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Adapter Plugs 27
Aluminum Foil
Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Control Panel
ConvenienceFoodGuide
Cooking Complete Reminder 5
Cooking Guide 10-25 Time Cook 8
Defrosting
Defrosting Guide 12, 13
DelayedCooking 26
Extension Cords 27
Features 5
Grounding Instructions
Heating or ReheatingGuide 10.11
Hold Time 26
Light; Bulb Replacement 28
MicrowavingTips 2
Minute/Second Timer
Model and SerialNumbers 2
4
2
28 Repair Service
6 SafetyInstructions 3,4
14,15 TemperatureCook 9
7 Warranty
27
26
PowerLevels
Precautions 3
ProblemSolver 29
TemperatureProbe
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Theelectricoutput
ofthismicrowaveoven
700watts.
is
model
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BefowWiw
readthisbookCarefully=
It is intendedto help youoperate
andmaintain yournewmicrowave
ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
or needmorehelp,write(include
your phone number):
ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
write down the modeI
serialnumbers,
and
You’llfindthemona labelinside
theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcame with
your microwaveoven.Before
sendinginthiscard, pleasewrite
thesenumbershere:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Usethesenumbersinany
correspondenceorservicecalls
concerningyourmicrowaveoven.
Be sure your microwave
oven k regkkrede
It isimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourmicrowaveoven
shoulda needoccurforadjustments.
‘your ‘own)
Yoursupplieris responsiblefor
registeringyouas theowner.
Pieasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.If you move,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,
pleasewritetous, statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance
mustberegistered.Pkse becertain
thatitis.
Writeto:
I-Iotpoint
RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225
If
youRweiveda
damaged‘oven
Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.
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Savetime and money.
Beforeyourequestservice...
checktheProblemSolveronpage29.
Itlistscausesofminoroperating
problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.
OptionalAccessories
availableatextracostfromyour
FIotpointsupplier.
JX16InstallationKitconverts
thisoventoa built-inwalloven.
Microwaviu ‘rips
~Make sureall cookwareusedin
yourmicrowaveovenis suitablefor
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles,
cookingdishes,measuringcups,
custardcups,potteryorchina
dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave
metallictrim or glazewithametallic
sheencanbeused.Somecookware
islabeled“suitableformicrowaving?
Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:
Measure1cupwaterin a glasscup.
Placein ovenonor besidedish.
Microwave1-1%minutesatHigh(10).
If waterbecomeshot, dishis
microwavesafe.If dishheats,it
shouldnot beusedformicrowaving.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and
plasticwrapcanbe usedto cover
dishesinorderto retainmoisture ~
andpreventspattering.
~Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotatingor rearranging.
Checkthecookingguide,pages
10-25. -0Steambuildsuppressureinfoods _
whicharetightlycoveredbya skin
or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
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Amthesf!’ttigs arenormalwithyour microwaveoven:
*Steamor vaporescapingfrom
azoundthedoor.
@Lightreflectionarounddooror ‘ @SomeTV-Radiointerference.
out~rcase.
@Dimmingbvenlightandchange
in blowersoundmayoccurwhile
operatingatpowerlevelsother
thtmhigh.
@DuHthumpingsoundwhile
ovenisoperating.
mightbenoticed.whileusingyour
microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
int&rferencecausedbyothersmall
appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
.problemwithyouroven.
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SMETY INSTRUCTIONS
ReadM instructionsbeforeusing thisappliance.
EXCWSIVE
mcRowAw
EmRGY
@Do NotAttempttooperate
thisovenwiththedooropensince
opendooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It isimportantnot to
defeatortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.
(b)DoNot Placeanyobject
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror aHowsoilor cleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperate theoven
ifitis damaged.It isparticularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno
damagetothe:
(2) hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened)
(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)‘INN(km $hoddiNot be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
exceptproperly qualified
personnel.
service
Whenusingelectricalappliances,
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:
~ARNIN~-To rcxiuce
theriskofburns,electricshock,
fire,injurytopersonsorexposure
toexcessivemicrowave energy:
@Usethisapp~iance onlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.
@Readandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONS R) AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE10
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.
@Thisappliance mustbegrounded.
Connectonlytoproperlygrounded
outlet.See“GROUNDR+?G
INSTRUCTIONS” onpage27.
@Thismicrowaveownis
specificallydesigned
cookfood,andisnotintended
forlaboratoryorindustrialuse.
toheat or
~For bestoperation,plugthis
applianceintoitsownelectrical
outlet,topreventflickeringof
lights,blowingoffiseortripping
ofcircuitbreaker.
@Installorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.
e & Certiinto placethehollt
surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor
morebackfromthecountertop
edgetoavoidaccidentaltipping
oftheappiimceinnormalusage.
@Donotcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance.
Do notuse outdoors.
@
~DOnotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater.
@Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces.
~DonotMpowercordhangover
edgeoftableorcounter.
@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.
~Seedoorsurfacecleaning
instructionsonpage28.
@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice
personnel.Contactnearest
authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination, repairoradjustment.
~Aswithanyappliance,close
supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.
@To~ed~~e~~e~is~offirein
theoven
–Do notovercookM. CareMly
cavity:
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustible materialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking,
—Remove wiretwist-tiesfrom
paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.
—Donotuseyourmicrowave
oventodrynewspapers.
–Papertowels,
waxpaper.
napkinsad.
Recycledpaper
productscancontainmetalflecks
whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.
–Donot
emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedangeroffire.
operatetheovenwhile
If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm
isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
times—itsavesenergyand
prolongsthelifeoftheoven.
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IWIPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continueo
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notpoppo~orninyumr
micmivaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwave popcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowave ovens.
—Donotovercookpotatoes.
Theycoulddehydrateandcatch
fire, causingdamagetoyouroven.
–IfmaterialsirmkieovenshouM
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,
turnovenoff,anddisconnect
powercord,orshutoffpowerat
fhseorcircuitbreakerpaneL
63Somep~Odue&suchaswhole
eggsimd
example,closedglassjars-may
explodeandshouldnotbeheated
inthisoven.
@Avoidheatingbabyfoodin
glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.
@DQn9t
innarrow
carbonatedbeverages). Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressure
can.buildup.Thiscancausethe
containertoburst,resultingin
injury.
@~$~meblonlyasdirectedin
Cootingguide,
TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowave oven,keepmetal
atieast1inchawayfromsides
ofQ%’en.
eCootingutensilsmaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransferred
fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.
@sQmetimes9 thecookingtray
canbecometoohottotouch.
Becarefulhandlingthecooking
tray d.wingandaftercooking.
sealedcontainers-for
defrostfrozenbeverages
neckedbottles(especially
@Foodscookedinliquids(such
aspasta)maytend.toboilover
morerapidlythanfoodscontaining
lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur,
refertopage28forinstructions on
howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
@The~m~~e@~-Donot
useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowaving unlessthe
thermometerisdesignedor
recommended foruseinthe
microwave oven.
@Removethe@mWmtmprobe
from
theovenwhen notinuse.If
youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven
withoutinsertingitinfd orliquid,
andturnonmicrowave energy,it
cancreateelectricalarcinginthe
ovenanddamageovenwalls.
@l%sticutensik+l?lastic utensils
designedformicrowave cooking
areveryuseful,butshouldbe
usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave
plasticmaynotbeastolerantof
overcooking conditions asareglass
orceramicmaterialsandmay
softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking. Inlonger
exposures toovercooking, thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave
plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict
compliancewiththeutensil
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto
microwaving.
3)Donotpermit
childrentouseplasticutensils
withoutcompletesupervision.
ewhenco&.illgpork~follow
thedirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoaninternal
temperatureofatleast170°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat,
*Boiling‘eggsisnot
recommendedinamicrowave
oven.Pressurecanbuildup
insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury,
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66skin99suchaspotatoes,sausages,
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tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks
(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe
piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.
@6’Boikibk’9cooking pmck%
andtightlyclosedplasticbags
shouldbeslit,piercedorvented
asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey
arenot,plasticcouldburstduring
orimmediately aftercooking,
possiblyresultingininjury.Also,
plasticstoragecontainers shouldbe
atleastpartiallyuncovered because
theyformatightseal.When
cookingwithcontainerstightly
coveredwithplasticwrap,remove
coveringcarefi.dly anddirectsteam
awayfromhandsandface.
~Spontaneousbo@@Jnder
certainspecialcircumstances,
liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor -
shortlyafterremovalfromthe =
microwave oven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe
liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe
containerfromthemicrowave oven.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Toremind youthat youhavefoodinthe oven,the
ovenwill beep once aminuteuntilyoueither open
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L Door Handle. Pulltoopendoor.
Doormustbesecurelylatchedfor
oventooperate.
2. DoorLatches.
viewingwindow withMetal
36
Shield. Metal screenpermits
viewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
4. M4MM,and%x%1Numbers.
ovenVent.
5.
6. ModeStirrerCover,Protects
themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Donotremovethis cover,
Youwilldamagetheoven.
‘7.MICR~HEMOmTERTM
TemperatureProbe.Usewith
TENWCOOK/HOLDfunction
only.
80ReceptacleforTemperature
Probe.Temperatureprobemustbe
securelyinsertedintoreceptacle
whenusingTEMPCOOK/HOLD.
When‘l?buPlug inthe oven
Thepanel displaysfour8’sontheupperportionandalloftheoven
functionsonthelowerportion.After15seconds,alllightsdisappear
and“PF” comesonintheupperportion.TouchtheCLEAR/OFF
padandovenisreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.
9. GlassCookingTray.Traymust
beinplacewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetrayin
place.Thetraymaybe removedfor
cleaning.
10.(humInteriorLight. Turnson
whenthedooris openedorwhen
theovenisoperating.
IL TouchControlE%neland
Display.Seenextpagefor
instructions.
