GE RE1021 Use and Care Manual

How to get

thebest

Mcrowave

from

Oven

Y

OW

ContenG

Adapter Plugs

Aiunlinum Foil

Appliance Registration Care

and

Cleaning

Control” Panel Cooking Complete

C()()king Guide Defrosting

Defrosting Guide Delayed

Double

Extension Features

Grounding Instructions

C()()king

Duty

Cords

Reminder 5

Shelf

4,

26, 27.29

30

4

~

29 Safety

6

16-25

7

12.13 28

30

5

30

Problcrn Solver Program C()()king

Repair Service

Instructions

Temperature Temperature Probe

Time C()()k

Warranty

C()()k

~1

31

3.4

g 29

B~lck Cover

Use and Care of

6

countertop

9

8

The electric output

of

this microwave

is 600

RE1021

()}en

watts.

Heating or Reheating Guide

Hold

Time

Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Model and

Power

Levels

Prccauti(lns

Timer

Serial Numbers

10. 1

7-9

I

28 29

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3

800.626.2000

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

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:

Model Number

Serial Number

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

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

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

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

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

and serial numbers.

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

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

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

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 31. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Microwaving

●

Make sure all cookware used in

~ps

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

glue

with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

Microwaving:’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1-1 % minutes

at

automatic power level 10 (High). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

●

Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the cooking guide, pages

16-25.

●

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.

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

. Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while

oven is operating.

●

Some TV-Radio interference 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.

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2

PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do

Not Attempt

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

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

(c)

Do Not

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

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service

personnel.

Operate

to operate

any object

the oven

be

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

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

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

●

Use this appliance only for

ih

intended use as described in this

manual. . Read and follow the specific

TO

“PRECAUTIONS

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

AVOID

~

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.

. This appliance must be grounded. Connect

ordy

to properly

groundd

outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRU~IONS”

●

This

microwave oven is

on page 30.

specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical

out}et,

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

●

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided

●

Be

cer~in

ins~ation

to

instructions.

place

the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid

accidenti tipping

of the appliance in normal usage.

●

Do not cover or

block

any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

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

●

Do not operate this appliance

table

or counter.

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 on page 29.

Q

This appliance should be serviced personnel.

ody

by

Conmct

qutified

nearest

service

authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

.

%

with

any

appliance,

CIOse

supervision is necessary when used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: –Do not overcook food.

attend appliance if paper,

Carefully

plastic;

or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking,

—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

—Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Mper

towels, napkins and

wax paper. Recycled paper

products 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.

–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.

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

–Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

udess

in a special microwave popcorn accessory or

udess

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens. –Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire,

causing damage to your oven.

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

s

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

●

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

●

Don’t

defrost frozen beverages in narrow naked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can

bufld

up. This can cause the container

to burst, resulting in injury.

s

Use

mehl

only as directed in

this book. TV dinners maybe microwaved

in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep (except for the Double

shelfl

at least 1 inch away from

metil

Duty

TM

sides of oven.

●

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

●

Sometimes, the cooking tray

utensd.

can become too hot to touch. Be careful handling the cooking tray during and after cooking.

●

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 29 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

Q

Do not use a thermometer in

food you are microwaving unless

the thermometer is designed or

recommended for use in the

microwave oven.

c

Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. If you leave the probe inside the oven without

inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

●

Plastic

utensih-Plastic

utensils designed for microwave cooking are very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave 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

fd

and utensils could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave plastics

ordy

and use them in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer’s recommendations.

2) Do not subject empty utensils to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic utensils without complete supervision.

c

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

170°F.

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

●

Boiling eggs is not recommended in a microwave oven. Pressure can build up

egg

inside the

yolk and may cause

it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.

4

(continued)

.

~~Boilable”

cooking

pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in the convenience food guide (pages 14 and 15) and the cooking guide (pages 16-25). If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage

conbiners

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

●

Sponhneous

ce~in

special circumstances,

boiling—Under

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.

c

Use of the DOUBLE DUTY

TM

shelf accessory. —Remove the shelf from oven

when not in use. –Do not store or cook with shelf

on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

–Use pot holders when handling the shelf and utensils. They may be hot.

–Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat.

–Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage (see page 26).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Oven

Cooking Complete Reminder (For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)

T()

remind you that you have

a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

food

in the oven, the oven will beep once

1. Door Handle.

door,

Door must be securely

latched

2. Door

3.

permits viewing m

4. Oven Vent.

5. Oven Interior Light.

when

the oven is operating.

6.

for oven to

btches.

Door Screen. Metal screen

icrowdves

the door is opened or when

Model and Serial Numbers.

Pull to open

operate,

of

contined

foods and keeps

inside

oven.

Turns on

7. Mode Stirrer Cover.

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

8. MICROTHERMOMETERT”

Temperature Probe.

TEMP COOK/HOLD function

only.

9.

DOUBLE-DUTY1””

Lets you microwave several at

once,

(See Safety Instructions and pages 26 instructions, ) When this shelf is not in

USC

. please remove from oven.

and 27 for

Use with

Shelf.

special

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear

and

“RESET” appears.

ready for use and the clock can be set. If power is disrupted

and

you must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.

Touch

the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is

at

any time, the above sequence reoccurs,

Protects

cover,

foods

10. (;lass Cooking Tray.

must be in oven. Cooking performance unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray

for

cleaning.

11. Touch Control

Display. See

instructions.

place

when using the

may

Tray

will

be removed

Panel

and

be

5

Your Touch Control

Wnel

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

to use

1. DISPLAY.

and

time counting down during cooking functions, food temperature when using Temp Cook/Hold, power

level,

instructions.

2. TIME COOK 1 & 2. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), (or change power after entering

page 8.)

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

To

set clock, first touch CLOCK

pad

and

example, if time is 1:30, touch number pads 1, 3 will appear in display. Touch START pad. To reset or time, simply repeat

designed to be easy

and

understand.

Displays time ofday

cooking mode and

cookin&

then enter time of day.

and

above

time. See

O and

change

process.

level

For

“1:30’.

6. TEMP COOK/HOI.D. Use temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once oven reaches preset temperature, it switches to Hold setting and maintains that temperature until

YOU

touch the CLEAR/OFF

(See page 9.)

7. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer. holding period timer after defrost or as a delay timer Cook

1

& 2 or Temp Cook/Hold.

(See page 28. )

8. DEFROST. Gentle thawing

automatic power level 3 (Low). (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See

9. CLEAR/OFF. When touched. it shuts off the oven and settings (except time of day).

10. START. After

made,

touch this pad to start oven.

bef(>re

Time

page

7.)

erases till

all

selections

pad

aS

the

a

at

arc

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking/defrosting

time,

food

temperature when using Temp Cook/Hold, power level and time of day.

5. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad before entering another power

level

number if you want to from automatic power level 10

(High)

for cooking or power level 3

(Low) for defrosting

chan&e

~ogram

Use your Touch Control Panel to defrost

choice of

I

(lowest) to 10 (highest), Temp

Cook/Hold using your choice of

temperature, time kitchen tasks

with the M in/See Timer and set the

clock.

Cooking

and

cook by time using your

power

levels

from

Create your own programs to suit

style.

your individual cooking example: use the M in/See to delay the start of Time Cook or Temp Cook/Hold or program hold time between defrosting cooking, (See page Cook 1 & 2 for a two-stage program using different levels. (See

page

28.

) Set

times and power

8.)

For

Timer

a

and

Time

Defrosting

The Defrost for

speedy thawing of

and

is

of a

microwave (}ven.

●

P(Jwcr level 3

t(~r

defrosting. but

this

fc~r nl(~re tlcxibilit}.

.

See the clcfrt~st

tirrd 13, for dcfrt~sting help.

Step 2:

shows ‘ENTER DEF TIM E..

setting is designed

frozen food

one of

the great advantages

is

aut(lnlatica]ly set

you nlay change

i ng guide,

T{~uch

DEFROST.

.’: ().. ilnci “POWER 3:’

tlashes.

pages 12

Displ~}

STA ‘“:

Step 4:

and cc~unts d(~wn c}n displa).

is

tlashes “.End:’ then aut(~nlaticall)

shuts

Touch

START,

‘‘POWER 3..

c(~nlplcted. the (>ven

(~1’t’,

sh(~w urrd

‘.DEF TIME.S

t

inle

When

signals

C}CIC and

HOW to Change Po\ver h~el

Cooting by

~me

The TIME COOK 1 & 2 feature allows preset amount of time using automatic power level (High), or change power level

automaticall~’.

Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you flexibility. See the cooking guide,

p~~~S

T(> time by tollowing

1

Step 1: Fill a cup

water,

coffee

cup that

and

Microwaving Tips on page 2).

Place cup

Step 2:

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

.’1 ~’

you

to microwave for a

10

may change

16-25.

become better acquainted with

cooking,

the steps below.

,

add

1 teaspoon of instant

and stir to dissolve, Use a

has

no metal decoration

is microwave safe (refer to

in oven and

Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2

“ENTER TIME” tlashes.

make a

2/3

this

cup of

full of

close

for

more

coffee

door

Because automatic power level 10

is recommended coffee, there is no need to the power level. (If power level 10

is not appropriate, see

Change Power

Step

4:

Touch TIME;’

counting down show on display.

Step

signals

1 ight

Step 6:

‘POWER

5: When time is up, the oven

and

and fan shut off.

Open the door.

Level”

START.

tlashes

for

this cup

below. )

10:’

and time

.’Endl

.’How

“COOK

Using the Mme Cook 2

Feature

The Time Cook 2 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.

I

Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and the door.

Step 2:

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

“l.”

Step

For example. touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows

‘COOK TIME” tlashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK Step

Place

food

in oven in

Touch

TIME COOK 1 & 2

“ENTER

3:

.62:

5: Set your cooking time.

TIME.’

Select

your cooking time.

15” and “POWER

flashes.

How to Change Power

I I

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

Step

6: Touch START.

of

change

to

’ Oven,

close

10~’

1

&2.

bvel

Step

8:

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

Step

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

Step

10:

Open the door.

Questiom

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A.

Since house power varies due to time give you a time range overcooking, Set the oven for minimum time. test the food doneness, and cook your food a

little

Q. I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK 1 & 2 pad

must be touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

Q. I want to cook on a power level other than High. What do

I

need to do?

A.

touch the POWER LEVEL

“ENTER POWER” flashes on the

display panel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes.

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

or

location. many recipes

longer. if necessary.

To change the power level,

To resume cooking,

“End~’

The

and Answers

to

prevent

pad.

f~>r

Step 3:

and O for one minute Display shows

10:’

Select your time. Touch 1,

“1:30”

“COOK TIME” tlashes.

and

30 seconds.

and “POWER

Step 7: “COOK selected power level and the first programmed cook time, counting

3

down, show on the display.

TIMEI’

the

Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is

test

f}f d(meness fi)r

Use TEMP

cook” a

desired finished The

TIMk;

is preferred

frozen foods”

difficult to the

probe.

COOK/HOI.D” to

variety of

fi)ods to your

f(x)d

C()()K 1 & 2 setting

for

batters,

and

f{)ods

cook”

precisely with

.’TEMP COOK/HOLD.’”

guessw(}rk

the ~~vcn

ti~ur

the preset tcmpcruturc. The Hold

feature will

fi~r

up to twelve hours

touch the CLEAR/OFF

N(~tc:

to

.’Hold’. when preset

tenlperature is reached.

out

c)t’ cooking”

autt}n~iitically

beeps when the

nlainmin this temperature

Oven autc)nlatically switches

the

best

many

fo{)ds.

temperature.

doughs,

which

are

t:lkcs the bccaLlsc

signals with

ti)c)d

reaches

t)r

until

you

ptid.

tooci”

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

SENSOR

The temperature probe is food”

thcrnlon]ctcr

internal

it must bc used when using “TEMP

tcn]pcraturc

th;it

g:lugcs the

(Jf yt~ur fi~t}cl:

COOK/HOLD.’.

CABLE

:i

How to

Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: lnscrt tetnper:iture

into

roast

tind :]tt:ich

in

oven will

Step 2:

“POWER 10..

“ENTER TEMP

Step

“TEM P ‘POWER

ciispltiycci.

I. (’

I(JSC [hc door.”

‘Ii)uch

TEMP COOK/HOLD.

is

displ~iycd iind

COOK.. tliishcs.

3:

Touch 1.2. S

COOK.”

is

10’. ~lncl .’125F.’ :Irc

Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL

p:lci. ‘ENTER POWER. ‘l~~uch

5

ti)r n]e~tiunl p(~wcr, COOK:” show on

Step 5:

tenlperatul”c

loOOF.”. ctispl:iy an(i .“TEM

is

loOOF.” or :Ihove. ciisplily shows

POWER 5..

‘.

(Iispluy.

Touch S-rART. [t” interntil

(it’

the ro:lst

will

P COOK ~.

tcnlpcr:iturc cc)unting

Step 6:

the (~vcn

..HOLD~’ The

the tcnlper:iturc.

Step 7: Touch the

p:lci to

Step 8:

t’rc~nl

When 125”F.

will

s(~uncl iinci ctispl:ly

i~vcn

stop the cyctc.

Rcnl(wc

the oven.

will then

CI.I;AR/OFF

prc~he ~ind filclct

pr(~bc

probe

sccurcl}’

fi~r 125”F.

tlashing :Inci

tlashcs.

.’TEMP

:inct

..125F’

is

less ttl:Ln

sht~w “COOL’.

It’ tcnlpcr~iturc

Lip.

is

re:ictlc(t.

tl~~l(i

Cooking Tips

●

LJSC LI

tower

p~~wcr

hc:it

nlorc evenly

rcq LI

i ri ng nlt)rc t i tne.

●

Be

sure

t’rozcn ti)(lct h:is con]ptctcty pr(lbc.

PrtJhc nl:iy

t’rozcn

i n

● Cover

c(~nt rot Llnct

ti)ods.

ti~octs tooscly” ti)r

tcvel: it

even

ctct’rostcd bcti)rc

brc:lk

qLl ick. even

though

been

inserting

t~t’i’

it’ used

nlo

heating.

wil

ist

u

I

rc

Questions

~.

I

inserted the temperature

probe, closed TE;MP

C()()K/HOI.1) and entered

my

desired the temperature didn’t the

displa~.

A.

You nl~Iy htive

inc(~rrcct tcnlpcrtiture tnay be

cntercci HOLD. begin ag:lin.

Q. Are

‘Iklllp

C()()k’?

A.

Yes, Del

cre:inl.

etc.

s(~t’ten tctnpcruturcs. Biittcrs. doughs t’rozcn ti)(lcis cook”

prcciscly with the

to

Tinlc C()()k

best

Q. ~h~

the

display

START A. ‘P ROBE.’ will tl~sh

(Ion.t se~t

securely

t)ken w:ill (~r” C’()()K/HOLD pad

LISC

the

Q.

Can

oven

if” it’s

A.

N(J,

~’OLl

Illlly

Q.

Can

portif)ns of” fi){)d at

and

Answers

the

d(}or, touched

fot)d

temperature but

appear (m

entered :111

tcnlpcraturc. Any

~ronl 1000” t(> 195°F

ti~r

TEM P COOK/

“rouch

CLEAR/OFF

there an~ foods”

icatc

butter icings, ice

t’r~~z.cn wh ippcct tt~ppings.

r:lpidly

arc als(l cl

did

“PROBh;”

after I

lit

wartn

it’t’icuit to

these

touched

I

can’t

pr(~bc.

ti~c~(is.

flash

the

pad’?

il’you

the ctiblc cnd

into the receptacle in the

it’

you

pl-(~bc.

1 leave

it’ it

not

inserted in

touches the

CjlllllLlgC

nl~ probe

I Temp

of”

the probe

touch the TEM P

anc]

forget

in the

food’?”

(~ven

the ol~n.

C()()k dif.fkrent

different

temperatures’?

A.

Yes.

The tctnpcraturc probe

(~ i~~~

yoU

the

~(Ii t’fcrcnt c1

i

t’tkrcnt tc

inclivi~iu:ll

pl:icc prt)be in tcn]pcr:iturc setting as

trccdc~nl tc} ~(~[lk

portions

nlpcr:itures to suit

c:lting styles. Sinlpl}

ot” ti)(~d :lt

ti~()~l ~ind

chtingc

ncecic~l,

ti)oci

:Illd

:inct

lt.s

on

to

wall.

Heating or Reheating Guide

1. Directions

refrigcrat(~r

c(~ntaincrs.

2.

C(wer m(}st fc)ods (see or medium meats. some sandwiches, griddle

and baked

3. Where appropriate,

for

accurate heating. Place

fu(ld.

below arc f(>r

or

r(lmn

foods.

