GE RE1409 Use and Care Manual

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contents

Howto

get

thebestfr6m

AdapterPlugs 25 AluminumFoil 4

ApplianceRegistration 2 CareandCleaning 24

ConvenienceFoodGuide Cooking 7

CookingGuide 14-23 Defrosting

DefrostingGuide 10,11

ExtensionCords 25 Features 5

GroundingInstructions HeatingorReheatingGuide 8,9

LightBulbReplacement MicrowavingTips 2

ModelandSerialNumbers 2 PowerLevels

Precautions 3 ProblemSolver

RepairService 27

12,13

5-7

UseandCareof

Countertop

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RE1409

Theelectricoutput

ofthismicrowaveoven

is700watts.

SafetyInstructions Warranty

GE AnswerCenter@

800.626.2000

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BeforeUsiwyourO’W%B9

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readthi$bookearefu~ly.

It is intendedtohelpyou operate andmaintainyournewmicrowave

ovenproperly. Keepithandyforanswerstoyour

questions. Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething

or needmorehelp, write(include

your phonenumber): ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

l%?~~ ~OW~~~e

model

amitserialnumbem.

You’llfindthemona label inside

theoven. Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthatcamewith your microwaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite

thesenumbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethesenumbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourmicrowaveoven.

1%3SU~ ~OU~

microwave

ovenisWkkred.

U is importantthatweknowthe

locationofyourmicrowaveoven shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard.If youmove,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser, pleasewritetous, statingmodel andserialnumbers.Thisappliance

mustberegistered.Pkasebecertain

thatitis,

Writeto: Hotpoint

RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

MyouN!dw!d a

dtamaged

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or ~ builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

OVW’1..e

savetimeandmoney..

Beforeyourequestservice..

checktheProblemSolveronpage26. Itlists causesofminoroperating problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

optionalAccessory

availableatextracostfromyour Hotpointsupplier.

N6 I.nstdationKit converts

thisoventoabuilt-inwalloven. ThismicrowaveovenisW listed forinstallationoverHotpointwall

ovenswithblackglassdoors.

Microwavi~ Tips

~Makesureall cookwareusedin yourmicrowaveovenissuitablefor microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups, custardcups,potteryorchina dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave metallictrimorglazewithametallic sheencanbeused.Somecookware

islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’ If youareunsure,usethisdishtest:

Measure1cupwaterina glasscup. Placeinovenonor besidedish. Micmve 1-1%minutesatHigh(10). Ifwaterbecomeshot, dishis microwavesafe.Ifdishheats,it shouldnotbeusedformicrowaving.

~Papertowels,waxpaper,and plasticwrapcanbeusedto cover dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.

~Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire stirring,rotatingor rearranging. Checkthecookingguide, pages

14-23. ~Steambuildsuppressureinfoods

whicharetightlycoveredbya skin or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg

yolksandchickenliverstoprevent bursting.

Ifyouuse a meatthermometer whilecooking,makesureit is safeforusein microwaveovens.

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Ml thesethkgs ~r’e normal withyour@emWavemm:

@Steam.orvaporescapingfrom @Dull thumpingsoundwhile

aroundthedoor. ovenisoperating.

@Lightreflectionarounddooror @SomeTV-Radiointerference

outercase. ~Dimmingovenlightand

inMowersoundmayoccurwhile operatingatpowerlevelsother

thanhigh.

change

mightbenoticedwhile.usingyour microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesand.does notindicatea

problemwithyouroven.

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IMPORTANT

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Readauinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance

(a)DoNotAttempttooperate ~hisoven withthedooropensince opendooroperationcanresultin

harmfulexposuretomicrowave energy.It isimpQrtantnotto defeator tamperwiththesafety interlocks.

(b)Do Not Maceanyobject betweentheovenfrontfaceand

thedooror allowsoilor cleaner residuetoaccumulateon sealing surfaces.

(c)DoNot Operate theoven ifitisdamaged.It is particularly importantthat theovendoorclose

properlyandthatthereisno damagetothe:

{1)door(bent) (2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

loosened) (3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces. (d)The ChumShoUMNotbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone exceptproperlyqualifiedservice personnel.

Whenusingelectricalappliances basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:

~A~NIN~–To reduce theriskofburns,electricshock, fire,injurytopersonsorexposure toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

@Usethis

Mended me

applianceonlyfor its

asdescribedinthis

manual. @Readandfollowthespecific

“PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”atleft.

~‘Ilk

grounded.

appliancemustbe

Connectonlyto

properlygroundedoutlet.See

“GROUNDINGINSTRUCTKNY’

onpage25, ~This

specificallydesignedtoheat or cook food9and is notintended for laboratory or industrialuse.

@For best operation, plugthis applianceintoits ownelectrical

outlet, to

microwaveovenis

preventflickeringof lights,blowingoffise ortripping ofcircuitbreaker.

@Install

only protidedimb~ation instructions.

@Becertain to piace the front

surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor

more back from the countertop edgeto avoidaccidentaltipping ofthe appliancein normalusage.

@Donotcoveror block any

openingsonthe appliance,

@Donotuse outdoors, @DCBnotimmersepowercord

or pingin

@Keeppowercordawayfrom

heated SWfkMx%L

or locatethisappliance

inaccordance withthe

water.

~Donot M powercord hang

overedgeoftableor counter.

~Donotoperate this appliance

ifit hasa damagedpowercord or plug,if itisnot working properly,or M’ithas been damagedor dropped.

~Seedoorsurfacecleaning

instructionsonpage24.

@Thisapplianceshouldbe

servicedonIybyqualifiedservice personneL

Contactnearest authorizedservicefacilityfor examination,repairoradjustment.

~f$switl~my appliance, Che supervisionis necessary when

usedbychildren.

@Toreduce therisk of firein

the ovencavity: –Do notovercookfood.

Carefully attendapplianceifpaper,plastic; orothercombustiblematerials areplacedinsidetheovento facilitatecooking.

–Remove wire twist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven.

–Do not use your microwave ovento dry newspapers.

–Paper towels,napkins and wax paper.

Recycledpaper productscancontainmetalflecks whichmaycausearcingorignite. Paperproductscontainingnylon ornylonfilamentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

–Do

not operatethe ovenwhile emptyto avoiddamage to the ovenand the danger of fire.

If byaccidenttheovenshouldrun emptya minuteortwo,noharm isdone.However,trytoavoid operatingtheovenemptyatall times–itsavesenergyand prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

(continuedne,rtpage.)

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–-m)not-pop popcorn inyour

nticrowave mm

unlessinaspecial microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor useinmicrowaveovens.

–Do notovercookpotatoes.

‘Theycoulddehydrateandcatch

fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.

materials inside oven

—M’ shouldignite,keepovendoor closed,turnovenoff,and disconnectpowercord,orshut offpoweratfhseorcircuit breakerpanel,

19SOKIIejpN-AMssuch as whole

and sealed containers-for

eggs

example,closedglass

jars—may

explodeandshouldnotbeheated inthisoven.

~Avoid

heatingbaby foodin

glassjars, evenwithouttheirlids;

especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

@lllod~defrostfrozenbeverages innarrowneckedbottles(especially carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe

containerisopened,pressure canbuildup.Thiscancausethe containertoburst,resultingin injury.

@We me~l onlyasdirected.in thedefrosting convenience foodand cookingguides,pages MM3.

TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved

infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high; removetopfoilcoverandreturn t~aytobox.Whenusingmetalin themicrowaveoven,keepmetal at Ieast1inchawayfromsides ofoven.

@Cookingutensik my become

M becauseofheattra~sferred fromtheheatedfood.Potholders maybeneededtohandlethe utensil.

~$mnetimes~the

tray can becometoohot to touch,

Becarefidwhenhandling

glasscooking

thecookingtrayduringandafter cooking.

@Foodscookedin liquids(such

aspasta)maytendtoboilover morerapidlythanfds containing lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage24forinstructionson howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.

@Thermometer—Donot

useathermometerinfoodyou aremicrowavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.

