GE RE1021H Use and Care Manual

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Control Panel Cooking Complete Reminder 5

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Defrosting Guide 12, Delayed Cooking

Double Duty Shelf 4,26,27,29 Extension Cords

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Repair Service Safety Instructions

Temperature Cook Temperature Probe

Time Cook Warranty Back Cover

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Heating or Reheating Guide 10, 11 Hold Time

Light Bulb Replacement Microwaving Tips

Minute/Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers

Power Levels Precautions

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The electric output

of this microwave oven

is 600 watts.

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Help whelp you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your

questions. If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

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.

must be that it is.

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville,

@tend. Pl~

KY40225

This appliance

be certain

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.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXC~SIVE

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 Operate

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.

to operate

any object

the oven

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

microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

your

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Microwaving

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable microwaving. Most glass cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have

metilic trim or

sheen can be used. Some is labeled “suitable for Microwaving

If you are unsure, use this dish Measure 1 cup water in a glass Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1 minute at automatic power level 10 (High). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not 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 stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the cooking guide for specific instructions.

●

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

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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

intended use

as described in this

only

for

iti

manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

AVOID

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●

~is

appliance must be

grounded.

Connect ody to properly grounded 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 outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Ins&ll

or locate

this

appliance only in accordance with the provided initiation instructions.

●

certain to place the front

sutiace

more back from the countertop edge to avoid of the

●

openings on the appliance.

●

or plug in water.

●

heated surfaces.

of the door

three inchm

accidenti tipping

apptiance

in normal usage.

Do not cover or block any

Do not use outdoors. Do not immerse power cord

Keep power cord away from

not let power cord

over edge of table or counter.

●

Do not

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

damaged or dropped.

●

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 29.

●

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

●

supervision is necessary when used by children.

●

the oven cavity: –Do not overcook food. Carefully

attend appliance if paper, 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.

–Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

–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.

ody

with any appliance, close

reduce the risk of fire in

it has been

quAfled

hang

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–Do

not pop

microwave oven microwave popcorn accessory or

urdess

you use popcorn labeled

use in microwave ovens. –Do

not

They could dehydrate and catch

fire,

causing damage to your oven.

●

rfmateri~s

ignite, keep oven door closed,

turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

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

glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages in

narrow necked boties

carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can

bufld

up. This can cause the container

to burst, resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as

book.

this TV dinners maybe microwaved

in foil

trays

remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (except for the Double DutyT”

shelo

at least 1 inch away from

sides of oven.

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

●

Sometimes, the cooking tray

can become too hot to touch.

careful handling the cooking tray during and

Foods

cooked in liquids (such

as pasta) may tend to boil over

rapidy

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 29 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

popcorn in your

udess

in a

s~id

overcook potatoes.

inside oven should

(especially

directed in

less than 3/4” high;

afier

cooking.

than

fds

containing

●

food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the

microwave

●

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 cookware-Plastic cookware designd for microwave cooking are very be used carefully. Even safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite, For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

●

When

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least This assures that, in the remote

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

●

Boiling eggs is not recommended in a microwave oven. Pressure can build up inside the egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

Foods ‘%kin”

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

not use a thermometer

oven,

usefil,

but should

microwave-

sofien

or char if subjected to

ordy

and

cooking

pork

170°F.

with

~broken

outer

such as potatoes, sausages,

(continued)

●

“Boilable”

cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in the convenience food guide

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 containers should beat 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.

●

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

●

Use of the DOUBLE DUTY 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 cookware. 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).

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(pages 14 and 15) and

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Features of Your Oven

coo~ng

remind you that

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

COrnPlete

Reminder

you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once

(For TIME COOK and TIME DEFROST cycles)

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Oven Interior

1. Door Handle.

door. Door must be securely

latched for oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Door Screen. Metal screen

permits viewing of foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.

Oven Vent.

5. Oven Interior Light.

when the door is opened or when the oven is operating.

6. Model and Serial Numbers.

Pull to open

Turns on

7. Mode Stirrer Cover.

the microwave

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

MICROTHERMOMETERTM

Temperature Probe.

TEMP COOK/HOLD function

only.

DOUBLE-DUTYTM

Lets you microwave several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and pages 26 and

instructions. ) When this shelf is not

in use, please remove from oven.

energy distributing

Use with

Shelf.

for special

When You Plug in the Oven

The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and “RESET” appears. Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

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

Protects

10. Glass Cooking Tray.

must be in place when using the oven. Cooking performance will be unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may be removed

for cleaning.

11. Touch Control Panel and

Display. See

instructions.

next page for

Tray

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Your Touch Control

Rnel

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

1. DISPLAY.

and time counting down during cooking functions, food temperature when using Temp Cook/Hold, power level, cooking mode and instructions.

2. TIME COOK 1 &2.

Microwave for a preset amount of

time using automatic power level 10

(High), (or change power level after entering cooking time. See page 8.)

3. time while microwaving.

To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is number pads 1, 3 and O and will appear in display. Touch START pad. time, simply repeat above process.

It’s designed to be easy

use

and

understand.

Displays time of day

CLOCK.

of day

Touch this pad to enter

or check

reset or change

tim”e

1:30,

of day

touch

“1:30”

6. TEMP COOK/HOLD. Use the 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 pad. (See page 9.)

7. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as a kitchen timer, as a

holding period timer after defrost or as a delay timer before Time Cook 1 & 2 or Temp Cook/Hold.

(See page 28.)

DEFROST.

automatic power level 3 (Low), (or change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 7.)

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

10. START.

made, touch this pad to start oven.

Gentle thawing at

all

After all selections

are

NUMBER PADS.

pads to enter cooking/defrosting time, food temperature when using Temp Cook/Hold, power level and

time of day.

POWER LEVEL.

pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low)

for

defrosting.

Touch these

Touch this

level 10

Program Cooking

Use your Touch Control Panel to defrost and cook by time using your choice of power

1 (lowest) to Cook/Hold using your choice of temperature, time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer and set the clock.

levels

from

(highest), Temp

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Time Cook or Temp Cook/Hold or program a

hold

time between defrosting and cooking. (See page 28. ) Set Time Cook

& 2 for a two-stage program using different times and power levels. (See page 8.)

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Defrosting

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

●

Power

level

3 is automatically set

for

defrosting, but you may change

this

for

more flexibility.