Bubbling around edges nf

reheating

temperature, Use microwave

tip)

for fastest

use

the automatic

probe horizontally” s<)

already-e(>oked foods” at

heating.

food” tcmpera[urc cnntroi

dish

is

normal.

(Jvcn salk

Exccpti(ms arc r~rc

fi~(~ds

like pancakes

tip is in center of

since center is last

tu

heat. Suggested serving temperatures are given

Young h}wcr. before

4.

Be

sure bubbling

throughout.”

tnuch

the

children usually prefer

Adjust tcmpcraturcs tn

serving.

fi~(>ds

arc heated

around

edges dries

As a general rule,

in ccntcr

(Jf’

underside of dish.

cooler” fi)~)d,

ynur pcrs(mal taste.

through

before serving. Steaming

not

necessarily

h(}t foods” pr(>ducc

generally

Stir

mean food”

an area

for most foods.”

about

200

foods”

or

is heated

warm to

Item

Appetizers

Saucy: meatballs, (‘A cup/serving)

Dips: cream

Pastry bites:

Tip:

C(wcr

saucy appetizers with

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

bftovers

Probe works

riblcts, cncktail

(>r pr(~cesscd cheese

small

pizzas,

cgg rolls, etc.

well in

saucy

dishes or vegetables

wax

franks,

paper.

etc.

C(wcr

dips with plastic wrap.

(use

in largest serving) but

Meak and Main Dishes

Saucy main dishes: chop creamed chicken. chili, stew.

chccse. etc. ( % -1 cup/serving)

Thinly sliced Rare beef maximum time (3 to

Well dune: beef,

Steaks. Rare beef steak

Well

done

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

Chicken

Hot dogs

Rice

and pasta 1 to 2 servings

(2A-%

cup/serving)

Tripped or mixed with sauce

(2A-X

cup/serving)

Tip:

C(wer

When heating

r(~astcd

roast.

minimum time; medium

chops.

ribs,

beef’, chops. ribs. etc.

picccs

and sausages

saucy main dishes with plastic wrap.

or reheating 3 or 4 servings

4-c)z.

pork,

<>thcr

meat:

ham,

suey,

macaroni

/scrv

pnultry, etc.

meat

spaghetti.

ing)

picccs:

and

rare.

C(>ver

of”

meat slices or

other main

Suggested

Amount

1

tn

2

servings

3 ((J

4 servings

1/2

cup

1 cup

2 to

4 servings

1

plate

1 to 2 servings

3 to

4 servings

1

can (16-OZ.)

1

to 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

1 to

2 servings MED H] (7)

3 to

4

servings

1

to 2

servings MED HI (7)

3 t(l

4

servings

to

2 servings MED HI (7)

1

3 to

4 servings

1 to 2 servings HI (lo) x to 2

3 to

4 servings

1

to

2 picccs

3 to

4

pieces

1 to

2

3

to 4

1 t(l

2 servings

3 t(l

4 servings

dishes

picccs,

rotate

dish

Serving Temp.

150°

1300 1300

D() no[ cover

not

and meats with

1/2 turn after half

pastry bites, they will

1500-1600

in meat slices.

150°-1600 150°-1600 150°-1600

1

130° 130°

1 I

150° 150°

1

150°

150°-1600 1500-1600

Cover

wax paper. Dn not

of”

time.

Power

hvel

HI (lo) HI (lo)

MED (5) MED

(5)

HI (lo) I to 2

not bc

crisp.

HI (10)

plate of

ti)od

with

wax p:ipcr or pl:istic wrap.

H]

(10)

HI (lo)

HI (lo) 4 to 5

MED HI (7) MED

HI (7)

MED HI (7)

HI (lo) HI

(lo)

HI (10)

HI (10) HI

(10)

HI (lo)

HI (10)

HI (lo)

cover rare or medium

Approximate

Time, Min.

1 l/2 to

4 to

1

to

3 [()

~ t<,

3 to

6 to 10

l/2 to

I

1

to

3 to 5

1 l/2 to

3 to

I to 3

3 to 6

I ‘/2 to 3

1/2

to

2 to 3 1/2

l/? to 1

1 to 3

1 to

3 to 6

8 to

mrc

6

3

5

‘/2

4

7

‘/2

2

Y2

to 3

3

7

2

1?

meats.

4

‘/2

‘/!

1/2

Sandwiches

Moist

filling:

etc. in bun ( Yl cup/serving) Thick

Tip:

Use

paper towel or

Sloppy Joes, barbccuc,

rncat-chccsc

ham

filling; with firm bread

napkin to c(wcr

sandwiches.

salad. 1 to 2 servings MED HI (7)

3 to

4 servings

1 to 2

servings

3 tt)

4 servings

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

MED HI (7)

10

I to

2

to

4

to 5

‘/,

2 (A

to 4

3

Item

soups

Water based

(1 cup/serving)

Milk-based (1

cup/servirrg)

Tip: Cover soups with

Vegetables

SITlall

pieces: peas.

(Y? cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole:

corn

on the

cob.

etc.

Mashed potatoes (Y! cup/serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables

Sauces

Dessert:

Meat

spaghetti

Crean)y

Tip:

or

Cover

chocol:itc,

nlain

dish, chunky type; giblet

sauce.

etc.

type

Iood

to prevent spatter.

wax

paper or plastic

beans,

corn.

:isparagus

ti)r nlost even

butterscotch

etc.

spears,

heating.

wrap.

gravy.

Amount

I tO 2 servings

3 tO

4 servings

1

can (lO-oz.

I tO

2 servings

3 tO

4 servings

1 can

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I can (15-17-oz.

I

tO

3

to 4 servings

I can (16-oz. I

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

I

cup

1/2

cup

1

cup

I

can (16-oz.

1/2

cup

1

cup

)

(10-oz, )

2 servings

)

Suggested

Serving Temp.

150°-1700 150°-1700

150°-1700

140°

140° 140”

150°-1600 HI 150°-1600

)

150°-1600

125°

125”

150°-1600

150°-1600 150°-1600

140°-1500

Power

hvel

HI (10) HI (10) HI (10)

MED HI (7) MED HI (7) MED H] (7)

(10) HI (10) HI (10)

H]

(10) HI (10) HI

(10)

HI (10)

H]

(10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

Approximate

Time, Min.

2 to

5 5 to 10 4 to 5

2

to 6

6 to

11

4 to 6

1

to 3

3

to

4%

3

to 5

I ‘h

to 3 4 to 6 4 to 5

I to 3

3 to

6

!/2

to 1

1/2

I to

2

R

I to

2

%

2 to 4

3 to

6

I

to 1

%

2 to

2

1/2

Bakery Foods

Cake.

coi’tee

nut or

Dinner rolls, nlullins

Pie: fruit. nut or custard

K

of9-in. pie=l slice

(use rnininlunl tinlc for

cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls,

Iru

it bread

custard)

Griddle Foods

Pancakes. French toast or waffles (3-in. x 4-in. )

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

Beverages

Coffee, tea. cider

Other water

Cocoa.

Tip: Do not cover

other

based

nlilk

based

bakery f(~ods.

griddle

foods

I

piece 2 pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

12 roils or

doughnuts

1

9

I

slice 2 slices 4 slices 9-in.

pic

2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces 2 or 3 pieces

I

to 2 cups

3 to

4 cups

1 to 2 cups

3

to 4 cups

(pancakes, etc. ) or beverages.

160°-1700 160°-1700

140°

1/2

LOW/DEF (3) LOW/DEF (3) LOW/DEF (3) LOW/DEF (3)

MED (5) MED (5) MED (5) MED (5)

HI (10) HI

(10)

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

HI (10) HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10) 5 to 7

MED HI (7) 2 to MED HI (7)

to

1A

to 2

I

to 3

2 to 4

[A

to

1/2

to

1/2

to

%

to I

1/2

to

I

to 1

2 1/2

to 3

4 to 7

I

to 1

1 to 2

1’/2

I k to 3

6 to

1

1/2

~h

1

1 %

‘A

to 2

7

10

1/2

Y2

M

11

Defrosting Guide

1.

Food

packaged in all-paper or plastic packages may be defrosted

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and

place food in cooking dish

2. Afier

first

Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. On very large foods like turkey, some wing or

half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

leg

areas may be necessary.

for defrosting.

sbielding of’thin

food,

3. Be sure

Iargc meats

extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running

water until

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

are completely defrosted (or. on roasts allow

giblets can be removed.

arctis.

let

If

stand

Food

Meat

[Power

Bacon 3 % to 4

Franks (1-lb. )

Ground: beef & pork (l-lb. )

(2-lbs. )

(5-lbs.)