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‘me Control panel alms you
$0seth oven controls
ekdroniudly with the touch
of a
finger.It’sdesigned to be
easy to use and understand.
L DISPLAY. Displaystime of
day,time counting down during
cooking functions, power level,
internal food temperature, cooking
mode and instructions.
2.
TIMECOOK.Microwave
for a preset amount of time using
automatic power level 10(High) (or
change power levelafter entering
cooking time. See page 8,)
3.
DEFROST.Gentle thawing at
automatic power level3 (Low). (If
desired, you may changepower
levelafter entering defrosting time.
See page 7.)
4.
NUMBERPADS.Touch
these pads to enter cookingtime,
defrosting time, time of day,
temperature or power level.
5. CLOCK. Touchthis pad
toenter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving.Toset
clock, first touch CLOCK pad
and then enter time of day. For
example, if time is 1:30,touch
number pads 1,3 and Oand “1:30”
will appear on display.Then touch
STARTpad. Toreset or change
time, simply repeat aboveprocess.
6.
POWERLEVEL.Touchthis
pad before entering another power
levelnumber ifyou want to change
from automatic power level 10
(High) for cooking or power
level3 (Low) for defrosting.
‘7.
TEN-4PCOOK/HOLD.Usethe
temperatureprobe to cook by usinga
presettemperature.Oncefoodreaches
preset temperature, ovenswitches
to HOLD setting and maintains that
tei-nperatureuntilyou touch the
CLEAWOFF pad. (See page9.)
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Progmn cooking
Use the controlpanelto TempCook/
Hold with a choice of temperature,
Defrostand Ti.rneCook with choice
of power levels from 1(lowest)to
10(highest), time kitchentaskswith
the Min/Sec Timer and set the clock.
8. lVllN/SECTIMER. This
feature usesno rnicrowdveenergy.
Itcan functionas a kitchen timer,
as a holdingperiod timer after
defrostor as adelay timer before
time or temperaturecooking. (See
page26.)
9.
CLEAIW31W.When touched,
itshuts offthe ovenand erases all
settings(excepttime of day).
10.
START.After all selections
are made, touch this pad to start
the oven.
“m EE’9Appears’ on
WhenusingTEMPCOOK/
043
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HOLDfunction,youhave
enteredatemperaturelessthan
.
43
90°F.ormorethan 199°F.
~ Whensettingclock,youhave
notenteredavalidclocktime.
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4)
‘W W’ AppearsOnDisplay:
~ Probehasbeenforgottenwhen
TEMPCOOK/HOLD function
isbeingused.
e Probeisnotsecurelyseatedin
ovenwallreceptacle.
Create your own programs to suit
your individualcooking style. For
example: use the Min/Sec Timer
to delay the start of Temp Cook/
Hold or Time Cook, or program a
hold time between Defrost and
Time Cook, (See page 26.) Set
Time Cook to desired cooking
time; ovenshutsoff automatically
at end of time. (See page 8.)
Display:
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Defrosting
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%52.The I-.9d’m3tsettingisdesigned
= forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
ndisoneofthegreatadvantages
f’amicrowaveoven.
Powerlevel3 isautomatically set
@
fordefrosting, butyou may change
thisfor more flexibility.
* Seeyour defrostingguide for
defrostinghelp.
Tobecome better acquaintedwith
thedefrost function, defrostfrozen
pork chops by following the steps
below.
Step 1:Place packageoffrozen
chops in the ovenand close door.
Besure packagecontainsno metal.
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Step2:TouchDEFROST.Display
_ shows“:0” and “ENTER DEF
_TDvfE” flashes.
Step4:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”
showsandtimecountsdownon
display.Whencycleiscompleted,the
ovensignalsandflashes“End,”then
automaticallyshutsoff.
Step5: Turnpackageover,close
doorandrepeatSteps2 and3 to set
remaininghalfofdefrostingtime
andtouchSTART.
Step6: Whenovensignalsand
flashes“End~’opendoor,remove
packageandseparatechopsto
finishdefrosting.
IDefrdng Tips
~Foods frozen in paper or plastic
can be defrosted in the package.
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00 When 1 pressSTART,I heara
dullthumping noise.Whatisit?
A. Thissoundis normal.It is
lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga
powerlevellowerthan10(High).
Q. CanI defrostsmallitemsin
ahurry?
A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore
frequentattentionthanusual.Raise
thepowerlevelafterenteringthe
timebytouchingthedesiredpower
levelpad.Powerlevel7 cuts the
totaldefrostingtimeinabout1/2;
powerlevel10cutsthetotal
defrostingtimetoapproximately
1/3.Duringeither,rotateorstir
foodfrequently.
Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesinthedefrostingguide
seemrightformyfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverages.
Defrosting time can vary according
to the temperature in your freezer.
Set your ovenfor the time indicated
in your defrostingguide. If your
food is still not completely thawed
at the end of that time, reset your
ovenand adjustthe time accordingly.
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Step 3: Select one half of the total
defrostingtime recommendedin the
defrostingguide. For example,
touch4, 0 and Ofor4 minutes.
Displayshows ‘W:OO”and “DEF
TIME” flashes,
Hew tochange PowerLevel
After settingdefrosting time,
touch POWER LEVEL pad,
then touch desired number for
new power level.
~ For even defrosting, some
foodsneed to be broken up or
separated part ofthe waythrough
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 a microwavesafe dish.
@Check your defrosting guide for
other defrosting tips.
Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?
Some foods should not be
A.
completely thawed beforecooking.
For example, fish cooks so quickly
it is better to begin cooking while it
is still slightly frozen.
Q. CanI openthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?
A. Yes,You
any time during microwaving.To
resume defrosting, close the door
and press START.The ovenbegins
operating if time is lefton timer,
If not, reset timer.
may open the door at
7
CooMngbymme
me timeCmkingfeati.mMows
y-mtopresetthe cooking time.
Theoven shutsoffautomatically.
Powerlevel10(High)is
recommendedformost cooking,
butyoumaychangethisformere
flexibility.Seethecookingguide.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makeacupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.
Step 1:Filla cup2/3fullofwater,
atjd1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand
stirtodissolve.Useacupthathasno
metaldecorationandis microwave
safe.(RefertoMicrowavingTips
onpage2.) Placecupinovenand
closedoor.
Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch
1,0 andOforoneminute.Display
shows“1:00”and“COOKTIME”
flashes.
Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10
isrecommendedforthiscupof
coffee,thereisnoneedtochange
thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel10
isnotappropriate,see“Howto
ChangePowerLevel”below.)
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How to change Power Level
Aftersettingcookingtime,
touchPOWERLEVELpad,
thentouchdesirednumberfor
newpowerlevel.
QuetiionsandAmwer$
Q. I setmyWen forthethe
AM for inthe recipe,butatthe
end!of
wasn’tdone.Whathap~ned?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeor location,manyTime
Cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange
topreventovercooking.Setthe
ovenforminimumtime,testthe
foodfordoneness,thencookyour
fooda littlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. I touchedthenmnberpads
andsehxtedmypowerlevel.When
ItouchedSTART,however,my
ovendidn’tcomem. Whynot?
A. TheTIMECOOKpadmustbe
touchedbeforesetting~henumber
padsor elseyour ovenwillnot
begincooking,
Q. I wanttocookona power
levelotherthanHigh.WhatdoI
needtodo?
A. Tochangethepowerlevel, .-.
touchthePOWERLEVELpad. _
“P-10”appearsonthedisplay
panel.Enternewnumber.
thetimeakmwl,myfood
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Step2: TouchTHvIECOOKpad.
Displayshows“: O“and“ENTER
COOKTIME”flashes.
Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK
TIME”andtimecountingdown
showondisplay.
Step5: Whentimeisup,theoven
signalsandflashes“End? Oven,
lightandfanshut off.
Step6: Openthedoor.
Q.Whathappensif I accidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshortperiods
oftimedoesnot damagetheoven
butit isnotrecommended.
Q. CanI interruptmyTime
Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoorandtouch
theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.
8’
*GooMng byTemperature
Internal temperatureisthe iwst
tatofdmeness formany foods.
TEMPCOOK/HOLDtakesthe
guessworkoutofcookingbecause
the ovenautomaticallysignalswith
fourbeepswhenthefoodreaches
the presettemperature.TheHold
fixturewillmaintainthistemperature
foruptoonehouror untilyou
touchthe CLEAR/OFFpad.
Note:Ovenautomaticallyswitches
toHoldsettingwhenpresetfood
temperatureisreached.
The Tempemture mbe
HANDLE
SENSOR
Thetemperatureprobeis afood
thermometerthat gaugesthe
internaltemperatureofyour food;
itmustbeusedwhenusingTEMP
COOK/HOLD.Touseyourprobe
properly,followdirectionsbelow.
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Placetenderbeefroastsontrivetin
microwavesafedish.Insertprobe
horizontallyintothecentermeaty
areanottouchingbone or fat.
Makesurethehandledoesnot
touchthefood,or topor sidesof
theoven. Coverwithwaxpaper.
Porkor hamrwastsneednotrivet.
Add1/2cupwatertoroastdishand
coverwithplasticwrap.
CABLE
Placemeatinovenwithprobeto
theright.Insertcableendofprobe
firmlyintoreceptacleonovenwall.
How to Temp co@kaRoIled
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RoasttoMedium
Inserttemperature probe
intoroastandattachprobesecurely
inovenwall.Closethedoor.
Step2: TouchTEMPCOOK/
HOLD.“ENTERTEMPCOOK”
flashes.
Step3: Touch1,2,5 for 125”F.
“TEMP”and“125”showondisplay.
Step4: TouchPOWERLEVEL
pad. “PJ’ appears.Touch5 for
mediumpower.