@Plastic&msik+Plasticutensils designedformicrowavecooking areveryuseful,butshouldbe usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave

plasticmaynotbeastolerantof

overcookingconditionsasareglass orceramicmaterialsandmay softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort periodsofovercooking.Inlonger exposurestoovercooking,thefd andutensilscouldignite.For thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict compliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’srecommendations,

2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticutensils withoutcompletesupervision,

owhen cooking pork9follow

thedirectionsexactlyandalways

cookthemeattoaninternal temperatureofatleastUOOE Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

~Boilingeggs

recommendedina microwave oven.

Pressurecanbuildup

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause

ittoburst,resultingininjury. @~~o&~if~ ~~b~oke~o~~e~

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

66Boilable’9cookingpouches

and tightlyclosedplastic bags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented asdirectedinthecookingguide. Iftheyarenot,plasticcouldburst duringorimmediatelyafter cooking,possiblyresultingin injury.Also,plasticstorage containersshouldbeat least

partiallyuncoveredbecausethey

formatightseal.Whencooking

withcontainerstightlycovered withplasticwrap,remove coveringcarefidlyanddirect steamawayfromhandsandface.

*Spontaneousboiling—LJnder certainspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor shortlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Topreventburns fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe

containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

isIIOt

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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L Door HandleePulltoopen door.Doormustbesecurely latchedforoventooperate.

2. Door’Latches. 3 Viewing

windowwithMetal

Shield.lMetalscreenpermits viewingoffoodsandkeeps microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

4*Modelfad.

serialNw’nberse

56ovenvent.

6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects themicrowaveenergydistributing system.Donotremovethiscover. Youwilldamagetheoven.

%GlassChokingTray.Traymust beinplace whenusingtheoven. Cookingperformancewillbe unsatisfactorywithoutthetray inplace.Thetraymayberemoved forcleaning.

8. OverRInterior Light. Turnson whentimerison.

9. 35-MinuteTimerwith expandedfirstfiveminutes. Settimertodesiredcookingor defrostingtime.

10. VariablePowerLevellKnob.

Thisknobcanbesetto anydesired powerlevelfrom 1to 10(HIGH).

IL Start.Pressto starttheoven.

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The Defrost setting isdesigned

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forspeedy thalvingd.’frozenfood

iswileofthe great advantages

and

d a microwaveoven.

@Powerkwel3shouldbeusedfor defrosting,butyoumaychangethis formoreflexibility.Seeyourdefrostingguide,pages10and 11, fordefrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps below.

Step 1: Placea l-lb.packageof frozenchopsintheovenandclose

door.

VARIABLEPOWER

Step2: TurnVARIABLEPOWER

controlknobto3.

TIMER

0“

S@ 4: PresstheSTARTbutton. Whencycleiscompleted,theoven signals,thenautomaticallyshutsoff.

Step 5: Turnpackageover andclosedoor.Setremaining

defrostingtimeonTimerandpress

START.

Step6: Whenovenshutsoff,open door,removepackageandseparate chopstofinishdefrosting.

Defrosthg‘rips

~Foodsfrozeninpaperor plastic canbedefrostedinthepackage.

~Forevendefrosting,manyfoods needtobebrokenupor separated partofthewaythroughthe defrostingtime.

Questiom a-d Awwers

Q. when 1pressSTARTand

start the mm, I hearadull,

thumpingnoise.Whatk it? A. Thissoundisnormal.Itisletting

youknowtheovenisusingapower levellowerthanHigh(10).

Q. CanIdefrostsmallitemsin

ahurry?

A. Yes,but theywillneedmore frequentattentionthanusual.Set TimerandturnVARIABLE POWERcontrolknobtodesired setting.Powerlevel7cutsthetotal defrostingtimeaboutin 1/2;power level10cutsthetotaldefrosting timetoapproximately1/3.During

either,rotateor stirfoodfrequently. Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting

timesinthedefrostingguide seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording tothetemperatureinyour freezer. Setyourovenforthetimeindicated inthedefrostingguide.If yourfood isstill notcompletelythawedatthe endofthattime,resetyouroven andadjustthetimeaccordingly.

Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely

thawedbeforecooking? A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly itisbettertobegincookingwhileit isstillslightlyfrozen.

Step3: ‘llrn TIMERcontrolknob toonehalf ofthedesireddefrosting time.

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@Family-size,pre-packagedfrozen dinnerscanbedefrostedand microwaved.Removefromfoil containerandplace foodina microwavesafedish.

@Checkdefrostingguide,pages10 and 11,forotherdefrostingtips.

Q. CanIopenthedoor during defrostingtocheckonthe progressd’myfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To resumedefrosting,closethedoor

andpressSTART.Theovenbegins operatingif timeis leflontimer. If not, resettimer.

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Cooting

Figmetimerahvs youtopese!t

the mkirlg time. Theovenshutsoffautomatically.

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Powerlevel10isrecommendedfor

mostcooking,butyoumaychange thisformoreflexibility.Seethe cookingguide,pages14-23.

TObecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makeacupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step 1: Filla CUP2/3fullofwater

= and-add1teasp~onofinstantcoffee

—.—-...

- andstirtodissolve.Usea CUPthat hasnometaldecorationandis microwavesafe(refertoMicrowaving Tipsonpage2). Placecup inoven andclosedoor.

TIMER

Step3: SetTIMERcontrolknob. Forcoffee,setat 1Mto2 minutes. Timermayberesetduringcooking ifneeded.

Note:Tosettimerlessthan 2 minutes,turntheTIMERcontrol knobpast2 andthenbacktothe desiredtime.

Step4: PressSTART.Timer movesbacktowardOwhile ovenruns.

Step5: Whentimeisup,theoven sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff.

QuestiomandAd-Rfwwrs

IQ.Iset myovenforthe time

calledfor inthe recipe,but atthe endofthe timeMowed,myfood wasn’tdone.

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue totimeor locationmostrecipes giveyoua timerangetoprevent overcooking.Settheovenfor minimumtime,testthefoodfor doneness,andcookyourdisha littlelonger,ifnecessary.

Q. I wanttocookonapower

levelotherthanHigh(10).What doI needtodo?

A. Tochangethepowerlevel,

turnVARIABLEPOWERknob to desiredpowerlevelnumber.

Q. I pushSTART’andtheoven

doesnotoperate.Why? A. Checktobesurethatyouhave

setthetimerknob. Q. Whathappensif Iaccidentally

operatethemicrowaveoven

withoutfoodinit?

A. Accidentalusefor short periodsoftimedoesnot damagethe ovenbutit isnotrecommended.

Q. CanIinterruptthecooking

functiontocheckthefood? A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply

closethedoorandpressSTART. Thetimermustbe-resetfor cookingtoresumeunlesstimeis remainingontimer.

‘whatIk3ppem?d?

VARIABLEPOWER

Step2: TurnVARIABLEPOWER controlknobto 10.

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1. Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsat

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refrigeratororroomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafe containers.

2. Covermostfoods(seetips)for fastestheating.Exceptionsare rareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddiefoodslike pancakesandbakedfoods.

3. Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislasttoheat.

Suggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfoods.Young childrenusuallyprefercoolerfood,generallyabout20°lower. Adjusttemperatwstoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfxxisbeforeserving.

4. Besurefoodspreheatedthroughbeforeserving.Smamingor bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated throughout.Stirfoodonceortwiceduringheating,ifpossible,to ensureeven,thoroughheating.Asa generalrule,hotfoods produceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideof dish.

If youuseameat thermometerwhilecooking,

makesureit is safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

SIlggestedl?mver

Apptizem

Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktailfranks,etc. (%cup/serving)

Dips:creamorprocessedcheese

Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc.

Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbe crisp.

Amount servingTemp. Level Time,Min.

1to2servings 150° HI(IO) 1%to4

3to4 servings 150° HI(10) 4t06

Y2 cup

1cup

2to4 servings

130° MED(5)

HI(10)

Approximate

lto3

3t05

1to2%

Ewe Ofbftovers

Meatplus2vegetables

Tip: Coverplateof foodwithwaxpaperor plasticwrap.