Roast:

beef

Roast: pork Spareribs: pork (l-pkg. )

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

Sausage: bulk (l-lb. tray)

(1-lb. roll) Sausage: link (1 to Sausage: patties

(12-oz.

pkg.)

Level

Ifi-lbs. ) 2

:~W/DEF

First Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Second Half

Commenh

(3)]

1

4 to 5

4

6

12

4 to 5 per lb. 5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

4%

per lb. 2 to 4 % per lb Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time.

2 to

2

‘h

2

1

none

4 to 6

6

tO

8

12

to

14

tn

5 per lb.

4

5 to 6 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb.

2 Y2 to 4

‘A

3 to

4

I % to 2

Y2

f to 2

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package f/4 turn after halt of

time. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can

separated.

Turn over after first 4 minutes. Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after

second

half

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

second half of time. Set Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in riven. After first half of time turn over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over After second half of time, scperate pieces with table to complctc defrosting.

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

Turn

1

urn over after Rotate package No turn needed.

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

aside.

Microwave 11 to 12 minutes

for 30

after

first half of time.

(wcr

after 2 % minutes

half

of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

1/4

turn after half of’time.

Let swnd

for 5 minutes

mnrc.

minutes.

knife.

Let stand

let

roast

stand

3

to 5

be

Poultry

[Power

Chicken, broiler-fryer, cut UP (2 M to ~

Whole

(21A

to 3 %-f b.)

Cornish

hen

Duckling

Turkey

Level:

Y2-lbs.

)

~W/DEF

7 to 8

9 to

11

4 to 6 per lb.

2

to

4 per lb.

4M

to 5 M per lb

(3)]

7 to 8

9 to

II

to

5 per lb. Place wrapped package in

4

2 to 4 per

41A

lb.

to 5 k per lb. Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time,

Place unwrapped chicken in oven. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish.

a

few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After

over chicken. Shield warm areas with until giblets can be removed.

after

haff of time.

Place wrapped duckling in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool in cavity

remove wrapper and shield turkey breast side up for second half of time, checking several times to shield warm areas. Run cool water into cavity until giblets and neck refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

12

Microwave

until

giblets can be removed.

can

be removed.

2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand

balf

of time unwrap and turn

foil.

(wcn

breast side up. Turn package over

Icgs,

wing and warm areas with foil. Turn

Let

soak in cool water

Run cool

water

for

1 to 2 hours or

in

cavity

wa[cr

Food

Fimt

Half Second Half

~me,

Min.

~me,

Min.

Commenk

fih &

Breads, Cakes

Seafood

Fillets (I-lb. )

Steaks (6-oz,

Whole fish (8 to lo-oz. )

Shellfish,

small pieces (1-lb. )

Shellfish, large: Crab legs, 1 to2 (8 to

10-oz.

)

Scallops (l-lb. pkg. ) Lobster tails, I to 2

(6t09-oz.

Whole lobster or crab 8 to9 8 to9 (1 %-lb. )

Bread or buns (l-lb. ) Heat & serve rolls

(7-oz.

Coffee cake Coffee Sweet rolls Doughnuts Doughnuts,

(1 box of 12) French Toast (2 slices) Cake, frosted 2 to 3 layer

(17-OZ.)

Cake, filled or topped,

1 layer (12% to Pound cake Cheesecake, plain or

fruit top (17 to Crunch cakes & cupcakes Fruit or nut pie (8-in. ) Cream or custard pie

(24-oz.)

)

pkg. )

ring(10-oz.

(8%

(1

)

(11

to

14%-oz.

pkg. )

to

12-oz.

to 3)

glazed

16-oz.

(II M-oz.

19-oz.

[Power

) 3 to5

)

Level

:~W/DEF

4

2

to 3 none

2

5 to 8

4to

7 none

6 to 8 5 to 8

Level:

3 to4 2 to4

3 2

I

to 3

2 to 3

5 M to 2 to 3

2 to 3

2 2

1/2

7 to9

6to

~W/DEF

h

to4

Y2

to

4

M

6V2

to X each

8

4 to 6

2 to4

none

none 3 [04

none none

none none none none none

none none

none

none 2 to4

none none none

(3)]

Place unopened package in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time, let stand 10 minutes then hold under cold water to separate.

Let

smnd

a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turnover after first half of time. After second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.

Arrange in cooking dish

Place unopened package in oven. Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turn over after half

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

oftimc.

Remove metal twist tie

Place on microwave safe plate. Place on microwave safe

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve

oven.

(If fish is frozen in water, place in

plate.

Rotate plate 1/2 turn after

halfoftime.

After second

halfoftime.

fruit

[Power Level

Fresh

(10

to

16-oz.

Plastic pouch (lO-oz. )

(16t020-oz. )

)

:~W/DEF

6 to

10

5 to 7 6 to9

(3)]

none

none none

Place package in oven. After minimum time, breakup with Repeat if necessary.

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

13

fork.

Convenience Food Guide

1.

Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since

they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. For foods needing browning or crisping. conventional baking is recommended.

2.

Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in, high. and microwave safe container.

3.

Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages,

times together.

place in

add

Food

Appetizers &

Pastry bites

Frozen prepared sandwiches

Popcorn

~s

&

Cheese

Scrambled egg substitute (8-oz. carton)

Cheese souffle

(12-OZ.

)

Breakfast, (6 Scrambled eggs

with sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit (lO-oz. )

Wh

& Shell~ih

Crab or shrimp

newburg

(6

%-oz.

Y2-oz,

)

Contiiner

Snack

Microwave safe dish

Paper towel

Microwave bag

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe 8-in. pie plate

and

Package

)

paper tray

Microwave safe dish

Package pouch

custard cups

Cover

No

Package

cover

Yes

No

Power

HI (10)

hvel

HI (10)

LOW/DEF (3) MED HI (7)

HI (10)

LOW/DEF

(3) 5 min.

HI (10)

&

~me

‘/2

to 21/2 min.

1

to 3 min.

per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn

3

to 5 min.

1 M

to 2M min.

9 to 13 min.

9 to I 1 min.

2 to 4 min.

3 to 5 min.

Commenk

Remove from foil package and wrap in paper

Follow package directions.

Microwave about I minute per mixture. Stir after half of time. complete cooking.

To Defrost: Place in 8-in. To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered

custard cups. 6 or minutes. Souffles arc done when center is set.

Remove paper tray from carton. turn back film to expose after half of time.

Break up Stir

Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with

vent.

before

7-oz.

potat(~cs. Rotate

continuing,

serving.

afier

half of time.

1/4

cup

Let stand to

pie

plate. Stir

Rearrange after 5

tray

fork

1/2

twice,

turn

to

Fish & chips (5 to

14-OZ,

)

Deviled crab

Breaded fish (5 to 10-OZ. ) (I4 to 16-02. ) (23 to 25-oz.)

(6-oz.

Meat

Frozen meats (5 to 8-oz. ) (10 to

16-oz.

32-oz.

20-OZ.

Rice

14-oz.)

) )

)

(16

to

Dry mixes (hamburger added)

TV dinners

(6 to 11’h-oz.) (12 to

Rsta,

Canned spaghetti, etc.

Frozen rice in pouch

(lo-oz. ) Frozen macaroni &

cheese, spaghetti (8 to

Package tray

Microwave

)

safe dish

Microwave safe dish

Package tray Package or pouch

Microwave safe casserole plastic wrap

Package tray Carton

and carton

Microwave Lid or safe dish

Pouch

Microwave

safe dish

No

cover

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid

or

plastic wrap

HI

(10)

HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

3 to 6 min.

2 to 4 min.

3 to 5 min. Distribute evenly on microwave sale dish 6 to 9 min. 9 to 12 min.

4fi

to 7 min. If pouch package is

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min. 13 to 18 min.

6 to 8 min.

7 to 10 min.

2 to 5 min. Stir before serving.

5 to 7 min.

Remove

distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

to vent.

Add cooked. drained hamburger. Stir after half to thicken.

Remove foil cover, replace in carton. Rotate

1/4 turn after half of

Puncture pouch with fork to vent and

l(}il

of

time. Let

cover. Return

used

puncture with

stand

uncovered 5 minutes

time.

tray

to carton or

fork

tlex

after half of time. Break

4 to 9 min.

up and stir after half of

time.