See the defrosting guide, pages 12

and 13,

for

defrosting help.

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

Step 1:

Place a l-lb. package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

Step 4:

Touch START. “DEF TIME” and “POWER 3“ show and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes

“End;’

then automatically

shuts off.

Step 5:

Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START.

Step 6:

flashes

When oven signals and

“End;’

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

Defrosting

●

Foods frozen in paper or plastic

~ps

can be defrosted in the package.

Questiom and Answers

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

A. This sound is normal.

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

Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes,

frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently.

times in the defrosting guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the defrosting guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

but they will need more

Why don’t the defrosting

Step 3:

Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the defrosting guide. For example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows

-.“ “DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change

‘4:00”

and “POWER

fiwer hvel

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

●

For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

●

Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners

can

be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to

microwave-safe dish.

●

Check the defrosting guide for

other defrosting tips.

Q. Should

all

foods be completely

thawed before cooking? A.

Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

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

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Cooting

The TIME COOK 1 & 2 feature allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using

automatic power level 10

(High), or change power level

automatically.

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

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee

by following the steps below.

Step 1:

water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe (refer to Microwaving Tips on page 3). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Fill a cup

Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2

2/3

~me

full of

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

“1 ~’ “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Because automatic power level 10

is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” below.)

Step 4:

TIME:’

counting down show on display.

Step

signals and flashes

light and fan shut off.

Step

Using the

Touch START. “COOK

“POWER

5: When time is up, the oven

6: Open the door.

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101’

and time

“End~’

Oven,

Cook 2

Feature

The Time Cook 2 feature

set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels

during your cooking operations.

Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

microwave-safe container and close

the door.

Step

pad. Display shows “COOK” and

“l.” “ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for

two minutes and

shows “COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 4: Touch TIME COOK Step

Place food in oven in

2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2

Select your cooking time.

seconds. Display

“2:15”

and “POWER

5: Set your cooking time.

How to Change Power

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

Step

6: Touch START.

lets

you

10~’

&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.

“End?’

The

Questions and Answers

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?

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

little

longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads

and selected my power

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.

I want to cook on a power

level other than High. What do I need to do?

To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes on the display panel. Enter new number.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time

Cook function to check the food? A. Yes. To resume cooking,

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

level.

When

Step 3:

and O for one minute and 30 seconds. Display shows

10~’

Select your time. Touch 1,3

“1:30”

and “POWER

“COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 7: “COOK selected power level and the first programmed cook time, counting down, show on the display.

TIME1’

the

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Cooking by Temperature

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

Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to

cook

a variety of foods to your desired finished The TIME COOK 1 & 2 setting is preferred for batters, doughs,

frozen foods and foods which are

difficult to cook precisely with

the

probe.

“TEMP COOK/HOLD” takes the

(~uesswork

the oven automatically signals with

four beeps when the

the preset temperature. The

feature will maintain this temperature

for

up to twelve hours or until you

(ouch the

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

CLEAR/OFF pad.

food

temperature.

out of cooking because

food

reaches

Hold

food

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

SENSOR

The temperature

food

thermometer that gauges the internal temperature it must be used when

COOK/HOLD.”

probe

of your

using

CABLE

food;

“TEMP

How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

into in oven wall. Close the door.

Step

“POWER 10” is displayed and

“ENTER TEMP COOK” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5

“TEMP COOK” is flashing and “POWER 10” and “125F” are

displayed.

Step 4:

pad. “ENTER POWER” flashes. Touch 5

COOKI’

show on display.

Step 5:

temperature

100°F.,

and “TEMP

temperature counting up.

Step 6: When

the oven will sound and display

“HOLD:’ The oven will then hold

the temperature.

Step

pad

Step 8:

from the oven.

Insert temperature probe

roast

and attach probe securely

2: Touch TEMP COOK/HOLD.

for 125°F.

Touch POWER LEVEL

for

medium

“POWER 5“ and “125F”

Touch START. If internal

display will show “COOL”

COOK?’ If

100°F.

or above, display shows

7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

to stop the cycle.

Remove probe and

power.

“TEMP

the roast is less than

temperature

125°F.

is reached.

food

Cooking Tips

●

Usc

a lower power level; it will heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

. Be sure frozen completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may in frozen foods.

● Cover foods loosely

control and quick, even heating.

food

has been

break off

if used

for

moisture

Questions and Answers

Q. I inserted the temperature

probe, closed the door, touched TEMP COOK/HOLD and entered my desired food temperature but the temperature didn’t appear on the display.

You may have entered an

incorrect temperature. Any food temperature from 100° to

may

be entered

HOLD. Touch CLEAR/OFF and begin again.

Are there any foods I can’t

Temp Cook? A. Yes.

cream, frozen whipped toppings. etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters,

frozen foods arc also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “PROBE” flash on

the

START pad? A. “PROBE” will flash if you

don’t seat securely into the receptacle in the oven wall COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

oven if it’s not inserted in food? A. No, if it touches the oven

you Q.

portions of food at different temperatures?

gives

different portions of different temperatures individual eating styles. Simply

place probe in

temperature setting as needed.

Delicate butter icings, ice

display after I touched the

Can I leave my probe in the

may damage

Can I Temp Cook different

Yes. The temperature probe

you the freedom to cook

for

TEMP COOK/

the

cable end of the probe

or if you touch the TEMP

the oven.

food

and change

doughs

food

195°F.

and

wall.

suit

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Heating or Reheating Guide

1. Directions below refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe

containers.

2. Cover most foods (see tip) for fastest heating. Exceptions are rare or medium meats, some sandwiches, griddle foods like pancakes and baked foods.

3. Where appropriate, use the automatic food temperature control for accurate heating, Place probe horizontally so tip is in center food. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center is last

are

for reheating already-cooked foods at

heat.

Suggested serving temperatures are given

Yc]ung

children usually prefer cooler food, generally

lower, Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Stir

before serving.

4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean throughout. As a general rule, hot foods produce an

the touch in center of underside of dish,

for

most

foods.

about

200

foods

f(]od is

heated

area warm to

Suggested

Item

Appetizers

Saucy: meatballs. (% cup/serving)

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas.