1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04

Mea@W-’RdMain Di$hes

Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2 servings creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand cheese,etc.(?4-1cup/serving)

Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:

Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare,

maximumtime(3to4-oz,/serving) Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.

Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces: Rarebeefsteak 1to2servings

Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc.

Hamburgersormeatloaf 1to2 servings (4-oz./serving) 3to4 servings

Chickenpieces

Hotdogsandsausages

Riceand pasta. 1to2servings 150° (2A-%cup/serving)

Toppedormixedwithsauce 1to2 servings (2A-%cup/serving)

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Donotcoverrareor mediumraremeats. Whenheatingorreheating3or4 servingsofmeatslicesor pieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

3to4 servings

1can(16-oz.)

1to2 servings

3to4 servings MEDHI(7) l%to31/2

1to2 servings

3to4 servings

3to4 servings 1to2 servings

3to4 servings

1to2 pieces

to4pieces

lto2 HI(10)

3t04

3to4 servings

150°-1600 HI (10) 3t07 l~~o-~(joo

150°-1600 HI (10) 4t05%

130° 130°

150° 150°

150°-160” HI(10) 150°-1600

HI(10)

MEDHI(7)

MEDHI(7) lto3 MEDHI(7) 3t05

MEDHI(7) MEDHI(7) 3t07

MEDHI(7) MEDHI(7) 3t06

HI(10) ?4t02 HI(10)

HI(10) HI(10)

HI(10) lto3 HI(10)

HI(10) 8to 12

6to 10

‘/2to2

l?4t03

lto3

1%to3%

‘/2to2

2t03%

‘/2to 1M

lto2

3t06

sandwiches

Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad, etc.inbun (%cup/serving)

Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread

‘J@:Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches,

1to2 servings 3to4 servings

1to2 servings

3to4 servings

MEDHI (7) 1to2% MEDHI (7) 2%to4

MEDHI (7) 2t03 MEDHI (7) 4t05

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Waterbased (1cupkerving)

Milk-based (1cuplservin~)

‘l@:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

suggested

Po’weE-

A.mm.mt servingTemp. Level

1to2servings 150°-1700

HI(10)

Approximate ‘..”::..-:.

Time,Min. =-----------

2t05 3to4servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 5to 10 1can(10-oz.) 150°-1700

1to2 servings 140°

HI(10) MEDHI (7) 2t06

3to4 servings 140° MEDHI (7)

1can(10-CZ.) 140°

MEDHI (7)

4t05

6to 11

4t06

Smalipieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. (Mcup/serving)

1to2servings

3to4servings

1can(15-17-oz.)

Largepiecesor whole:asparagusspears, cornonthecob,etc.

1to2servings

3to4servings

1can(16-oz.)

Mashedpotatoes (Vicup/serving)

1to2servings

3to4 servings

Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.

Swx%’

Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch %cup 125° Meator maindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy,

spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup Creamytype

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

BakeryRmd.$

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, nutor fruitbread 2pieces

Dinnerrolls,muffins

Ne: fruit,nutorcustard

%of9-in.pie=l slice

(useminimumtimeforcustard)

cup 125°

cup 150°-1600 HI(10) 1to2%

‘h 1can(16-oz.)

‘/2cup

1cup

1piece

4pieces 9-in.cakeor

12rollsor

doughnuts

: 6t08

1slice 2slices 4 slices 9-in.pie

150°-1600 HI(10) 150”-160° HI(10) 150°-1600

HI(10) HI(10)

150°-1600 150°-1600

HI(10) HI(10)

HI(10)

lto3 3t04X? 3t05

lVZto3 4t06 4t05

lto3 3t06

Y2 to 1‘/2

HI(10) 1to2ti

150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t06

140°-1500 140°-1500

HI (10)

HI(10)

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

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

HI(10) HI(10) MEDHI(7) MEDHI(7)

ltol% 2t02%

Y2 to 1

%to2

lto3 2t04

% to ‘/2

to %

‘/2

Y’2to 1

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GriddleFm’ds

Pancakes,Frenchtoastorwaffles(%in.x4-in.)

Plain,notopping Syrup&butter With2sausagepatties(cooked) 2or 3pieces HI(10) lK?to2Y2

Coffee,tea,cider 1to2cups 160°-1700 HI(10) lfito3% CXherwaterbased

2or 3pieces 2or 3pieces

3to4 cups

HI(10) HI(10)

160°-1700 HI(10) 5t07

ltol% lto2

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DefrostingGuide

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L Foodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3. Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow “

withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting.

2. Afterfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood. 4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif possible.On verylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthin wingorlegareasmaybenecessary.

FirstHalf secondHalf

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IRmd Time,Min. ‘rim, Min. Comments

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Bacon

Franks(i-lb.)

Ground:beef&pork

(1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(5-lbs.)

Roast:beef Roast:pork

Spareribs:pork(l-pkg.)

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

Sausage:bulk (1-lb.tray)

(1-lb.roll) Sausage:link(1to 1%-lbs,) 2

Sausage:patties (12-02.pkg.)

3%to4

4t05

4 6

4to5perlb. 5to 6perlb.

2to4 perlb.

2to4fi perlb.

2%? 2

none

4t06

6t08

12to 14

4to5perlb. 5to6perlb.

2to3perlb.

2to4%perlb.

2%to4% 3t04 l%to2% lto2

extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.

stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,or letstand a fewminutes.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof time.Letstandfor5minutes,

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejust untilfrankscanbe separated.

Turnoverafterfirst4minutes.

Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave 5to6 minutesmore.

TWnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafier secondhalfof time.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore. Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5 minutesmore.

Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfoftimeturnroast over.Defrostforsecondhalfof time.Letsand for30minutes.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand tocompletedefrosting.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.TWnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand tocompletedefrosting.

Turnoverafter2%minutes. Turnoveraflerhalfof time.Let standfor5 minutes. Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof time. Letstandfor5minutes. Noturnneeded.

Chicken,broiler-fryer, cutUp(2%to3%-lbs.) halfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein

Whole(2Mto3%-lb.) 9to 11 9to 11 Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftimeunwrapandturn

Cornishhen 4 to6 perlb. 4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup. Turnpackageover

Duckling

Turkey

7t08

2to4perlb.

4%to5fi perlb.

7t08 Placeunwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirst

cookingdish,Microwave2 to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstand afewminutestofinishdefrosting.

overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity untilgibletscanberemoved.

afterhalfof time.

2to4 perlb.

4%to5% perlb. Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime,

Placewrappedducklinginoven.A17erhalfof time,unwrapandturn overintocookingdish,Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater incavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.

removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.~rn turkeybreastsideup forsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntiigibletsand neckcanberemoved,Letsoakincoolwaterfor 1 to 2hoursor refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.

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Fir$tHalf’ secondHalt’

Rwd

‘Tin-w,Min. me, Min.

~~h & ~~~~00~[PowerLevel:LOW/DEF(3)]

Fillets(l-lb.) 4

Steaks(6-oz.) 2t03 Wholefish(8to1O-OZ.) 2 2t04

Shellfish, 5t08 smallpieces(1-lb.)

Shellfish,large: Crablegs,I to2

(8to 10-OZ.) Scallops(l-lb.pkg.) Lobstertails,1to2

(6to9-oz.) Wholelobsterorcrab

(l%-lb.)

4t07

6t08 5t08

8t09 8t09

4t06

none

none”

none

none 3t04

‘comments

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein cookingdish.)llrn packageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting. Placefishincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After

secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting. Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.

Arrangeincookingdish.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven. Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.‘Ihrnoverafterhalf

oftime. Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Turnoverafierhalf

oftime.

~K%?~~9 ~i%~~s

Breadorbuns(l-lb.) Heat&serverolls

(7-02.pkg.) Coffeecake(11to 14%-oz.) Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.) Sweetrolls(8%to 12-oz.) Doughnuts(1to3) Doughnuts,glazed

(1boxof12) FrenchToast(2 slices) Cake,frosted2to3layer

(17-OZ.) Cake,filledortopped,

1layer(12%to16-oz.) Poundcake(11%-oz.) Cheesecake,plainor

fruittop(17to 19-02.) Crunchcakes&cupcakes Fruitornutpie(8-in.) Creamorcustardpie

(24-oz.)