14

Food

Poultry

Canned

(7

‘/2 10

1OY2-OZ. )

(I4 to

24-nz.

)

Frrrzcn pouch

(5 to

6Y2-OZ.

)

Main

dish

(12 to 17-r)z.

Fried chicken 2

picccs

(l-lb. )

(2-lbs.

pkg. )

6

picccs

) 8-10

picccs

Sauces, Gravies

Canned

(10 to

16-OZ.

(32-02. )

)

Vegetables

Fruzcn

breaded

(7-OZ.

)

Canned (8 to

9-02. )

(I5

to 17-(rz.

32-02. )

mashed

tu

6 servings)

servings)

frozen

pkg. )

baked.

fr(~zcn

)

(28 to

Instant potatoes (2

(8 t(l 12 Souftlc

(12-OZ.

P(>tatocs:

stuffed,

I to 2

3

to 4

Contiiner

Microwave safe dish

Pouch

M

icrnwavc

safe dish

M

icrowavc

safe dish

Micruwave safe

dish

Micruwavc

safe dish Microwave Lid

safe

dish

Microwave safe dish

Micr(~wavc

safe pie plate

and

custard cups

Microwave safe dish

Cover

Lid

plastic wrap

N(J

N()

Lid or

plastic

N()

plastic wrap

Lid

plastic

N()

Wax paper

or

Power

HI (lo)

HI (10)

hvel

& Time

I to 4 min. after

4 [U 6 min. 4 tn 6 min.

7 to 14 min. Stir after 5 minutes.

2

to

4 min. 5 to 7 min. of

8 tu 10

min.

Commen6

Place

Slit

If label dues

for doneness. Rutatc

time.

in microwave

hall of

time.

pouch before

not state “fully cnokcd:” check

safe

dish.

microwaving

dish

1/2

turn after half

C(wcr:

stir

HI (lo)

wrap

HI (lo) 2

HI (10)

nr

wrap

HI (lo)

LOW/DEF (3) 9 to 13 MED HI (7)

HI (10)

2

1/2 to 6

tn

4 min.

1 to 3 min.

5 min.

min.

to

10 min.

min

6 tu 9 min.

3 tu

7 to 10 min.

4 to 6 min.

8 tn 14

Y tn I 1 min.

4 tu 7 min. 7

Place un

Place Add

Cover.

Usc

milk,

After heating, briskly stir in adding

T() Defrnst:

pie plate.

Tn C()()k: Suuftles arc

set. Check

FOIL. Place

Rotate

rnicrnwavc

vcgctablcs

1/2

cup liquid nr liquid

(Or usc temperature

container size

butter

extra 1 to 2

Place souffle upside

Divide between 4 custard cups.

t(> scc

dish

trivet nr dish

in

micr(~wavc safe

pr(lbc

and amnunts

and salt (m package.

tablcspo(ms

done when

that

on

1/2

turn after half nf time.

centers arc

potatncs

microwave

arc N~ IN

frnm

can.

set

of

putatocs.

dry mix.

sate

dish.

[(l

1500. )

water.

Cuver.

down in

almost

15

Mea@

1. Always

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

use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass.

roasts before carving.

Power

Food

Container

Cover

(or Internal Temp.)

Beef

Ground, crumbled Casserole for casseroles or soup (1-lb. ) (1

%-lbs.

)

Meatballs

(1

lb.)

(2-lbs. )

Patties (4 patties/lb. )

I to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Tip: For I or 2 patties use paper plate lined with double thickness paper towels. Meat loaf

(Round

Ioafi

(Loaf shape)

Round or

oblong dish 6 to 8 min.

Oblong

glass

dish (with trivet

if desired), ceramic dinner plate

Pie plate or Plastic wrap

loaf dish

No

Wax paper

HI

(10)

HI (10)

HI

(10)

MED HI (7) or cook to 170°

Roasfi

Pot roasts

Simmered beef (corned beef or brisket)

Tender roasts (rib. high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Oblong dish or casserole plastic wrap per

Casserole

Oblong dish and trivet

Lid or MED (5) 20 to 25 min.

Lid or plastic wrap

Wax

paper

MED (5)

Rare

Medium 15 to Well

bvel

Min.

per lb.

12 to 14 18 to 20

& Time

4 to 6 min.

6 to 8 min.

10

to 12 min.

2 to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

19

to 21 min.

27

to 29 min.

pound

2%

to 2 %

Internal

Temp.

115°

17

125° 145°

Comments

Stir

after half of time.

casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen

block, microwave 9 to 11 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange 3/4 to l-inch apart in circle around edge of dish. Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to Rotate dish half turn after half of time.

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over.

browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish half turn after half of

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to 3 to 5-pound

half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of time. Recover and finish.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn

hrs.

over after half of time. Let meat stand in

broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For

boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables

in broth.

Temperature probe cooking yields most accurate results. Turn roasts over when temperature reaches 90° or after about half of time. Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If desired, brush with browning sauce or agent before cooking.

Add sauce or

l-inch

If desired, add

time.

roast. Turn over after

apart.

Pork

Bacon (per slice) (1-lb.)

Pork sausage, raw (k-lb.: 4 patties)

Pork link sausage, raw

Canadian bacon 2

slices

4 slices 6 slices

Pork chops (1-in. thick)

L

3 4 6

Plate or oblong dish

Microwave safe utensil

Paper towel

Wax paper

Wax

paper

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

HI (10)

HI

(10)

HI (10) HI (10)

MED (5)

16

%

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total 31/2 to 41/z

1/2

to

per link

%

to

3A

min.

I‘~

min

min.

1 % to 2 min.

2 to 2 M min.

20 to 25 min. 30 to 35 min. 45 to 50 min.

5n

to 55 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in layers of paper towels in oblong dish.

Arrange in single

Arrange in single links, rotate dish half turn after half of time.

Arrange in single layer.

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

dish.

Layer many slices between

layer.

If cooking 6 or more

Food

Contiiner

Cover

Power

bvel

& Time

(or Internal Temp.)

Commenk

Pork roast 3-qt. oblong

Spare ribs 3-qt. oblong

Ham (precooked 2-qt. oblong or canned) glass baking

Ham loaf

Ham slices 2-qt. oblong

&

steaks

glass baking dish

glass baking dish or 3-qt. casserole

dish Pie plate

glass dish

Lamb

Chops (4 chops)

Roast (leg or 3-qt. oblong shoulder) glass baking

Brown ‘N Sear No dish (preheated for 8 min. )

dish and trivet

baking

Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap or cover per lb.

Plastic wrap

Wax

paper

Wax paper MED (5)

MED (5) Or microwave to 170° internal temp.

MED (5) 25 to 27 min

MED (5) Or microwave to 1 15° internal temp.

MED (5) Or microwave to 170° internal temp.

H]

(10)

HI (10)

Medium

Well

18

to 21 min.

per pound

11 to 13 min.

per

20 to 23 min.

18 to 27 min

5 to 7 min.

Min. Internal

per

lb.

12 to

14

15

to

17

lb.

Temp.

150° 170°

Place roast cup water to roasting dish and cover with plastic wrap, Turn roast fat side up after half of time.

Add 2/3 cup water per pound ribs. Turn over or rearrange after half of minimum time. After minimum time. drain liquid and add barbecue microwave a few minutes

Shield top edge of ham with 1 of

foil.

10 minutes before carving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a

giaze

apricot preserves

a few minutes

Brush

preheated dish. Turn meat over at half of time.

Place roast on trivet fat side over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. When using temperature probe. insert so tip is not in bone or fat.

fat

side down in dish. Add 1/2

of spare

sauce:

to

finish.

IA-inch

After cooking period let ham sund

is desired, spoon

before

chops lightly with oil. Place in

pineapple

over cooked ham loaf

serving.

down,

strip

or

Turn

Veal

Chops Roast (shoulder)

See lamb chops above. 2-qt. oblong

glass baking dish and trivet

Wax paper MED (5)

16 to 19 min.

per lb.

Or microwave to 155° internal temp.

17

Place on trivet fat or cut side down. Turn

over after half of time. Let roast stand 10

minutes

before

carving. Slice thinly.

Poultry

1.

Use microwave trivet

not use trivet for cooking turkey.

for

chicken and other small poultry, but do

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

Food

Chicken

Pieces Whole Chicken:

(8 pieces):

Whole uncut (stuffed or

unstuffed)

Cornish

Whole (stuffed or unstuffed)

Halves

Hens

Duckling

~rkey

Contiiner

Plate or oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or Wax paper oblong dish and trivet

Square or oblong dish

Oblong dish Wax paper and trivet

Large oblong

dish

Cover

Wax paper

Oven-proof cooking bag per lb. or wax paper Or cook to 190° internal temp.

