GE RE1450G Use and Care Manual

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It isintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewmicrowave ovenproperly.

~Keepi{handyforanswerstoyour questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp, write(include

yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

write down the model a+m~stMt.31~~m~~~s. You’Hfindthem on alabelinside

theoven. Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthatcamewith yourmicrowaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite thesenumbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethese numbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourmicrowaveoven.

Be sure your microwave OWW-1k regktered. It isimportantthatweknowthe

locationofyour microwaveoven shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheawner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso; alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard.If youmove,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser, pleasewriteto us, statingmodel andserialnumbers.This appliance mustbeJRgistered.Pleasebecertain

that it is. Writeto: Hotpoint

RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

youreceiveda

dam~ed ovenoee

Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

save time and

Before

yourqlest service...

checktheProblemSolveronpage37. It listscausesofminoroperating problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

optional availableatextracostfromyour

Hotpointsupplier. JM6 InshilationKitconverts

thisoventoa built-inwalloven.

money.

Axessories

microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups, custardcups,potteryor china dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave metallictrimor glazewithametallic sheencanbeused.Somecookware islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’

Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest: Measure1cupwaterina glasscup. Placeinovenonorbesidedish. ?vlicrowave1-1Y2 minutesatHigh(10). Ifwaterbecomeshot,dishis microwavesafe.If dishheats, it shouldnotbe usedformicrowaving.

@Papertowels,waxpaper,and plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.

@Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire stirring,rotatingor rearranging. Checkthecookingguide,pages

16-31.

@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods whicharetightlycoveredbya skin or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg yolksandchickenliverstoprevent bursting.

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A&thesethingsam?normal ‘withyour microwaveOWm:

Steamorvaporescapingfrom

aroundthedoor. QLightreflectionarounddooroi-

outercase. QDimmingovenlightandchange

inMowr soundmayoccurwhile opemtingatpowerlevelsothm-

+~,~h@,

*EM thumpingsow-idwhile

ovenisoperating. @SomeTV-Radiointerference

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

mi&owaveoven.It’ssimilar-tothe

interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesanddoesnotindicatea problemwithyouroven.

(a)Do NotAttempt tooperate

thisovenwiththedooropensince opendooroperationcanresultin harmfulexposuretomicrowave energy.Itisimportantnotto defeatortamperwiththesafety interlocks.

(b)Do Notl%weanyobject

betweentheovenfrontfaceand thedooror aHowsoilorcleaner residuetoaccumulateonsealing surfaces.

(c)DoNMOperate theoven

ifitis damaged.It isparticularly importantthat theovendoorclose properlyandthatthereisno

damagetothe: (1)door(bent) (2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

loosened) (3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces. (d)The OvenShmdd Notbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone exceptproperlyqualifiedservice personnel.

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Vt%efiLlsingelectricalappliances, basicsafetyprecautionsshould13e followed,includingthefollowing:

the riskof burns, electricshock, fire, injuryto persons or exposure to excessivemicrowaveenergy:

~ Usethis applianceonlyfor its intendeduse asdescribedin this manual.

* Readand followthespecific “HHXJT1ONS TOAVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMKROWAVE ENERGY”

Thisappliancemustbegroundcxl.

Connectonlytoproperlygrotmdtxl outlet. See “GROUNlllNG

INSTRUCTIONS”

atleft.

onpage33.

@Thismicrowaveovenis

Specificallydesignedtoheator cookfood9andisnotintended

forlaboratoryorindustrialuse. @Forbest

appliance into itsownelectrical outlet, topreventflickeringof lights,blowingof&se or tripping of’circuitbreaker.

@Installor locatethisappliance

operation,plugthis

onlyin accordancewiththe

providedinstaHationinstructions.

* Be certaintoplacethefront

stiace ofthe doorthreeinchesor I?RRorebackfromtheCountertop edgeto

d theappliance in

@DOnotcoverorblockany openingson the appliance.

@DO QDo

plugin water,

avoid aecidentil tipping

normalusage.

notuseoutdoors. notimmersepowercord or

@Keeppowercordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.

~ DoMMM powercod hangover

edgeof‘&Meorc(xmter,

@Donot

operatethisappliance

ifithasadamagedpowercordor plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly, orifithasbeendamagedor dropped.

@Seedoorsurfacecleaning instructionsonpageM.

@Thisapplianceshouldbe servicedonlybyqualifiedservice personnel.Contactnearest authorizedservicefacilityfor

examination,repairoradjustment. ~ASwith

anyappliance,cloSe

supervisionisnecessarywhen usedbychildren.

@T()~@~~~~~~)&Jk~ffi~~~~ theoven

–Do

cavity:

notovercookfood.Carefidly

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic, orothercombustiblematerialsare pIacedinsidetheoventofacilitate cooking.

—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven.

–Do notuseyourmicrowave oventodrynewspapers.

–P@er toweis,naptinsand waxpaper.Recycledpaper productscancontainmetalflecks which

rmy causearcingorig~ite.

Paperproductscontainingnjlon ornylonfikmentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

–DQJnotoperatetheovenwhile

emptyto

oven and the

avoid damage to the

dangerfoffire,If

byaccidenttheovenshouldrun emptya minuteortwo,noharm isdone.However,trytoavoid operatingtheovenemptyatall

times-—-itsavesenergyand prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

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rapidlykm foodscontiiining

lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage35forinstructionscm howtocleantheinside

@Thermometer—Do not

use

athemnometerinfoodyou

oftheowm.

aremicrowavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.

eRemovethe&m&mtureprobe flWntheovenwhenmotinI!ERIf youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid, andturnonmicrowaveenergy,it cancreateelectricalarcinginthe

ovenanddamageovenwails. @Plasticutem*—Plasticutensils

designedformicrowavecooking

areveryusefil,butshouldbe usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave plasticmaynotbeastolerantof overcookingconditionsasareglass orceramicmaterialsandmay sofienor charifsubjectedtoshort

periodsofovercooking.Inlonger exposurestoovercooking,thefood.

andutensilscouldignite.For

thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict. compliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’srecommendations.

2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticutensils withoutcompletesupervision,

@when Cooi{ingp@Tk9follow thedirectionsexactlyaridalways cookthemeattoaninternal te]nperat~lreofatleastUO°F. Thisassuresthat,intheremote

possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

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lmrnaioes,apples,chickenIjvers andother gMe@ and eggyolks (seeprevious

potatoesjsausages,

caution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape duringcooking.

@4~~Q~~~~~e9gCootingpouches W@tightlyAxM?dplasticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented asdirectedincookbook.Hthey

arenot,plasticCOWburstduring orimmediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingininjury.P&o, plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause theyformatightseal.When cookingwithcontainerstightly coveredwithplasticwrap,remove coveringcarefidlyanddirectsteam awayfromhandsandface.

@Swntineous boiling—Under

certainspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor

shortlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Topreventburns fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

—Remove theshelffromoven

whennotinuse.

–Do not storeorcookwithshelf

onfloorofoven.Productdamage

mayresult. –Use potholderswhenhandling

theshelfandutensils.Theymay behot.

—Donotusemicrowavebrowning dishonshelf.Theshelfcould overheat.

–Be surethattheshelfis positionedproperlyinsidethe oventopreventproductdamage (seepag~M).

FeaturesofYouroven

ChokingComplete

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allAfJm ROASTcodesexceptcode~

AUTODEFROST,TIMECOOK

cycles)

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodintheoven,the ovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntilyoueitheropen theovendoorortouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.

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L DoorHandle.Pulltoopendoor. Doormustbesecurelylatchedfor

oventooperate.

2. DoorLatches.

3. ViewingWindowwithMetal Shieki.Metalscreenpermits

viewingoffoodsandkeeps microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

4 ModelandSerialNumbers.

5. OvenVent.

6. ModeStirrercover.

Protectsthemicrowaveenergy distributingsystem.Do notremove thiscover.Youwilldamagetheoven.

When%buiPluginthe (him

Thepaneldisplaysfour8’sontheupperportionandallofthe ovenfunctionsonthe lowerportion.Afier 15seconds,alllights

disappearand“PF” comesonintheupperportion.Touchthe CLEAIWFF padandovenisreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.

Ifpowerisdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequencereoccurs, andyoumustresetClockaftertouchingCLEAR/OFF.

7. MN2ROTHERMOMETERTM TemperatureProbe.Usewith

TEMPCOOK/HOLDandAUTO ROASTfimctionsonly.

8. ReceptacleforTemperature Probe.Temperatureprobemust

besecurelyinsertedintoreceptacle whenusingTEMPCOOK/HOLD

or AIYN3ROAST.

9. OwmShelf.Letsyoumicrowave

severalfoodsat once.(SeeSafety

Instructionsandpages34and35 forspecialinstructions.)Whenthis shelfisnotinuse,pleaseremove fromtheoven.

10. GlassCookingTray.Tray

mustbein placewhenusingthe oven.Cookingperformancewillbe unsatisfactorywithoutthetrayin place.Thetraymayberemovedfor cleaning.

11. OvenInteriorLight.Turnson whenthedoorisopenedorwhen theovenisoperating.

12.TouchControlPaneland Display.Seenextpagefor instructions.

Yourcontrolmnel

Thecontrolpanelallowsyou tosettheovencontrols electronicallywiththetouch ““ ofafinger.It’sdesignedtobe

easyto useandunderstand.

L DHN?LAY.Displaystimeof day,timecountingdownduring cookingfunctions,powerlevel,

internalfoodtemperature,Auto RoastandAutoDefrostcodes,

AutoDefrost,foodweights,Quick Setcontrolcodes,cookingmode andinstructions.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave fora presetamountoftimeusing automaticpowerlevel10(High)(or changepowerlevelafterentering cookingtime. Seepage10.)

3. DEFROST’.Gentlethawingat

automaticpowerlevel3 (Low).(If

desired,youmaychangepower

levelafterenteringdefrostingtime. Seepage7.)

4. NUMBERPADS.Touchthese padsto entercooking,defrosting time,timeofday,temperature, powerlevel,QuickSetcontrol codes,AutoRoastcodes,Auto Defrostcodesand foodweights.

5. CLOCK. Touchthispad toentertimeofdayor checktime ofdaywhilemicrowaving.Toset clock,firsttouchCLOCKpad andthenentertimeofday.For example,if timeis 1:30,touch numberpads1,3 andOand“1:30” willappearon display.Thentouch STARTpad. Toresetor change

time,simplyrepeataboveprocess. & l?OWERLI+!WEL.Touchthis

padbeforeenteringanotherpower levelnumberif youwanttochange fromautomaticpowerlevel10 (High)forcookingor power

le~e~~(Low)for defrosting. %AUTORCMJ3T’.Insertprobe,

touchthispad, thendesirednumber padfor Codeto slow-cookor temperaturecookmeatwith automaticpresetprogram. (Seepages12and 13.)

