sirloin tip)

(rib, Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium (5)

Lamb

Roast, leg or

shoulder

Chops

(1 in. thick) 4 chops dish

Pork

Bacon

(per slice)

Canadian bacon 2 slices

4 slices 6 slices

Ham,

precooked:

canned, butt or shank Ham, slices & steaks

(1 to

in. thick)

Pork chops: I 2 4 6

Pork roast

Pork sausage

(raw), link

Pork sausage (raw) (

lb.: 4 patties)

in.

Power Level & Time

Container

Casserole

2-qt. oblong dish and trivet

2-qt. oblong No Meal-High (7)

safe plate or

oblong dish

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong

dish 2-qt. oblong

dish

safe cookware

2-qt. oblong dish

safe cookware

Cover

Lid or Medium (5) plastic wrap

Cooking

Paper towel

Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

Cooking bag

Wax paper

(or

Rare Medium

Well

Medium (5) Minutes

Medium Well

High ( 10)

Medium (5)

High (10)

Medium (5)

High ( 10)

min

Minutes Internal

I to

to 20

per lb. 11 to 15 160°F.

Tern .

lb.

Temp.

6 to

min. Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat

3/4 to

min.

to I

min.

2 to

min.

per lb.

10 to

5 min.

10 to I 3 min. 13 to 16 min.

to 19 min.

I 5 to 19 min.

per lb.

to 3/4 min

per link

3 to

min

Comments

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

Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand I () minutes before carving.

Place roast fat-side-down in microwave-

safe dish. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving.

over after half of cooking time.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwave more than bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters.

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

Turn over or rearrange after 10 minutes.

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

Turn roast over after half

Microwave to an internal temperature

Arrange in single layer. more links, rearrange after half of

cooking time. Arrange in single layer. Turn over after

half of cooking time.

water per pound of meat.

layer of

in single layer.

cooking 6 or

Veal

Chops (1 in. thick)

4 chops

Roast

(shoulder)

2-qt, oblong dish

2-qt. oblong Cooking bag

dish

No Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min.

Medium (5)

17 to

min. Place roast

per lb.

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

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

Let turkey breast

Food

other poultry stand

Container

Chicken

Pieces

(per piece) oblong dish

Whole chicken

pieces)

(unstuffed)

(stuffed)

Whole

(stuffed Square or

or unstuffed)

Duckling

Plate or

Oblong dish

Square or oblong

oblong dish

Oblong dish Cooking bag High (IO) and trivet

dish

5 to

minutes after microwaving.

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

Cover Power Level & Time Comments

Wax paper Wax paper

Cooking bag

Wax paper

High

10)

High (10)

Meal-High

Meal-High (7)

7) 10

min. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

total

1 I to I

min.

total after half of cooking time.

min. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit

per lb.

13 to 16 min.

per lb. Turn over after half of cooking time.

to 14 min.

per lb.

min.

I 3 to

per lb.

6 to 8 min. per lb. of cooking time. Brush with browning

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange

bag near closure to vent. Close securely with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down.

Cook to

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

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

Microwave breast-side-down for first half

sauce or broil top surface of cooked bird until brown and crisp.

internal temperature.

breast

Oblong

dish

Cooking bag Medium (5)

Vegetables

Always use microwave-safe cookware.

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

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

Vegetable

Asparagus

(fresh cuts) I lb. (3 cups) cut into

Amount

2 in. pieces

Power Level

High (10)

I 3 to 15 min.

per lb.

4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

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

For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during

cooking.

Time

to 10 min.

Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in cooking bag. tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash bag on underside near closure to vent.

Turn over after half of cooking time.

securely with plastic

Comments

casserole,

l/4 cup water.

(continued next page)

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(continued)

Vegetables

Vegetable

Asparagus

(frozen spears)

Beans

(fresh green) (frozen green)

(frozen lima)

(fresh, whole)

Broccoli

(fresh cut) (fresh spears) (frozen, chopped)

(frozen spears)

Cabbage

(fresh)

(wedges)

Carrots

(fresh, sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower

(fresh, whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozen kernel)

Corn on the cob

(fresh)

(frozen)

Mixed vegetables

(frozen)

Peas

(fresh, shelled) (frozen)

Potatoes

(fresh. cubed, white) (fresh, whole, sweet or white)

Spinach

(fresh)

(frozen, chopped

and

Squash

(fresh, summer and yellow) (winter, acorn or butternut)

(continued)

spears)

(continued)

Amount

I lb.

10-oz. package

I lb. cut in half 10-oz. package

package

bunch bunch

(

1 bunch

( to

10-oz. package 10-oz. package

1 medium head

(about 2

package

medium head medium head

()-oz. package

10-oz. package

to 5 ears 4 to 5 min.

1 ear

2 to 6 ears

10-oz. package

unshelled

1 ()-oz. package

(6 to 8 oz. each)

I (6 to 8 oz. each)

() to 16

10-oz. package

1 lb. sliced 1 to 2 squash

(about I lb. each)

Power Level Time

Meal-High (7)

High (10)

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

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

High (10)

High ( 10)

High High (10)

High High High (10)

High (10)

High (10) High ( 10)

High (lo)

High (10) High ( 10)

10)

High High

High ( 10) High (10)

High (lo) High ( 10)

6 to 8 min.

3 to 7 to 7 to 9 min.

20 to 25 min. 8 to 10 min.

10 to 13 min.