Wax paper

Cooking bag MED (5)

Power

HI (10)

MED HI (7) 9 to 12 min.

HI (10)

hvel

&

~me

2 % to 3 min. per piece

15

to 17 min.

6 to 9 min. per lb.

9 to 10 min. per lb.

6 to 9 min. Shield bottom of legs, wings and tail. Microwave

per lb.

13 to 16 min.

per

lb.

Commenti

Brush with browning agent if desired. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty

pieces are to outside edges of dish.

Brush with browning agent cup water to cooking bag, vent. Do not use metal tie on side up. Or. place chicken on trivet in dish and

cover with wax paper. Rotate dish 1/2 turn

half of

time,

Place breast side down in dish. Turn over

half of time.

Arrange skin side up in dish. on

if’ desired.

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

Brush with browning agent cup water to cooking bag. SI it bag near closure to vent. Do not usc metal tie on bag. Cook breast side

up.

Or, place turkey breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at MED (5) 20 to 22 minutes per baste and rotate dish l/2 turn after half

and

ifdesircd. Add

Sli[

crisp.

ifdcsired,

lb. Rcmove

bag near closure to

bag.

Cook breast

bcd

plastic wrap,

1/3

after

of stuffing

witb

Add 1/2

of

time.

Brea&

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown.

If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French

chopped nuts or other topping for brown

Food

Coffee cakes from

refrigemtcd

biscuits Corn bread

Muffins

1 muffin 2 to 4 5 to 6

Quick breads, loaf

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.

Contiiner

8-in. tube

dish*

8 to 10-in. tube dish*

Paper-lined muffin cups (Do not use foil liners. )

Glass loaf dish

color.

Or, increase brown

Cover

No

N()

No

Power

MED (5) 6 to 7 min.

MED HI (7)

MED

color on upside down breads by lining dish with brown sugar fried onion rings.

hvel & ~me

1/2

to 3A min.

‘A

to I 3A min.

I to 2 M min.

HI (7) 9 to

12

min.

Commenk

Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter

topping before microwaving. Invert to serve.

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped French fried onions before microwaving.

Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or muffin cups (made by cutting down paper hot

drink cups).

Rotate dish done, toothpick inserted in center will come out clean. Let stand of dish. Cool.

1/4

turn after half of time. When

15

minutes before turning out

18

canned

bomcmade

-s

1.

2.

and Cheese

Ynu can

prepare

picrcc whnle y(>lks

Never hard cook”

co(~kcd

C~~S.

eggs

marry ways in the

before

eggs in the shell.

They

COUkf CXp]odC.

rnicrnwaving to

and do nt)t

microwave oven. Always

prevent bursting.

reheat in-shell

hard

3.

C()()k eggs

it ovcrcnoked.”

just until set. they

arc

dclicatc

and can tnughcn

Food

Scrambled

Basic

eggs

Poached

C~~S

onlclct

Quiche M

Cheese

F(~nduc

Contiiner

Glass

measuring

or

Buttered

custard cup

1

‘/z-qt.

‘)-in. pic plate

I-qt.

quiche dish

M

~-qt

cup

c~sserolc

casscrolc

icrnwavc sait

measure

icrowavc safb

dish

and

Cover

N()

Plastic

wrap

Casserole cover

N()

Cnvcr

or

plastic wrap

Power

HI (lo)

MED (5)

HI (10) MED

HI (10) MED (5)

MED HI (7) Filling:

MED HI (7) Quiche:

HI (lo) MED (5)

(5)

bvel

& Time

X ((l

I min.

pcr

cgg

I to 1 ‘A

pcr

cgg

5 to 6 min.

1/2

to 1 min.

pcr

cgg

Melt butter

1 min.

6 to 8

min.

2 to 3

min.

6

tn 8

min.

T()

heat wine: 5 min.

8 tn

9 min.

min

Commen@

Plucc

1

tcaspo(m

Microwave at HI (10) until rncltcd. Scramble eggs with

cgg

pla~c In (~vcn and nli~rowave for

t<)tal tirnc. [hc ccntcr.

z mlnutcs to finish cooking.”

Puncture

Kot~te

each

Heat 2 cups

(10).

Break

Swirl

hniling

gently.

C~wcr. Micrnwavc at

rninutc

pcr

Melt butter in pic

at

MED (5) 6 tn 8 minutes. Sprinkle cheese

(wer (~mclct. Microwave at

1/2 to I minute until checsc is s]

Ctmlbinc and micrnwavc

2 minutes.

Micrnwavc

dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Add cheese.

and

microwave at MED (5)

whisking every 1 l/z

butter

per egg

th~

butter

and

1

tablcsponn

Stir set

purtinns from

Finish

mcmbranc nf yolk to

conking. Allow to stand

egg

1/2 turn

hnt tap

eggs

(into plate, puncture

water with

c=.

Let stand in water a

Pour

additional time

flour

after

haff’of’time.

water 5 to 6 minutes

spo(m.

MED (5) ‘h to 1

plate: add mnclct.

MED (5)

filling

filling, stirring every

intn prccnokcd

shnwn at Icft. Rntatc

and

scasunings to hot

for

rninutcs.

in dish.

milk

p~r

half

(m

of

I ur

HI

the outside

prevent bursting.

mcmbranc

slip in

eggs

fcw rninutcs.

M

icrowavc

ightly rnclted.

shell.

8 to 9 minutes,

wine

the

to

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is

Fish

d[mc SI ightly

minutes

when it

translucent, but will

bclorc

serving.

Food

Fillets nr (l-lb. )

Whole f“ish

Clams. 6

(3

Shrimp, peeled (l-lb. )

Shrimp, unpeeled (1

steaks

to S-OZ. )

tn 2-lbs.

)

Oakcs c~sily

c(mtinuc cooking” as

Contiiner

Oblnng

dish

Ohl(mg dish

Pic plate or

shallnw

dish

Pie

plate

or

shallt>w

dish

2-qt.

casserole

with a

fork.

Center may still

fish

Cover

Wax

paper ur HI (10)

plastic wrap Plastic wrap

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

stands a Iiw

wrap

bc

Power

11 (10)

11 (lo)

11

(10)

HI

(lo)

2.

C()()k

fish with or

a

1

ightcr cover

3.

D() not nvcrcouk

bvel

& Time

5 (n 7 min. Micruwavc

4 to 6 min.

per lb.

Tcmp.

1700

3 to

4 min.

3

to 6 min.

6 to 10 min.

ni

fish. Check at minimum time.

without

sauce. A tight

wax

paper or paper

towel for

Commen~

until

fish

flakes easily.

Shield

head and

Arrange in circle with

Stir

twice during

thin

cooking”

c[>ver

steams fish. Use less steaming.

tail

with aluminum

hirrgcd

side

foil.

out.

19

Vege@bles

1.

Always use microwave safe utensils. plastic or glass. Cook most 4. vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes cooked in their skins and watery vegetables which need no water added for steam. Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. If desired, add

2.

salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving.

3.

Cooking time for Minimum time on For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time or longer.

vegembles

guide

affects finished taste and texture.

gives fresh taste and crisp-tender texture.

Size of pieces affects cooking time longer than small uniform pieces,

Just as when cooking conventionally, vegetable mixtures should

5. have similar densities or degrees of firmness in order to cook

together successfully, Firm, crisp vegetables like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli microwave together well. [f microwaving a firm vegetable with a soft one (carrots and cut the carrots in peas. Or, start cooking during last few minutes.

Iulienne

strips so they will cook as fast as the

Iarger”carrot pieces

Large pieces generally take

peas,

for example)

first, and add peas

Vegetables

Slices, pieces (1-lb. ) (2-lbs. )

Whole. halves or large starchy vegetables

(potatoes, winter squash, cauliflower) (l-lb.;

3

to 4)

(2-lbs. ; 6 to 8)

Summer squash (l-lb.; 3 to 4) (2-lbs. ; 6 to 8)

Vegetable casseroles (raw vegetables) (precooked vegetables)

Stir-Fry Vegetables (6 to 8 servings)

Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing

Contiiner

Casserole

Potatoes cook directly on oven glass tray (no

container). Other

vegetables: square

or oblong dish

or casserole Oblong dish

or casserole

See comment

3-qt,

casserole

Glass casserole

Cover

Yes

Potatoes: No Winter squash

caul itlowcr,

etc.: Yes

Yes

Ycs

Yes

%wer bvel

HI

(10)

HI (10)

& Time

10 to 14 min.