8. QUICK SETICOI$?TROL.Use this pad asa shortcutmethodfor enteringcookingtimeandpower level.(Seepage 14.)

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Program cooking

UsethecontrolpaneltoTempCook/

Holdwitha choiceoftemperature, AutoRoastorAutoDefrostwith ovensettingtimesandpowerlevels, TimeDefrostandTimeCookwith choiceofpowerlevelsfrom1 (lowest)to 10(highest),setQuick Setto quicklyentercooktimeand powerlevel,timekitchentasks withthe Min/SecTimer,andset

9. TEMPCoOK/HOLD.Usethe temperatureprobetocookbyusinga p~et temperature.Oncefd reaches presettemperature,ovenswitches toHOLDsettingandmaintainsthat temperatureuntilyoutouchthe CLEAR/OFFpad. (Seepage11.)

10.MIN/SECTIMER.This

featureusesnomicrowaveenergy. Itcanfunctionasa kitchentimer, asa holdingperiodtimerafter defrostorasadelaytimerbefore timeor temperaturecooking.(See page32.)

Il. AKJTQDEFROST.Touchthis

pad,thenCodenumberandfd weight.Theovenautomaticallysets powerlevelsanddefrostingtime. (Seepage8.)

12. CLEANOFF.Whentouched,

itshutsofftheovenanderasesall settings(excepttimeofday).

B. START.Afterallselections aremade,touchthispadtostart theoven.

“m m“ AppealsonDisplay: @WhenusingTEMPCOOK/

HOLDfimction,youhave enteredatemperaturelessthan

100”F.or morethan 199”F.

oWhensettingclock,youhave not enteredavalidclocktime.

ob”AppearsOnDisplay:

Tr @Probehasbeenforgotten

whenAUTOROASTorTENIP COOK/HOLDfunctionis beingused.

~Probeisnotsecurelyseatedin ovenwallreceptacle.

Createyourownprogramstosuit your individualcookingstyle. For example:usetheMin/SecTimer todelaythestartofTempCook/ Hold,AutoRoastorTimeCook, or programaholdtimebetween DefrostandTimeCook.(See page32.) SetTimeCooktodesired cookingtime;ovenshutsoff automaticallyat endoftime.

TheDefrostsettingisdesigned

forspeedythawing of’froxenfood andisoneofthegreatadvantages ofa microwaveoven.

UsetheDefrostsettingtoquickly thawf~ds suchasbread,roHs, vegetables,fruitsandfrozen dinners.TheAutoDefrostsetting ispreferredformeatandpoultry becausetheovensetsthedefrosting timeandpowerlevelsforyou.

@Powerlevel3 isautomaticallyset fordefrosting,butyoumaychange

this formoreflexibility. @Seethedefrostingguidefor

defrostinghelp. Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

thedefrostfimction,defrosta 1O-OZ.

packageoffrozenstrawberriesby

followingthestepsbelow.

Step1:Placepackageoffrozen strawberriesintheovenandclose door.Besurepackagecontains nometal.

Step4:TouchSTAIZI’.“DEFTIME” showsandtimecountsdownon display.Whencycieiscompleted,the ovensignalsandflashes“End~’then automaticallyshutsoff.

Step5:Turnpackageover,close

doorthenrepeatSteps2 and3 toset remaininghalfofdefrostingtime andtouchSTART.

Step6:Whenovensignalsand

flashes“End~’opendoor,remove packageandseparatestrawberries to finishdefrosting.

DefrostingTips

@Foodsfrozenin paperorplastic canbe defrostedinthepackage.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. WhenI touchSTART,Ihear adullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?

A. Thissoundisnormal.It is

lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga powerlevellowerthan 10(High).

Q. CanI defrostsmallitemsin ahurry?

A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise thepowerlevelafterenteringthe timebytouchingthedesiredpower levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2; powerlevel10cutsthetotal defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir

foodfrequently.

Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting timesinthe defrostingguide seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtime canvaryaccording tothetemperatureinyourfreezer. Setyour ovenforthetimeindicated inyour defrostingguide.Ifyour foodis stillnot completelythawed attheendofthat time,resetyour ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.

Step2: TouchDEFROST.Display shows”: O“and“ENTERDEF TIME”flashes.

Step3: Selectonehalfofthetotal defrostingtimerecommendedinthe defrostingguide.Forexample,touch3, 0andOfor3 minutes.Displayshows

‘63:00’”and “DEF T’IMJj;’flashes.

HowtochangePowerLad

Aftersettingdefrostingtime, touchPOWERLEVELDad. thentouchdesirednum~erfor newpowerlevel.

@Forevendefrosting,somefoods

needtobebrokenupor separated partofthewaythroughthe defrostingtime.

~Family-size,pre-packaged frozendinnerscanbedefrostedand microwaved.If thefoodis inafoil container,transferitto amicrowavesafedish.

@Checkthedefrostingguidefor

otherdefrostingtips.

Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely thawedbeforecooking?

A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly itisbetter to begincookingwhileit isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. CanIopenthedoor during defrostingtocheckonthe progressof myfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To resumedefrosting,closethedoor andtouchSTART.Theovenbegins operatingif timeis lefton timer. If not,resettimer.

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VViththeAutoDefrostfeature, theovenautomaticallysetsthe defrostingtimeandpowerlevels foryou.Youchoosetheappropriate

Codenumberfrom1to6forthefood youaredefrosting,thenenterthe foodweightinpoundsandtenths ofa pound (seeConversionGuide onnextpage)andpressSTART.

Theovencalculatesdefrostingtime andchangespowerlevelsduring defrostingtogiveevendefrosting results.

HowtosetAutoDefrost

Beforeyoubegin,checkthe guidelocatedatbottomofoven whenyouopenthedoor.Itshows

minimumandmaximumFood WeightsforeachCodeNumber. Youwillneedto knowyourFood

WeightandcorrespondingCode beforesettingAutoDefrost.

L Removefoodfrompackage, placein ovenonmicrowave-safe dish,andclosedoor.

3. EnterselectedCode fromguide. Forexample,poultrycallsforCode1.

“ENTERLBS”flashes.“CODEl“

appearsondisplay.

Note:If “EEEE’ appearsondisplay, checktheCodeGuide.Makesure weightcorrespondstoCodeNumber.

Onceduringdefrosting,theoven beeps4 times,“turn95flashes4 timesandovenshutsoff. “turn”

remainsondisplayandovenbeeps every6 secondsthereafteruntil you openthedoor,attendyourfood(see guideonnext page),closethedoor andpressSTART.

Whendefrostingtimeiscompleted,

“End”flashesandovenbeeps4 times.“End” remainsondisplay andovenbeepseveryminuteuntil dooris openedorCLEAR/OFF padispressed.

StandTime

2. Press AUTODEFROSTpad.

4. Enterweight.Forexample,press

NumberPads1and2 forweightof

1.2pounds(1pound,3 ounces—see

ConversionGuideonnextpage).

Displayshows“1.2”and“START” flashes.

5. PressSTARTpad.Displayshows “DEF TIME”andDefrostTime

countsdown.

WhenusingtheAutoDefrost feature,it isnecessarytoallow

foodto standin orderto finish defrostingtheinterior.Youmay takethe foodoutoftheovenifyou

wish.Andin somecases,it should

standin yourrefrigerator.Stand

timerecommendationsaregiven

intheguideon the nextpage.

0 AutomaticDefrostiwGuide

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RECOMMENDED

FOODS

ChickenPieces

Edgesor thinareasofmeat willdefrostmorerapidlythanotherareas.Aftersignal,feelmeatforwarmspotsandshield theseareaswithsmallpiecesoffoil.

Fish

GroundBeef

Roasts,bonein 3.0to5.9pounds

Roasts,boneless

SteaksandChops

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

.5to4.9 pounds

.5to3.9pounds Turnover.Separateand/or

.5to5.9pounds

3.0to5.9pounds

.5to3.9pounds

lhrn over.Separateand/or shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces.

shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces.

Removedefrostedareasand breakapart.

Turnoverandshieldwhere necessary.

11.wnoverandshieldwhere necessary.

‘Ikrnover.Separateand/or shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces. ~

SIGNAL

STANDTIME

15to20minutes.

15to 20minutes. Placeundercold runningwaterto completedefrosting.

15to20minutes.

2 to3hours.

2to 3hours.

15to 30minutes.

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eFoodweight

ConversionGuide

If weightoffoodis statedin poundsandounces,theounces mustbeconvertedto tenths(.1) ofa pound.

Ounces

1-2 .1

4-5 .3

6-7

9-1o

11 12-13 .8 14-15 .9

Pounds

.4 .5 .6 .7

Cootingbymme

Thetimecookingfeatureallows youtopresetthecookingtime.

Theovenshutsoffautomatically. Powerlevel10(High)is

recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethis formore flexibility.Seethecookingguide.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makeacupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step 1:Filla cup2/3 fullofwater, add-1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand

stirtodissolve.Usea cupthathasno metaldecorationandis microwave safe.(RefertoMicrowavingTips onpage 2.) Placecupinovenand closedoor.

Step 2: TouchTIMECOOKpad. Displayshows”:

COOKTIME” flashes.

O“and“ENTER

Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch

1,0 andOforoneminute.Display

shows“1:00”and“COOKTIME”

flashes. Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10

isrecommendedfo~thiscupof coffee,thereis noneedtochange thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel-10 isnotappropriate,see“Howto ChangePowerLevel”below.)

HowtoChangePowerLevel

Aftersettingcookingtime, touchPOWERLEVELpad,

thentouchdesirednumberfor

newpowerlevel.

Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK TIME”andtimecountingdown

showondisplay.

Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven signalsandflashes“End? Oven, lightandfanshut off.

Step6:Openthedoor.

QuestionsandAmswers

Q. Isetmyovenforthetime calledforintherecipe,butatthe endofthetimeallowed,myfood wasn’tdone.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeor location,manyTime Cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange topreventovercooking.Setthe ovenforminimumtime,test the foodfordoneness,thencookyour fooda littlelonger,if necessary.

Q. Itouchedthenumberpads andselectedmypowerlevei.When ItouchedSTART,however,my ovendidn’tcomeon. Whynot?

A. TheTIMECOOKDadmustbe

touchedbeforesetting~henumber padsor elseyourovenwillnot begincooking.

Q. Iwanttocookona power

levelotherthanHigh.WhatdoI

needtodo?

A. Tochangethepowerlevel, touchthePOWERLEVELpad. _

“P-10”appearsonthedisplay

panel.Enternewnumber.

Q. Whathappensif I accidentally ‘ operatethemicrowaveoven withoutfoodinit?

A. Accidentaluse for shortperiods

oftimedoesnotdamagethe oven butit isnotrecommended.

Q. CanI interruptmyTime Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?

A. Yes.Toresumecooking,

simplyclosethedoorandtouch

theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe

resetforcookingtoresumeunless timeisremainingontimer.

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CookingbyTemperature

Internaltemperatureisthebest testofdonenessformanyfoods.

UseTENWCOOK/HOLDto

cookavarietyoffoodstothe

desiredfinishedfoodtemperature.

TheTIMECOOKsettingis

recommendedforbatters,doughs,

frozenfood~andfoodswhichare difficulttocookpreciselywith theprobe.

“TEMPCOOK/HOLD”takesthe

guessworkout ofcookingbecause theovenautomaticallysignalswith fourbeepswhenthefoodreaches thepresettemperature.TheHold featurewillmaintainthis temperature foruptoonehouror untilyou

touchtheCLEAR/OFFpad. Note:Ovenautomaticallyswitches

to “Hold”whenpresetfood temperatureisreached.