[PowerLevel:LOW/DEF(3)]

3t04

2t04

3t05 3Mto4 2%to4

1t03%

2t03

5%to6%

2t03

2 2

%to%each

7t09

6t08

~uit[PowerLevel:~W/DEF (3)]

Fresh(10to 16-oz.j

Plasticpouch(10-oz.)

6to10

5t07

none Removemetaltwisttie. none

none none

none

none none

none

none Placeonmicrowavesafeplate. 2t04 Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

none none none Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.

none Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.

none

Repeatifnecessary. Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce,

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Conve~lienceFoodGuide

‘:–

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1. ?vlostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since thcyarea]rrady cooked.A]wdysusemicrowavesafeutensils, plasticorglass.For foodsneedingbrowningor crisping,

conventionalbakingisrecommended.

Food Conhiner

Cover

Appetizers& snack

Pastrybites Microwave No I-H(10) Frozenprepared Papertowel

sandwiches Popcorn Microwavebag

safedish

No HI(10) 1 to3 min. No HI(10) 3to5 min. Followpackagedirections.

Eggs& cheese

Scrambledegg substitute (8-oz.carton)

Cheesesouffle (12-OZ.)

Breakfast,(6Vi-oz.) Scrambledeggs

withsausageand hashbrownpotatoes

Welshrarebit(10-oz.)

Microwave No HI(10) 1%to2% min. “Microwaveabout1 minuteper 1/4cup safedish

Microwave safe8-in.pieplate

andcustardcups MEDHI(7)

Package papertray cover filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn

Microwave Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5 min. Breakupbeforecontinuing. safedish

No LOW/DEF(3) 9 to 13min.

Package HI(10) 2to4 min.

2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein microwavesafecontainer.

3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add timestogether.

PowerLevel& Time Comments

‘hto

ZY2 min.

Removefromfoilpackageandwmpinpaper

mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto completecooking.

ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate. Stirtwice. ToCook:Dividebetween3or4 buttered

custardcups,6 or7-oz.Rearrangeafter5 minutes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.

Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback afterhalfoftime.

Stirbeforeserving.

HI(10)

persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turn afterhalfoftime.

9to 11min.

3to5 min.

mhtk sh~IIrMh

Craborshrimp newburg(6%-oz.) pouch

Fish& chips Packagetray No HI(10) 3to6 min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor

(5to 14-OZ.) Deviledcrab(6-oz.) Microwave No HI(10)

Breadedfish (5to Io-oz.) (14to 16-oz.) safedish (23to25-oz.)

Package No

safedish Microwave No

HI(10) 3to5 min.

2t04min.

HI(10) 3to5min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

6t09min. 9to 12min.

Meat

Frozenmeats (5to8-oz.) (10to 16-oz.) (16to32-oz.)

Drymixes

(hamburgeradded)

TVdinners (6[0 Hfi-oz.) (12to20-OZ.)

Packagetray Package HI(10) 4%to 7min. orpouch

Microwave safecasserole plasticwrap halfoftime.Letstanduncovered5 minutes

Packagetray andcarton

cover

Lidor HI(10) 13to 18min.

Carton HI(10)

5to 11min.

12to20min.

6to 8min. Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate 7to 10min.

Pasta,Rice

Cannedspaghetti,

etc. safedish plasticwrap

Frozenriceinpouch

(10-OZ.) Frozenmacaroni&

cheese,spaghetti safedish (8to 14-ozej

Microwave Lidor HI(10) Pouch Microwave Lidor HI(10)

plasticwrap

HI(10) 5 to7 min. Puncturepouchwithforktovental~dflex

2to5 min.

4t09min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.

Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforkto vent.

distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork

tovent. Addcooked,drahed hamburger.Stirafter

tothicken.

1/4turn afterhalf oftime.

Stirbeforeserving.

afterhalfoftime.

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Food Gmtainer cover Power Levd &mm GM’-nmenk

Poultry

Canned (772to 1OM-OZ.) (14to2’4-02.)

Frozenpouch (5to6%-02.)

Maindish (12to 17-02.pkg.)

Friedchicken 2pieces (1-lb.)6pieces (2-lbs.)8-10pieces

Microwave Lidor HI(10) safedish plasticwrap

Pouch No

Microwave No safedish

Microwave safedish

I-H(10) 4t06min. Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.

HI(10) 7to 14min. Stirafter5minutes.

HI(10) Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check

1to4 min. afterhalfoftime.

4t06min.

2to4 min. 5to7 min. 8to 10min.

Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir

fordoneness.Rotate dish1/2turnafterhalf

of time.

saumsjGravies

Canned (10to 16-02.) safedish (32-oz.)

Microwave Lidor

vegetables

Frozenbreaded Microwave (7-02.) safedish

Canned (8 to 9-02.) (15to 17-02.) (28to32-oz.)

Instantmashed potatoes (2to6servings) (8 to 12servings)

Soufflefrozen (12-02.pkg.)

Potatoes:baked, stuffed,frozen

lto2

3t04

Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish. safedish

Microwave Lidor

safedish plasticwrap

Microwave No safepieplate andcustardcups

Microwave safedish

plasticwrap 2%to6min.

No HI(10)

plasticwrap

Waxpaper

HI(10)

6t09min.

2t04min.

1to3min. Add1/2cup liquidor liquidfromcan. 3to5 min. 7to 10min.

HI(10)

4 to6 min.

8to 14min.

LOW/DEF(3) 9to 13min. MEDHI(7)

HI(10)

9to 11min.

4t07min. 7to 10min.

Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.

Cover. - -

Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater, milk,butterandsaltonpackage.Cover. Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,

addingextra1to2tablespoonsdrymix. ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin

pieplate. ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups. Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost set.

ChecktoseethatpotatoesareNOTIN FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish. Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

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L Alwttysuscmicrow~vesafeutensils,plasticor glass,

2. Startmeatfatsidedown.Afterhalfofcookingtime,turnmeatfat sideup.Shieldwithfoilanyportionsthatarestartingtoovercook.

3. Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbefore carving.

I 1

Ifyouusea meat thermometerwhilecooking,

makesureit is safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

PowerLevel& Tim!

container

Cover

(orInternalTemp.)Food

Comments

Beef

Ground,crumbled

forcasseroles orsoup (l-lb.) (1%-lbs.) 6to8min.

Meatballs (1lb.) (2-lbs.) 10to 12min. Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart.

Patties Oblongglass (4 patties/lb.) dish(withtrivet and turnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add

1to2 patties 3to4 patties ceramicdinner

Tip: For 1 or 2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels.

Meatloaf

(Roundloaf)

(Loafshape)

Casserole No HI(10) Stirafterhalfoftime.Addsauceor

4t06min. breakingupand stirringevery3minutes.

Roundor

oblongdish 6to 8min. circlearoundedgeofdish.

ifdesired),

plate

Pieplateor Plasticwrap MEDHI(7) Letstand10minutesafiercooking. loafdish or cookto 170°

Waxpaper HI(10) Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin

Waxpaper HI(10)

2to4 min. 4t06min. turn afterhalfoftime.

19to21 min.

27to29min.

casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook frozenblock,microwave9 to 11minutes,

Letstand5minutes.

Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime. Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered

browningsauceoragent.Rotate dishhalf

R(xw$

Potroasts

Simmeredbeef (cornedbeef orbrisket)

Tenderroasts(rib, highqualityrump, sirlointip)

Pork

Bacon

(perslice)

(1-lb.)

Porksausage,raw (%-lb.:4patties)

Porklinksausage, raw

Canadianbacon 2slices

4 slices

6slices Porkchops

(1-in.thick)

2 :

Oblongdish Lidor MED(5) orcasserole

Casserole

Obiongdish Waxpaper MED(5) andtrivet

Plateor oblongdish

Microwave safeutensil

plasticwrap

Lidor MED(5) plasticwrap

Rare Medium

Well

Papertowel

Waxpaper HI(10) 3%to4% min.