14

to 18 min.

10 to 20 min.

14

to 20 min.

9 to

12

7 to 10 min.

15

to 20 min.

10

to 15 min.

10 to

12

2 to 5 min.

min.

Commenk

Add 1/4 to

rcducc time 3 to 5 minutes because ve&etablcs are

Prick

Cut in pieces or halves. Add water.

Use boiling in dish.

To stir-fry one type of vegetable.

substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water

and follow times in cooking guide.

Blanch only 1 pound or I quart prepard vegetables at a time. Place in casserole with

Blanched vegetables will

color and

drained blanched vegetables immediately by

plun&ing

1/2

cup water. If frozen.

blanched.

skins of potatoes before cooking.

1/4

cup

Iargc

enough casserole to

1/4

to 1/2 cup

will be slightly sofiend.

in container of ice water.

alow Ii)r

I

to 2-qt.

water.

have

bright, even

C(x)l

Gmvies

1. No cover is needed. except for thick, chunky spaghetti sauce.

2. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top, they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding extra teaspoon to

Food

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

Thin, liquid sauces

(aujus, clam, etc. )

(1

cup)

Melted butter sauces clarified butter (M cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or sweet/sour sauces (2 cups)

and Sauces

I

tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of liquid.

Contiiner

Glass measure or bowl

Casserole

Glass measure

Casserole,

large

bowl

Cover

No

Yes (spaghetti)

Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most

3. should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or while microwaving.

Rwer hvel

HI

(10)

HI (10)

20

& Time

4 to 6 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together

3

min.

2 to

Commen6

to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes additional cup of sauce.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients.

Stir

well and microwave to

finish.

I to 2 min.

5 to 7 min.

Microwave butter just to

clarified butter, bring to boil then let

stand until and usc clear top layer.

Stir ingredients together then stirring after half of time. Let stand 5 to

10 minutes to develop flavor.

layers

separate. Pour off”

melt.

microwdvc.

twice

pcr

For

Wsti

and

Mce

1. Always usc microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass.

2.

For pasta. usc about half the amount of’ water needed

conventional boiling.

oil

(optional, to prevent sticking).

Add regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon 5.

for

3. For rice or Minute rice, use the same or slightly greater amount 6.

of water as with conventional boiling. Add regular amount of salt.

Food

Macaroni

(7-OZ.

)

Spaghetti

(16-oz.) Egg N()()dlcs

(8-OZ.

)

Lasagna

(8 to 16-oz)

Manicotti (5 to

8-OZ.

)

Rice. regular long grain (1 cup)

Rice. Minute (1

‘/2

cups)

Contiiner Cover

2-qt. casserole

3-qt. oblong dish

3-qt. casscrolc

3-qt. oblong dish

2-qt. oblong dish

3-qt. casserole

2-qt. casscrolc

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Power

HI

(10)

HI

(10)

HI (10)

H[

(10)

bvel

4.

Cover

pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using

plastic wrap, turn back

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain

immediately after microwaving.

Microwave times are about the same as conventional boiling.

& Time

14

to

17 min.

16

to 19 min.

10

to 13 min.

1 I to 16 min.

16

to 20 min.

18

to 21 min.

4 to 6 min.

one

corner to vent.

pasta

Commenti

Add 3

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

type. check

minutes. Add 6

to

minutes.

Cover with water in dish. Rearrange after 7

Add I ‘A cups water Stir after 2 minutes.

7 cups water. Rearrange after 10

Add 8 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. Time is the same

minutes. Brush with oil then cover with water. Using

fork, turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving.

Add 2

U

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

for

doneness after 10

for

spinach or regular

rtoodlcs.

Cereal

1. Always usc microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. Use large 3. Do not

cnou&h

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

container to avoid

Food

Oatmeal. quick (1 serving) pottery bowl.

Note: T()

fc~r

Note:

fi)r

microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal. follow package directions

amount of hot water and microwave at HI (10) for Y2 to 1 minute.

Oatmeal.

old

fashioned

(1 serving)

Grits. quick (1 serving) pottery bowl.

To microwave singic-serving packet of instant grits, follow package directions

amount of water and microwave at HI (10) for Y2 to 1 minute.

Cream of wheat. (1 serving) or bowl

Cream of rice (1 serving)

spillover, 4. Stir halfway through cooking time.

Contiiner Cover

China or paper bowl

I-qt. casserole No

or bowl

China

or

paper

bowl

I-qt. casscrolc No

China or pottery bowl. paper bowl

No

N()

Power

HI (10)

hvel

& Time

1

to 2 min.

3

to 5 min.

3

to 5 min.

3

to 4 min.

I Y2 to 2

cover,

min

Commenti

Mix ccrcal, salt and hottest tap water before microwaving. Stir servings, usc 3-qt. casscrolc.

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

Mix casserole size and microwave time by 11/2

minutes pcr additional serving.

Incrcasc

serving.

Incrcasc time

ccrcal

time 1 minute pcr additional serving

time about 1 minute per additional

befc~rc

serving. For 6

about 11/2

with hottest tap water. Increase

minutes for

21

Cakes and Desserb

1.

Always

use

2. Before

rcm(wal,

micruwave safe

adding

hatter, grease dishes

I

ine

dish

with wax

utensils. plastic

but do not flour.

paper or paper towel.

~)rglass.

Or.

for

easy

3. Crust (m

desireablc

4. Fruit desserts will

ctikes

ft)r

I’resting.

will be

solt. Rclrigcratc cake if

bc

fresh

looking” and

firm exterior is

tasting.

Food

Cakes

Comrncrcial (I8 to 20-OZ.)”

Basic

butter or

chocolate”

Pineapple upside

d<)wn

cake

Cupcakes (6)

Bar cookies”

Baked apples

(Jr

pears

cake

mix

Contiiner Cover Power

8-in.

round or

square dishes

Fluted tube cake

pan

Greased 8-in.

round

dish

8-in.

r[~und

dish

Paper lined

cupcakcr

8-in. square dish 2-qt.

obl(mg

dish Microwave

safe dish

casscrt>lc

or

Lid

or

plastic

wrap

MED HI (7) 6

MED HI (7)

HI (lo)

HI

(lo)

HI (lo)

HI (10)

hvel

to 8

16 to

7 to 9 rnin

9

tn

2 M to 3

6 to 8

X to 14 min.

3 to

4 min.

per

& Time

min.

18 min.

I I min.

rnin.

min.

piccc

Commenk

1 cgg

Omit dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes.

10 minu[cs bctorc

Usc number package.

Let tube cake stand 5 inverting 10

Rotate

on

15

When

clean. (wcr

When

n(~ticc s(m~c so, rcrmwc c(mtinuc cooking”

Rot~te

Cut

Picrcc fruit or

when preparing batter.

inverting to

ofcggs

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Microwave Adapting

Cooking Techniques for

Microwaving

Covering. In both conventional and microwave

cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating. Conventionally, partial covering escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven.

position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so that hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

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

Turning Over.

foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Sbnding

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

Shielding.

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

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

In range top cooking, you stir foods up from

In range top cooking, you turn over

Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken

allows

excess steam to

In conventional baking, you

Steam builds up

Effeck of Food Characteristics on

Microwaving

Density of Food.

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

Round Shapes.

about l-in. from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

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

Shape of Food.

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

Starting Temperature.

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.

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

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards

Size.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

of food affects how it cooks. Very

Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Foods taken from the freezer or

In both types of cooking, small

Rotating.

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

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

23

Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwavi~.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many foods which microwave well? Look for cooking techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques, such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some recipes may not be exactly the same when microwaved; others will not need changing. (Moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are

examples. )

Favorite Stuffed

6 medium green peppers

1Y2 lbs.

ground chuck beef

1/2

cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt

1A

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

1/2

cup water

1 to 2 cups grated cheese

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

after

Wppers

Makes 6 servings

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top, cook and stir ground beef and onion tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice, salt, pepper and garlic.

Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in 8-in. square dish.

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers. Cover.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to melt cheese.

until

onion is

SprinMe

Microwave Method

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

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers. Cover. rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes. recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

snugly

around edge of

3-qt.

casserole.