TemperatureProbe

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HANDLE

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SENSOR

Thetemperatureprobeisa food

CABLE

END

thermometerthat gaugestheinternal temperatureofthefood;itmustbe usedwhenusing“TEMPCOOK/ HOLD”or “AUTOROAST:’ Ilouseyourprobeproperly,follow ~irectionson page12.

How toTempChka Riled

BeefRibROastb Medium

Step1:Inserttemperatureprobe

intoroastandattachprobesecurely inovenwall.Closethedoor.

Step2: TouchTEMPCOOK/ HOLD.“ENTERTEMPCOOK” flashes.

Step3: Touch1,2,5 for 125°F. “TEMP”flashesand“125”shows

ondisplay. Step4: TouchPOWERLEVEL

pad. “PJ’ appears.Touch5 for mediumpower.“TEMP”and“J25” showondisplay.

Step5: TouchSTART.If internal

temperatureoftheroastisless than90”F.,displaywillshow

“-90” orif temperatureis90”F. orabove,displayshowstemperature countingup.

Step6:When125”F.is reached, theovenwillsoundanddisplay

“HOLD:’Theovenwillthenhold

thetemperature. Step%TouchtheCLEAR/OFF

padto stopthecycle. Step8:Removeprobeandfood

fromtheoven.

CmkingTips

Usea lowerpowerlevel;it will

heatmoreevenlyeventhough requiringmoretime.

@Besurefrozenfoodhasbeen completelydefrostedbeforeinserting probe.Probemaybreakoffif used infrozenfoods.

~ Coverfoodslooselyformoisture

controlandquick,evenheating.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. AfterIfollowedthesteps andtouchedtheSTARTpad,

“EEEE3’flashedinthedisplay anda signalsounded.What’s wrong?

A. “EEEE” flashesif youset

the temperatureeitherbelowIOO”F. orabove199”F.Tore-enter,touch CLEAR/OFFpadandbeginagain.

Q. ArethereanyfoodsI can’t TempCook?

A. Yes.Delicatebuttericings,ice

cream,frozenwhippedtoppings, etc.softenrapidlyat warm temperatures.Batters,doughsand frozenfoodsarealsodifficultto cookpreciselywiththeprobe.It’s best toTime Cookthesefoods.

Q. Whydid‘V%ob”flashonthe displayafterItouchedthe STARTpad?

A. “Prob”willflashifyou

don’tseatthecableendoftheprobe securelyintothereceptacleinthe ovenwallorifyoutouchtheTEMP COOK/HOLDpadandforgetto usetheprobe.

Q. CanI leavemyprobeinthe ovenifit’snotinsertedinfood?

A. No,if ittouchestheovenwall,

youmaydamagetheoven.

Q. CanI TempCookdifferent portionsoffoodatdifferent temperatures?

A. Yes.The temperatureprobe

givesyouthefreedomto cook

differentportionsoffoodat differenttemperaturestosuit individualeatingstyles.Simply placeprobein foodandchange temperaturesettingasneeded.

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AutomaticRoasting

—

AUTOR~~~ llSW the temperatureprobetocooktothe desiredservingtemperature. UnlikeTEMPCOOK/HOLD, whichusesasinglepowerlevel, AlJ’It)ROASTusesupto3 power settingswhichautomatically switchduringroasting,thus providingeven,tendercooking resultswithoutovercooking.

Justasinconventionalroasting, onlytenderroastsshouldbe automaticallyroasteduntilspecified internaltem~eraturesarereached. Lesstenderroastsshouldbe microwavedbytime,according tothecookingguide.

PreparingRoastsfor AubmaticI&Ming

Porkorhamroastsneednotrivet. Add1/2cupwatertoroastdishand coverwithplasticwrap.

Placemeatinovenwithprobeto theright.Insertcableendofprobe firmlyintoreceptacleonovenwall.

2. At90°F.,displayswitchestoshow meat’sinternaltemperature.

3. WhenyouselectAutoRoast Codes1through5,theovensignals with4beepsand“turn”flashingon thedisplaywhenit’stimetoturnthe roastover.Afteryouturntheroast, closethedoorandtouchSTART. Foodtemperatureappearsonthe display.(Note:Ovencontinuesto

cookafterthesignalwhetherornot roastisturnedover.)

tenderbeefroastontrivetin

Place microwavesafedish.Insertprobe horizontallyintothe centermeaty areanottouchingboneorfat.Make surethe handledoesnottouchthe foodortoporsidesofthe oven. Coverwifhwaxpaper.

HOWtOlhltO Roast

IkMto Medium

L TouchAU’IUROASTpad. “AU~” is

CODE”flashes.EnterselectedCode fromAutomaticRoastingGuide.For example,Beef(medium)callsfor Code2. “CODE”and“2”appearon displayand“START”flashes.Touch START.Displayshows“-90” and “CODE2“untilfoodtemperature reaches90°F.

displayed and“ENTER

4. Afterapre-programmedfood temperatureisreached,ovenbeeps4 timesand“Hold”appearsonthe

display.Ovenwillcontinuetohold untilyoutouchCLEAR/OFFor openthedoor.

—

E%E?L&

AutomaticRwwtingChide

containersandcoveringsasdirectedatleft.Placeprobecorrectlyinroastbeforecooking.

~?Js~

~RecommendedCodesarealsoshownonthe guideon thecontrolpanel.

Final ApproximateTime Hold*

Food Code Beef

TenderRoast

Rare Medium Well 3 145° 15-17 30

Pork

LoinRoast 4 175° 14-17 20 PrecookedHam 1 115° 12-15 5-1o

Poultry

WholeChicken(3 lbs.) 5 190° 10-12 20 WholeTurkey(upto 12Ibs.) 5 190° 10-12

(Insertprobeintomeatiestareaofinnerthigh

belowendandparalleltoleg,)

from

TurkeyBreast (Insertprobehorizontallyintomeatiestarea.)

—

*Recommendedstandingtimebeforeserving.

1 115°

4 175° 10-12 20

Temperature

125° 13-15 10-15

(minutesperpound) Minutes

10-13

5-1o

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Automatic Simmer

(AutoRoast Code6)

Yourcookingguidehasinformation onAutomaticSimmering,including Guidesandrecipes.

Totaltimeincludestimetobring foodto 180”F.andholdatthat

temperatureuntildone.

SetAutomaticSimmerlikeAuto

Roast,exampleleft.Display shows‘‘ thenswitchestoshowfood temperatureuntil 180”F.When

180”F.temperatureisreached,

ovensignalsandswitchesto

“Hold?’

–90” until foodis90”F.,

Ovenwillholdat 180”F.,until you removefoodandturnoffoven.If stirringis recommended,youcan resetovenbytouchingSTART. TouchCLEAR/OFFafter cooking.

AutomaticSimmer

(AutoRoastCode6)

Approx.

Food Tirne/Hrs. Beef

PotRoast* 6-8 Stew 6-8 Chili 11-13

Chicken*

Stewing 11-12 Broiler/Fryer

HamorPork

4-6

I I

*Forfrozen,add2to 3hours.

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HowtoUseQuickSetControl

TheQuickSetcontrolprovidesa shortcutmethodforentering cookingtimeandthepowerlevel onyour microwaveoven.QuickSet codesareonlyusedforrecipes

whichneedlittleor noattention, andwhichrequirenochangeof powerlevelduringcooking.Recipes whichrequireadditionalingredients, attentionor changeofpowerlevel duringmicrowavingshouldbe cookedintheusualmanner.Also, recipeswithcookingtimeofless thanoneminuteormorethan99 minutescannotuseQuickSetcodes.

TounderstandtheQuickSet

control,itisimportanttoknow whatthenumbersmeanandwhat thesequenceis.Thefirstand secondnumbers,ifsettinga 3-digit code,indicatetheamountoftime youdesire;thelastcontrolentry numberisalwaysthepowerlevel. Forexample,125means12minutes atpowerlevel5.N~E: Youroven canonlybeprogrammedto99 minuteswhenusingtheQuickSet

controlandthehighestpowerlevel is 10,whichisrepresentedby “0? Whensettinga2-digitQuickSet controlentry,thefirstistime,the secondispowerlevel.Forexample, 50means5minutesatpowerlevel10.

Onthefacingpageareshowncodes formanyfrequentlyprepared foods.It’seasy,though,tomake QuickSetcodesformanyother

recipes.Justselectoneor two digitsrepresentingthelengthof cookingtimedesiredanda final digitforthepowerlevelrequired. Thecodesgivenintheguideare

fortheminimumtimeneeded;to avoidovercooking,whichcandry outfoodandmakeittastelessand tough.Ifyoufeelthatmore cookingisneeded,addadditional timebychangingthefirstdigitof thecode.Youcannotaddseconds tothecycletime—QuickSetcodes areforwholeminutesonly.Ifyour recipecallsforpowerlevelchanges ordifferentamountsoftime needed

betweenadditionofingredients, youmayuseone QuickSetcodefor thefirstpartoftherecipe,thenafter

completion,setanothercodefor

thatperiodoftimeandpowerlevel.

Rememberthat QuickSetcodesare formicrowavingbytimeonly.If you aremicrowavingbytemperature,

youmustusetheTempCookor

AutoRoastfunctions.

Whentheovencompletesthe

QuickSetcontrolprogram,it automaticallyshutsoff. It willthen

display“End”andbeeponce a

minuteuntilyoueitheropenthe doorortouchtheCLEAIUOFFpad.

ForExample:

QuickSet

2-Digit

Timein

Minutes

QuickSet

Timein

Minutes

PowerLevel

High(10)

3-Digit

PowerLevel

Med(5)

How to set

QuickSetControl

Programmingyourovenfor QuickSetcontroloperationis easy. Followthesesimplesteps.

Step1:TouchQUICKSET.

“ENTERCODE”flashes.

Step2: Enterthepropercode. Forexample,a recipecallingfor

12minutescookingtimeat level10wouldbe i20.“120F’ appearsonthedisplay.

Step3: TouchSTART.Display willshowtimecountingdown-and

“COOKTIME:’ -

power

@QuicksetcontrolGuide

mf——

TheQuickSetControlfeaturegivesyouan easy,automaticwaytoaccuratelysetmicrowavetime forfoodsrequiringonlyone powerlevelandlittle

attentionduringcooking.Theguidebelowshows

frequentlypreparedfoodsandthe suggestedcook codes to usewitheach.Forspecificinformationon stirring,turningorrotating,checkthecookingguide

Appetizers

(warming)

Dip(CreamCheese)

‘/2cup

1cup

Dips(SourCream)

cup

PastryBites(Reheating)

2Servings

4 Servings

BreadsandDesserts

Apples(2) BranMuffins(5-6) Brownies,

Cakes,Mix(16cups flutedmold) CheeseBread,Yeast(1loaf) ChocolateChipBars NutBreadMix(1loaf)

PuddingMix(3oz. pkg.)

Beverages

Coffee,Soup(1cup) MilkBases(1 cup)

FrozenFoods(Defrost)

Note:Timesgivenbelowareforentiredefrostcycle. Usuallyfoodmustberotated,brokenuporturnedover

whiledefrosting.Checkcookbookforspecificinformation.