Tip:

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

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

~ftovers

Probe works well in saucy dishes or vegetables (use in largest serving) but not in meat slices. Cover

riblets,

cocktail franks, etc.

egg

rolls, etc.

Amount

1 to 2

scrvinps

to 4

scrvin~s

1/2

cup

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

plate

Serving Temp.

150° 150°

130°

150°-1600

Power

bvel

HI (10)

MED (5) MED (5)

HI (10)

plate of food

Approximate

Time, Min.

‘/2 to

4 to

to 5

1 to 2

2 to 4

with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Meah and Main Dishes

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

Thinly sliced roasted meat: Rare beef roast, minimum time; medium rare, maximum time (3 to

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

Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces:

Rare beef steak

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

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

Chicken pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2A-%

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2A-%

Tip:

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

When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish l/2 turn after half of time.

-1 cup/serving)

cup/serving)

suey,

spaghetti,

4-oz, /serving)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (16-02. )

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

i to

2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

to 2

picccs

3 to 4

picccs

I to

3 to 4

to 2 servings

2 servings

3 to 4 servings

150°-1600 150°-1600 150°-1600

130° 130°

150°

150°-1600 150°-1600

(10)

(10) 6 to 10

(10)

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

HI (10)

(lo)

HI (10) HI (10) ? to 3

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

3 to 7

4 to 5

1/2

to 2

1 %

to 3

to 5

I ‘A

to 3

to 7

to 3

3 to 6

to 2

1 Y2 to 3

1/2

to I

I to 3

I to 2

to 6

‘A

1,/2

1/2

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy etc. in bun (M cup/serving)

Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread

Tip:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches,

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings MED HI (7)

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

MED HI (7)

MED HI (7) MED H] (7)

2 1/2

to 4

2 to 4 to 5

21,4

Page 11

Item

soups

Water based (1 cup/serving)

Milk-based

cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap,

Vegetables

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

(M cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes (

cup/serving)

Tip:

Cover vegetables

for

most even heating.

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch

Meat or main dish, chunky type; giblet gravy, spaghetti sauce, etc.

Creamy type

Tip:

Cover food to prevent spatter.

Amount

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (10-02.)

1 to 2 servings

to 4 servings

can (10-02. )

servings

1 to

3 to 4 servings

1 can

(15-17-oz.

1 to

servings 3 to 4 servings 1 can

(16-oz.

)

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1/2

cup

~/2 cup

1 cup 1 can (16-02. )

cup

Suggested

Serving Temp.

150°-1700 150°-1700 150°-1700

140° 140° 140°

150°-1600

)

150°-1600 150°-1600

150°-1600

125°

150°-1600 150°-1600 150°-1600

140°-1500 140°-1500

Power

bvel

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

MED HI (7) MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

(10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI

(10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) 3 to HI (10)

HI (10)

Approximate

Time, Min.

2 to 5 5 to 10 4 to

2 to 6 to

4 to 6

to 3

to 4

3 to 5

1 ti to

to 6

4 to

to 3

to 6

1 to 2 %

2 to 4

to I

2 to

2’h

1/2

Bakery Foods

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

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

of 9-in. pie=l slice

(use minimum time for custard)

rolls,

piece

pieces

4 pieces

9-in. cake or

12 rolls or

doughnuts

6 to 8

1 slice

2 slices 4 slices 9-in. pie

Griddle Foods

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

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

2 or 3 pieces

Beverages

Coffee, tea, cider

Other water based Cocoa, other milk based

Tip:

Do not cover bakery foods, griddle foods (pancakes, etc. ) or beverages.

1 to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups

to 2 cups

3 to 4 cups

160°-1700 160°-1700

140° 140°

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)

(10)

HI (10) HI (10)

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

1/2

to 1

f/2 to 2

to 3

2 to 4

to 1

1 to 2 1 % to 2

‘A

to 3

5 to 7 2 to 7

6 to 10

Page 12

Defrosti~

Guide

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

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

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food, Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin wing or

leg

areas may be necessary.

Fimt

Half Second Half

~me,

Food

Meat

[Power

Bacon

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,

Sausage: bulk (l-lb. tray)

(l-lb. roll) Sausage: link Sausage: patties

(12-oz.

pkg.)

Level:

pork & veal

l%-lbs.

~W/DEF

)

Min. (3)]

to 4

4 to 5

4 6

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

2 to 4 per

2 to

2’h

2 2 1

4ti

lb.

per lb.

~me,

Min. Commenk

none

4 to 6 6 to 8

12 to 14

4 to 5 per lb.

5 to 6 per

2 to 3 per lb.

2 to

3 to 4

to 2

lb.

per lb.

3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts allow extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running water until giblets can be removed.

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

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of

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

separated.

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

second half of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave 5 to 6 minutes more.

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside, Microwave Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place unwrapped roast in oven. After first half of time turn roast over. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, seperate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with to complete defrosting.

Turn over after 2 Turn over after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes. No turn needed.

minutes.

to 12 minutes more.

table

knife, let stand

can

Poultry

[Power Level:

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

Cut Up (21A to

Whole (2

Cornish hen

Duckling

Turkey

to 3

k-lbs.

k-lb.)

)

~W/DEF

7 to 8 7 to 8

9 to 11

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 5 per

2 to 4 per

41A

to 5 Y2 per lb.

lb.

(3)]

9 to

2 to 4 per lb.

4ti

Place unwrapped chicken in half of

time.

cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

lb.

to 5 M per lb. Place unwrapped turkey breast side

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After

over chicken.

until giblets can be removed. Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package over

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

over into cooking

in cavity until giblets can be removed.

remove wrapper and shield legs, wing and warm areas with foil. Turn

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 can be removed. Let soak in cool water for I to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

After second half of time, separate pieces and place in

Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity

time.

dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water

oven.

Unwrap and turn over after first

half

of time unwrap and turn

down,

After first half of time,

Page 13

Fimt

Half Second Half

Food

fih

& Seafood

Fillets (l-lb.)

Steaks (6-02. ) Whole fish (8 to

Shellfish, small pieces (1-lb. )

Shellfish, large: Crab legs, 1 to 2 (8 to 10-02. )

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

(6to 9-02.)

Whole lobster or crab 8 to9 8 to9 (l ’A-lb.)

[Power Level:

10-oz.

)

~me,

2 to 3 2

5 to 8

4 to 7

6 to 8

5 to 8

Min.