Waxpaper HI(10)

Plasticwrap MED(5) Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning

HI(10)

20to25min.

perpound

2%to2?4hrs.

Min. Internal

perlb. Temp.

12to 14

15to 17 125° 18to20

115°

145°

3Ato 1min. 14to 16min.

total

*Ato %min.

perlink

%to 1%min. 1%to2 min.

2to2!Amin.

20to25min. 30to35min. 45to50min. 50 to 55min.

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup waterto3 to5-poundroast.Turnoverafter halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter halfoftime.Recoverandfinish.

Add 1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin brothatleast10minutesaftercooking.For boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables inbroth.

lhrn roastsoverwhentemperaturereaches 90°or afierabouthalfoftime.Letmeat stand10to 15minutesbeforecarving.If desired,brushwithbrowningsauceoragent beforecooking.

Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween layersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6ormore links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5 to 10 minutesbeforeserving.

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Porkroast 3-qt.oblong

Spareribs

Ham(precooked orcanned) glassbaking

Hamloaf

Hamslices 2-qt.oblong

&steaks

glassbaking dish

3-qt.oblong glassbaking dishor3-qt. casserole

2-qt.oblong dish

Pieplate

glassbaking dish

Lamb

Chops (4chops)

Roast(legor shoulder)

Brown‘NSear No

dish

(preheatedfor 8min.)

3-qt.oblong glassbaking dishandtrivet

Plasticwrap

Plasticwrap orcover perlb.

Plasticwrap MED(5) 11to 13min.

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper HI(10) 18to 27min.

Waxpaper MED(5) Placeroaston trivetfatsidedown.Turn

MED(5) 18t021min. Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.

MED(5) 25to27min.

Ormicrowaveto115°internaltemp. MED(5) 20to23min.

Ormicrowaveto

HI(10)

perpound

perlb.

170°internaltemp.

5to7min.

Min. Internal overafterhalfof cookingtime.Letroast

per lb. Temp. stand10minutesbeforecarving.

Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add1/2 cup watertoroastingdishand coverwith plasticwrap.Turnroastfatsideupafter halfoftime.

Add2/3cupwaterperpoundofspare

ribs.Turnoveror rearrangeafterhalfof

minimumtime.Afterminimumtime, drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;

microwavea fewminutestofinish.

Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-inchstrip

of foil.Aftercookingperiodlethamstand

10miimtesbeforecarving.

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If

aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor

apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf

afewminutesbeforeserving.

Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein

preheateddish.Turnmeatoverathalfof

time.

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——

iiim!z.

—.

veal

Chops Roast(shoulder) 2-qt.oblong

Seelambchopsabove.

glassbaking perlb. overafterhalfoftime.Let roaststand10 dishandtrivet Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp. minutesbeforecarving.Slicethin]y.

Medium 12to14

Well

Waxpaper MED(5)

15to 17

150° 170°

16to 19min.

Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn

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1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenand othersma~lpoultry,butdo notusetrivetforcookingturkey.

2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor upto 10minutes.Tbrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.

Ifyouuseameatthe~mometerwhilecooking,

makesureitissafefotuse in microwaveovens.

Food Container

chicken

Pieces Plateor WholeChicken:

(8pieces): Wholeuncut

(stuffedor unstuffed)

oblongdish

Oblongdish

CornkhHem

Whole(stuffedor unstuffed)

Halves Squareor

DueMing Oblongdish

mrkey Largeoblong

Squareor Waxpaper HI(10) oblongdish perlb. halfoftime. andtrivet

oblongdish perlb. ifdesired.

andtrivet

dish perlb. cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto

cover

Waxpaper

Ovenproof MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/3 cookingbag~ orwaxpaper Orcookto 190°internaltemp. vent.Donotusemetaltieon bag.‘Cookbreast

Waxpaper

Cookingbag MED(5) 13to 16min.

PowerLevel&Time Commnt$

HI(10) 2%to3min.

perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty

15to 17min. piecesaretooutsideedgesofdish.

perlb, cupwatertocookingbag.Slitbag nearclosureto

6to9min. Placebreastsidedownindish. Turnoverafter

HI(10) 9 to 10min. Arrangeskinsideup indish,onbedofstuffing

HI(10) 6t09min. Shieldbottomoflegs,v;ingsandtail.Microwave

perlb. breastsidedownfor firsthalfoftime.Brushwith

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein

sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter halfof time.

browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked birduntilbrownandcrisp.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/2

vent.Donotme metaltieonbag.Cookbreast sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastupindishand coverwithplasticwrap.MicrowaveatMED(5) 20 to 22minutesperlb. Removeplasticwrap, basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Brea&

Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown. Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown

ll?twd amtainw

Coffeecakes fromrefrigerated biscuits

Cornbread

Muffins

1muffin 2t04 5t06

Quickbreads, loaf

‘~lftubedish isunavailable,microwavein8-in,rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

8-in.tube dish*

8to 10-in. tubedish*

Paper-lined

muffincups (Do notuse foilliners.)

Glassloaf dish

‘aver

No MED(5)

No MEDI-U(7)

No MEDHI(7) 9to 12min.

Power

MEDHI (7)

coloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishwithbrownsugar caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench friedonionrings.

Level& ‘rime

6to 7min. Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter

1/2to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaperhot

%to 1?4min. 1to2%min.

cmmnent$

toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.

For flavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving. ‘IMnoutofpanupsidedownto serve.

Usemicrowavemuffincontainerorhomemade drinkcups).

Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout ofdish,Cool.

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~.Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always .&.T< w~~.;

piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

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2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard cookedcgg.s.Theycouldexplode.

3. Cookeggsjust untilset, theyaredelicateandcantoughen ifovercooked.

Food Contiiner

cover

Power

Levei&Time comments

Eggs

Scrambled Glass

Basiceggs

Poachedeggs

Omelet 9-in.pieplate

Quiche

measuringcup orcasserole

Buttered custardcup

1%-qt.casserole

Microwavesafe

l-qt.measureand

quichedish

Plasticwrap MED(5) 1to lti min.

Casserole HI(10) 5to6min.

cover MED(5) 1\2to 1min.

No HI(10)

I-H(10) %to 1min.

MED(5)

MEDHI(7) Filling: MEDHI(7) Quiche:

peregg

Meltbutter

1 min.

6t08min.

~to3mino 6t08min.

cheese

Fondue Microwavesafe Coveror HI(10) Toheatwine: .Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohotwine

2-qt,dish plasticwrap 5min. andmicrowaveat MED(5)for8 to9minutes,

MED(5) 8to9min. whiskingevery1‘/2minutes.

Place1teaspoonbutterpere% indish.

Microwaveat I-H(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe e~s withthebutterand1tablespoonmilkper egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto

thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1or 2minutestofinishcooking.

Puncturemembraneofyolktopreventbursting.

Rotateeachegg 1/2turnafterhalfof time.

Heat2 cupshottapwater5to6minutesonHI

(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.

Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs

gently.Cover.Microwaveat MED(5)%to 1

minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.

Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave

atMED(5)6 to8minutes.Sprinklecheese

overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)

%to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery

2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.

Microwaveadditionaltimeshownatlefl.Rotate

dish1/2turnallerhalfof time.

Fishandseafood

L Fishisdonewhenit flakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbe

s]ightly translucent,butwillcontinuecookingas fishstandsa few minutesbeforeserving. 3. Do notovercookfish.Checkat minimumtime.

Food!

Ck-mtak?r Ckwer

Power Levd&zTime

B’ki3.

Filletsor steaks (Mb.)

Wholefish

Clams,6 (3to5-OZ.)

Shrimp,peeled (1-lb.)

Shrimp,unpeeled (1to2-lbs.)

Oblongdish

Oblongdish Plasticwrap

Pieplateor shallowdish

Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10) 3t06min, shallowdish

2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(10) 6 to 10min. Stirtwiceduringcooking,

Waxpaperor I-H(10) plasticwrap

HI(10)

Plasticwrap

plasticwrap

HI(10) 3t04min.

2. Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use alightercoverofwaxpaperor papertowelforlesssteaming.

Chmm?nts

5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.

4to6 min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.

perlb. Temp.170°

Arrangeincirclewithhingedsideout.

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Vegebbles

~. Alwaysuscmicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Cookmost 4.

vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotaroes

cookedin[heirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowater

addedforsteam.

2. Donotsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.

3. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffectsfinishedtasteandtexture. Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture. For softtexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime orlonger.

vegetables Container Cover

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

Whole,halvesor large starchyvegetables (potatoes,winter squash,cauliflower) (Mb.;3to4) (2-lbs.; 6to8)

Summersquash (l-lb.;3to4) (2-lbs.;6to8)

Vegetablecasseroles (rawvegetables) (precookedvegetables)

Stir-FryVegetables (6to8servings)

Blanchingfresh vegetablesfor freezing

Casserole

Potatoescook

directlyonoven glasstray(no container).Other vegetables:square oroblongdish orcasserole

Oblongdish

orcasserole Seecomment

3-qt,casserole

Glass casserole

Yes

Potatoes:No HI(10) Wintersquash cauliflower, etc.:Yes

Yes

PowerLevel

HI(10)

Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime. loruzcrthansmalluniformPieces.

Jus~aswhencookingconv~ntionally,vegetablemixturesshould havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook togethersuccessfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots, cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.If microwaving afirmvegetablewithasoftone(carrotsandpeas,for example) cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfast2sthe peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas

duringlastfewminutes,

& The

10to 14min. reducetime3to5minutesbecause 14to 18min.

10to20min. 14to20min.

9to 12min. 7to 10min.

15to20min. 10to 15min.

10to 12min.

2to5 min.

Comments

Add 1/4to 1/2cupwater.Iffrozen, vegetablesareblanched.

Prickskinsof potatoesbeforecooking.

Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup water.

Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor

boilingindish. Tostir-fryonetypeof vegetable,

substitute1tablespoonoilforwater andfollowtimesincookingguide.

Blanchonly 1poundor 1quartprepared vegetablesatatime.Placein 1to2-qt. casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater. Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even colorand willbeslightlysoftened.Cool drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately byplungingincontaineroficewater.

Largepiecesgenemllytake

Gmviesandsauces

1. Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce. 3.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanon the rangetop, theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe sameamountofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextra teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.

Food

Graviesand sauces thickenedwithflour orcornstarch(1cup)

Thin,liquidsauces

(aujus, clam,etc.)

(1cup) Meltedbuttersauces

clarifiedbutter (%cup)

Thickspaghetti, barbecueorsweet/sour sauces(2cups)

containerCulver

Glassmeasure

orbowl tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand

Casserole

Glassmeasure

Casserole, Yes HI(10) 5to7min. largebowl (spaghetti)

No HI(10) 4t06min.

No HI(10)

No HI(10) 1to2 min.

PowerLevel&The

Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstmtlybutmost shouidbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice whilemicrowaving.

comments

Microwavefat,flourandsalttogether finish.Increasetime1to2minutesper

additionalcup ofsauce.

2to3 min.

Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto finish.

Microwavebutterjust to melt.For clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff andusecleartoplayer.

Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave, stirringafterhalfof time. Letstand5to 10minutestodevelopflavor.

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I?!asta.andwee

1.Alwaysusemicrowavemfcutensils,plasticorglass.

‘$~~’ 2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor

conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand 1teaspoon oil(options!,topreventsticking).

3. Forriceor Minuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramount

—

of wateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.

containercover

Macaroni (7-OZ.)

Spaghetti (16-oz.)

EggNoodles (8-oz.)

Lasagna (8 to 16-oz)

Manicotti (5to8-oz.j

Rice,regular longgrain(1cup)

Rice,Minute (lk cups)

2-qt.casserole Lidor

3-qt.oblong

dish 3-qt.casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

2-qt.oblong

dish

3-qt.casserole HI(10) 18to21min.

plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

Coverpastaa[~dricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.

Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpasta immediatelyafiermicrowaving. -

6. Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

PowerLevel& Time

HI(10) 14to 17min.

HI(10) 16to 19min.

HI(10) 10to 13min.

HI(10) 11to 16min.

HI(10)

HI(10) 4t06min,2-qt.casserole

16to20min.

Cmumms

Add3 cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For rotinitype,checkfor donenessafter 10 minutes.

Add6to7cupswater.Rearrangeafter10 minutes.

Add8 cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.T~me isthesameforspinachor regularnoodles.

Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafter7 minutes.

Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater.Using fork,turnoverevery5minuteswhile microwaving.

Add2Mcupswater,Stirafter 10minutes.

Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.

cereal

1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Uselarge

enoughcontainertoavoidspillover. 4. Stirhalfwaythroughcookingtime.

2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime. Food

Oatmeal,quick (1serving) potterybowl,

ATote:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketof instantoatmeal,followpackagedirections foramountofhotwaterandmicrowaveat HI(10)for%to 1 minute.

Oatmeal, oldfashioned orbowl (1serving)

b-its, quick (1serving)

F/ok Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections foramountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)forMto 1minute.

Creamofwheat, l-qt.casserole No HI(10) (1serving)

Creamofrice (1serving)

Container Cover

Chinaor paperbowl

I-qt.casserole No

Chinaor No HI(10) 3 to5 min. potterybowl, paperbowl

orbowl

Chinaor No potterybowl,

paperbowl

PowerLevel&Time Conme.nts

HI(10) 1to2 min.

HI(10) 3to5 min.

HI(10) lfi to2 min.

3. Donotcover. .

3t04min.

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6

servings,use3-qt.casserole.

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.increasetimeabout1%minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir afterhalfoftime.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater. Increase casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby 11/2 minutesperadditionalserving.

Increasetime 1 minuteperadditionalserving.

Increasetimeabout1 minuteperadditional serving.

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cakesaridDesSerb

L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.

2. 13cforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasy removal,linedishwithwaxpaperor paper towel,

~Q~~

Contiiner

cover

cakes

Commercialmix (I8to~()-oz.)

Basicbutteror chocolatecake

Pineappleupside downcake

Cupcakes(6) Paperlined

Barcookies

Bakedapples orpears

8-in.roundor

squaredishes Flutedtube

cakepan

Greased8-in.

rounddish

8-in.round dish

cupcaker

8-in.square dish 2-qt.oblong dish

Microwave safedishor casserole

Lidor HI(10) 3to4 min.

plasticwrap

3. Crustcmcakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeif firmexterioris desirable forfrosting,

4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting,

PowerLevel&mm comments ---

MEDHI(7) 6to8min.

MEDHI(7) 16to 18min.

HI(10) 7to9min.

HI(10)

HI(10) 6to8min.

9to 11min.

2?4to3 min.

8to 14min.

per piece

. .

Omit1eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotate dish1/4turnevery3 minutes.Letstand5to

10minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.

Usenumberofeggsrecommendedon package.Rotatepan1/4turn every6minutes. Lettubecakestand5to 10minutesbefore invertingtocool.

Rotatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand onheat-proofcounterorwoodenboardtocool

15minutes.

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout clean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdishstand overcakeafewminutes.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.If so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand continuecookingtheresta fewsecondsmore.

Rotatedish 1/2turnafterhalfof time. Cutwhencool.

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.

candies

L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Foreasy

cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace chocolateinpaperbowltomelt.

Food Container cover PowerLevel& Time comments

S’Mores

Caramelapples 1pint(2-cup) No

hfarshmallowcrisp 2-qt,oblong

Chocolatebark

Papernapkin

orpaperplate

measure

dish

1%-qt. casserole orbowl

No HI(10) 30to35

HI(10) 2 min.

Yes HI(10) 1%min.to

Yes Place12-oz.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin

HI(10) 5to6 min.

2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandle cookingcontainerscaretl.dly

seconds

meltbutter 3?4min.tomelt marshmallows

Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand marshmallow.

Unwrapa 14-oz.packageof caramelsinto measuringcup.Add1tablespoonwater. Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip4 applesintomixture.