Cake,WholeIced

Chicken,Cut-up(2%-3?4lbs.) DessertTopping,Whipped DoughnutsorPastries(2-4) FishFillets(1lb.)

Hamburgers(2lbs.) Pie, FruitFilling,Whole Roast(4-5lbs.)

Steakor Chops(2lbs.)

Mix

25 45

17 10

27 60

110

105

123

73 113 63

323

inthis bookAlwaysusethemicrowave-safecontainers andmicrowavetechniquesasdescribedinthecooking guide.

Tosetcodesformanyotherfoodsor recipesreferto page14inthisUseandCareBook.QuickSetcontrol

codesgivenareforminimumtime.Checkandadd timeif necessarytocompletecooking.

Meats/MainDishes

Bacon

2Slices

4 Slices

Chicken

8-10pieces 2pieces 4 pieces

ChuckRoast(3lbs.) Eggs,Baked(2eggs) Eggs,Scrambled(2eggs) Entrees,Frozen

OZ.

2lbs. FishFillets(1lb.) Frank(inbun)

4 MeatLoaf(1%lbs.) Sausage(Raw)

4 Patties

Links

SwissSteak(2lbs.) FrozenTVDinner(10oz.)

Vegetables(Fresh)

Beans,Green(1lb.) Broccoli(1%-1%lbs.)

Spears cut

Cauliflower,Head CornonCob(4) Potatoes(4) Squash(1lb.) Zucchini(1lb.)

Vegetables(Frozen)

OZ.pkg.

150 40

665

25 20

110

180

217

706

110

127 90

137 100 120

w. —.

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Heatiw orReheatiq Guide

1. Directionsbelowarefor reheatingalready-cookedfoodsat refrigeratoror roomtemperature,Usemicrowaveovensafe containers.

2. Covermostfoods(seetip)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerare ormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakes and bakedfoods.

3. Whereappropriate,usetheautomaticfoodtemperaturecontrol foraccurateheating.Placeprobehorizontallysotipisincenterof food.Bubblingaroundedgesof dishis normal,sincecenterislast

Item

Amount

toheat.$uggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenfor mostfoods. Youngchildrenusuallyprefercoolerfood,generaliyabout20° lower.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoods beforeserving.

4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated throughout.Asa generalrule,hot foodsproduceanareawarmto thetouchincenterofundersideofdish.

Suggested Power Approximate

ServingTemp.

Ikvel

Time,Min.

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Appetizers

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

Dips:creamorprocessedcheese

Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc.

Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp.

1to2 servings 150° HI(10) 17ito4

3to4 servings

‘/2cup

1cup

2to4servings

fioo

130° MED(5) 130° MED(5) 3t05

HI(10)

HI(10) 1to2%

4t06

lto3

I%3teomawers

Meatplus2 vegetables

‘rip:Probeworkswellinsaucydishesorvegetables(useinlargestserving)butnotinmeatslices.Coverplateoff~ withwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04

MeatsandMainDishes

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

Thinlyslicedroastedmeat: Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare, maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving)

Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.

Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces: Rarebeefsteak 1to2 servings

Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc. 1to2servings

Hamburgersor meatloaf (4-oz./serving)

Chickenpieces

Hotdogsandsausages

Riceandpasta (2A-%cup/serving)

Toppedormixedwithsauce

(2A-%cup/serving)

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper,Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats. Whenheatingorreheating3or4 servingsof meatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

3to4 servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 6to 10 1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 4t05fi

1to2 servings MEDHI(7) %to2 3to4 servings

1to2 servings

3to4servings

3to4 servings

3to4servings

1to2servings

3to4servings

1to2pieces

3to4 pieces

lto2

3t04

1to2servings 150° HI(lo)

1to2servings 150°-1600

3to4 servings

150°-1600 HI(10) 3t07

MEDHI(7) l%to3?h MEDHI(7) lto3

MEDHI(7) 3t05

130° MEDHI(7) 130°

150° 150° MEDHI(7) 3t06

150°-1600

MEDHI(7) 3t07 MEDHI(7) lto3

HI(10) %to2 HI(10)

HI(10) ‘hto2 HI(10) 2t03%

HI(10) %to 1% HI(10) lto3

HI(10) HI(10) 8to 12

lkto3

l%to3%

lto2

3t06

sandwiches

Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad,

etc. inbun(%cup/serving) 3to4 servings Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread

Tip: Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.

1to2 servings

i to2servings 3to4 servings

MEDHI(7) 1to2ti MEDHI(7) 2%to4

MEDHI(7) 2t03 MEDHI(7)

4t05

Approximate

hem

Amount

Suggested Power

ServingTemp.

Level

soups

Waterbased 1to2servings 150°-1700 (1cup/serving) 3to4 servings 150°-1700 HI (10) 5to 10

Milk-based (1cup/serving)

1can(10-oz.) 150°-1700 1to2servings 140°

3to4 servings

1can(10-oz.) 140°

140°

Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

Vi3getdies

Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. 1to2servings

(%cup/serving) 3to4 servings 150°-1600

Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears, 1to2 servings cornonthecob,etc.

Mashedpotatoes 1 to2servings (%cup/serving)

Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating,

1can(15-17-oz.)

3to4servings

1can(16-oz.)

3to4servings 150°-1600

150°-1600 HI(10) lto3 150°-1600 HI(10) 3t05

150°-1600

HI(10) HI(10)

MEDHI(7) MEDHI(7) 6to 11 MEDHI(7) 4t06

HI(10) 3t04%

HI(10) l%to3 HI(10) 4t06 HI(10) 4t05

HI(10) lto3 HI(10) 3t06

Time,Min.

2t05 4t05

2t06

sauces

Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch ‘/2cup

Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy, spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup 150°-1600

Creamytype

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

Bakery

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, nutor fruitbread

Dinnerrolls,muffins 1

Pie:fruit,nutor custard

%of9-in.pie=l slice

(useminimumtimeforcustard)

Griddle

Pancakes,’Frenchtoastor waffles(3-in.x4-in.)

Foods

Plain,notopping Syrup&butter

With2sausagepatties(cooked)

1cup 125°

‘/2cup

1can(16-oz.)

‘/2cup

1cup

1piece 2pieces 4pieces 9-in.cakeor

12rollsor doughnuts

i 6t08

1slice

2slices

4slices

9-in.pie

2or3pieces 2or3pieces HI(10) 2or3pieces

125°

150°-1600 150°-1600

140°-1500 140°-1500

HI(10) HI(10)

HI(10) 1to2% HI(10) 2t04 HI(10) 3t06

HI(10) HI(10) 2t02%

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)

HI(10) HI(10) lVito2%

‘/2to 1Y2

1to2%

1to lM

‘/2to1 ‘/2to2

lto3

2t04

% to ‘/2 ‘/2

to ?4

‘hto 1

?4to1

to 1

ltol%

2%to3

4t07

1to 1% lto2

‘/2

-w =

—

WA —.

~ ~

—.

Beverqes

* Otherwaterbased

Coffee,tea,cider Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2cups

Tip:Do

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

1to2cups

3to4 cups 3to4cups 140°

160°-1700 HI(10)

160°-1700 140°

HI(10) MEDHI(7)

MEDHI(7)

l%to3M

5t07 2t07

6to 10

DefrostingGuide

L Foodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3.

withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting,

2. Afterfirsthalfof defrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood. Turnfoodover,if necessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif possible.tln verylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingof thin a fewminutes.

wingorlegareasmaybe‘necessary.

Half SecondHalf

First

Food The, Min. Time,Min.

Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow

extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning

wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.