Step5: TouchSTART.Ifinternal
temperatureoftheroastislessthan
90”F.,displaywillshow“-907 If
temperatureis90”F.orabove,display
showstemperaturecountingup.
Step6: When 125°F.isreached,
theovenwillsoundanddisplay
“Hold?Theovenwillthenhold
thetemperature.
StepZ TouchtheCLEAR/OFF
padto stopthecycle.
8:Removeprobeandfood
$tep
fromtheoven.
Cooting ‘rips
~ Usealowerpowerlevel;itwill
heatmoreevenlyeventhough
requiringmoretime.
@Besurefrozenfoodhas been
completelydefrostedbeforeinserting
probe.Probemaybreakoffifused
infrozenfoods.
~ Coverfoodslooselyformoisture
controlandquick,evenheating.
QuestiomandAnswers
Q.After I fol~owedthestepsand
touchedthe STARTpad,WE’EE99
flashedandasignalsounded.
A. “HEEE” flashesifyouset
‘thetemperatureeither below90”F.
or above199°F.Tore-enter,touch
CLEAR/OFFpadandbeginagain.
Q.Are thereanyfoodsI can%
TempCook?
A. Yes.Delicatebuttericings,ice
cream,frozenwhippedtoppings,
etc.softenrapidlyatwarm
temperatures.Batters,doughsand
frozenfoodsarealsodifficultto
cookpreciselywiththeprobe.It’s
besttoTimeCookthesefoods.
Q.Why did‘T%ob99flashafter
ItouchedtheSTARTpad?
A. “Prob”willflashifyou
don’tseatthecableendoftheprobe
securelyintothereceptaclein the
ovenwallorif youtouchtheTEMP
COOWHOLDpadandforgettouse
theprobe.
Q. CanI leavemyprobeinthe
ovenifit9snotinsertedinfood?
A. No,ifittouchestheovenwall,
youmaydamagetheoven.
Q. CanI TempCookdifferent
portionsoffoodatdifferent
temperatures?’
A. Yes.Thetemperatureprobe
givesyouthefreedomtocook
differentportionsoffoodat
differenttemperaturestosuit
individualeating styles.Simply
placeprobein foodandchange
temperaturesettingasneeded.
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1.l)irectionsbelowarefor reheatingalready-cookedfoodsat
refrigeratoror roomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafe
containers.
2. Covermostfoods(seetip)for fastestheating.Exceptionsarerare
or mediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakes
and bakedfoods.
3. Whereappropriate,usetheautomaticfoodtemperaturecontrol
for accurateheating.Placeprobehorizontallysotip is incenterof
food.Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincecenterislast
toheat.Suggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenformostfoods.
Youngchildrenusuallypreferceo!erf~c:, genc;ai]yabout200
lower.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoods
beforeserving.
4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor
bubblingaroundedgesdoesnot necessarilymeanfoodisheated
throughout.As a generalrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmto
thetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
suggested
Item
Ap~tizem
Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktail franks,etc.
(%cup/serving)
Dips:creamorprocessedcheese
Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc.
Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp,
Amount
1to2servings 150°
3to4 servings 150°
%cup 130°
1cup
2to4servings
servingTempo Level ‘rime,Mine
130°
Power Approximate
I-II(10) 1%to4
HI (10) 4t06
MED(5) lto3
MED(5) 3t05
HI(10) 1to2YZ
PlateQfhftovers
MeatphJs2vegetables
T@:Probeworkswellinsaucydishesorvegetables(useinlargestserving)butnotinmeatslices.Coverplateoffdodwithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
1plate 150°-1600
HI(10) 2t04
Meatsand Main Di$hes
Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti,
creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand 3to4 servings
cheese,etc.(?4-1 cup/serving)
Thinlyslicedroastedmeat:
Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare, 1to2servings
maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving) 3to4 servings
Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.
Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces:
Rarebeefsteak 1to2 servings
Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc.
Hamburgersor meatloaf
(4-oz./serving)
Chickenpieces
I-Io:clogsandsausages
Riceandpasta
(2A-%cup/serving)
Toppedormixedwithsauce
(2A-%cup/serving)
Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats.
Whenheatingorreheating3 or 4 servingsofmeatslicesor pieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
1to2servings
1can(16-02.) 150°-1600
1to2servings
3to4 servings
3to4servings
1to2servings 150°
3to4 servings 150°
1to2servings
3to4servings
1to2pieces
3to4pieces
lto2
3t04
1to2servings 150°
1to2servings
3to4 servings
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600
130°
130°
150°-1600
150°-1600
HI(10)
HI(10)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7) l%to3%
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7) 3t05
MEDHI(7) lV’Zto3
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
HI(10)
HI(10) l%to3%
HI(10)
HI(10) 2t03M
HI(10)
,
HI(10) lto3
HI(10)
HI(10) 3t06
HI(10)
3t07
6to 10
4t05%
‘/2to2
lto3
3t07
lto3
3t06
?4t02
‘/2to2
‘/2to 1Y2
lto2
8to 12
-“
sandwiches
Moistfilling:Sloppy.loes,barbecue,hamsalad,
etc. inbun (%cup/serving) 3to4 servings
Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread
‘lHv:?_Jsepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.
1to2 servings
1 to2servings
3to4 servings
m
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI(7) 4t05
1to2%
2%to4
2t03
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Amount Serving
sm.lps
Waterbased
(1cup/serving) 3to4servings
Milk-based
(1cup/serving) 3to4 servings
Tip: Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.
1to2 servings
1can(10-oz,)
1to2servings
1can(10-oz.)
suggested Power Approximate
Temp.
Lewd
150°-1700 HI (10) 2t05
150°-1700
150°-1700
Hi(10) 5to 10
HI(10)
‘ 140° MEDHI(7) 2t06
140° MEDHI(7) 6to 11
140° MEDHI(7) 4t06
‘-mm!,Min.
4t05
——
Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc.
(%cup/serving)
Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears,
cornonthecob,etc.
Mashedpotatoes
(%cuplserving)
Tip: Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
$kN.Mx!s
Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch
Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy,
spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup
Creamytype
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.
BakeryRmd$
Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, 1piece
nutor fruitbread
Dinnerrolls,muffins
Pie: fruit, nutorcustard
78of9-in.pie=l slice 2slices
(useminimumtimeforcustard)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1can(15-17-oz.)
1to2servings
3to4servings
1can(16-oz.)
1to2servings
3to4 servings
‘/2cup
1cup
‘/2cup
1can(16-oz.)
‘/2cup
1cup
2pieces
4pieces
9-in.cakeor
12rollsor
doughnuts
1
:
6t08
1slice
4 slices
9-in.pie
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600
HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
150°-1600
150°-1600
125°
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
125° HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
150°-1600
HI(10)
150°-1600 HI(10)
140°-1500 HI(10)
140°-1500
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)
lto3
3t04%
3t05
1%103
4t06
4t05
lto3
3t06
Y2to 1%
1to2%
lto2%
2t04
3t06
1to 1%
2t02%
% to 1
‘/2to2
lto3
2t04
% to ‘/2
‘/2
to %
%to 1
%to l%
‘/2to 1
1to 1%!
2%to3
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Pancakes,Frenchtoastor waffles(3-in.
Plain, notopping
Syrup&butter
With2 sausagepatties(cooked)
x4-in.)
2or3pieces
2or3pieces
2or3pieces
Beverwes
Coffee,tea,cider 1to2cups
Otherwaterbased
Cocoa,othermilkbased
Tip: Donotcoverbakeryfoods,griddlefoods(pancakes,etc.)or beverages.
——
3to4cups
1to2cups
3to4cups
160°-1700
160°-1700
140°
140°
HI(10)
1to lY?
HI(10) lto2
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
MEDHI(7)
MEDHI (7)
l%to2%
l%to3%
5t07
2t07
6to 10
DefrostiwGuide
L Foodpackagedinall-paperor plasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3. Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow
withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland
placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting.
2. Afierfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood.
llrn foodover,ifnecessary;breakapartor separatefoodif
possible.On verylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingofthin
wingorlegareasmaybenecessary.
extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning
wateruntilgibletscanberemoved,
4. Whendefrosted,fd shouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas,If
stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenvery briefly,orletstand
a fewminutes.
FirstI-law SecondEiw’
Ebod
Bacm
Franks(1-lb.)
Ground:beef&pork
(Mb.)
(2-lbs.)
(5-lbs.)
Roast:beef
Roast:pork
Spareribs:pork (l-pkg.)
Steaks,chops&cutlets:
beef,lamb,pork & veal
Sausage:bulk
(l-lb.tray)
(l-lb.roll)
Sausage:link(1to 1%-lbs.) 2
Sausage:patties
(12-oz.pkg.)
Time,Min.
3%to4
4t05
4
6
12
4to5perlb.
5to6 perlb.
2to4perlb.
2to4%perlb.
2%
2
1
Time,Min.
1
none
4t06
6t08
12to 14
4to5perlb.
5to6 per lb.
2to3perlb.
2to4Viperlb.
2%to4%
3t04
1%to2%
lto2
comments
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotatepackage1/4turnafierhalfof
time.Letstandfor5minutes,
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejust untilfrankscanbe
separated.
‘Ibrnoverafterfirst4minutes.
‘Ibrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoflenedmeatafler
secondhalfof time.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave
5to6minutesmore.
~rn meatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter
secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore.
Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5
minutesmore.
Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfoftimeturnroast
over.Defrostforsecondhalfof time.Letstandfor30minutes.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.lhrn overafterfirsthalfof time.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand
tocompletedefrosting.
Placewrappedpackageinoven.‘Ihrrioverafterfirsthalfoftime.
Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,let stand
tocompletedefrosting.
llrn overafter2 %minutes.
Tbrnoverafterha!foftime.Letstandfor5minutes.
Rotate package1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstandfor5 minutes.
No turn needed.