In2-qt.oblongdish,melt1/4cup butterand 1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt. Stirin6 cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.

container.Microwavetomelt.Add 1cup wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.

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Adapting

g~~~~~g ~~~~~~q~~$ f~~

icrolvaving

verhg. Inboth conventionalandmicrowave cooking,coversholdin moistureandspeedheating. Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Ventingplasticwraporcoveringwithwaxpaper servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

Arranging Foodin Oven. In conventionalbaking,you positionfoods,suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sothat hotair canflowaroundthem.Whenmicro<vaving,you arrangefoodsina ring,sothatall sidesare exposedto microwaveenergy.

Stirring. In rangetopcooking,youstirfoodsupfrom thebottomtohelpthemheat evenly.When microwaving,youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside

tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring

conventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.

Turning Over.In rangetopcooking,youturnover

foodssuchashamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly

contactthehotpan.Whenmicrowaving,turningisoflen neededduringdefrosting,or whencookingfoodssuch Mhamburgersfromthefrozenstate.

StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foods suchas mastsor cakesareallowedto standtofinishcookingor set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantin microwave cooking.Notethatthemicrowavedcakeis notplacedon

coolingrack.

SMelding.Ina conventionaloven,youshieldchicken breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When defrosting,youusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthin parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry, }vhichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted.

Prick Foodsto ReleasePressure. Steambuildsup pressureinfoodswhicharetightlycoveredbya skinor membrane.Prickpotatoes(asyoudoconventionally),

eggYolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.

EffedsofFoodChamcterkticson

Microwaving

DensityofFood.In bothconventionalandmicrowave cooking,densefoods,suchasa potato,take longerto cookor heatthanlight,porousfoods,suchasa pieceof cake,breadora roll.

RoundShapes. Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodsto about l-in.fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapes andringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceivemore energyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappenwhen cookingconventionally.

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards arebest cookedatlowerpowersettingstoavoid toughening.

Natural Moistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.Very moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis attractedtowatermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture shouldbecoveredor allowedtostandsoheatcan disperseevenly.

PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones. Pieceswhicharesimilarin sizeandshapecookmore evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower settingforevencooking.

ShapeofFood.In bothtypesofcooking,thinareas cookfasterthanthickones.Thiscanbecontrolledin microwavingbyplacingthick piecesneartheoutside edge,andthinpiecesinthecenter.

Starting Temperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezeror refrigeratortakelongertocookthanfoodsatroom temperature.Timingsinow recipesarebasedonthe temperaturesatwhichyounormallystorethefoods.

QuantityofFood.In bothtypesofcooking,small amountsusuallytakelesstimethanlargeones.Thisis mostapparentinmicrowavecooking,wheretimeis directlyrelatedtothenumberofservings.

Rotating.~ccasionally,repositioninga dish in theoven helpsfoodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn, turn the dish untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenistothe front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntil the side whichwasto thebackoftheovenistotheside.

~ Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,make ] sureit is safeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

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AdaptingYourFavoriteRee;pes

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HowtoconvertconventionalRecipesforMicrowaviwo

Beforeconvertingaconventionalrecipefor microwaving,studyitcarefi.dly.Is itone ofthemany

foodswhichmicrowavewell?Lookforcooking techniqueswhicharesimilartomicrowaving techniques,suchascovering,steamingor cookingin

sauceor liquid.If thefoodrequiresa crisp,friedcrust or verydry surface,youmayprefertocookit conventionally.Somerecipesmaynotbeexactlythe samewhenmicrowaved;otherswillnotneedchanging. (Moist,richcakes,candiesandmeatloavesare examples.)

Favoritestuffed Pepper’s

6mediumgreenpeppers

1%Ibs.groundchuckbeef %cupchoppedonion 1cupcookedrice 1teaspoonsalt %teaspoonpepper 1clovegarlic,minced 1can(10%-oz.)condensedtomatosoup

l\2cupwater

1to2cupsgratedcheese

Sinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicrowaved, reducetheamountin saucycasseroles.Addmore thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome seasoningsalso;theywillnotloseintensityinshort microwavingtimes.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter cooking.If aningredienttakeslongertomicrowavethan othersin thesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore addingtotheothers.

Makes6 servings

conventionalMethod

Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand membrane.Cookpeppers5minutesinenoughboiling watertocover;drain.In mediumskilletonrangetop, cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis tender.Drainofffat. Stirin rice,salt,pepperandgarlic. Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin 8-in.squaredish.

Bled soupandwateruntil smooth; pouroverpeppers. Cover.Bake.at350°for45minutesto1hour.Sprinkle

withcheese,recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesto

meltcheese.

MicrowaveMethod

Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand membrane.Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice,salt,pepper andgarlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers

uprightsnuglyaroundedgeof3-qt.casserole. Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.

Cover.MicrowaveatHIGH(10)25to30minutes, rotating1/2turnafter 15minutes.Sprinklewithcheese, recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesbeforeserving.

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Iwicrowaveutemil/cookwareGuide

-@a%&Type!d’utensii/coQkware

oii-lind. PaperBags,Boxesand

- BakingTrays Metalorpartmetalpots+Pans,

Thermometers,skewersandroil Trays

Iv.uit!rowtmuses

Avoid.Useonly foiltrays3/4-in. or less.Foilor metalwillreflect .microwaves,thuspreventingevenheating. thanl-in.toovenwalls.

—

—-. .

tking Can occur iffoiliscloser ~ ‘_

BoilableHardandSoftPlastics, suchas:Ih_d&rmaid

Q&assjars,suchas:forbabyfoods,

vegetables,entrees,syrups, saladdressings

HandmadePottery,Porcelain, Stoneware

MicrowavePlasticssuchas:

AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor Plastic,MisterMicrowave,Nordic Ware,Republic,Tara,WeareverNupac

E%perorStyrofoamIVates

andCups

OwmGlasssuchas: AnchorHocking,

‘- FireKing,GIassbake,Heller,Jena, ~ Pyrex

egularDinnerware,suchas:

CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration, Denby,El Camino,Franciscan, InternationalStoneware,Lenox Temperware,Marsh,Mikasa, Pfahzgraff

Cookinggroundbeef(colander). Defrosting.Heating.

Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove metalcapstowarmsyrupor softensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.

Cookingandheating.

Cooking.

Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbeusedfor =–. short-termheatingto lowtemperaturesandforserving.

Cookingandheating.

Heatingandsomecooking.

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LJEMUMBWDinnerware,suchas:

CorningCentura,I?itzandFloyd Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine, Disheswithmetaltrim

PapeBoTowelsandNapkins,

waxPaper

Ghs-Ceramk

suchas:CorningWare, ProgressionG byNoritake

Specialty Porcelain,suchas:H Camino,

F.B.Rogers,HeUer, MarshIndustries,

—

. Waltzgmff,Shafford

(Pyroeeram),

LMMkmic am~

None.

Cookingbacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand servingsandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdinsteam.

Cookingandheating.

Coveringtoholdin steam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags). Heating(storagebags).

Recommendedformicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingofspecialfoods.

Cookingandheating.

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CareandCleaning

-MOWnew’Microwaveoven is avaluableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfohving

FUkS:

these

Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smeiiing.Openingtheoven doora fewminutesaftercooking helps air-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwitha solutionofbakingsodaandwater keepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

onyouroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched. Thecontrolpanel canbedamaged.

@Don’tremovethe mode

stirrercover at thetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature6onpage5)0

Youwilldamagetheoven. BE ICERTALNK9WERISOFl?

BEFORECLEANING

PART’OF’THISOWN.

ANY

HowtoCkm theh’lside

Walk,floorandmodestirrer

cover.Somespatterscanbe

removedwithapapertowel,others

mayrequirea dampcloth.Remove greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth, thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Do notuseabrasivecleanersonoven walls.NEVERUSEA COMMERCIALOVENCLEANER ONANYFARTOF YOUR MICROWAVEOVEN.