4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand

Cements

~~~~ [PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]

Bacon

Franks(l-lb.)

Ground:beef&pork (1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(S-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 lfi-lbs.) Sausage:patties

(12-oz.pkg.)

3%to4

4t05

4 6

4 to5perlb. 5to6perlb.

2to4 perlb.

2to4%perlb.

2% 2 2

none

4t06

6“to8

12to 14

4to5perlb. 5to6perlb.

2to3perlb.

2to4%perlb.

2tito4% 3t04

l%to2% lto2

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotate package1/4turnafterhalfof time.Letstandfor 5 minutes.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe separated.

llrn overafterfirst4 minutes. l_hrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter

secondhalfof time.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave 5to6minutesmore.

Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfof time.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter

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

Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfof timeturnroast over.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand tocompletedefrosting.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.l’hrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand tocompletedefrosting.

llrn overatler2 %minutes. Turnoverafterhalfoftime,Letstandfor5 minutes. Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof time. Letstandfor5 minutes. Noturnneeded.

~ou~~~Y [PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]

Chicken,broiler-fryer,

Up (2~2 to 3%-lbs.)

cut

Whole(2%to3%-lb.) 9 to 11

Cornishhen 4to6 perlb.

Duckling 2to4perlb.

Turkey

7t08

4%to5% perlb.

7t08 Placeunwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirst

9to 11

4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.l’brnpackageover

2to4 perlb. Placewrappedducklinginoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn

4%to5% perlb.

halfof time.Allersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein cookingdish.Microwave2to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Let stand afewminutestofinishdefrosting.

Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfof timeunwrapandturn overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity untilgibletscanberemoved.

afterhalfoftime,

overintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater incavityuntij,gibletscanberemoved,

Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime, removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.Turn turkeybreastsideupforsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgibletsand neckcanbe removed.Letsoakincoolwaterfor 1 to 2 hoursor refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.

Food

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FirstHalf SecondHalf

Time,Min. The, Min. Comments

F&#R&

Heat&serverolls (7-02.pkg.)

Coffeecake(11to14?4-oz.) Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.) Sweetrolls(8%to12-02.) Doughnuts(1to3) Doughnuts,glazed

(1boxof12) FrenchToast(2slices)

Cake,frosted2to3layer (17-OZ.)

Cake,filledor topped,

1layer(12%to 16-02.)

Poundcake(11Vi-oz.) Cheesecake,plainor

fruittop(17to19-02.) Crunchcakes&cupcakes Fruitornutpie(8-in.) Creamor custardpie

(24-oz.)

!!kafimdl [PowerLevel:LOW/IXU?(3)]

Fillets(l-lb.) 4 4t06 Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozeninwater,placein

Steaks(6-02.)

Wholefish(8to1O-OZ.) 2

Shellfish, smallpieces(1-ib.)

Shellfish,large: (lab legs,1to2 4t07 (8to 10-OZ.)

Scallops(l-lb.pkg.) Lobstertails,1to2 5t08

(6to9-02.) Wholelobsteror crab &to9 8t09 Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.lhrn overafterhalf

(l%-lb.) oftime.

2t03 none Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.

2t04

5t08 none ~ Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.

none Arrangeincookingdish.

6t08

3t04 2t04

3t05 3Y2t04 2%to4

lto3Vi

2t03

5?4t06% 2t03

2t03 .

2 2

Y2to%each

7t09 6t08

none 3t04

none none

none none none none none

none none

none

2t04

none none none

cookingdish.)Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Placefishincookingdish,Ttn-noverafterfirsthalfoftime.After

secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven. Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.l_brnoverafterhalf

oftime.

Removemetaltwisttie.

Placeonmicrowavesafeplate. Placeonmicrowavesafeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.

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—.

Fresh(10to 16-oz.)

Plasticpouch(10-oz.) (16to20-02.) 6t09 none

6to 10 none

5t07 none

Placepackageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.

Repeatifnecessary. Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce.

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convenienceFoodGuide

1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since

theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils, plasticorglass,Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping, conventionalbakingisrecommended,

Food Container Cover

Appetizers &Shacks

Pastrybites

Frozenprepared Papertowel No HI(10) 1to3min. sandwiches persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnaflerhalfoftime.

Popcorn

&ZCheese

Eggs

Scrambledegg substitute (8-02.carton)

Cheesesouffle (12-02.)

Breakfast,(6ti-oz.) Scrambledeggs

withsausageand hashbrownpotatoes

Welshrarebit(10-oz.)

Microwave No HI[10) ‘Ato2‘/2min. safedish

Microwavebag

Microwave safedish

Microwave safe8-in.pieplate

andcustardcups

Package papertray

Microwave safedish

No HI(10) 3to5 min. Followpackagedirections.

No HI(10) 1%to2%min. Microwaveabout1minuteper 1/4cup

No LOW/DEF(3)

Package cover

Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5min. Breakup beforecontinuing.

PowerLevel&Time

MEDHI(7)

HI(10) 2to4 min.

HI(10)

Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein microwavesafecontainer.

Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiplepackages,add timestogether.

Comments

Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper

mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto completecooking.

9to13min.

9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3 or4 buttered

3to5min.

ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.

custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafier5 minutes.Soufflesae donewhencenterisset.

Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn afierhalfoftime.

Stirbeforeserving.

Fish&SheMish

Crabor shrimp newburg(6M-oz.)

Fish& chips (5to 14-OZ.)

Deviledcrab(6-oz.)

Breadedfish (5to 1O-OZ.) (i4to 16-02.) (23to25-oz.)

Frozenmeats (5to8-02.) (10to 16-02.) (16to 32-oz.)

Dry mixes (hamburgeradded)

TVdinners (6to 11%-oz.) (12to20-02.)

Pasta, Rice

Cannedspaghetti, etc.

Frozenriceinpouch (10-OZ.)

Frozenmacaroni& cheese,spaghetti (8to 14-02.)

Package No

pouch Packagetray Microwave No HI(10) 2to4 min.

safedish Microwave No HI(10)

safedish 6to 9min.

Packagetray Package HI(10) 4%to7 min.

orpouch cover 5to 11min. Microwave Lidor HI(10) 13to 18min.

safecasserole Packagetray Carton HI (10)

andcarton 6t08min.

Microwave Lidor HI(10) 2to5 min.

safedish Pouch HI(10) 5to7min. Puncturepouch withforkto ventand flex

Microwave Lidor HI(10) 4to9 min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime. safedish plasticwrap

No HI(10) 3t06min. Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonor

plasticwrap

HI(10)

3to5 min. Puncturepouch3 or4timeswithforkto

3to5 min.

9to 12min.

12to20min.

7to 10min.

vent.

distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

Distributeevenlyon microwavesafedish.

Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork tovent.

Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter halfoftime.Let standuncovered5minutes tothicken.

Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate

1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Stirbeforeserving.

afterhalfoftime.

ConvenienceFoodGtide

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Food Container

Canned (7%to 10’A-OZ,) (14to24-oz.)

Frozenpouch (5to6Vi-oz.)

Maindish (12to 17-02.pkg.)

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

Sk.ws,

Canned Microwave Lidor HI(10) (10to 16-oz.) safedish plasticwrap 2%to6min. (32-oz.) 6t09min.

Vi?getabks

Frozenbreaded Microwave (7-02.) safedish

Canned (8to9-02.)

(15to 17-02.)

(28to32-oz.)

Instantmashed potatoes (2 to 6 servings)

(8to 12servings) Soufflefrozen

(12-02.pkg.) safepieplate

Potatoes:baked, stuffed,frozen safedish

lto2

3t04

Gravies

Cover

Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir safedish plasticwrap

Pouch

Microwave safedish

Microwave

andcustardcups

Microwave

No HI(10)

Lidor plasticwrap

Waxpaper

PowerLevel&Time

1to4 min.

4to6 min. 4t06min.

7to 14min.

HI(10) Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check

HI(lo)

HI(10)

LOW/DEF(3) MEDHI(7)

HI(10)

2to4 min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf 5to7min. oftime. 8to 10min.

2to4 min.

1to3min. 3to5min. 7to 10min.

4to6min. 8to 14min.

9to 13min. 9to 11min.

4to7min. 7to 10min.

Comments

afterhalfoftime.

Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.

Stirafter5 minutes.

Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.

Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish. Add1/2cup liquidorliquidfromcan. Cover.(Orusetemperatureprobesetto150”.)

Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater, milk,butterandsalton package.Cover. Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes, addingextra1to2tablespo~nsdrymix.

ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin

pieplate.

ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups.

Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost set.

ChecktoseethatpotatoesareN~ IN FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish. Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

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Mea@

1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.

2. Standingtime:Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformost roastsbeforecarving.

PowerIkvel&Time

Food

Container Cover

Beef

Ground,crumbled

forcasseroles orsoup (l-lb.) (lfi-lbs.)

Meatballs (1lb.) (2-lbs.)

Patties Oblongglass (4patties/lb.) dish(withtrivet

1 to2patties ifdesired), 3to4patties

Tip:For 1or2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspapertowels. Meatloaf

(Roundloaf) (Loafshape)

Casserole No HI(10)

Roundor Waxpaper HI (10) oblongdish

Waxpaper HI(10)

cemmicdinner plate

Pieplateor

loafdish orcookto 170°

Plasticwrap MEDHI(7)

(orInternalTemp.)

4t06min.

6to8min.

6to 8 min.

10to 12min.

2to4 min. 4to6 min.

19to21min.

27to29min.

Comments

Stirafterhalfoftime.Addsauceor casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook frozenblock,microwave9to 11minutes,

breakingupandstirringevery3minutes.

Letstand5minutes.

Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin ‘ circlearoundedgeof dish. Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart. Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.

Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add browningsauceoragent.Rotate dishhalf turnafterhalfoftime.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

Rmts

Potroasts

Simmeredbeef (cornedbeef

orbrisket)

Tenderroasts(rib, highqualityrump, sirlointip)

Pork

Bacon (perslice)

(1-lb.)

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

Porklinksausage, raw

Canadianbacon 2slices 4 slices 6slices

Porkchops

(l-in.thick) 2 3 4 6

Oblongdish orcasserole

Casserole Lidor

Oblongdish Waxpaper MED(5) andtrivet

Plateor Papertowel oblongdish

Microwave safeutensil

Microwave

safeutensil

Microwave safeutensil

Lidor MED(5)

plasticwrap

Waxpaper

Waxpaper HI (10) %to ?4min.

Waxpaper

Plasticwrap MED(5)

MED(5)

Rare Medium Well

HI(10)

HI(10) 3%104%min.

HI(10)

20to25 min.

perpound

2%to2% hrs.

Min. Internal

perlb. Temp.

12to 14 115° 15to 17 125° 18to20

145°

%to 1min. trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween 14to 16min.

total

perlink

%to l%min. 1%to2 min.

2to2%min.

30to35min.

45to50min.

50 to 55min.

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup waterto3to5-poundroast.Turnoverafter halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter halfoftime.Recoverand finish.

Add1 cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin brothatleast 10minutesaftercooking.For

boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables

inbroth,

Temperatureprobecookingyieldsmost accurateresults.‘Ihrnroastsoverwhen temperaturereaches90°orafterabouthalf of time.Let meatstand10to 15minutes beforecarving.Ifdesired,brushwith browningsauceoragentbeforecooking.

Arrangeinsinglelayeron papertowelsor cm layersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6or more links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfof time.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5to 10 minutesbeforeserving.20 to 25min.

Food Container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time

(orInternalTemp.)

Comments

Porkroast

Spareribs 3-qt.oblong

Ham(precooked 2-qt.oblong orcanned)

Hamloaf Pieplate MED(5)

Hamslices 2-qt.oblong &steaks . glassbaking

Lamb

Chops

- (4chops)

Roast(legor

shoulder)

3-qt.oblong glassbaking dish

glassbaking dishor3-qt. casserole

glassbaking dish

dish

Brown‘NSear dish (preheatedfor 8min.)

3-qt.oblong glassbaking

dishandtrivet

Plasticwrap MED(5) 18to21min.

Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.

Plasticwrap orcover

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper

No HI(10) 5to7min. Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein

Waxpaper

MED(5) 25to27 min.

MED(5) 11to 13min. Ormicrowaveto 115°internaltemp.

Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.

HI(10) 18toI min.

MED(5) Placeroastontrivetfatsidedown.Turn

Medium 12to 14 Well 15to 17

perpound

perlb.

20 to23min.

Min. Internal overafterhalfof cookingtime.Letroast

perlb.

Temp. stand10minutesbeforecarving.When

150° 170°

Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add1/2 cup waterto roastingdishandcoverwith plasticwrap.Turnroastfatsideupafier halfoftime.

Add2/3cupwaterperpoundof spare ribs.Turnoverorrearrangeafterhalfof minimumtime.Afierminimumtime,

drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;

microwavea fewminutestofinish. Shieldtopedgeof hamwith 1%-inchstrip

offoil.Aftercookingperiodlethamstand

10minutesbeforecarving.

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf afewminutesbeforeserving.

preheateddish.Turnmeatoverathalfof time.

usingtemperatureprobe,insertsotipis notinboneor fat.

veal

Chops Seelambchopsabove.

Roast(shoulder) 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper MED(5) 16to 19min.

glassbaking dishandtrivet

Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp.

perlb.

Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn

overafterhalfoftime.Letroaststand10 minutesbeforecarving.Slicethiniy.

Poultry

1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenandothersmallpoultry,butdo

notusetrivetforcookingturkey.

2. Letchickenand othersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor up to 10minutes.Thrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.

Food Container Cover

chicken

Pieces Plateor

WholeChicken: (8pieces):

Wholeuncut Oblongdish (stuffedor unstuffed)

oblongdish

COmishHens

Whole(stuffedor unstuffed)

Halves Squareor

Squareor oblongdish andtrivet

oblongdish perlb. ifdesired.

Duckling Oblongdish

andtrivet

Turkey

Largeoblong Cookingbag MED(5) dish

PowerLevel&Time Comments

Waxpaper HI(10) 2%to3min.

Oven-proof cookingbag orwaxpaper Or cookto 190°internaltemp. vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast

Waxpaper

Waxpaper HI(10) 9 to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing

Waxpaper HI(10) 6to 9min. Shieldbottomoflegs,wingsandtail.Microwave

MEDHI(7) 9to 12min.

HI(10) 6to 9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafter

perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty

15to 17min.

perlb. cup watertocookingbag. Slitbagnearclosureto

perlb. halfof time.

perlb. breastsidedownforfirsthalfoftime.Brushwith

13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add 1/2

perlb. cup watertocookingbag.Slitbagnearclosureto

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein piecesaretooutsideedgesofdish.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/3

sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter halfoftime.

browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked birduntilbrownandcrisp.

vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastup indishand coverwithplasticwrap.Microwaveat MED(5) 20 to 22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap, basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Brea&

Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown. Ifdesired,sprinkletopof batterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture, choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown

Food Container Cover

Coffeecakes fromrefrigerated biscuits

Cornbread

Muffins

1 muffin 2t04 5t06

Quickbreads, loaf

*Iftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

8-in.tube dish*

8to 10-in. tubedish*

Paper-lined

muffincups (Donotuse foilliners.)

Glassloaf dish

No MEDHI(7)

No MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When

PowerLevel&Time

MED(5)

MEDHI(7)

coloronupsidedownbreadsby liningdishwithbrownsugar caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench friedonionrings.

Comments

6to 7min. Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter

%to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaperhot %to 1%mm. 1to2% min.

toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.

For flavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving. Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.

Usemicrowavemuffincontaineror homemade drinkcups).

done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout of dish. Cool.

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@F=s and cheese

1. Youc~lnprcparcc~snlany w~ysinthemicrowaveoven.fl.lways 3. Cookcggsjustuntilset, theyaredelicateandcantoughen piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

2. Neverharclcookeggsintheshell,and donotreheatin-shellhard cookedc~s. Theycouldexplode.

Food

Container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time Comments

ifovercooked.

Eggs

—

Scrambled

Basiceggs Buttered Plasticwrap

Poachedeggs 1~z-qt.casserole Casserole

Omelet 9-in.pieplate No

Quiche

Glass No

measuringcup

or casserole

custardcup

cover MED(5)

Microwavesafe

l-qt,measureand 2to 3min. 2 minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.

quichedish

HI (10)

MED(5)

HI(10)

HI(10) MED(5)

MEDHI(7) Filling:

MEDHI(7) Quiche:

?4to1min.

peregg

1to lMmin.

peregg 5to6 min.

%to 1min.

peregg

Meltbutter

1min.

6to 8min.

6t08min. dish 1/2turnafierhalfof time.

Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish. MicrowaveatHI(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe eggswiththebutterand1tablespoonmilkper egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1 or 2minutesto finishcooking.

Puncturemembraneof yolktopreventbursting. Rotateeachegg1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Heat2cupshottapwater (10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane. Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs gently.Cover.MicrowaveatMED(5)%to 1 minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.

Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave atMED(5)6to8minutes.Sprinklecheese overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)

Mto 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery Microwaveadditionaltimeshownatleft.Rotate

Cheese

Fondue Microwavesafe Coveror

2-qt.dish plasticwrap 5min. andmicrowaveat MED(5) for 8to9 minutes,

HI(10) Toheatwine: MED(5)

8to9 min.

Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohotwine whiskingevery1‘/2minutes.

5 to 6 minutesonHI

mshandseafood

L Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywitha fork.Centermaystillbe

slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafew minutesbeforeserving.

Food Container Cover

Fish

Filletsorsteaks Oblongdish (Mb,)

Wholefish Oblongdish

Clams,6 Pieplateor (3to5-OZ.) shallowdish

Shrimp,peeled Pieplateor (Mb.)

Shrimp,unpeeled~2-qt.casserole (1to2-lbs.)

shallowdish

Waxpaperor HI(10) plasticwrap

Plasticwrap HI(10) 4t06min.

Plasticwrap HI(10) 3to4 min. Armngeincirclewithhingedsideout.

Plasticwrap HI(10) 3t06min.

Lidor HI(10) 6to,10min. plasticwrap

PowerLevel&Time

2. Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

3. Do notovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.

Comments

5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.

Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil. perlb. Temp.170°

Stirtwiceduringcooking.

Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticor glass.Cookmost vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotatoes cookedintheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowater addedforsteam.

Donotsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add salttowaterindishbeforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving.

Cookingtimefor ve~etablesaffectsfinishedtasteandtexture. Minim{rntimeong~idegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture. Forsofttexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime orlonger.

Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepicccsgenerallytake longerthansmalluniformpieces.

as whencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshould

Just havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook togethersuccessfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots, cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving afirmvegetablewitha softone(carrotsandpeas,forexample) cutthecarrotsiniuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastasthe peas.Or,startco~kinglarger-carrotpiecesfirst,and addpeas duringlastfewminutes.

Vegetables

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

Whole,halvesorlarge starchyvegetables (potatoes,winter squash,cauliflower) (1-lb.; 3to4) (2-lbs.; 6

Summersquash (1-lb.; 3to4) (2-lbs.;6to8)

Vegetablecasseroles (rawvegetables) (precookedvegetables)

Stir-FryVegetables (6 to 8servings)

Blanchingfresh vegetablesfor freezing

to8)

Container

Casserole

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

Oblongdish orcasserole

Seecomment

casserole

3-qt.

Glass casserole

Cover

Yes HI(10)

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

Yes HI(10)

Yes

Yes HI(10)

PowerLevel&Time

HI(10)

Comments

10to 14min. 14to 18min. vegetablesareblanched.

10to20min. 14to20min.

9to 12min. 7to 10min.

15to20min. 10to 15min.

10to 12min.

2to5 min.

Add1/4to 1/2cupwater.If frozen, reducetime3to5minutesbecause

Prickskinsof potatoesbeforecooking.

Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup water.

Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor boilingindish.

Tostir-f~ onetypeof vegetable, substitute1 tablespoonoil forwater

and followtimesincookingguide. Blanchonlv1 poundor 1quartprepared

vegetables-at~time.Plac~in1‘to~-qt. casserolewith 1/4to 1/2cupwater. Blanchedvegetableswillhavebright,even colorandwillbeslightlysoftened.Cool drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately byplungingincontaineroficewater,

GmviesandSauces

L Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop, theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe sameamountofthickening.Increasethickeningby addingextra teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchfor eachcupofliquid.

Food

Graviesandsauces thickenedwithflour orcornstarch(1cup) finish.Increasetime 1to2 minutesper

Thin,liquidsauces

(aujus, clam,etc.) ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto

(1cup) Meltedbuttersauces Glassmeasure No

clarifiedbutter clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet (%cup)

Thickspaghetti, barbecueorsweet/sour largebowl sauces(2cups) 10minutestodevelopflavor.

Container

Glassmeasure No orbowl tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand

Casserole No HI(10) 2to3min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

Casserole, Yes

Cover PowerLevel&Time

HI(10)

I-H(10)

(spaghetti)

Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmost shouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice whilemicrowaving.

Comments

4to6 min.

1to2 min. Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For

5t07min.

Microwavefat, flourandsalttogether

additionalcup ofsauce.

finish.

standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff

and usecleartoplayer.

Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave, stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5to

StaandRce

1. Alwaysuscmicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass. 4,

2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor

conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand 1teaspoon oil(optional,topreventsticking),

. Forriceor Minuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramount 6.

ofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.

Food

Macaroni (7-OZ.)

Spaghetti (16-oz.)

EggNoodles (8-oz.)

Lasagna (8to 16-oz)

Manicotti (5to8-oz.)

Rice,regular longgrain(1cup)

Rice,Minute (1Mcups)

Container

2-qt.casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

3-qt,casserole

3-qt.oblong

dish 2-qt.oblong

dish

3-qt.casserole

2-qt.casserole

Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments

Lidor

plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

HI(10)

HI(10) 16to 19min.

HI(10) 10to i3min.

HI(10)

HI(10) 16to20min.

HI(10) 18to21min.

HI(10) 4 to6 min.

Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.

Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpasta immediatelyafiermicrowaving. Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

14to 17min.

11to 16min.

Add3 cupswater,Stirafter 10minutes.For rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10 minutes.

Add6to7cups water.Rearrangeafter10 minutes.

Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time isthesamefor spinachor regularnoodles.

Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafter7 minutes.

Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater. Using fork,turnoverevery5 minuteswhile microwaving.

Add2 Mcupswater.Stirafter10minutes.

Addlfi cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.

@cereal

L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Uselarge

enoughcontainertoavoidspillover.

2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.

Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time

Oatmeal,quick

(1serving) potterybowl,

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketof instantoatmeal,followpackagedirections foramountofhotwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for %to 1 minute.

Oatmeal, l-qt.casserole No HI(10) 3to5 min. oldfashioned orbowl (1serving)

Grits,quick Chinaor No (1serving) potterybowl,

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections foramountof waterandmicrowaveat HI(10)for %to 1minute.

Creamofwheat, I-qt.casserole No (1serving) orbowl

Creamofrice

(1serving)

Chinaor No HI (10) 1to2 min.

paperbowl

HI(10)

paperbowl

HI(10)

Chinaor potterybowl, paperbowl

HI(10)

3, Do notcover. 4, Stirhalfwaythroughcookingtime.

Comments

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6 servings,use3-qt.casserole.

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone

serving.Increasetimeabout1%minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir afterhalfof time.

3to5min.

3t04min.

1%to2 min.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase

casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby1!4

minutesperadditionalserving.

Increasetime 1minuteperadditionalserving.

Increasetimeabout1minuteperadditional

serving.

cakesand Desserk

1. Alw~ysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.

2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,for easy removal,linedishwithwaxpaperor papertowel.

Food

cakes

Commercialmix 8-in.roundor

~()-oz.) squaredishes

(18to

Basicbutteror chocolatecake

Pineappleupside downcake

Cupcakes(6)

Barcookies 8-in.square

Bakedapples orpears

Container Cover PotierLevel&Time Cornnknts

Flutedtube cakepan

Greased8-in. rounddish

8-in.round

dish

Paperlined cupcaker

dish 2-qt.oblong dish

Microwave safedishor casserole

Lidor HI(10)

plasticwrap perpiece

3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeif firmexterioris desirable forfrosting.

4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingand tasting.

MEDHI(7) 6to8 min.

MEDHI(7) 16to 18min.

HI(10) 7to9 min.

HI(10)

HI(10) 2%to 3min.

HI(10) 6t08min.

9to 11min.

8to 14min.

3to4 min.

Omit1 eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotate dish1/4turnevery3 minutes.Letstand5to

10minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.

Usenumberof eggsrecommendedon package.Rotatepan 1/4turnevery6minutes. Lettubecakestand5to 10minutesbefore invertingtocool.

Rotatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand onheat-proofcounteror woodenboardtocool

15minutes.

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout clean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdishstand overcakeafewminutes.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay

noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.If so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand continuecookingtheresta fewsecondsmore.

Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime. Cutwhencool.

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.

candies

1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.For easy

cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace

chocolateinpaperbowltomelt.

Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments

S’Mores

Caramelapples

Marshmallowcrisp 2-qt.oblong

Chocolatebark

Papernapkin orpaperplate

1pint(2-cup)

measure

dish

1%-qt. casserole orbowl

Yes

Yes HI(10)

HI(10)

Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhe<;besuretohandle

cookingcontainerscarefully.

30 to35

seconds 2min.

1%min.to meltbutter 3%min.tomelt 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.Stirin6 cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.

Place12-02.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin container,Microwavetomelt.Add 1cup wholetoastedalmonds.Smeadoverwax paperoncookiesheet,C~illuntilfirm.

@MicrowaveAdapting

I@K!s for

conventionalandmicrowave cooking,coversholdinmoistureandspeedheating. Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Ventingplasticwrapor coveringwithwaxpaper servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

ArrangingFoodinOven.In conventionalbaking,you positionfoods,suchascakelayersor potatoes,sothat hot air canflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,you

arrangefoodsina ring,sothat allsidesareexposedto microwaveenergy.

Stirring.Inrangetopcooking,youstirfoodsupfrom thebottomtohelpthemheatevenly.When microwaving,youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring

conventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring. TurningOver.In rangetopcooking,youturnover

foodssuchas hamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly contactthehotpan. Whenmicrowaving,turningisoften neededduringdefrosting,or whencookingfoodssuch

shamburgersfromthefrozenstate.

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StandingTime.In conventionalcooking,foodssuchas

_ roasts _

or cakes are allowedtostandtofinishcookingor

set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave

cooking.Notethatthemicrowavedcakeisnotplacedon

Shielding.In aconventionaloven,youshieldchicken breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When defrosting,youusesmallstripsoffoil to shieldthin parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry, whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted.

PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressureinfoodswhicharetightlycoveredbya sl& or membrane.Prickpotatoes(asyoudoconventionally),

eggyolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.

Effectsofl?ood Characteristics On

Microwaving

DensityofFood.In bothconventionalandmicrowave cooking,densefoods,suchasa potato,take longerto cookor heat thanlight,porousfoods,suchasa pieceof cake,breador a roll.

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

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards arebestcookedatlowerpowersettingsto avoid toughening.

NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.Very moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis attractedto watermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture shouldbe coveredor allowedto standsoheatcan .

disperseevenly. PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.

Pieceswhichare similarinsizeandshapecookmore

evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower

settingfor evencooking.

ShapeofFood.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas cookfasterthanthickones.Thiscanbecontrolledin microwavingbyplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside edge,andthinpiecesinthecenter.

StartingTemperature.Foodstakenfromthe freezeror refrigeratortakelongertocookthanfoodsat room temperature.Timingsin ourrecipesarebasedonthe temperaturesatwhichyounormallystorethefoods.

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

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Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheoven helpsfoodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turn thedish untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenistothe front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside whichwastothebackoftheovenis totheside.

AdaptingYourFavoriteRecipes

HowtoConvertConventional RecipesforMicrowaving.

Beforeconvertinga conventionalrecipefor microwaving,studyitcarefully.Isitoneofthemany foodswhichmicrowavewell?Lookforcooking techniqueswhichare similarto microwaving

techniques,suchascovering,steamingor cookingin

sauceor liquid.Ifthefoodrequiresacrisp,friedcrust orverydrysurface,youmayprefertocookit conventionally.Somerecipesmaynotbeexactlythe

samewhenmicrowaved;otherswillnotneedchanging.

(Moist,richcakes,candiesandmeatloavesare examples.)

FavoriteStuffedPeppers

6 mediumgreenpeppers

1%lbs.groundchuckbeef %cupchoppedomon 1cupcookedrice 1teaspoonsalt

Mteaspoonpepper 1clovegarlic,minced 1can(10?4-oz.)condensedtomatosoup

?/2cupwater

1to2 cupsgratedcheese

Sinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicrowaved, reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome seasoningsalso; theywillnotloseintensityin short microwavingtimes.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter cooking.Ifan ingredienttakeslongertomicrowavethan othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore addingtotheothers.

Makes6 servings

ConventionalMethod

Cut offtopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand membrane.Cookpeppers5minutesinenoughboiling

watertocover;drain.Inmediumskilleton rangetop, cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis tender.Drainofffat. Stirinrice,salt,pepper andgarlic. Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin

8-in.squaredish. Mendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.

Cover.Bakeat350°for45minutesto1hour.Sprinkle withcheese,recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesto meltcheese.

MicrowaveMethod

Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers; removeseedsand membrane.Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice, salt,pepper andgarlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers uprightsnuglyaroundedgeof3-qt.casserole.

Blendsoupandwateruntil smooth;pourover peppers. Cover.MicrowaveatHIGH(10)25to30minutes, rotating1/2turn after 15minutes.Sprinklewithcheese, recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesbeforeserving.

oMicrowaveUtemil/CookwareGuide

TypeofUtensiMhkwa;e MicrowaveUses

FoiMinedI?qmrBags,Boxesand

BakingTkays Metalorpartmetalpots,I+ms,

Thermometers,SkewersandFoil Trays

BoilableHardandSoftPlastics, suchas:Rubbermaid

Glassjars, such as: forbabyfoods,

vegetables,entrees,syrups,

saladdressings

HandmadePottery,Porcelain, Stoneware

MicrowavePlastics such as:

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

Paper or StyrofoamPlates

andCups

_ OvenGkwssuchas:AnchorHocking,

FireKing,Glassbake,Heller,Jena, Pyrex

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Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.or less.Foilor metalwillreflect microwaves,thus preventingevenheating.Arcingcanoccuriffoiliscloser thanl-in.toovenwalls.

Cookinggroundbeef(colander). Defrosting.Heating.

Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove metalcapstowarmsyruporsoftensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.

Cookingandheating.

Cooking.

Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbe usedfor ~– short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.

Cookingandheating.

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Regular

Dinnerware, such m:

CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration, Denby,El Camino,Franciscan,

InternationalStoneware,Lenox Temperware,Marsh,Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff

UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:

CorningCentura,FitzandFloyd

Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine, Disheswithmetaltrim

PaperTowelsandNapkins, WaxI%per

Glass-Ceramic@yroceram), suchas:CorningWare,

ProgressionG byNoritake

PlasticWrap,CookingBags,

Boil-in-bags,StorageBags SpecialtyGlass-Ceramicand

Porcelain,suchas:ElCamino,

F.B.Rogers,Heller,MarshIndustries,

- Pffdtzgraff,Shafford

Heatingandsomecooking.

None.

Cookingbacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand servingsandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdinsteam.

Cookingandheating.

Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags).

Heating(storagebags). Recommendedformicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingof specialfoods,

Paperboard Traysusedforfrozen Cookingandheating.

‘-en~reesanddinn&s

Plastic TraysandPlatesusedfor

Cookingandheating,

frozenentreesanddinners

HowtousetheMinute/secondher

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‘I%MIN/SECTIMERhasthree timingfunctions:

~ Itoperatesasaminutetimer. @Itcanbesettodelaycooking.

~ Itcanbeusedasa holdsetting afterdefrosting.

TheMIN/SECTIMERoperates withoutmicrowaveenergy.

l%w ~0~~ ~

3-Minute

Phonecdl

TouchMIN/SECTIMERpad.

Thedisplayshows”: O“and .

“ENTERTIME”flashes.

2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO (for3 minutesandno seconds). Displayshows“3:00”and“TIME?

3. TouchSTART.Displayshows timecountingdown.

4. Whentimeis up,ovensignals, flashes“End~’anddisplayshows

timeofday. fiogramming a HOLD

Tm TheMinute/SecondTimercanalso

beusedtoprogram“holdtime” betweenmicrowavecooking functions.Thetimecanrangefrom onesecondto99 minutesand99

seconds.AHOLD,or “standing” timemaybefoundin someofyour ownrecipesor inthecookingguide.

II%lgramming

Delayed

cooking

Todelaycookingupto99minutes and99 seconds,touchTIME COOKor TEMPCOOK/I-IOLD

andentercooktimeor temperature. TouchMIN/SECTIMERandenter numberofminutestodelaycooking. TouchSTART.Timerwillcount downtozeroandcookingwill begin. Whendelayingtemperature cooking,besureprobeis infood beforetouchingSTART.

How to

Defrost,HoIdand

~me C-04Bk

Let’ssayyouwanttodefrostafrozen casserolefor 15minutes,holdfor

10minutesandthenTimeCookfor

25minutes.Here’showtodoit:

Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer andplaceinoven.

Step2:TouchDEFROSTpad.

The displayshows”: O“and

“ENTERDEFTIME’ flashes.

Step3: Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor

15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00” appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis automaticallysetonpowerlevel3 butcanbechangedbytouchingthe POWERLEVELpadandthe desiredpowerlevel.)

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

Step‘ZTouch2,5,0 andOfor

twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.

“COOKTIME”flashesand

“25:00”appearsondisplay.

Step8:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME” and“15:00”countingdownshow ondisplay.Aseachfimctionis automaticallyperformed,oven displayshowsinstructionsentered andthefunction.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven signalsandflashes“End~’

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Whatwillhappenifl accidentallyreversemydefrost, holdandcookinstructions?

A. Theovenwillautomatically

rearrangeyourprogram.Defrosting willalwayscomefirst, then hold, andthenthecookingfunction.

Q. CanI defrostandholdonly? A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly

wanttodefrosta food,holdit, and cookit later.Allyouneedtodo is

programinDefrostandamountof

time.ThenprogramHoldandthe amountoftime.Besuretoputthe thaweddishintherefrigerator promptly.

NOTE:Letfoodsremainatroom temperatureonlyaslongas safe. Timeswillvary.

Q.Iprogrammedmyovenfor

aspecificdefrostingtime

defrostediongerthannecessary. Whathappened?

A. Wheninstructionsconflict,

theovencarriesoutthelast instruction.Youmayhavesetthe oventoDefrostfor4 minutes, Hold/Timefor2 minutes,andthen Defrostfor6 minutes.Inthiscase, theovenwouldDefrostfor6 minutesandHold/Timefor2 minutes.

butit

&Rom~~~~ INSTRUCTIONS

- Thisappliancemustbegrounded. Intheeventofanelectricalshort

ircuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent. Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercordhavinga grounding wirewitha groundingplug.The plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet thatisproperlyinstalledand grounded.(Fig. 1)