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POUIt~~[PowerLevel:LOW/lDEF(3)]
Chicken,broiler-fryer,
Up (2 ~2 to 3%-lbs,)
cut
Whole(2fi to3 Vi-1b.)
Cornishhen
Duckling
~rkey
7t08
9to 11
4to6perlb.
2to4 perlb.
4%to5%perlb.
7t08 Placetmwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoveraflerfirst
9to 11 Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfoftimeunwrapandturn
4to5 perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.lhrn packageover
2to4 per lb.
4fito5%perlb. Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime,
halfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein
cookingdish. Microwave2 to4minutesmore,ifnecessary,Letstand
afewminutestofinishdefrosting.
overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity
untilgibletscanberemoved.
afterhalfof time.
Placewrap~edducklinginoven.Afterhalfof time, unwrapandturn
overintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater
incavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.
removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.Tbrn
turkeybreastsideupfor secondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes
toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgibletsand
neckcanberemoved.Letsoakincoolwaterfor1to2 hoursor
refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.
INr’stEMf secondHalf’
Fmd
me,Min. Time, Min.
JFikSh &S@~fOOd [PowerLeveklLOTV/DIEIF(3)]
Fillets(1-lb.)
Steaks(6-oz.)
Wholefish(8to 10-oz.) 2
Shellfish,
smallpieces(l-lb.)
Shellfish,large:
Crablegs,1to2
~()-oz.)
(8to
Scallops(l-lb.pkg.)
Lobstertails,1to2
(6to9-oz.)
Wholelobsterorcrab 8t09 8t09
(l%-lb.)
4 4t06
2t03
5t08
4t07 none
6t08 none
5t08 3t04
none
2t04
none
Cements
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein
cookingdish.)llrn packageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.
Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.
Placefishincookingdish.lUmoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After
secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.
Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.
Arrangeincookingdish.
Placeunopenedpackageinoven.
Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.‘llm overafterhalf
oftime.
Placeincookingdishwithlight undersideup.Tbrnoverafterhalf
oftime.
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Brefd$, cakes [Power Levemowmm’ (3)]
Breadorbuns(1-lb.) 3t04
Heat&serverolls
(7-oz.pkg.)
Coffeecake(11to14%-oz.) 3to5
Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.)
Sweetrolls(8%to12-oz.)
Doughnuts(1to3)
Doughnuts,glazed
(1boxof12)
FrenchToast(2slices)
Cake,frosted2to3layer
(lY-oZ.)
Cake,filledor topped,
1layer(12%to16-oz.)
Poundcake(11ti-oz.)
Cheesecake,plainor
fruittop(17to 19-oz.)
Crunchcakes&cupcakes
Fruitornutpie(8-in.)
Creamorcustardpie
(24-oz.)
—
lFkWit [Powerhvel:mW/DEF (3)]
Fresh(10to16-oz.)
.,.-&~.-
(J-$,,
J:.,. .,
>,..,... .$>;?
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plasticpouch(lo-m.)
(16to20-oz.)
none
2t04
3?4t04
2%to4
lto3%
2t03
5%to6ti
2t03
2t03
2
2
% to%each
7t09
6t08
6to 10 none Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.
5t07 none
6t09
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none
none Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.
2t04 Placeon microwavesafeplate,Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
none
none
none
none
Removemetaltwisttie.
Letpiestand5minutes,slice andserve.
Repeatifnecessary.
P!acepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce,
13
‘convenienceFoodGuide
1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since
theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,
pkwticorglass.Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,
conventionalbakingisrecommended.
R)(M
container cover
Appetizem& shads
Pastrybites
Frozenprepared
sandwiches
Popcorn
Eggs & cheese
Scrambledegg
substitute
(8-oz.carton)
Cheesesouffle
(12-OZ.)
Breakfast,(6U-oz.)
Scrambledeggs
withsausageand
hashbrownpotatoes
Welshrarebit(10-oz.)
Microwave No HI(10)
safedish
Papertowel No
Microwavebag No HI(10)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safe8-in.pieplate
andcustardcups
Package
papertray
Microwave
safedish
No
No
Package HI(10)
cover
Yes
2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein
microwavesafecontainer.
3. Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add
timestogether.
Power Level &Time CkDmmms
Y2to2%min.
HI(10) 1to3 min. Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper
HI(10)
LOW/DEF{3) 9to 13min. ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min.
LOW/DEF(3) 5 min.
HI(10) 3to5min. Stirbeforeserving.
persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
3to5min. Followpackagedirections.
lMto2%min.
2to4 min. Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback
Microwaveabout1 minuteper1/4cup
mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto
completecooking.
ToCook:Dividebetween3or4 buttered
custardcups,6or7-oz.Rearrangeafter5
minutes.Soufflesaredonewhencenterisset.
filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn
afterhalfof time.
Breakupbeforecontinuing.
Crabor shrimp
newburg(6Y2-oz.)
Fish& chips
(5to 14-OZ.)
Deviledcrab(6-oz.)
Breadedfish
(5to 1O-OZ.)
(14to 16-oz.)
(23 to 25-oz.)
Package No
pouch
Packagetray No
Microwave No HI(10)
safedish
Microwave No
safedish
Meat
Frozenmeats
(5to 8-oz.)
(10to 16-oz.)
(16to32-oz.)
Drymixes
(hamburgeradded)
TVdinners
11%-oz.)
(6to
(12to 20-OZ.)
Packagetray Package
orpouch cover
Microwave
safecasserole plasticwrap
Packagetray
andcarton
E%sti,Rim!
Cannedspaghetti, Microwave Lidor
etc.
Frozenriceinpouch
(lo-oz.)
Frozenmacaroni&
cheese,spaghetti
(8to 14-OZ.)
safedish
Pouch
Microwave
safedish
HI(10) 3 to 5min. Puncturepouch3or4 timeswithforkto
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
Lidor HI(10)
Carton HI(lo)
plasticwrap
Lidor
plasticwrap
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10) 4 to9 min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.
vent.
3to6 min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor
2to4 min.
3to5 min. Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
6to 9min.
9to 12min.
4%to7min.
5to 11min. tovent,
12to20min.
13to 18min. Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter
6to8min. Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate
7to 10min.
2to5 min.
5to7 min. Puncturepouchwithforktoventandflex
distributeevenlyon microwavesafedish.
Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork
halfoftime.Letstanduncovered5minutes
tothicken.
1/4turnafterhalfof time.
Stirbeforeserving.
afterhalfoftime.
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Food container
Cover Power Level &Time
COmm!nt$
Canned
tO 10%OZ.)
(7$’+
(14tO24-oz.)
Frozenpouch
(5to6%-oz.)
Maindish
(12to 17-oz.pkg.)
Friedchicken
2pieces
(l-lb.)6pieces
(2-lbs.)8-10pieces
Sautxs, Gravies
Canned
(10to 16-oz.) safedish
(32-oz.)
Vegetables
Frozenbreaded
(7-OZ.)
Canned
(8 to 9-oz.)
(15to 17-OZ.)
(28 to 32-oz.)
Instantmashed
potatoes
(2to6servings)
(8to 12servings)
.Soufflefrozen
(12-oz.pkg.)
Potatoes:baked,
stuffed,frozen
lto2
3t04
Microwave Lidor
safedish
Pouch
Microwave No
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwave Lidor HI(10)
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safedish
Microwave
safepieplate
andcustardcups
Microwave
safedish
plasticwrap 1to4min. afterhalfof time.
No
“No
plasticwrap 2%to6min.
No
Lidor
plasticwrap
Lidor HI(10)
plasticwrap
No LOW/DEF(3) 9 to 13min.
Waxpaper HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10) 4to6min. Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
HI(10) 7to 14min. Stirafter5 minutes.
HI(10) Ifiabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked;’check
HI(10) 2 to4 min.
HI(10)
MEDHI(7) 9to 11min.
Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir
4t06min.
2to4min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf
5to7min.
8to 10min.
6to9min.
1to3min.
3to5min.
7to 10min.
4to6 min.
8to 14min.
4to7min.
7to 10min.
oftime.
Placeonmicrowavetrivetor dish.
Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.
Add1/2cupliquidorliquidfromcan.
Cover.(Orusetemperatureprobesetto150~)
Usecontainersizeandamountsof water,
milk,butterandsaltonpackage.Cover.
Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,
~~~ingextra1 to2tablespoonsdrymix.
ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin
pieplate.
ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups.
Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost
set.
ChecktoseethatpotatoesareN(YI’IN
FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish.
Rotatedish 1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.
2. Standingtime:Allowabout 10minutesstandingtimeformost
KMIS*beforecarving.
Food
Contiiner
cover
Pwver Lwd & me
(orIntemfiiTemp.)
Cements
Bed’
Ground,crumbled
forcasseroles
orsoup
(1-lb.) 4to6min.
(1%-lbs.)
Meatballs
(i lb.)
(2-lbs.)
Patties
(4patties/lb.)
1to 2 patties
3to4 patties
T@:For1 or2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspaper towels.
Meatloaf
(Roundloaf)
(Loafshape)
Casserole No
Roundor Waxpaper
oblongdish 6to 8 min.
Oblongglass Waxpaper HI(10)
dish(withtrivet
ifdesired),
ceramicdinner 4to6min.
plate
Pieplateor
loafdish
Plasticwrap MEDHI(7)
I
HI(10)
6to8min.
HI(10)
10to 12min.
2to4 min.
orcookto 170° 19to21min.
27to29min.
Rm%$
Potroasts
Simmeredbeef
(cornedbeef
orbrisket)
Tenderroasts(rib,
high~ualityrump,
sirlointip)
Oblongdish Lidor
orcas;erole plasticwrap
Casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
Oblongdish Waxpaper MED(5)
andtrivet
MED(5) 20to 25min.
MED(5)
Rare
Medium
Well
perpound
2%to2% hrs.
Min. Internal
per lb. Temp.