~W/DEF

~me,

Min. Commenk

(3)]

4 to6

none 2 to4

none

none Arrange in cooking dish.

none 3 to4

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first halfoftime. After second halfoftime, let stand

Let

shnd

a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first halfoftime. After second halfoftime, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting.

Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.

Place unopened package in oven. Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down.

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

of time.

10minutes then hold under cold water to separate.

~rn

over after half

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (1-lb. ) Heat & serve rolls 2 to4

(7-02. pkg. ) Coffee cake (11 to 14%-02. ) Coffee

ring(10-oz.

Sweet rolls Doughnuts (1 to 3) Doughnuts, glazed

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

(17-02, ) Cake, filled or topped,

1 layer Pound cake (11 Cheesecake, plainer

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

(24-oz.)

~uit

Fresh

Plastic pouch (lO-oz. )

(16t020-oz. )

(8%

(12Yz

to 16-02. )

[Power Level:

(10

to 16-02. )

[Power Level:

pkg. )

to 12-02. )

%-oz.

)

19-oz.

)

~W/DEF

3 to4

3 tos 3

to 4

2’/2 to 4

to 3

2 to 3

2 2

1/2

7 to 9 6to 8

6to 10

5 to 7

6t09

~W/DEF

6V2

each

(3)]

none Remove metal twist tie none

none

none none none none

none

none 2 to4

none none none Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

none Place package in

none Place package in oven. Flex package none

Place on microwave safe plate. Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after halfoftime

oven.

Repeat if necessary.

After minimum time, breakup with fork

once.

Page 14

Convenience Food Guide

Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or conventional baking is recommended.

glass.

For foods needing browning or crisping,

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

Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times together.

Food

Appetizers &

Pdstry

bites

Frozen prepared sandwiches

Popcorn Microwave bag

& Cheese

Scrambled egg substitute (8-02. carton)

Cheese souffle (12-02.)

Breakfast, (6 Scrambled

with sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit (10-oz.)

Hsh

Crab or shrimp

newburg

M-oz.

e~s

Shellf~h

Y2-oz.

)

Contiiner

Snach

Microwave safe dish

Paper towel

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe 8-in. pie plate

and custard cups

Package

)

paper tray

Microwave safe dish

Package

pouch vent.

Cover

No HI (10)

No LOW/DEF

Package

cover

Yes

No HI (10)

Power

HI (10)

MED HI (7)

HI (10)

LOW/DEF

HI (10)

bvel

~me

1/2

to 21/2 min.

1 to 3 min.

per sandwich 3 to 5 min. Follow package directions.

lfi

to 2fi min.

(3) 9 to 13 min.

9 to 11 min.

2 to 4 min.

(3) 5 min.

3 to 5 min.

Commenk

Remove from foil package and towel, Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Microwave about 1 minute per 1/4 cup mixture. Stir after half of time. Let stand to complete cooking.

To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered

cushrd cups, 6 or

minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.

Remove paper tray from carton, turn back film to expose potatoes. Rotate tray 1/2 turn

after

half

of time.

Break up before continuing, Stir before serving.

Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to

plate.

7-oz.

Rearrange after 5

wmp

in paper

Stir

twice,

Fish & chips (5 to

14-OZ.)

Deviled crab

Breaded fish (5 to 1O-OZ.) (14 to 16-02.) (23 to 25-oz.)

(6-oz.

Package tray

Microwave

)

safe dish

Microwave safe dish 6 to 9 min.

Meat

Frozen meats (5 to 8-02.) (10 to 16-02.) (16 to

32-oz.)

Dry mixes (hamburger added)

TV dinners (6 to

]1%-02.)

(12 to

20-OZ.)

Canned spaghetti, etc.

Frozen rice in pouch (10-OZ.)

Frozen macaroni & Microwave Lid or

cheese, spaghetti

(8 to

14-oz.)

Package tray Package or pouch

Microwave safe casserole plastic wrap

Package tray Carton and carton 6 to 8 min.

Microwave Lid or safe dish

Pouch HI (10)

safe dish

No HI (10)

cover

Lid or

plastic wrap

HI (10)

HI (10) 4%

HI (10)

3 to 6 min.

2 to 4 min.

3 to 5 min. 9 to 12 min.

to 7 min.

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min. 13 to 18 min.

7 to 10 min.

2 to 5 min.

5 to 7 min.

4 to 9 min.

Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or distribute

Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

If pouch package is used puncture with fork to vent.

Add cooked, drained hamburger. Stir after half of time. Let stand uncovered 5 minutes to thicken.

Remove

1/4 turn after half of

Stir before serving.

Puncture pouch with fork to vent and flex after half of time.

Break up and stir after

evenly

on microwave safe dish.

foil

cover, replace in carton. Rotate

time.

half

of time.

Page 15

Food

Poultry

Carrncd

‘A to

Y2-OZ.

24-OZ.

pkg. )

)

picccs

(14 to Frozen pouch

(5 to

6Y2-OZ.

Main dish (I2 to

17-02.

Fried chicken 2

pieces

(1-lb. ) 6 pieces

(2-lbs.

) 8-10

Sauces, Gravies

C~anncd

(10

16-OZ.

(32-02. )

)

Vegetables

Frozen breaded

(7-02. ) Canned

(8 to

9-02. ) (I5 to 17-02. ) (28 to 32-02. )

Instant mashed potatoes

(2 to 6 servings)

(8 to 12 servings) Souffle frozen

(12-OZ.

pkg. )

Potatoes: baked,

stuffed. frozen

to 2

3 to

Contiiner

Microwave Lid or safe dish

Pouch

Microwave safe dish

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe

pic

plate

and custard cups

Microwave safe dish

Cover

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

N()

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic

Wax paper

wrap

Power

HI (10)

LOW/DEF (3) MED

HI (10)

bvel

HI (7)

& Time

I to 4 min.

6 min.

4 to 6 min. Slit pouch before microwaving.

7 to 14 min.

2 to 4 min. 5 to 7 min. of time.

to 10 min.

2 k to 6

min

6 to 9 min.

2 to 4 min.

I to 3 min.

to 5 min.

7 to 10 min.

4 to 6 min. 8 to 14 min.

9 to

min.

9 to

min.

4 to 7 min. 7

10 min.

