GE RE1440G Use and Care Manual

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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
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28 Repair Service
6 SafetyInstructions 3,4
14,15 TemperatureCook 9
7 Warranty
27
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ProblemSolver 29
TemperatureProbe
Back Cover
GEAnswerCenter@
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UseandCareof
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readthisbookCarefully=
It is intendedto help youoperate
andmaintainyournewmicrowave 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 instructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
EXCWSIVE
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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 $hoddiNotbe
adjusted or repaired by anyone exceptproperly qualified
personnel.
service
Whenusingelectricalappliances, basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthefollowing:
~ARNIN~-To rcxiuce theriskofburns,electricshock, fire,injurytopersonsorexposure toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:
@Usethisapp~ianceonlyforits intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual. @Readandfollowthespecific
“PRECAUTIONSR) AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURE10 EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft. @Thisappliancemustbegrounded.
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, orothercombustiblematerialsare placedinsidetheoventofacilitate cooking,
—Removewiretwist-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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IWIPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(continueo
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notpoppo~orninyumr
micmivaveovenunlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens. —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 themicrowaveoven,keepmetal atieast1inchawayfromsides ofQ%’en.
eCootingutensilsmaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransferred fromtheheatedfood.Potholders maybeneededtohandlethe utensil.
@sQmetimes9thecookingtray
canbecometoohottotouch. Becarefulhandlingthecooking
tray d.wingandaftercooking.
sealedcontainers-for
defrostfrozenbeverages
neckedbottles(especially
@Foodscookedinliquids(such aspasta)maytend.toboilover morerapidlythanfoodscontaining lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage28forinstructionson howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.
@The~m~~e@~-Donot useathermometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.
@Removethe@mWmtmprobe from
theovenwhen notinuse.If
youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven withoutinsertingitinfd orliquid, andturnonmicrowaveenergy,it cancreateelectricalarcinginthe ovenanddamageovenwalls.
@l%sticutensik+l?lasticutensils
designedformicrowavecooking areveryuseful,butshouldbe usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave plasticmaynotbeastolerantof overcookingconditionsasareglass orceramicmaterialsandmay softenorcharifsubjectedtoshort periodsofovercooking.Inlonger exposurestoovercooking,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.For thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict compliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’srecommendations.
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 orimmediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingininjury.Also, plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe
atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause
theyformatightseal.When
cookingwithcontainerstightly
coveredwithplasticwrap,remove
coveringcarefi.dlyanddirectsteam
awayfromhandsandface.
~Spontaneousbo@@Jnder certainspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor -
shortlyafterremovalfromthe = microwaveoven.Topreventburns
fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe containerfromthemicrowaveoven.
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Toremind youthat youhavefoodinthe oven,the ovenwill beep once aminuteuntilyoueither open theovendoor or touchthe CLEAIUK)FFpad.
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2. DoorLatches.
viewingwindow withMetal
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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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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/
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HOLDfunction,youhave enteredatemperaturelessthan
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90°F.ormorethan 199°F. ~ Whensettingclock,youhave
notenteredavalidclocktime.
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‘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.)
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%52.The I-.9d’m3tsettingisdesigned
= forspeedythawingoffrozenfood
ndisoneofthegreatadvantages f’amicrowaveoven.
Powerlevel3isautomatically set
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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 1pressSTART,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
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me timeCmkingfeati.mMows
y-mtopresetthe cooking time.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically. 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
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.
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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.
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Inserttemperatureprobe
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.
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~ Usealowerpowerlevel;itwill heatmoreevenlyeventhough requiringmoretime.
@Besurefrozenfoodhas been completelydefrostedbeforeinserting probe.Probemaybreakoffifused infrozenfoods.
~ Coverfoodslooselyformoisture controlandquick,evenheating.
QuestiomandAnswers
Q.After I fol~owedthestepsand
touchedtheSTARTpad,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
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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
MeatsandMain 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
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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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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
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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
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lto3
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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.)
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(16to20-oz.)
none
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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
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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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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.
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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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Food
COntaim!r
cover
PowerLeveli%mm?
(orInternalTemp.) CkDmments
#g$!k
-
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
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2-qt.oblong glassbaking perlb. dishandtrivet
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I-H
HI(10) 9to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing
2. Letchickenand othersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor up to 10minutes.Turkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
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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.
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dish
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perlb. cup watertocookingbag.Slitbag nearclosureto
vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastupindishand coverwithplasticwrap.Microwaveat MED(5) 20to22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap, basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.
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Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown. Ifdesired,sprinkletopof batterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown
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Coffeecakes fromrefrigerated
biscuits Cornbread
Muffins
1muffin 2t04 5t06
Quickbreads, loaf
+<lftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.
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8to 10-in. tubedish*
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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
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everhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonotreheatin-shellhard
cookede~s. Theycouldexplode.
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Eggs
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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.
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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.
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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
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Yes
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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 1quartprepanxiGlass vegetableiatatime.Placein 1‘to2-qt. casserolewith1/4to 1/2cupwater. Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even
colorandwill beslightlysoftened.Cool drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately byplungingincontaineroficewater.
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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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No HI(10) 2to3 min.
No H1(10)
(spaghetti)
Hi
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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.
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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
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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
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paperbowl
HI(10) 14to 17min.
HI(10)
HI(10)
HI(10) 11to 16min.
HI(10)
HI(10) 18to21min.
HI(10) 4to6 min.
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16to 19min.
10to 13min.
16to20min.
3. Donotcover.
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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.
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Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.Increasetimeabout11/2minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir afterhalfoftime.
Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby1 minutesperadditionalserving.
Increasetime 1minuteperadditionalserving.
Increasetimeabout1 minuteperadditional serving.
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2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,foreasy desirable forfrosting. removal,linedishwithwaxpaperor papertowel.
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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
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cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace cookingcontainerscarefully. chocoiateinpaperbowltomelt.
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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)
PowerLevel &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
HowtoconvertconventionalRecipesforMcrowavinge
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
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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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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.
NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.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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Mps foodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthedish
untilthesidewhichwasto thebackoftheovenistothe front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenisto theside.
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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.
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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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f%perboard T’mysusedforfrozen
entreesanddinners ~~a~~ic~ays ~rgdPlates usedfor
frozenentreesanddinners
HowtoUsetheMinute/Second~mer
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meMnwsEc ‘TIMERhashw timingfunctions:
~
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.
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CareandCleaning
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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 andmodestirrer , 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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Lmmlw, YET OVEN
, WILL No-r START’
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKEDOR UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLEfcfwmAJw) 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)uchingTHv.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+kxxiiservice
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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WHAT1SNOTCOVERED
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 Carematerial.
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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