12to 14
15to 17
18to20
115°
125°
145°
Stiraf.lerhalfoftime.Addsauceor
casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook
frozenblock,microwave9to 11minutes,
breakingupandstirringevery3minutes.
Letstand5minutes.
Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin
circlearoundedgeofdish.
Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart.
Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered
andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add
browningsauceoragent.Rotatedishhalf
turnafterhalfoftime.
Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup
waterto3to5-poundroast.ISimoverafter
halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter
halfoftime.Recoverandfinish.
Add1cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn
overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin
brothatleast 10minutesaftercooking.For
boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables
inbroth.
Temperatureprobecookingyieldsmost
accurateresults.lhrn roastsoverwhen
temperaturereaches90°or afterabouthalf
of time.Letmeatstand10to15minutes
beforecarving.Ifdesired,brushwith
browningsauceoragentbeforecooking.
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Pm.k
Bacon
(perWee)
(1-lb.)
Porksausage,raw
(%-lb.:4 patties)
Porklinksausage,
raw
Canadianbacon
2slices
4 slices
6slices
Porkchops
(1-in.thick)
2
:
6
Plateor Papertowel
oblongdish
Microwave Waxpaper
safeutensil
Microwave Waxpaper
safeutensil
Microwave
safeutensil
Microwave Plasticwrap
safeutensil
Waxpaper
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
I’vlED(5)
%to 1min.
14to 16min.
total
3%to4fi min.
1/2to %min.
perlink
%to Iki min.
1%to2min.
2to2%min.
20to25min.
30to35min.
45to50min.
50to55min.
Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron
trivetsetindish. Layermanyslicesbetween
layersof papertowelsinoblongdish.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.If cooking6ormore
links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.
.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning
agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5to 10
minutesbeforeserving.
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cover
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Porkroast 3-qt..oblong
Spareribs 3-qt.oblong
l-km(precooked
orcanned)
Hamloaf
Hamslices
&steaks
glassbaking
dish Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
glassbaking orcover perlb.
dishor 3-qt.
casserole
2-qt.oblong Plasticwrap MED(5) 11to 13min.
glassbaking
dish
Pieplate Plasticwrap
2-qt.oblong
glassbaking
dish
Lamb
Chops
(4chops)
Roast(legor
shoulder)
Brown‘NSear
dish
(preheatedfor
8min.)
3-qt.oblong
glassbaking
dishandtrivet
Plasticwrap
Plasticwrap
Waxpaper
No
Waxpaper MED(5)
MED(5) 18to21 min.
MED(5) 25to27 min.
Ormicrowaveto 115°internaltemp.
MED(5) 20to23min.
Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.
HI(10) 18to 27min.
HI(10) 5to7min.
Medium 12to 14
Well 15to 17 170°
Placeroastfatsidedownindish,Add1/2
perpound
perlb.
Min. Internal overafterhalfofcookingtime.Letroast
per h
Temp.
150°
cupwatertoroastingdishandcoverwith
plasticwrap.‘Ilrnroastfatsideupafter
halfoftime.
Add2/3cupwaterperpoundofspare
ribs.llrn overorrearrangeafterhalfof
minimumtime.Allerminimumtime,
drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;
microwavea fewminutestofinish.
Shieldtopedgeofhamwith1%-inchstrip
offoil.Aftercookingperiodlethamstand
10minutesbeforecarving.
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If
aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor
apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf
afewminutesbeforeserving.
Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein
preheateddish.llrn meatoverathalfof
time.
Placeroaston trivetfatsidedown.‘llrn
stand10minutesbeforecarving.When
usingtemperatureprobe,insertsotip is
notinboneor fat.
via
Chops Seelambchopsabove.
Roast(shoulder)
2-qt.oblong
glassbaking perlb.
dishandtrivet
Waxpaper
MED(5) 16to 19min. Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn
Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp.
17
overafterhalfoftime.Letroaststand10
minutesbefore
carving.Slicethinly.
1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenand othersmallpoultry,but do
notusetrivetforcookingturkey.
R?d
Conhiner
cover
PowerIA%’(?I& Time
chicken
Pieces
WholeChicken:
(8pieces):
Wholeuncut Oblongdish
(stuffedor
unstuffed)
Plateor
oblongdish
Waxpaper HI(lo)
Oven-proof
cookingbag
orwaxpaper Orcookto 190°internaltemp.
MEDH1(7) 9to 12min.
Ccmi$h Hem
Whole(stuffedor
unstuffed) oblongdish
Halves Squareor
DucHing
Squareor Waxpaper
andtrivet
oblongdish
Oblongdish
andtrivet
Waxpaper
Waxpaper HI(10) 6to 9 min. Shieldbottomoflegs,wingsandtail.Microwave
I-H
HI(10) 9to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
2. Letchickenand othersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor
up to 10minutes.Turkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
COmmenk
2%to3min.
perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty
15to 17min. piecesaretooutsideedgesof dish.
perIb.
(lo) 6to 9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafler
perlb. halfoftime.
perlb.
perlb. breastsidedownforfirsthalfoftime.Brushwith
Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
Brushwithbrowningagen!!fdesired.Add1/3
cup watertocookingbag. Slitbagnearclosureto
vent.Do notusemetaltie onbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand
coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter
halfoftime.
ifdesired,
browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked
birduntilbrownandcrisp.
mrkey
Largeoblong Cookingbag MED(5)
dish
13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/2
perlb. cup watertocookingbag.Slitbag nearclosureto
vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast
sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastupindishand
coverwithplasticwrap.Microwaveat MED(5)
20to22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap,
basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Brea&
Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown.
Ifdesired,sprinkletopof batterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,
choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown
Food Conhiner
Coffeecakes
fromrefrigerated
biscuits
Cornbread
Muffins
1muffin
2t04
5t06
Quickbreads,
loaf
+<lftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.
8-in.tube
dish*
8to 10-in.
tubedish*
Paper-lined
muffincups
(Donotuse
foilliners.)
Glassloaf
dish
cover Pm%%?rLevel&The comments
No
No
No MEDHI(7)
No
MED(5)
MEDI-H(7)
MEDHI(7) 9to 12min.
coloronupsidedownbreadsbyliningdishwithbrownsugar
caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench
friedonionrings.
6to7 min.
1/2to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaper hot
%to 1%min. drinkcups).
1to2%min.
Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter
toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.
Forflavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle
cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned
Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving.
llirn outofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Usemicrowavemuffincontainerorhomemade
Rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When
done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout
clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout
ofdish.Cool.
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18
.+-**
---- 1. Youcanprepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always
+ 2*N
piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.
everhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookede~s. Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjustuntilset, theyare.delicateandcantoughen
ifovercooked.
Food Colltiiner
Eggs
Scrambled
Basiceggs Buttered
Poachedeggs 1%-qt.casserole Casserole
Omelet 9-in.pieplate
Quiche Microwavesafe
-“ aMxxe
Fondue
cover Power hvel & mme
Glass NO
measuringcup
orcasserole
Plasticwrap MED(5)
custardcup
cover
No HI(10)
No
I-qt.measureand
quichedish
Microwavesafe Coveror
2-qt.dish
plasticwrap 5min.
HI(10)
%to 1min.
peregg
1to 1%min.
peregg
HI(10)
MED(5)
5to6 min.
‘/2to1 min.
peregg
Meltbutter
1min.
MED(5)
MEDHI(7)
6t08min.
Filling:
2to3min.
MEDHI(7)
Quiche:
6to 8min.
.,
HI(10)
MED(5) 8 to 9 min.
Toheatwine: Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohot wine
Commenb
Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.
Microwaveat HI(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe
e~s withthebutterand 1 tablespoonmilkper
egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof
totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto
thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1or
2minutestofinishcooking.
Puncturemembraneofyolktopreventbursting.
Rotateeachegg1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Heat2cupshottapwater5to6 minutesonI-H
(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.
Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs
gently.Cover.Microwaveat MED(5) %to 1
minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.
Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave
atMED(5) 6 to 8 minutes.Sprinklecheese
overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)
%to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.
Combineand microwavefilling,stirringevery
2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.
Microwaveadditionaltimeshownat left.Rotate
dish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
and microwaveat MED(5)for 8to 9 minutes,
whiskingevery11/2minutes.
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mh andseafood
L Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywitha fork.Centermaystillbe
slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafew
minutesbeforeserving.
Food
container cover
Fish
Filleisor steaks
(l-lb.)
Wholefish Oblongdish
Clams,6
(3to5-OZ.)
Shrimp,peeled
(l-lb.)
Shrimp,unpeeled 2-qt.casserole
(1to2-]bs.)
Oblongdish
Pieplateor
shallowdish
Pieplateor Plasticwrap HI(10)
shallowdish
Waxpaperor HI(10) 5to7min. Microwaveuntilfish flakeseasily.
plasticwrap
Plasticwrap HI(10) 4to6 min. Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.
Plasticwrap HI(10) 3to4 min. Arrangeincirclewithhingedsideout.
Lidor
plasticwrap
Power Level& Tim! chnmenb
HI(10) 6to 10min. Stirtwiceduringcooking.
2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use
alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3. Donotovercookfish.Checkat minimumtime.
perlb.
Temp.170°
3to6 min.
19
L Alwaysuse microwavesafeutensils,plasticorglass,Cookmost
vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotatoes
cookedintheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneedno water 5.
addedforsteam.
2. Donot salttops ofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add
salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes
causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.
3. Cookingtimeforvegetablesaffectsfinishedtasteand texture.
Minimumtimeonguidegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture.
For softtexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime
orlonger.
4.
Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepiecesgenerallymke
longerthansmalluniformpieces.
Justaswhencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshould
havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook
togethersuccessfidly.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots,
cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving
afirmvegetablewitha soilone(carrotsand peas,forexample)
cutthecarrotsinjuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastasthe
peas.Or,startcookinglargercarrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas
duringlastfewminutes.
vegetables
Slices,pieces
(1-lb.)