Commenk

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir after

half of time.

Stir after 5 minutes.

If label

docs not

state

for doneness. Rotate dish

Place on microwave trivet or dish.

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish. Add 1/2 cup liquid or liquid from can. Cover. (Or use temperature probe set to 1500. )

Use container size and amounts of water. milk, butter After heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding extra 1 to 2 tablespoons dry mix.

To Defrost: Place souffle upside down in pie plate. To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups. Souffles arc done when centers are almost Set.

Check to see that potatoes are NOT IN FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish. Rotate dish

and

1/2

“fully cooked:’

1/2

turn after half

salt on package. Cover.

turn after half of time.

check

Page 16

Mea@

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

Smnding

time:

Allow

roasts before carving.

about 10 minutes standing time

for most

Food

Container

Cover

Power (or Internal Temp.)

bvel

& Time

Beef

Ground, crumbled Casserole

for casseroles

or soup

(1-lb. )

(1 ~-lbs.

)

Meatballs

(1 lb. )

(2-lbs. )

Patties Oblong (4 patties/lb. ) dish

to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Tip:

For 1 or 2 patties use paper plate lined with double thickness paper towels,

Meat loaf (Round

loa~

(Loaf shape) 27 to 29 min.

Round or Wax paper oblong dish

glass Wax paper

(witi

if desired),

cemmic

plate

Pie plate or Plastic wrap loaf dish or cook to 170°19 to 21 min.

rnvet

dinner

HI (10)

4 to 6 min. breaking up and stirring every 3 minutes. 6 to 8 min.

HI (10)

6 to 8 min. circle around edge of dish.

10 to

HI (10)

2 to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

MED HI (7)

Roask

Pot roasts

Simmered beef (corned beef or brisket)

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

Oblong dish Lid or MED (5) 20 to 25 min. or casserole plastic wrap

Casserole

Oblong dish Wax paper MED (5) and trivet

Lid or

plastic wrap

MED (5)

Rare Medium 15 to 17

Well

per pound

to 2%

Min. Internal

per

lb.

18 to 20

min.

Temp.

115° 125° 145°

Commenk

Stir after half of

casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen

block,

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

Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to l-inch apart. Rotate dish half turn after half of time.

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

Let stand

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup water to 3 to 5-pound roast, Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of

time.

hrs.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn over after 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

time.

Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes

before carving. If desired, brush with

browning sauce or agent before cooking.

time.

Add sauce or

microwave 9 to 11 minutes,

l-inch

time.

minutes after cooking.

Recover and finish.

half

of time. Let meat stand in

apart in

Pork

Bacon (per slice) (l-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) 2 3

4 6

Plate or

oblong dish

Microwave safe utensil

towel

Paper

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

(10)

HI (10)

MED (5)

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total

3 M to

4fi

min.

1/2

to 3A min.

per link

% to

11A min.

1 M

to 2 min.

2 to 2

min.

20 to 25 min. 30 to 35 min.

45 to 50 min.

50 to 55 min.

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on

trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between

layers of paper towels in oblong dish.

Arrange in single layer.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more 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.

Page 17

Food

Container

Cover

Power

bvel

& Time

(or Internal Temp.)

Commenk

Pork roast

Spare

ribs

Hum (precooked” or

canned) glass baking

Hdnl

loaf

Hum

slices

& steaks

Lamb

Chnps (4 chops) dish

Roast

(leg

sh(~uldcr)

3-qt. obl(mg glass baking

dish

3-qt. nbl(~ng glass baking

dish or

3-qt.

casser(}lc

2-qt.

(>bl(mg

dish

Pie plate

obl(mg

2-qt,

glass baking

dish

Br(}wn

‘N

Sear

(prcbeated for 8

min. )

S-qt.

oblong”

glass baking

dish and trivet

Plastic wrap

c(wer

Plastic wrap

Plastic

wrap MED (5)

Wax

paper

N()

Wax paper

MED (5)

microwave to

MED (5) 25 tn 27 min

MED (5) Or

rnicr<>wavc tn

microwave to

HI (10)

(10)

MED (5)

Medium well

18 to

21 min.

pcr

p(mnd

170° internal

pcr lb.

to 13

min.

pcr lb.

1 15° internal temp.

20 to 23 min.

170° internal

18 tn

27 min

5 to 7 min.

Min. Internal

per lb.

12 to 14 15 to 17

Temp.

150°

1700

temp.

tcrnp.

Place roast

cup water to roasting dish and plastic wrap, Turn mast half of time.

Add ribs. Turn minimum time. After minimum time, drain liquid and

nlicr(~wavc

Shield

10 minutes

Let stand 5 minutes a

glazc apricot preserves

a few minutes before serving.

Brush preheated dish. Turn

time.

Place

(wcr

stand 10 minutes using temperature

n<)t

fat side

2/3

cup water per

t~ver

top edge of’ham

fi)il.

After

before

is desired.

chops

roast (m

after half

in brine

t~r

d(>wn

dish.

Add 1/2

ccwer

fat

side up after

p(>und nf

or rearrange after half of

add

barbecue

few

minutes

c(>(~king period

lightly with

trivet

fat.

with 1

carving.

bcf(>re

spoon”

over cooked”

meat (wcr

fat

side

(}f cooking

bck)re

probe,

spare

sauce:

t(> finisb.

M-inch

let ham stand

serving. If

pineapple

ham

oil. Place

at half

down.

time. Let

carving.

When

insert sn tip is

Turn

with

strip

t)r loaf”

r(>ast

Veal

Chops

Roast (shoulder)

Scc

lamb

ch(>ps above.

2-qt,

obl(mg

glass baking dish and trivet

Wax paper

MED (5) Or

micr~lwave to

16 to 19

min. Place on trivet fat or

per lb.

155° internal temp.

(wcr

after half of

minutes

cut

time.

befi)re

Let

carving. Slice thinly.

side down. Turn

roast stand

Page 18

Poultry

1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do not use trivet for cooking turkey.

Food

Contiiner

Cover

Power

Uvel

Chicken

Pieces

Whole Chicken:

(8 pieces):

Whole uncut (stuffed or unstuffed)

Cornish

Whole (stuffed or unstuffed) oblong dish per lb.

Halves Square or

Hens

Duckling

Plate or

oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or and trivet

oblong dish per lb.