~~~~~~~-Improper useofthegroundingplugcanresult ina riskofelectricshock.

— Consultaqualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding

— instructionsare notcompletely

nderstood,or ifdoubtexistsasto whethertheapplianceis properly grounded.

Whereastandardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,it is

yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationtohaveitreplacedwith aproperlygroundedthree-prong wallreceptacle.

Do not mder any Cirmnstmcm

cut or remove the third @’Wmi) prong from W ~wer ‘cord.

UseofAdapterPlugs

Usage

appliance’s power cord will

Mlisconnectedinfkquently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,we

stronglyrecommendagainstthe

useofanadapterplug.However,

ifyoustill electtouseanadapter, wherelocal codespermit,a TEMPORARYCONNE~ION maybemadetoaproperlygrounded

two-prongwallreceptaclebytheuse

ofa ULlistedadapter(Fig.2)

whichisavailableatmostlocal

hardwarestores.

Thelargerslot intheadaptermust

bealignedwiththe largerslotinthe

wallreceptacleto provideproper polarityintheconnectionofthe powercord.

Caution:Attachingtheadapter groundterminaltothewall

receptaclecoverscrelvdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewismetal,andnot

insulated,andthewallreceptacle

isgroundedthroughthehouse

wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit checkedbya qualifiedelectrician tomakesurethereceptacleis properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthepower cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold theadapterwithonehand.If this isnotdone,theadapterground terminalisverylikelytobreakwith repeateduse.Shouldthishappen, DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil a propergroundhasagainbeen established.

situations where

TEMPORARYMETHOD

Usagesituationswhere appliance’spowercordwill bedisconnectedfrequently.