(2-lbs.) .
Whole,halvesor large
starchyvegetables
(potatoes,winter
squash,cauliflower)
(1-lb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Summersquash
(1-lb.;3to4)
(2-lbs.;6to8)
Vegetablecasseroles
(rawvegetables)
(precookedvegetables)
Stir-FryVegetables
(6to8servings)
Blanchingfresh
vegetablesfor
freezing
Container
Casserole
Potatoescook
directlyonoven
glasstray(no
container).Other
vegetables:square
oroblongdish
orcasserole
Oblongdish
orcasserole
Seecomment Yes Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor
casserole
Cover
Yes
Potatoes:No HI(10)
Wintersquash
cauliflower,
etc.:Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Level & The
HI(10) Add1/4to1/2cupwater.If frozen,
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10)
10to 14min.
14to 18min.
10to20 min.
14to20 min.
9to 12min.
7to 10min.
10to 15min.
10to 12min. 3-qt.casserole Yes
2to5 min.
Cbments
reducetime3to5 minutesbecause
vegetablesareblanched.
Prickskinsofpotatoesbeforecooking.
Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup
water.
boilingindish. 15to20min.
Tostir-fryonetypeofvegetable,
substitute1tablespoonoilfor water
andfollowtimesincookingguide.
Blanchonly 1poundor 1quartprepanxi Glass
vegetableiatatime.Placein 1‘to2-qt.
casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater.
Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even
colorandwill beslightlysoftened.Cool
drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately
byplungingincontaineroficewater.
1
GmviesandSauces
L No coverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce. 3. Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobe stirredconstantlybutmost
2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanonthe rangetop,
theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe
sameamountofthickening,Increasethickeningbyaddingextra
teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid,
Food
Graviesand sauces Glassmeasure No HI(10) 4t06min. Microwavefat,flourand salttogether
thickenedwithflour orbowl
orcornstarch(1cup)
Thin,liquidsauces Casserole
(aujus, clam,etc.)
(1cup) finish.
i?vleltedbuttersauces Glassmeasure
clarifiedbutter
(%cup)
Thickspaghetti,
barbecueorsweet/sour largebowl
sauces(2cups) 10minutestodevelopflavor.
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container
Casserole, Yes
Cover Power Level &Time
No HI(10) 2to3 min.
No H1(10)
(spaghetti)
Hi
(lo)
shouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice
whilemicrowaving.
Cements
tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand
finish.Increasetime 1to2minutesper
additionalcupofsauce.
Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated
ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto
20
1to2min. Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For
5
to7 min. Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet
standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff
andusecleartoplayer.
stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5to
.
I?%asta andNce
—_
-“w?@”
1. Alwtiysuscmicrow~vesafeutensils,plasticorglass. 4,
“ 2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor
conventionalboiling.Addregularamountof saltand1teaspoon 5.
oil(optional,topreventsticking).
3. ForriceorMinuterice,usethesameor slightlygreateramount
ofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.
Rw.’l containercover Power Level& ‘rim! comments
Coverpastaand ricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing
plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.
Stirorrearrangeafterhalfof cookingtime.Drainpasta
immediatelyaftermicrowaving.
6.
Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
Macaroni
(’i-oz.)
Spaghetti
(16-oz.)
EggNoodles
(8-oz.)
Lasagna
(8to 16-oz)
Manicotti
(5to 8-oz.)
Rice,regular
longgrain(1cup)
Rice,Minute
(1%cups)
cereal
—
-- L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Uselarge
~
enoughcontainertoavoidspillover. 4. Stirhalfwaythroughcookingtime.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
Food Conbiner cover
Oatmeal,quick Chinaor
(1serving) potterybowl,
Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackagedirections
foramountofhotwaterandmicrowaveat HI(10)for %to 1minute.
2-qt.casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
dish
3-qt.casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
3-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
dish
2-qt.oblong Plasticwrap
dish
3-qt.casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
2-qt.casserole Lidor
plasticwrap
No
paperbowl
HI(10) 14to 17min.
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10) 11to 16min.
HI(10)
HI(10) 18to21min.
HI(10) 4to6 min.
I%verLevel& Tim Cormlent$
HI(10) 1 to 2 min.
16to 19min.
10to 13min.
16to20min.
3. Donotcover.
\
Add3 cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.For
rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10
minutes.
Add6 to 7cupswater.Rearrangeafter10
minutes.
Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time
isthesamefor spinachorregularnoodles.
Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafter7
minutes.
Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater.Using
fork,turnoverevery5minuteswhile
microwaving.
Add2%cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.
Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.
Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore
microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6
sewings,use3-qt.casserole.
Oatmeal, l-qt.casserole No HI(10) 3to5 min.
oldfashioned orbowl
(1serving)
Grits,quick Chinaor No
(l serving)
Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections
foramountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for%to 1 minute.
Creamofwheat,
(1serving) orbowl
Creamofrice Chinaor
(1serving) potterybowl,
potterybowl,
paperbowl
l-qt.casserole No
No HI(10)
paperbowl
I-H(lo) 3 to5 min.
HI(10) 3to4 min.
lMto2 min.
21
Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone
serving.Increasetimeabout11/2minutesfor
eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir
afterhalfoftime.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase
casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby1
minutesperadditionalserving.
Increasetime 1minuteperadditionalserving.
Increasetimeabout1 minuteperadditional
serving.
Y2
fckdkiesandDesserb
1. Alwaysuscmicrowdvesafeutensils,plasticorglass.
2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasy desirable forfrosting.
removal,linedishwithwaxpaperor papertowel.
Fo’od C’onainer cover
Power Level& Time comments
3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexterioris
4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingand tasting.
G&s
C~mmercialmix
(18to20-OZ.)
Basicbutteror
chocolatecake
Pineappleupside
downcake
Cupcakes(6)
Barcookies 8-in.square
Bakedapples
orpears
8-in.roundor
squaredishes
Flutedtube
cakepan
Greased8-in.
rounddish
8-in.round
dish
Paperlined
cupcaker
dish
2-qt.oblong
dish
Microwave
safedishor
casserole
, MEDHI (7) 6to8min.
MEDHI(7) 16to 18min.
HI(10)
HI(10) 9to 11min.
HI(10)
HI(10) 6to 8min.
Lidor HI(10) 3to4 min.
plasticwrap perpiece
7to9min.
2%to3 min.
8to 14min.
Omit1eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotate
dish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand5to
10minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.
Usenumberofeggsrecommendedon
package.Rotate pan1/4turnevery6minutes.
Lettubecakestand5to 10minutesbefore
invertingtocool.
Rotatedish 1/4turnevery3 minutes.Letstand
onheat-proofcounterorwoodenboardtocool
15minutes.
Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout
clean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdishstand
overcakeafewminutes.
Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay
noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.If
so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand
continuecookingtherestafewsecondsmore.
Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
Cutwhencool.
Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.
candies
L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.For easy
cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace cookingcontainerscarefully.
chocoiateinpaperbowltomelt.
Food fcontainer cover
S’Mores
Caramelapples 1 pint(2-cup)
Marshmallowcrisp 2-qt.oblong
Chocolatebark
Papernapkin
orpaperplate
measure
dish
1%-qt.
casserole
orbowl
No HI(10)
No HI(10) 2min.
Yes HI(10) 1%min.to
Yes HI(10)
Power Level &The Comments
2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandle
30to 35
seconds
meltbutter
3Vimin.to melt
marshmallows
5to6 min.
Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand
marshmallow.
Unwrapa 14-oz.packageofcaramelsinto
measuringcup.Add 1tablespoonwater.
Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip4
applesintomixture.
In2-qt.oblongdish,melt1/4cupbutterand
1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith
waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stiiin6
cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.
Place12-oz.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin
container.Microwavetomelt.Add 1cup
wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax
paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.
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AdaptingYourFavorikRecipes
Howtoconvert conventionalRecipesforMcrowavinge
Beforeconvertinga conventionalrecipefor
microwaving,studyitcarefully.Isit oneofthemany
foodswhichmicrowavewell?Lookforcooking
techniqueswhicharesimilartomicrowaving
techniques,suchascovering,steamingorcookingin
sauceorliquid.If thefoodrequiresacrisp,friedcrust
or verydrysurface,youmayprefertocookit
conventionally.Somerecipesmaynotbeexactlythe
samewhenmicrowaved;otherswillnotneedchanging.
(Moist,richcakes,candiesandmeatloavesare
examples.)
Favoritestuffed Peppers
6 mediumgreenpeppers
1%lbs.groundchuckbeef
%cupchoppedonion
1cupcookedrice
1teaspoonsalt
%teaspoonpepper
1clovegarlic,minced
1can(lO%-oz.)condensedtomatosoup
%cupwater
1to2 cups gratedcheese
conventionalMethod
Sinceliquidsdo notevaporatewhenmicrowaved,
reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore
thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome
seasoningsalso;theywillnotloseintensityinshort
microwavingtimes.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter
cooking.H’an ingredienttakeslongertomicrowavethan
othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore
addingtotheothers.
Makes6 servings
Microwave Method
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Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand
membrane.Cookpeppers5minutesinenoughboiling
watertocover;drain.In mediumskilleton rangetop,
cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis
tender.Drainofffat. Stirinrice, salt,pepperandgarlic.
Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin
ii-in.squaredish.
Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.
Ccwer.Bakeat 350°for 45minutesto 1hour. SprinkJe
withcheese,recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesto
meltcheese.
Cut offtopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand
membrane.Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice, salt,pepper.
andgarlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers
uprightsnuglyaroundedgeof3-qt. casserole.
Blendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.