Oblong dish and trivet

Wax paper

Oven-proof cooking bag

or wax paper Or cook to 190° internal temp.

Wax paper

(10)

MED HI (7) 9 to 12 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. Add l/3

HI (10)

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

~me

to 3 min. Brush with browning agent if desired. Arrange

per piece

15 to 17 min.

per

lb.

6 to 9

min.

9 to 10 min.

6 to 9

min.

per

lb.

Commenk

single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges of dish.

cup water to cooking bag. S1 it bag near closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag, Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on trivet in dish and cover with wax paper. Rotate dish 1/2 turn half of time.

Place breast

half of time.

Arrange

desired.

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

side down in dish. Turn over after

skin side up in dish, on bed of stuffing

f(]r

after

~rkey

Large oblong

dish per lb.

Cooking bag MED (5)

13 to 16 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add 1/2 cup water to cooking bag. vent. Do not use metal tie on bag. Cook breast side

up.

Or, place turkey breast up in dish and

cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at

20 to 22 minutes

baste and rotate dish 1/2 turn after half 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, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. Or, increase brown

Food

Coffee cakes from refrigerated biscuits

Corn bread

Muffins

muffin

2 to 4

5 to 6

~:~ck breads,

*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

Cover

Power

MED (5)

MED HI (7)

MED

color on upside down breads by lining dish with brown sugar caramel mixture, or savory topping I

fried onion rings.

bvel

6 to 7 min.

HI (7)

‘/2 to

to 13A min.

1 to

HI (7) 9 to

2ti

~me

min.

Commenb

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

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle

cooking dish with finely chopped canned

French fried onions before microwaving.

Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or homemade

muffin cups (made by cutting down paper hot drink cups).

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

it bag near closure to

MED

per lb. Remove plastic wrap,

ike

crushed canned French

time.

(5)

When

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2. Never hard

and Cheese

You

can

prepare eggs

pierce whole yolks before microwaving tn prevent bursting. if overcooked.

cooked

cook eggs

eggs.

They could explode,

many

ways in the microwave oven. Always

in the

shell.

and do not reheat in-shell hard

Cook

eggs just until

se(.

they are delicate

and

can

tou&hen

Food

Scrambled

Basic eggs Buttered

Poached

eggs

omelet

Quiche

Cheese

Fondue

Contiiner

Glass measuring cup or casscrolc

custard cup

Y1-qt.

casserole

9-in.

pie

plate

Microwave

I-qt.

quiche dish

Microwave safe Cover or 2-qt. dish

safe

measure and

Cover

Plastic wrap

Casserole cover

N()

plastic wrap

Power

HI (10)

MED (5) I to 1 % min

HI (10) MED (5)

HI (10) MED (5) 6 to 8 min.

MED HI

MED HI (7) Quiche:

HI (10) MED (5)

bvel

& Time

% to

min.

per

egg

per egg

5 to 6 min.

1/2

to I min,

per

egg

Melt butter

1 min.

(7)

Filling:

2 to 3 min.

6 to 8 min.

To heat wine: 5 min. and microwave at MED (5) for 8 to 9 minutes.

to 9 min. whisking every

Commenk

Place 1 teaspoon butter per Microwave at HI (10) until melted. Scramble the

C~~S with the

egg. total time. the

center. Finish cooking. Allow to stand I or

2 minutes to finish cooking. Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting.

Rotate each Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on HI

(10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in gently. Cover. Microwave at MED (5) minute per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes.

Melt butter in pie plate; add omelet. Microwave at MED (5) 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave at MED (5)

1/2 to I minute until cheese is Combine and microwave filling, stirring every

2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Microwave additional time shown at dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Add cheese,

butter and I tablespoon milk per

Place in oven and microwave

Stir set portions from the outside

egg

1/2 turn after half of

tlour

and seasonings to hot wine

11/2

minutes.

egg

SI ightly

in dish.

for

time.

melted.

left.

half

eggs

Rotate

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it

SI ightly

translucent, but will

minutes

bef(~rc

Food

Fish

Fillets or steaks (1-lb. )

Whole fish

Clams.

S-oZ,

)

Shrimp, peeled

(l-lb. ) Shrimp. unpeeled

(1 to

2-lbs.

)

flakes easily

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

with a

c(mtinuc

Contiiner

Oblong dish

Pie plate or shallow dish

Pie plate or Plastic wrap shallow dish

2-qt. casserole

fi>rk.

Center may still

cooking as fish stands a few

Cover

Wax

paper or HI (10)

plastic wrap Plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

Power

HI (10)

HI (10) 6 to 10 min.

(10)

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

bvel

& Time

5 to 7 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily

4 to 6 min. per lb. Temp. 170°

to 4 min.

to 6

rnin

Commenk

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil

Arrange in circle with hinged side out

Stir twice during

cooking,

stcarns

fish. Use

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Vegetables

Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. Cook most

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

2. Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving.

3. Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture. Minimum time on guide gives fresh For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time

or longer.

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.

Glass

casserole

tiste and crisp-tender texture,

Cover

Yes

Potatoes: No Winter squash cauliflower, etc.:

Yes

casserole

Yes

Ycs

Power

HI (10)

(10)

HI (10)

Size of pieces affects cooking time. Large pieces generally take

longer than small uniform pieces.

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

hvel

& Time

to 14 min.

14 to 18 min.

to 20 min.

14 to 20 min.

to 12 min.

7 to 10 min.

15 to 20 min. 10 to 15 min.

10 to 12 min. To stir-fry one type of vegetable.

2 to 5 min. Blanch only

Commenk

Add

1/4

reduce time 3 to 5 minutes because

vegetables arc blanched.

Prick skins of potatoes before cooking.

Cut in pieces or halves. Add water,

Use large enough casserole boiling in dish.

substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water

and

vegetables at a time. Place in I to casserole with 1/4 to l/2 cup water. Blanched vegetables will have bright, even color and will be slightly drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container of ice water.

1/2 cup water. If frozen.

cup

alow for

follow times in cooking guide.

pound or 1 quart prepared

sofierred.

2-qt.

Cool

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 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of liquid.

Food

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

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

Melted butter sauces clarified butter ( % cup)

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

and Sauces

Contiiner

Glass measure or bowl

Casserole

Glass measure

Casserole, large bowl

Cover

No 1 to 2 min.