Door (inside).Window:Wipeup spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled witha dampcloth.Rinsethoroughly anddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor:

Wipefrequentlywitha damp clothtoremoveallsoil.DO NOT USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANINGPOWDERSOR STEELANDPLASTIC PADS. THEYWILLMARTHE SURFACE.

GlassCookingTray.Occasionally

itisnecessarytoremovethecooking trayforcleaningofthe trayor oven.Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjust after cooking.Washitcarefullyin warm, sudsywateror inthe dishwasher. Thetraycanbebrokenif dropped.

Remember,donotoperatethe oven withoutthe cookingtrayin place.

Specialnotewhenusing Brown‘NS&rDish:If greaseis

present,highheat generatedon bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish maycausethegreaseto burnonto

thecookingtray.Thismaybe removedwitha c~eansersuchas BonAmi”brandcleanser.

AfterusingBonAmi@brand cleanser,rinseanddry thoroughly, followinginstructionson can. Do notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser onthepaintedsurfacessuchasthe walls.It mayscratchthe paint.

BonAmi@brandcleanseris soldin manygrocery,hardware,and departmentstores.

Howtoclean theOukide

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour ovenwithsoapanddampcloth, rinsewithdampclothandthendry. Wipethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrimis best wipedwithadampclothandthen withadry towel.

ControlPanel.Wipewitha damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do notuse cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives:or sharp objectsonthepanel—theycan damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfacesofdoorandoventhat

cometogetheronclosingthedoor, useonlymild,nonabrasivesoaps or detergentsappliedwitha sponge or softcloth.

PowerCordiIf thecordbecomes soiled,unplugandwashwitha dampcloth.Forstubbornspots, sudsywatermaybeused,butbe certaintorinsewithdampcloth anddrythoroughlybeforeplugging cordintooutlet.

OwnLamp Replacement

Firstunplugthe oven.Then removelampcompartmentcover byremovingscrewwhichholds coverinplace.Coveris locatedon thebackoftheoutercase.

Replacewith40-wattappliancebulb, (Itisavailableindrugandhardware stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.

Plugintheoven.

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G-RQ

m~~~INSTRUCTIONS

l’his appliance mtwt be groundccl.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, ~rounciing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This app~iance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding . wire with a grotmding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded. (l?ig. 1)

~~~~1~~-Improper useofthegroundingplug canresult ina riskofelectricshock.

PREFERRED

METHOD

@l@

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INSUREPROPER

GROUND

EXISTS

Fig. 1

Consulta qualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding instructionsarenotcompletely understood,or ifdoubtexistsasto whethertheapplianceisproperly

grounded. Wherea standardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,itis yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationtohaveitreplacedwith aproper~ygroundedthree-prong

wallreceptacle.

w notURndel’anyCkmtica

‘m Or )xmTwVethethird @und)

prm-lg f-mmthepm’vercord.

BEFOREUSE

use’QfAtipter Plugs

usageSituatiomwhere! appliancespowercordVW be*Om*d Mmquentlye

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,we stronglyrecommendagainstthe useofanadapterpkg. However, ifyoustillelectto useanadapter, wherelocalcodespermit,a TEMPORARYCONNECHON

maybemadetoaproperlygrounded two-prongwallreceptaclebytheuse ofa ULlistedadapter(Fig.2) whichisavailableatmostlocal hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMITTEDINCANADA)

ALIGNLARGE

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Fig.2

‘hiIf’

Thelargerslotin theadaptermust bealignedwiththelargerslotin the wallreceptacletoprovideproper polarityintheconnectionofthe powercord.

Caution:Attachingtheadapter

groundterminaltothewall receptaclecoverscrewdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewismetal,andnot insulated,andthewallreceptacle isgroundedthroughthehouse wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit

checkedbya qualifiedelectrician tomake surethereceptacleis properlygrounded.

GROUNDAND FIRMCONNECTION BEFOREUSE

usagesituatiom where

applianee9spmwxCmif‘will

bedkconneckd

Donotusean adapterpluginthese situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercordplacesunduestrain ontheadapterandleadsto eventual failureoftheadaptergroundterminal. Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall

receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

use of Etimion cork Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards

undercertainconditions,westrongly recommendagainsttheuseofan extensioncord. However,if itis necessarytouseanextensioncord, ~seonlya 3-wireextensioncord

thathasa 3-bladegroundingplug, anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill accepttheplugontheappliance. Themarkedratingoftheextension cordshallbeequalto or greater thantheelectricalratingofthe appliance(15amperes).

H you do useanextensioncord withyourmicrowaveoven,the interiorlight mayflickerandthe blowersoundmayvarywhenoven isinuse.Cooktimesmaybelonger aswell.

frequently.

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PROBLEM

OVENWILLNOT COMEON

I?OOL)SAREEITHER OVERCOOKEDOR

I-UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE ANDmMEDY

~Afuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseorreset circuitbreaker.

@Makesure3-prongplugonovenisfullyinsertedintowallreceptacle. ~Doornot securelyclosed. @STARTmustbe pressedafterenteringcookingselection.

@Cookingtimesmayvarybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityor amount

offoodsinoven.Setadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion. @Incorrectpowerlevelset.Checkcookingguide,pages12-23,forrecommendedpower

level,orchanginglevelsduringcookingifnecessary. @Dishwasnotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.

Checkcookingguideorrecipeforinstructions. @Toomanydishesinovenat sametime. Cookingtimemustbeincreasedwhencooking

‘morethanonefooditem.Checkcookingguidetimerecommendationsonincreasingtime.

AMthesethingsarenormalwithyourmicrowaveoven:

@Steamorvaporescapingfrom @Dullthumpingsoundwhileoven

aroundthedoor. isoperating. @Lightreflectionarounddooror

outercase.

Dting ovenlightandchange

~ inblowersoundmayoccurwhile

operatingatpowerlevelsother

thanhigh.

@SomeTV-~dio interference

Imightbenoticedwhileusingyour

microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesanddoesnotindicatea problemwithyouroven.

Ifyouneedmorehelp.. .d, tollfkte: GEAn$werChRter”

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cmswnerinformationservice

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If YouNeedservice

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty onthebackpageofthisbook.

We’reprbud

wantyouto be pleased. If for some reason you are not happywith the service you receive, here are three stepsto followfor further help.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouarenotpleased.Inmost cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,if

write allthe details—including

yourphone number—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemis still notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance , ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

ofour service and

youare still not pleased,

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WARRANTY

Saveproofoforiginalpurchase date such asyour salesslip orcanceiled check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT 1S

WHAT Is NOT COVERED o service~rip’‘0 your home ‘0

COVERED

FULLC) NE-WEAF4WAFIFIAN’TY T_hiswarrantyisextended to

Forone yearfrom dateof original purchase,we will provide,free of charge, parts and servicelabor in yourhome torepairorreplace

any part of the microwave oven

~thatfailsbecauseof a manufacturing

defect. LIMITED ADDITIONAL

FOUR-YEARWARRANTY Forthe second through fifth year

fromdateoforiginalpurchase,

wewill provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron tube if

the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for the servicetrip to your home and service laborcharges.

teach you howto use the product.

Readyour IJseand Carematerial.

If you then haveany questions about operating the product, pleasecontact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office atthe address below,or call, toll free:

GEAnswer Center”

800.626,2000 consumer information service

eImproper installation.

If you havean installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

the originalpurchaserandany succeeding ownerfor products purchasedfor ordinary homeuse

48 mainland states,Hawaii

inthe

andWashington, D.C.In Alaskathe warranty is the sameexceptthat it is LIMITED because youmust payto ship the product to the service shop or for the servicetechnician’s travel coststo your home.

All warrantyservicewillbeprovided byour FactoryService Centersor

byour authorized Customer Care@ servicersduring normalworking hours.

Lookin the Whiteor Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

~Replacement of housefuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

@Failureof the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

~Damageto product caused byaccident, fire, fioods or acts of God.

WARRANTORIS/VOTRESPONSIBLE FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

(

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 mayalso have other rights which vary from statetostate.

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

Warrantor:General Electric Company

Mfurther help isneeded concerning this warranty, write:

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

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