Cover.Microwaveat HIGH (10)25to 30minutes,
rotating1/2turnafter 15minutes.Sprinklewithcheese,
recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesbeforeserving.
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COOKWTechniquesfor
Mier@waviw
Covering,h bothconventionalandmicrowave
cooking,coversholdinmoistureandspeedheating.
Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto
escape.Ventingplasticwrapor coveringwithwaxpaper
servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.
Arranging Foodin Oven.In conventionalbaking,you
positionfoods,suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sothat
hotair canflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,you
arrangefoodsina ring,sothatallsidesareexposedto
microwaveenergy.
Stirring. Inrangetopcooking,youstirfoodsupfrom
thebottomtohelpthemheatevenly.When
microwaving,youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring
conventiona~lywill needonlyoccasionalstirring.
%lm=ningOver=.Inrangetopcooking,youturnover
foodssuchashamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly
contactthehotpan.Whenmicrowaving,turningisoften.
neededduringdefrosting,orwhencookingfoodssuch
ashamburgersfromthefrozenstate.
StandingTime.In conventionalcooking,foodssuchas
roastsor cakesareallowedtostandto finishcookingor
set. Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantin microwave
cooking.Notethatthemicrowavedcakeis notplacedon
a coolingrack.
Shielding.In a conventionaloven, youshieldchicken
breastsor bakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When
defrosting,youusesmallstripsoffoilto shieldthin
parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry,
whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted.
Wick Foodsto ReleasePressure. Steambuildsup
pressurein foodswhicharetightlycoveredbyaskinor
membrane.Prickpotatoes(asyoudo conventionally),
eggyolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.
EffectsOfFtlodChamcterktics on
Microwaving
DensityofI?ood.In bothconventionalandmicrowave
cooking,densefoods,suchas apotato,takelongerto
cookorheatthanlight,porousfoods,suchasa pieceof
cake,breador a roll.
RoundShapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodsto
about l-in. fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapes
andringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceivemore
energyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappenwhen
cookingconventionally.
Delicacy.Foodswitha delicatetexturesuchascustards
arebestcookedatlowerpowersettingstoavoid
toughening.
NaturalMoisture offoodaffectshowitcooks.Very
moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis
attractedto watermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture
shouldbecoveredor allowedtostandsoheatcan
disperseevenly.
PieceSize. Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.
Pieceswhichare similarinsizeandshapecookmore
evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower
settingforevencooking.
ShapeofFood. h bothtypesofcooking,thinareas
cookfasterthanthickones.Thiscanbecontrolledin
microwavingbyplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside
edge,andthinpiecesinthecenter.
Starting Temperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezeror
refrigeratortakelongertocookthanfoodsatroom
temperature.Timingsin ourrecipesarebasedonthe
temperaturesatwhichyou normallystorethefoods.
QuantityofFood. In both typesofcooking,small
amountsusuallytakelesstimethanlargeones.Thisis
mostapparentinmicrowavecooking,wheretimeis
directlyrelatedtothe numberofservings.
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Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheoven
Mps foodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthedish
untilthesidewhichwasto thebackoftheovenistothe
front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenisto theside.
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MicrowaveUtemil/CookwareGuide
Type‘ofutensil/cookware
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FoiI-linedPaper Bags,Boxes and
BakingTrays
Mad or
‘TIMmmmwm,skewers and Foil
‘nays
BoilableHard and Soft Plastics,
suchas:Rubbermaid
Glassjars, suchas: forbabyfoods,
vegetables,entrees,syrups,
saladdressings
HandmadePottery,
partm!wl pots,Rims,
Porcelain,
stonwvare
MicrowavePlasticssuch as:
AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor
Plastic,MisterMicrowave,Nordic
Ware,Republic,Tara,WeareverNupac
!l%peror StyrofoamPlates
andcups
OwenGlasssuchas:AnchorHocking,
FireKing,Glassbake,Heller,Jena,
Pyrex
Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.or less.Foilor metalwillreflect
microwaves,thus preventingevenheating.Arcingcanoccurif foiliscloser --------thanl-in.toovenwalls.
Cookinggroundbeef(colander).
Defrosting.Heating.
Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove -- ‘metalcapstowarmsyrupor softensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.
Cookingandheating.
Cooking.
Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbeusedfor =,
short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.
Cookingandheating.
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CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration,
Denby,ElCamino,Franciscan,
InternationalStoneware,Lenox
Temperware,Marsh,Mikasa,
Pfaltzgraff
UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:
CorningCentura,FitzandFloyd
Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine,
Disheswithmetaltrim
Paper TowelsandNapkins,
WaxI%per
GLass-hamic (Pyromam),
suchas:CorningWare,
ProgressionGbyNoritake
P%$sticwrap, cooking Bags,
Boil-in-bags,storage Bags
specialty Glass-ceramic and
Poree!ain,such as: ElCamino,
l?.B.Rogers,Heller,MarshIndustries,
!i?faltzgraff,!?hafford
Heatingandsomecooking.
None.
Cookingbacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand
serving~andwichesor appetizers.Lightc~veringtoholdin steam.
Cookingandheating.
Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).
Heating(storagebags).
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entreesanddinners
~~a~~ic~ays ~rgdPlates usedfor
frozenentreesanddinners
HowtoUsetheMinute/Second~mer
meMnwsEc ‘TIMERhashw
timing functions:
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It operatesasa minutetimer.
~ Itcanbesettodelaycooking.
@Itcanbeusedas a holdsetting
afterdefrosting.
TheMHN/SEC
without microwaveenergy.
How tome a 3-Minute
Phone call
1. TouchMRW.N3CTIMER pad.
The display shows “: O“ and
“ENTER TIME” flashes.
2. Touchnumber pads 3,0 and O
(for 3 minutes and no seconds).
Displayshows“3:00” and “TIME7
3. Touch START.Displayshows
time countingdown.
4. When time is up, ovensignals,
flashes “End~’and displayshows
time ofday.
Rogrmming a HOLD
Tm
The Minute/Second Timer can also
be used to program “hold time”
between microwavecooking
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.
Rogramming
coo~ng
Todelaycookingupto99 minutes
and99 seconds,touchTIME
COOKorTEMPCOOK/HOLD
andentercooktimeor temperature.
Touchh41N/SECTIMERandenter
numberofminutestodelaycooking.
‘~ouchSTART.Timerwillcount
downto zeroandcookingwill
begin.Whendelayingtemperature
cooking,besureprobeis infood
beforetouchingSTART.
How to Defrost, Hold and
TimeCook
L&ssaypuwantto
casserolefor 15minutes,holdfor
IOminutesandthenTimeCookfor
25 rnirwtes.Here’showtodo it:
TIMER operates
Delayed
defrosta frozen
Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer
andplace inoven.
Step2: TouchDEl?ROSTpad.
Thedisplayshows”:O“and
“ENTERDEFTIME”flashes.
Step3:Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor
15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00”
appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis
automaticallysetonpowerlevel3
butcanbechangedbytouchingthe
IWWERLEVE~padandthe-
desiredpowerlev~.)
Step4: Setstandingorholdtime
bytouchingMIN/SECTIMER.The
displayshows”:
TIME”flashes.
Step5: Touch1,0,0 andOtohold
fortenminutes.“10:00”appearson
displayand“TIME”flashes.
Step6: TouchTIMECOOKpad.
Displayshows“: O“and“ENTER
COOKTIME”flashes,
O“and“ENTER
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Step%Touch2,5,0 and Ofor
twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.
“COOKTIME”flashesand
“25:00”appearsondisplay.
Step8:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME”
and“15:00”countingdownshow
ondisplay.Aseachfunctionis
automaticallyperformed,oven
displayshowsinstructionsentered
andthefimction.
Step9: Whentimeis up,theoven
signalsandflashes“EndU
QtmstionsandAnswers
Q. What will happenifl
accidentallyreversemydefrost9
holdandcookinstructions?
A. Theovenwillautomatically
rearrangeyourprogram.Defrosting
willalwayscomefirst,thenhold,
andthenthecookingfunction.
Q. Can I defrostandholdonly?
A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly
wanttodefrostafood,holdit, and
cookit later.Allyouneedtodo is
programinDefrostandamountof
time.ThenprogramHoldandthe
amountoftime.Besuretoputthe
thaweddishintherefrigerator
promptly.
N~E: Letfoodsremainatroom
temperatureonlyas longas safe.
Timeswillvary.
Q. I programmedmyovenfor
aspecificdefrostingtimebutit
defrostedlongerthannecessary.
Whathappened?
A. Wheninstructionsconflict,
theovencarriesoutthelast
instruction.Youmayhavesetthe
oventoDefrostfor4 minutes,
Hold/Timefor2 minutes,andthen
Defrostfor6 minutes.Inthiscase,
theovenwouldDefrostfor6
minutesandHold/Timefor2
minutes.
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=This appliance must he grounded.
‘% in the eventof an electrical short
circuit,groundingreducestherisk
ofelectricshockbyprovidingan
escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.
Thisapplianceis equippedwitha
powercordhavingagrounding
wirewitha groundingplug.The
plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
thatis properlyinstaliedand
grounded.(Fig. 1)
W~~~~~~-Improper
useofthegroundingplugcanresult
ina risk ofelectricshock.
~ Consulta qualifiedelectricianor
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‘--servicetechnicianifthegrounding
- instructionsarenotcompletely
understood,or if doubtexistsasto
whethertheapplianceisproperly
grounded.
Wherea standardtwo-prongwall
receptacleisencountered,itis
your personal responsibilityand
obligationtohaveit replacedwith
aproperlygroundedthree-prong
wallreceptacle.
notundermy thmmtanea
D@
cutm removethetM @red)
prongfromthepowercord.
useofA&pterPI~s
usageSituatiomwhere
appliance’s power 4mdwill
k&omtiq
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,we
stronglyremmnendagainstthe
useofanadapterplug.However,
ifyoustillelecttousean adapter,
wherelocal codespermit,a
TEMPORARYCONNECTION
maybemadetoaproperlygrounded
two-prongwallreceptaclebytheuse
ofaULlistedadapter(Fig.2)
whichisavailableatmostlocal
hardwarestores.