Yes (spaghetti)

Power

HI (10)

(10)

Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most

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

hvel

& Time

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

2 to 3 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated

5 to 7

min.

Commenk

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

ingredients. Stir finish.

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

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

10 minutes to develop flavor.

WCII

and microwave to

and

Page 21

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

2. For pasta. usc about half the amount conventional boiling. oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

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

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

Add

regular amount of salt and 1 teaspoon

of water needed

for

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

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

5. immediately after microwaving.

Microwave times are about the same as conventional boiling.

vent.

Food

Macaroni

(7-OZ.)

Spaghetti

(16-oz.

)

Egg Noodles

(8-OZ.

)

Lasagna (8 to

16-oz)

Manicotti (5 to

8-OZ.

)

Rice, regular long grain (1 cup)

Rice. Minute

(1 k cups)

Contiiner Cover

2-qt. casserole

3-qt. oblong dish

3-qt. casscrolc

S-qt.

oblong

dish 2-qt. oblong

dish

3-qt. casserole

2-qt. casserole

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Cereal

Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. Use

enou~h

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

container to avoid

Food

spillover. 4. Stir halfway through cooking time.

Contiiner Cover

Power

HI (10)

hvel

& Time

to 17 min.

to 19 min.

HI (10) 10 to 13 min.

(10)

HI (10)

HI (lo) 18 to 21 min.

HI (10)

large

Power

I I to 16 min.

16 to 20 min.

4 to 6 min.

3. Do not cover.

bvel

& Time

Commenk

Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini type, check for doneness

minutes,

Add 6

7 cups water. Rearrange after 10

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

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

minutes. Brush with oil then cover with water. Using

fork. turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving.

Add

2‘4

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Add 1

cups water. Stir after 2 minutes.

after

Commenk

Oatmeal, quick

(1 serving) pottery bowl.

Note:

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

for

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

Oatmeal. old fashioned or bowl

(1 serving)

Grits. quick China or (1 serving) pottery bowl,

Note:

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

ii)r

amount of’ water and microwave at HI (10) for X to I minute.

Cream of wheat,

serving)

Cream of rice (1 serving) pottery howl,

China or paper

bowl

l-qt.

casserole

paper bowl

l-qt.

casserole

or bowl

China or paper bowl

(10) 1 to 2 min.

(10)

HI (10)

to 5 min.

3 to 5 min.

3 to 4 min.

to 2 min

Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6 servings. use 3-qt. casserole.

Increase casserole size for serving. Increase time about

each

additional serving you

after

half of time.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase

casserole

minutes

Increase time I minute

Increase time about I minute per additional

serling.

size

and microwave

per

additional serving.

mnrc

than one

11A

minutes for

are

cooking. Stir

time

by I l/z

pcr additional serving

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Cakes and Desserts

Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass.

2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but

removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel.

do not flour.

Or,

for

easy

3. Crust on desirable

4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

cakes

will bc soft. Refrigerate

for

frosting.

cake

if firm exterior is

Food

Cakes

Commercial mix (18 to

20-oz.

Basic butter or

chocolate cake

Pineapple upside

down cake

Cupcakes (6)

Bar cookies

Baked apples or pears

Contiiner

8-in. round or

)

square dishes

Fluted tube

cake pan

Greased 8-in, round dish

8-in. round dish

Paper lined

cupcakcr

8-in. square

dish

2-qt. oblong

dish

Microwave safe dish or casserole

Cover

Lid or plastic

wrtip

Power

MED HI (7) 6 to 8 min.

MED

HI (10)

hvel

& Time Commenk

(7) 16 to 18 min.

7 to 9

9 to I 1 min.

2 X to 3 min.

6 to 8 min. 8 to 14 min.

to 4

per

piece

min.

min

egg

Omit I

dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 to

10 minutes

Use

package. Rotate pan 1/4 turn every 6 minutes.

Let tube cake stand 5 to 10 minutes inverting to cool.

Rotate dish on heat-proof counter or wooden board to cool

minutes.

When done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto over cake a few minutes.

When cooking several cupcakes, you notice some will be done before others. If so,

continue cooking the rest a

Rotate dish Cut when cool.

Picrcc

when preparing batter. Rotate

beftire

inverting to cool.

number of eggs recommended on

before

1/4

turn every 3 minutes. Let stand

plate;

let dish stand

rcmovc

cupcakes as they are done and

1/2

turn after half oftime.

fruit or peel to prevent bursting

few

seconds

may

more.

Candies

Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. For easy

cleanup, melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in paper bowl to melt.

Food

S’Mores Paper napkin

Caramel apples

Marshmallow crisp

Chocolate bark

Contiiner

or paper plate

pint (2-cup)

measure

2-qt. oblong dish

%-qt,

casserole or bowl whole toasted almonds.

Cover

N()

Yes

2. Candies which arc boiled cooking containers carefully.

Power

HI (10)

(10)

HI (10) 1 % min. to

HI (10)

bvel

& Time Commenk

seconds marshmallow. 2 min.

melt butter

3 M

min. to melt wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 6

marsbrnalows

5 to 6 min.

bccomc

very hot; be sure to handle

Cover graham cracker with chocolate

Unwrap a measuring cup. Add I tablespoon water. Microwave. stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples into mixture.

In 2-qt. oblong dish, melt 1/4 cup butter

1O-OZ. package marshmallows, Cover with

cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into dish. Place

container. Microwave to melt, Add 1 cup paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

14-oz.

package of caramels into

12-oz.

scmi-sweet chocolate pieces in

Spread

(wer

and

wax

Page 23

Microwave

Cooking Techniques for Microwaving

Covering.

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

Arranging Food in Oven.

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

Stirring.

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

Turning Over.

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

Stinding

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or set. Standing time is especially 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 both conventional and microwave

In conventional baking, you

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

Steam builds up

Effecb of Food Characteristics on

Microwaving

Density

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 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.

Stirting

refrigerator take 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.

of Food.

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards

Size.

Temperature.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

lower

power settings to avoid

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

longer to cook than foods at room

In both types of cooking, small

Rotiting.

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

Page 24

Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

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 Peppers

6 medium green peppers

IH lbs ground ‘/2

cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt

‘~

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

1/2

cup water

1 to 2 cups grated cheese

chuck beef

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.