6 to 8 min. 6 to 8 min.

9 to

8 to 10 min.

7 to 9 min. 6 to 8 min.

10 to 14 min. 10 to 17 min.

6 to 8 min.

5 to 8 min.

per ear 6 to 7 min.

3 to 4 min. per ear

5 to 8 min.

10 to

5 to 8 min.

12 to

3 to 5 min.

6 to 8 min. 6 to

5 to 7 min. X to 11 min.

10 min.

min.

min.4 potatoes

min.

In I

In I-qt, casserole.

In I In 1 -qt. casserole, place

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

1/4 cup water. Rotate dish after half of

In I-qt. casserole.

In 2-or

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

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

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

In 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish, place corn. If corn is in husk, use no water; if corn has been husked, add Place in 2-qt. oblong glass baking dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Rearrange after half of time,

In In

Peel and cut into 1 in. cubes. Place in 2-qt. casserole with Pierce with cooking fork, Place on paper towel on floor of microwave oven, 1 inch apart in circular arrangement. Let stand 5 minutes.

In 2-qt. casserole, place washed spinach. In

In I

Cut in half and remove fibrous membranes.

In 2-qt, oblong glass baking dish,

cut-side-down. Turn cut-side-up after 4 minutes.

cup

1 -qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

or 2-qt. casserole, place

cup water. Rearrange after half of time.

-qt. casserole, place 3 tablespoons water.

-qt. casserole, place

-qt. casserole, place 2 tablespoons water.

casserole, place 3 tablespoons

glass baking dish, place

Rotate dish after half

casserole, place 1/2 cup water.

cup water.

casserole, place

casserole, place 1/4

cup water.

cup water. Stir after half of time.

casserole, place 1/4 cup water.

time.

cup water.

water.

Page 35

How to Clean the Inside

Keep your oven clean and sweetsmelling. Opening the oven door a

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

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

On your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

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

Walls and floor. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

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

and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

soil. DO NOT USE

How to Clean the Outside

Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and

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

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

and then with a

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish: If

grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of

Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

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

Bon as the

Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with

sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball

if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher.

Door Surface. When cleaning 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. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such

may scratch the paint.

brand cleanser.

brand cleanser, rinse and dry

For stubborn spots, sudsy

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THE EXHAUST FEATURE

The exhaust hood feature on your 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.

Reusable Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned at

In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter

To Remove Grease Filter

To remove grease filter,

grasp the “finger hold” on the the rear. Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

Charcoal Filter Kit

and slide to

(for

some models)

once a month. Never operate your hood without the filters in place.

To Clean and Replace Grease Filter

To clean grease filter, soak it

in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

To replace grease filter,

slot on the back of the opening. Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

METAL

FILTER COOKTOP FILTER

stop the entry of flames into the unit.

slide the filter in the frame

LIGHT

and then agitate filter

There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available for models that are not vented to the outside.

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 that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig.

WARNING–improper

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

)

PREFERRED

METHOD

Fig. 1

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

Filter Kit supplier. Ask for part

I A can be ordered from your GE

~STRUCTIONS

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 circumstance

Ensure proper ground

exists before use

cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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Light

To replace

light,

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side cover and lower cover until it stops.

Oven Light

REMOVE SCREW

replaced are cool before removing.

Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs.

Replace with 40-watt

incandescent bulbs (WB02X4253) available from your GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (40S which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores, may also be used compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

N/l ),

To replace disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull plug. Remove the top grill by

taking out the 2 screws that hold it in place.

your oven light, first

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing.

Replace burned-out bulb with a

30-watt incandescent bulb

available from

your

supplier.

Clean off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. About 1 tablespoon of ammonia may be added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enamel surfaces with this solution; ammonia will darken metal.

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL

FOODS ARE EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

NOT START

POSSIBLE CAUSE

●

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

or reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug

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

● Door not securely closed.

START pad must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

to cancel it.

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

pad.

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

START pad.

●

Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP

Make sure you have entered a code number after touching

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

amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & time for completion.

● Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended

power

your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

& 11

pad.

ROAST pad.

pad and additional cooking

APPEARS

ON DISPLAY FLOOR OF THE

OVEN IS WARM, EVEN WHEN THE OVEN HAS NOT BEEN USED

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam

vapor escaping from ● Dimming oven light and change ● Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer

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

instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.

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

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

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp

Auto Roast function. Check Cooking Guide for specific instructions.

● Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven

when using Temp

or Auto Roast function.

The

lamp is located directly below the oven floor. When the lamp

is on, the heat it produces makes the oven floor get warm. This is normal.

in blower sound may occur while

operating at power levels other

than high.

●

thumping sound while oven

is operating.

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

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

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assurance that if you ever need information or assistance

from GE,

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YOUR GE MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

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

part of the microwave oven

any

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement

magnetron

if the

magnetron tube fails because of a the

service labor charges.

●

Service trips to your home to teach

you how to use the product.

your Use and Care material.

Read

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,

In Alaska the

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 by our authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours.

Call 1-800-GE CARES

2737).

●

Replacement of house fuses or

resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for If you then have any questions other than its intended purpose or about operating the product, please

contact your dealer or our

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

GE Answer

800.626.2000

used commercially.

●

Damage to product caused by

accident, fire, floods or acts of God. WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

consumer information sewice

●

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.

Part No. Pub.

2-92

Some

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

49-8285