Thelargerslotinthe adaptermust
bealig~edwiththe large;slotinthe
wallreceptacletoprovideproper
polarityintheconnectionofthe
powercord.
Caution: Attachingtheadapter
groundterminaltothewall
receptaclecoverscrewdoesnot
groundtheapp~iancewdessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnot
insulated,andthewallreceptacle
isgroundedthroughthehouse
wiring.Yioushouldhavethecircuit
checkedbyaqualifiedelectrician
tomakesurethereceptacleis
properlygrounded.
Whendisconnectingthepower
cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold
theadapterwithone hand.If this
isnotdone,theadapterground
terminalisverylikelyto breakwith
repeateduse.Shouldthishappen,
DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil
apropergroundhasagainbeen
established.
Uemlye
usageSituatiomwhere
applianee9s
bedkeonnetid
Donot useanadapterplug
situationsbecausedisconnectingof
thepowercordplacesunduestrain
ontheadapterandleadstoeventual
fkih.ueoftheadaptergroundterminal.
Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall
receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya
qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing
theappliance.
ofEtiemion ckwd$
use!
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainsttheuseofan
extensioncord.However,ifit is
necessarytouseanextensioncord,
useonlya 3-wireextensioncord
that hasa 3-bladegroundingplug,
anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill
accepttheplugontheappliance.
Themarkedratingoftheextension
cordshallbeequaltoor greater
thantheelectricalratingofthe
appliance(15amperes).
If youdo use an extensioncord
withyourmicrowaveovq the
interiorlightmayflickerandthe
blowersoundmayvarywhenoven
isinuse. Cooktimesmaybelonger
aswell.
prover tcordwill
frequently.
inthese
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CareandCleaning
Yournewmicmwweown is
a vah.uabkappliance.Protect
it from misuseby following
theserules:
@Keepyour ovencleanand
sweet-smelling. Openingthe oven
doora fewminutesaflercooking
helpsair-outtheinterior.An
occasionalthoroughwipingwith
a solutionofbakingsodaand
waterkeepstheinteriorfresh.
@Don9tusesharp-edged utensils
on your oven.Theinsideand
outsideovenwallscanbescratched.
Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.
@Don%removethe mode
stimer coveratthetopoftheoven
(microwavefeature6onpage5).
Youwilldamagetheoven.
BE CERTAINPOWERIs OFF
BEFom CLEANINGANY
PARTIOFTHIS OVEN.
H(YWtoCk?anthe’Imide
Walk, fkm and modestirrer ,
cover.Somespatterscanberemoved
witha papertowel,othersmay
requireadampcloth.Remove
greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth,
thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donot
useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls.
NEVERUSEA ICOMM13RCIAL
OVENCLEANERONANYPART
OF YOURMICROWAVEOVEN.
~$or (hide). Jhhdow:~lpe Up
spattersdailyaridwash whensoiled
witha dampcloth.Rinsethoroughly
anddry.
Metalandplasticpartsondoor:
Wipefrequentlywithadampcloth
toremoveallsoil. DONm USE
ABRASIVES,SUCHAS
CLEANING POWDERSOR
STEELANDPLASTICPADS.
THEYWILLMARTHE
SURFACE.
GlassCooking‘hay. Occasionally
itisnecessarytoremovethecooking
trayforcleaningofthetrayor
oven.Topreventbreakage,donot
placetrayintowaterjustafier
cooking.Washitcarefhllyinwarm,
sudsywaterorin the dishwasher.
Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped.
Remember,do not operatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayin place.
special notewhen Using
BrownW SearDish: If grease
ispresent,highheat generatedon
bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish
maycausethegreasetoburnonto
theoventray.Thismaybe removed
witha cleansersuchas BonAmi@
brandcleanser.
AfterusingBonAmi”brand
cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly,
followinginstructionson can.Do
notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser
onthepaintedsurfacessuchasthe
wails.It mayscratchthepaint.
AutomaticTemperatureProbe.
Probeissturdy,but careshouldbe
takeninhandling.Donot twistor
bend; avoiddroppingtemperature
probe.
Cleanassoonafierusingaspossible.
Toclean,wipewithsudsycloth,
thenrublightlywithplasticscouring
ballif necessary.Rinse anddry.
(Orwashindishwasher.)
Howtoclean theOutiide
Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour
ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,
rinsewithadampclothandthen
dry.Wipethe windowcleanwitha
dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest
wipedwithadampclothandthen
withadry towel.
ControlPanel. Wipewitha damp
cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof
soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp
objectsonthepanel—theycan
damageit.
DoorSurface. Whencleaning
surfacesofdoorandoventhat
cometogetheronclosingthe door,
useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps
or detergentsappliedwithasponge
or softcloth.
PowerCord. Ifthe cordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp
cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy
watermaybeused,butbecertain
torinsewithadampclothanddry _
thoroughlybeforepluggingcord --
intooutlet.
ovenLampReplacement
Firstunplugthe oven.Then
removelampcompartmentcover
byremovingscrewwhichholds
coverinplace.Coverislocated
onthebackoftheoutercase.
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Replacewith40-wattappliancebulb
(Itisavailableindrugandhardware
stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.
Plugin theoven.
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, WILL No-r START’
‘ FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKEDOR
UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLE fcfwmAJw) MMEDY
@Afuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefiw orreset
circuitbreaker.
~Unplugyour microwaveoven,thenplugitback in.
@Makesure3-prongplugonovenisfilly insertedintowallreceptacle.
a DOOr notsecurelyclosed.
~STARTmustbetouchedafterenteringcookingselection.
~Ano~er selectionentered
~Makesureyouhaveentered
~CLEA~~FF ~astouch~
~Makesureyouhaveenteredadesi~ finishedtemperatureaftertouchingTEMP
COOK/HOLD.
@Cookingtimesmayvarybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityoramount
offoodsinoven.TouchTIME COOKand additionalcookingtimeforcompletion.
e~ncomectpOwerlevelentered.Checkcooking
changinglevelsduringcookingifnecessary.“
@Dishwasriotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.
Checkcookingguideorrecipeforinstructions.
*Toomanydishesinovenatsametime.Cookingtimemustbeincreasedwhencooking
morethanonefooditem.Checkcookingguidetimerecommendations.
eprobenotinse~edproperlyintomeatOrdishwhen
Checkcookingguideforspecificinstructions.
a]rea~yinovenand~LEAR/OFF nottouchedtOcancelit.
Co~ki~gtimeafiertc)uching THv.ECOOK.
acc~~en~ly.Resetcookingprogramandtouch.START.
guideforrecommend powerlevel,or
usingTemp cQOk/HO~dfU1’1CtiOl’1.
EE” APPEARS
“EE
ONDISPLAY
“I%W APPEARS
ONDISPLAY
1
.44@.ti-ww? thingsarenormalwith your microwaveoven:
Steamor vaporescapingfrom
~
moundthedoor.
G.@@reflection.arounddooror
~~~~~a~e.
=Dimmingwvenlightandchange
h blowersoundmayoccurwhile
Qpsratingatpo-werlevelsOthex
than.High.
,-
@VJhenusingTempCook/Hold,atemperaturelessthan90°F.ormorethan199°F.has
beenentered.
@WhenusingClock,youhavenotenteredavalidclocktime.
@ProbehasbeenforgottenornotseatedpropcirlyinovenwallwhenusingTemp
Cook/Holdfunction.
@Dullthumpingsoundwhile
ovenisoperating.
@SOmeTV.~dio interference
mightbenoticedwhileusingyour
microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe
interferencecausedbyothersmall
appliancesanddoesnotindicatea
problemwithyouroven.
If Your+kxxii service
Toobtainservice, seeyourwarranty
on the back page ofthis book.
We’reproud of our service and
wantyouto be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happywith the
service you receive, here are three
stepsto followfor further help.
FIRST, contactthe people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why youare notp~eased.In most
cases, this will solvethe problem.
NEXT, if you are stillnotpleased,
write all the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky40225
FINALLY, if yourproblem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois60606
Saveproof of original purchase date such m your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period
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WMwin-.!sCOVERED
Y’QURHQTi~o!riTwiieR(3wA}JEcMEk!
WARRANE”~~{
FULL,ONE-YEARWARRANTY
Forone year from date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor
in your home to repair or replace
any part of the microwaveoven
failsbecaused a manufacturing
that
-defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEARWARRANTY
Forthe second through fifth year
from date of original purchase,
wewill provide,free of charge, a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing defect. Youpay
for the service trip to your home
and service labor charges.
This warranty is extendedto
the original purchaserand any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states,Hawaii
and Washington, D.G.In Alaskathe
warranty isthe same exceptthat it is
LIMITED because youmust payto
ship the product to the service shop
or for the servicetechnician’s travel
coststo your home.
Ail warranty servicewill be provided
byour FactoryServiceCenters or
byour authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Lookin the White or YellowPages
of yourtelephone directoryfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-FiOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
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WHAT 1SNOTCOVERED
Some .Natesdo 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 stateto state.
Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.
Manager—CQnsumer
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~Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
ReadyourUseand Care material.
If you then haveany questions
about operating the product,
please contact yourdealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
@Improper installation.
If you havean installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
@Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
@Failureof the product if it is used
for other than itsintended purpose
or usedcommercially.
@Damageto product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
WARRANTORISAKITRESPONSIBLE
FORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Warrantor:GeneralHectrk Company
Hfurther help k needed cxmxxrhg this warranty,write:
Affairs,G&Appliances, !m&wil!e,iWf40225
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