Makes 6 servings

after

Conventional Method

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

Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in

8-in. square dish. Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers.

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

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Sprinkle

Microwave Method

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

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

Microwave at HIGH (10)25 to 30 minutes,

3-qt.

casserole.

Page 25

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 Cups

Oven Glass such as:

Fire King. Pyrex

Rubbermaid

for baby foods,

Microware,

Tara, Wearever

Anchor Hocking,

Glassbake, Heller, Jena,

Bangor

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 walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.

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

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle Denby,

International Stoneware,

Temperware, Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

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

Paper Towels and Napkins,

Wax

Glass-Ceramic such as:

Progression G by

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

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as: El

Paperboard Trays

entrees and dinners

by Corning,

Camino,

Paper

Corning Ware,

F.B.

Rogers,

Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Franciscan,

Marsh,

Fitz

(Pyroceram),

Noritake

Heller,

Dansk

Generation,

Lenox

Mikasa,

and Floyd

Camino,

Marsh Industries,

used for frozen

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.

Page 26

How to Use the Double Duty

Shelf

●

Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

● Use pot holders when handling

metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

. Do not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

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 3 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.

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.

inches

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf. Also, be

microwave safe.

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

Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls

or divided plates.

sure cookware is

pie

plates.

Positioning the Shelf

~~p~~

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 place. 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 all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.

fit

onto

the

the support

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

-..

Page 27

How to Heat or Reheat Similar

Two

plates of leftovers

reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High (10) for 2 to 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 31A inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use

sta~ered

placing and left side Heating suggested microwave time per casserole together, Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top

bottom) after half of time. Also, heat several this way, stirring and reversing

positions after half of time.

arrangements of food,

food

on right side of shelf

of floor.

Reheating Guide for

and

add the times

small

bowls of leftovers

may

(height

Refer to

of 3

~pes

of Food

Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. (10 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

food

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) (top to bottom)

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 heating on shelf 1 to 2 more minutes.

ach)

or two TV dinners

oz. each)

to their boxes. (Batter foods

for

8 minutes. Reverse positions

are both ready

and

return the trays of

and

rotate foods

and

continue

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods

Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf, while foods which

are only warmed the floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top

only. Also, it is important to remember that

fds

absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its

starting temperature.

should

be placed on

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 all foods together. (See Heating or Reheating Guide.) After half of

time, stir or rearrange foods (do

not reverse positions). Check foods (shelf especially) after 3/4 of total

time and remove

lone. 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 the microwave oven floor only.

the oven shelf Use a special microwave popcorn

accessory or popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens.

any

which are

Popcorn placed on

will

not pop properly

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How to Use the Minute/Second

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

● It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

● It can be used as a hold setting

after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to

~me

a 3-Minute

Step 1:

and

Step

Take casserole from freezer

place

2: Touch DEFROST pad.

~mer

in oven.

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

“End~’

16-25,

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 will count down to mro and cooking will begin.

The display shows “: O“ and

“POWER 3“ “ENTER DEF TIME”

flashes.

Step

3: Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

15 minutes defrosting time. appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step

4: Set standing or hold time

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The

display shows “:

TIME” flashes.

Step

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

for ten minutes. display and “TIME” flashes.

O“ and “ENTER

“10:00”

How to Defrost, Hold and

~me

Cook

bt’s

say you want to defrost a

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

fromn

“U:OO”

appears on

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.

Step

8: Touch START. “DEF TIME” and “15 on display. As each function is automatically performed oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step

signals and flashes

:00”

counting down show

9: When time

is up, the oven

“End~’

Questions and Answers

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

A. The oven will automatically

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

Q. Can I Defrost and Hold

A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and 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:

temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

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

A. When instructions conflict,

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

Sometimes you may only

Let foods remain at room

I programmed my oven for a

only?

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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

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.

CERTAIN POWER IS OFF

BEFORE CLEANING ANY

PART OF THIS OVEN.

Opening the oven

The inside and

at the top of the oven

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

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

Door (inside).

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

Window: Wipe up

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL 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.

After using Bon cleanser, rinse 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 should be

Wken

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.

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

Clean shelf with water or in the dishwasher.

clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.

and

Ami” brand cleanser

Your shelf accessory is

Occasionally

If grease is

Ami”

Ami” brand

dry thoroughly,

mild

soap and

Do not

How to Clean the Outside

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 of

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.

Wipe with a damp

When cleaning

If the cord becomes

Oven Lamp Replacement

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

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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

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.

not under any cut or remove the t~ prong from the power cord.

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ctimtancm

@und)

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage

situatiom

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 may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a

UL listed adapter

which is available-at mos[local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

The larger slot in the adapter must be

alig~ed

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 metal, and not

insulated, and the wall receptacle

is grounded through the

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 likely to break with

repeated use. Should this happen,

a proper ground has again been established.

CONNE~ION

with the larger slot in the

Attaching the adapter

USE the appliance until

However,

(Fig.

house

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 failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a 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 shall be equal to or greater 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

in these

three-

Cords

the

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Questions?

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT COME ON

CONTROL PANEL

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY

●

A fuse in your

home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace

fuse or

reset circuit breaker.

Unplug

●

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

● Door not securely closed.

●

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

●

Make

●

CLEAR/OFF was touched accidentally. Reset

●

Make sure You

your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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

cooking program and touch START.

have

en~red

finished

temkrature

after touching TEMP COOK/HOLD.

. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven.

completion.

●

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

power level, or changing levels during cooking if necessary.

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

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

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

cooking more than one food item. Check cooking

●

Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold. Check

cooking guide

for specific instructions.

Touch TIME COOK 1 & 2 and additional cooking time for

guide time recommendations.

“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 for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

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.

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

●

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

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Save

Korea

proof of original purchase date

YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

such

as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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

charge, parts and service labor to

repair or replace

microwave oven

anypa~

that fails because

the

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 tube if 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 Care” 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.

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,

D.C.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care”

servicers during normal working

hours. Look in the White or Yellow Pages

of your telephone directory for

HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,

GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT

CUSTOMER CARE@ SERVICE.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

● Service trips to your home to

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the

● Improper installation.

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.

. 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

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

address below, or call, toll free: GE Answer

Center@

800.626.2000 consumer information service

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

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

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

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

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