Microwave at HIGH (10)25 to 30 minutes,

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with cheese,

24

Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

~pe

of Utensil/Cookware

Foil-lined Paper Bags, Boxes and Baking Trays

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

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics, such as:

Glass jars, such as:

vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad dressings

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain, Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

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

Paper or Styrofoam Plates and

Oven Glass such as:

Fire King, Pyrex

Rubbermaid

Ctlps

Glassbake, Heller,

for baby foods,

Microware,

Tara, Wearever

Anchor Hocking,

Bangor

Jena,

Nupac

Microwave Uses

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

Cooking ground beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating metal caps to warm syrup o; soften salad dressing from-refrigerator.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.

Cooking and heating.

-.

walls,

baby

food in

iars,

especially meat and

egg

mixtures. Remove

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle

by Coming,

Denby,

El

Camino,

International Stoneware,

Temperware, Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Corning Centura, Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine,

Dishes with metal trim

Paper Towels and Napkins,

Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic

such as:

Progression G by

Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags,

Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and

Porcelain, such as: El

F.B.

Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Paperboard Trays

entrees and dinners

Corning Ware,

Rogers,

Dansk

Franciscan,

Marsh,

Heller,

Mikasa,

Fitz

and Floyd

(Pyroceram),

Noritake

Marsh Industries,

used for frozen

Generation,

Lenox

Camino,

Heating and some cooking.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam.

Cooking and heating.

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

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

Cooking and heating.

Plastic Trays and Plates

frozen entrees and dinners

used for

Cooking and heating.

25

How to Use the Double Duty

TM

Before placing food in the dishes,

E

me~l

shelf and cookware.

They may be hot.

.

Do not store

browning dish on

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. More than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

It is important to arrange foods properly; this is shown on the next page. Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 31/2 inches high, or 3 pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods and also

uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf, following cooking guide directions.

I

Use pot holders when handling

foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.

microwave

metil

shelf.

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together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave safe.

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Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 8x4x3-inch loaf dishes, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates.

Shelf

1

r

To position the DOUBLE DUTY shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear.

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides guides located at each side of the oven in the front.

When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in The shelf should also be level and not touch the back wall of the oven.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on four shelf supports and not

touching oven walls.

:heshe’LJ

TM

onto

the

fit

onto

the support

place.

all

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids

may add too much height to dish.

26

How to Heat or Reheat Similar

Two plates of leftovers

reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating two casseroles

should

be less than 3 ‘A inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use

sta~ered

placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to

Heating or Reheating Guide for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several small bowls of leftovers this way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time.

arrangements of food,

maybe

(height

~pes

Two frozen individual entrees

(5 to 7 oz. (10 to

to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are foil covers,

remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally. ) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High (10) for 8 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods

1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10) for 8 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on

How to Reheat Several Different Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf, while are only the floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top

ody.

that foods absorb microwave energy at

different rates.

by the size of the food, and its starting temperature.

of Food

wch)

or two TV dinners

E

oz. each)

shelf I

warmed

Also, it is important to remember

are both ready

to 2 more minutes.

~pes

of Foods

fds

should be placed on

Rates can be affected

which

Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated food continue cooking,

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for foods together. (See Heating or Reheating Guide, pages 14, 15.) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (shelf especially) after 3/4 of total time and which are done. Continue cooking

others.

Place on shelf, large or dense

foods

which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on oven floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery

pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on

oven floor only.

the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

r;move

the

microwave

Popcorn placed on

all

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How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

c

It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to

~me

a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

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

3. Touch START. Display shows “TIME” and time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals,

flashes time of day.

Programming a Hold

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the cooking guide, pages 16-25.

“End;’ and display shows

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Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK

1 & 2 or TEMP COOK/HOLD and

enter cooking time or temperature.

Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer

down to zero and cooking will begin.

will

count

How to Defrost, Hold and

~me

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:

and place in oven.

Step

The display shows “: O“ and “POWER 3“ “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

t5

appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

I

Step

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: TIME” flashes.

Step

for ten minutes. display and “TIME” flashes.

I

Step

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

“1?’ “ENTER TIME” is flashing.

Take casserole from freezer

2: Touch DEFROST pad.

3: Touch pads

minutes defrosting time.

be

changed by touching the

4: Set standing or hold time

5: Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

6: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2

1,5,0

and O for

}

O“ and “ENTER

“10:00”

appears on

.

“E:OO”

Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time.

“COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00” and “POWER 10” appear

on display.

Step8:

Touch START. “DEFT and “15 on display. As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9:

signals and flashes

:00”

counting down show

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

A.

The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold,

and then the cooking function. Q. Can I Defrost and Hold only?

A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and

I

cook it later. All you need to do is

program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the

thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

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

Q. 1 programmed my oven for a

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

A. When instructions conflict,

,

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

Sometimes you may only

imtructions?

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28

Care and Cleaning

Your new Microwave Oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following

these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

door a few minutes after cooking

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

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven.

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

●

Don’t remove the mode

stirrer cover

(microwave feature 7 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

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

How

to Clean the Imide

Walls, floor and mode stirrer

cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with use abrasive cleaners on oven NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL

OVEN CLEANER ON ANY

PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE

OVEN.

Door (inside).

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

and dry.

Opening the oven

The inside and

at

the top of the oven

a

damp cloth. Do not

walls.

Window: Wipe up

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS

CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or

oven. To prevent breakage, do not

place tray into water just after

cooking. Wash it carefully in warm,

sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped.

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

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may

cause the grease to burn onto

the oven tray. This may be removed

with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser,

Afier

using Bon Ami” brand

cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,

following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

on the painted surfaces such as the

walls. It may scratch the paint.

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care 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. )

Oven shelf.

designd

only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and

water or in the dishwasher.

clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.

Ami” brand cleanser

Your shelf accessory is

for use in a microwave oven

a

damp

Occasionally

If grease is

Ami”

should

be

Do not

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp

cloth.

Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel.

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface.

surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Oven

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

Replace with 25-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores. ) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven.

hmp

Wipe with a damp

of

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

Replacement

29

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

wARNING–Improper

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

Consult a 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.

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.

W

not under any

cut or remove the

cti~cm

tti @und)

prong from the power cord.

Use of Adapter Plugs

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will

be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.

if you still elect to use an adapter, where

local

codes permit, a TEMPORARY CON may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

UL

listed adapter (Fig. 2) which is available at most-local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper

polarity in the connection of the

power cord.

Caution:

ground terminal to the wall

receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is

insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until

a proper ground has again been

esmblished.

Attaching the adapter

metal, and not

likely

However,

NE~ION

to break with

Usage

situatiom

where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

~

not use an adapter plug

situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual

tilure

of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a three- prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of

Because of potential safety hazards

under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes).

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

interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

Etiension

shall

be equal to or greater

Cords

in these

wall

the

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m

Questions? Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED

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POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

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

reset circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

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

● Door not securely closed.

. START

●

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

. Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK 1 & 2.

●

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

. Make

●

Cooking times may vary because of amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2 and additional cooking time for completion.

● Incorrect power

power level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

c

Dish was not routed, 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 Cook/Hold. Check cooking guide for specific instructions.

must”be

sure

touched after entering cooking selection.

you have entered finished temperature

smrting

level

entered. Check cooking guide, pages 10-25, for recommended

afier

touching TEMP COOWHOLD.

food temperature, food density or

“PRObE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook/Hold functions.

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

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this book.

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

to

follow

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

for

further help.

All

these things are normal with your microwave oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change

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

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write

all

the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Hotpoint

Appliance Park Louisville, Kentucky 40225

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levels

other

. Dull thumping sound while oven 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.

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Chicago, Illinois 60606

Wacker

Drive

Save

proof of

orlglnal

YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

purchase date

such as your sales slip or cancel led check to establ!sh warranty period

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor to repair or replace

microwave oven

of a manufacturing defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY For the second through fifth year

from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a replacement magnetron the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. You pay for service labor charges.

For each of the above warranties:

To avoid any trip charges, you must take the microwave oven to a Hotpoint Factory Service Center or a Hotpoint Customer servicer and pick it up following service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

any

that fails because

original

part of

tube

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the

if

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Alaska, Hawaii and Washington,

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer servicers during normal working hours,

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

CUSTOMER

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

CARE’)

D.C.

Care’”

HOTPOI

SERVICE.

NT

WHAT IS NOT COVERED ●

c

Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

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

GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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.

Center@

Some

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.

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

Improperinstallation

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

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

● Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts

of God. WARRANTOR IS

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

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