Donotuseanadapterphqjinthese situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercordplacesunduestrain ontheadapterandleadstoeventual fh.ilureoftheadaptergroundterminal. Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya

qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

UseoflktensionCords

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly

recommendagainsttheuseofan

extensioncord.However,if itis

necessarytouseanextensioncord, useonlya 3-wireextensioncord that hasa 3-bladegroundingplug,

anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill

acceptthe plugontheappliance.

Themarkedratingoftheextension

cordshall beequaltoor greater

thantheelectricalratingofthe

appliance(15amperes).

Ifyoudouseanextensioncord

withyourmicrowaveoven~the

interiorlightmayflickerandthe

blowersoundmayvarywhenoven

isinuse.Cooktimesmaybelonger

aswell.

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HowtoUsetheOvenShelf

63~~ ~o~s~or~or c~o~w~t~

shelfonfloorofoven.Product damagemayresult.

~Usepotholderswhenhandling

metalshelfandcookware. Theymaybehot.

e Do notstoremicrowave

browningdishonmetalshelf.

The wireshelfisspecifically designedforaddedcapacityheating andreheatinginyourmicrowave oven.Morethanonefoodmaybe heatedorreheatedandreadyto serveatthesametime.

Whenmicrowavingwiththeoven

shelf,sometechniqueswilldiffer fromthecookingguide.Itis importanttoarrangefoodsproperly (shownonthenextpage). Cookwaresizeisimportant;select fromamongthesuggestionsbelow. Also,foodsizeshouldbe considered;foodsover4 inches high,or3%pounds,arenot recommendedforshelfcooking.

Battersanddoughfoods,andalso uncookedfoodswhichneedtobe preparedfromscratch,shouldbe cookedwithouttheovenshelf, followingdirectionsinthecooking

guide.

CookwareforShelf HeatingandReheating

Beforeplacingfoodinthedishes, checktoseethattheywillfit togetheronorundertheshelf,Also, besurecookwareismicrowavesafe.

Cookwareforheatingorreheating

include1cupmeasuringcup, 9x5x3-inchloafdishesor9-inch pieplates.

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Leftoversmaybeplacedinsmall individualceramicorplasticbowls ordividedplates.

PositioningtheShelf

To positiontheovenshelf,tipthe backslightlyandfittheshelf suppcirtguidesontothesupport guideslocatedoneachsideofthe ovenintherear.

Next,lowerthefrontuntiltheshelf supportguidesfitontothesupport guideslocatedat eachsideofthe oveninthefront.

Whenproperlypositioned,theshelf shouldfitsnuglyinplace,belevel andnot touchthebackwallof the oven.

Usepotholderswhenhandling foodsheatedtogetherwithyour ovenshelf,especiallywhenheating largeramountsoffood.Extrasteam generatedfrommultiplefood

cookingmaymakecookwarehotter thanwithregularmicrowaving.

Ifarcingoccurswhenusingthe shelftocookmorethanonefood atthesametime,turntheoven off.Makesuretheshelfis positionedright-side-upon all fourshelfsupportsandnot touchingovenwalls.

Usewaxpaperorplasticwrap insteadoflidsoncasseroles.Lids mayaddtoomuchheighttodish.

- HowtoHeator Reheat

hnikwTypesOfFood

Twoplatesofleftoversmaybe

reheatedtogether.Arrangethick

ordensefoodstooutsideedgesof plateandcoverwithplasticwrap. MicrowaveatHigh(10)for3 minutes.Reversepositionofplates

(toptobottom)androtate1/2turn. ContinuemicrowavingatHigh(10) for2to3minutes.Continue heating,ifnecessary,untilhot.

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Reheatingtwocasseroles(height shouldbelessthan4inches)is possible.Coverwithplasticwrap. Usestaggeredarrangementsof food,placingfoodonrightsideof

shelfandleftsideoffloor.Referto Heatingor ReheatingGuidefor suggestedmicrowavetimeper casseroleandaddthetimes together.MicrowaveatHigh(10) reversingpositionoffoods(topto bottom)afterhalfoftime.Several smallbowlsofleftoversmaybe heatedinthe sameway,stirringand reversingpositionsafierhalf oftime.

‘IWOfrozenindividualentrees

(5to7oz.each)or twoTVdinners (10to12oz.each)arebothreadyto

serveatthesametime.Remove traysoffoodfromtheirboxesand turnbackonecorneroftheplastic covertovent. Iftherearefoilcovers, removethemandreturnthetraysof foodtotheirboxes.(Batterfoods shouldberemovedfromthe trays

andcookedconventionally.)Place

inovenwithoneTVdinneronright

shelfandtheseconddinneronleft floor.MicrowaveatHigh(10)for 6minutes.Reversepositions(top tobottom)androtatefoods1/2turn. ContinuemicrowavingatHigh(10) for6 minutes.Checkdinnersfor heating.Ifonedinnerseemsless

donethandesired,returnittothe boxandcontinueheatingonshelf

1to2 moreminutes.

How i@lle~e~~

Several DifferentTypesofFeds Together

Whenheatingseveraldifferent typesoffoodtogether,foodswhich shouldbeservedhotmustbeplaced ontheovenshelf,whilefoodswhich areonlywarmedshouldbeplaced onthefloor.Thisisbecause microwaveenergyenterstheoven fromthetoponly.Also,itisimportant

torememberthatfoodsabsorb microwaveenergyatdifferentrates. Ratescanbeaffectedbythesizeof thefood,anditsstartingtemperature.

Becauseofthe varyingrates,you mayneedtostartreheatingalarge ordensefoodafewminutesahead oftime,thenaddothersmalleror lessdensefoods.Alternately,if oneofthefoodsyouareheating seemsundercookedbuttheothers areheatedsatisfactorily,letthe underheatedfoodcontinuecooking.

Heatorreheatdifferenttypesof foodatHigh(10).Todetermine heatingtimes,addtimesforall foodstogether.(Seeheatingguide.) Afterhalfoftime,stiror re~~range foods(donot reversepositions).

Checkfoods(topshelfespecially) after3/4oftotaltimeandremove anywhicharedone.Continue cookingothers.

Placeonshelflargeor densefoods

whichneedthe most heating,such asleftoverfriedchicken,casseroles, cannedorleftovervegetables,rice orpasta.Placeonovenfloorthose foodswhichneedonlybewarmed, suchasbakerypies,rolls,muffins orbreads.

Poppopcornonthemicrowave ovenflooronly.Popcornplacedon

theovenshelfwillnotpopproperly. Useaspecialmicrowavepopcorn accessoryorpopcornlabeledfor useinmicrowaveovens.

careand cleaning

YournewMicrowaveOvenis avaluableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfollowing theserules:

@Keepyourovencleanand sweet-smelling.Openingtheoven

doora fewminutesaftercooking helpsair-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwith a solutionofbakingsodaand waterkeepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensiis

onyouroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched. Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.

@Don’tremovethemode

stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature6 onpage5). Youwilldamagethe oven.

BECERTAINPOWERISOFF BEFORECLEANINGANY PARTOFTHISOVEN.

Howtomantheh$kk!

Walls,floor andmode stirrer cover.Somespatterscanberemoved

witha papertowel,othersmay

requirea dampcloth.Remove greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth, thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donot useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls. NEVERUSEA COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERONANYPART OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled withadampcloth.Rinsethoroughly anddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor: Wipefrequentlywithadampcloth toremoveallsoil.DONOTUSE ABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANING POWDERSOR STEELANDPLASTICPADS. THEYWILLMARTHE SURFACE.

GiassCookingTray.Occasionally

itisnecessarytoremovethecooking trayforcleaningofthetrayor oven.Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjust after cooking.Washitcarefullyinwarm, sudsywaterorinthedishwasher. Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped. Remember,do notoperatethe oven

withoutthecookingtrayin place.

Specialnotewhenusing Brown‘NSearDish:If grease

ispresent,highheatgeneratedon bottomofa Brown‘NSeardish maycausethegreasetoburnonto theoventray.Thismayberemoved withacleansersuchas BonAmi” brandcleanser.

AfterusingBonAmi@brand cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly, followinginstructionsoncan. Do notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser onthepaintedsurfacessuchasthe walls.It mayscratchthepaint.

AutomaticTemperatureProbe.

Probeis sturdy,butcareshouldbe

takeninhandling.Donottwistor bend; avoiddroppingtemperature probe.

Cleanassoonafterusingaspossible. Toclean,wipewithsudsycloth, thenrublightlywithplasticscouring ballif necessary.Rinseanddry. (Orwashindishwasher.)

Ovenshelf.Yourshelfaccessoryis

designedforuse ina microwaveoven only; do notusein aconventional oven.Do notuseabrowningdish withtheshelf.Arcingcouldoccur.

Cleanshelfwithmildsoapand wateror inthedishwasher.Donot

cleanshelfina self-cleaningoven.

Howto CleantheOutside

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour

ovenwithsoapanddampcloth, rinsewithadampclothandthen dry.Wipethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest wipedwithadampclothandthen withadrytowel.

ControlPanel.Wipewithadamp cloth.Drythoroughly.Do not use cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp objectsonthepanel—theycan damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfacesofdoorandoventhat cometogetheronclosingthedoor,

useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps or detergentsappliedwitha sponge or softcloth.

PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy watermaybeused,butbecertain torinsewithadampclothanddry thoroughlybeforepluggingcord intooutlet.

(hen LampReplacement

Firstunplugtheoven.Then removelampcompartmentcover byremovingscrewwhichholds coverinplace.Coverislocated onthebackoftheouter case.

Replacewith40-wattappliancebulb. (Itisavailableindrugandhardware stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.

.Plugintheoven.

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PROBLEM

OVENWILLNOT COMEON

CONTROLPANEL LIGHTED, YETOVEN WILLNOTSTART

FOODSAREEITHER OVERCOOKEDOR UNDERCOOKED

PCX%W3LECNJSEAND WMEDY

@Afuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseorreset

circuitbreaker.

@Unplugyourmicrowaveoven,thenplugit backin. s Makesure

@Door notsecurelyclosed. @

STARTmustbe pressedafterenteringcookingselection.

s.p~~~gplugonovenisfu1ly inserted into wall receptacle.

~ AnotherselectionenteredalreadyinovenandCLEAR/OFFnotpressedtocancelit. ~ Makesureyouhaveenteredcoo~ngtimeafterpressingTIMECOOK. eCLEAR/~FFwas ~Makesureyouhaveenter~ adesiredfinished

pressedaccid~n@ly+ Reset Coobng program andpressSTART.

temperature afierpressingTEhfP

COOK/HOLD. *MakesureyouhaveenteredacodenumberafterpressingQUICKSETcontrol,

AUTOROASTorAUTODEFROST.

@Cookingtimesmayvarybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityoramount

offoodsinoven.PressTIMECOOK andadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion.

@Incorrectpowerlevelentered.Checkcookingguideforrecommendedpowerlevel,or

changinglevelsduringcookingifnecessary. @Dishwasnotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.

Checkcookingguideorrecipeforinstructions. @Toomanydishesinovenatsametime.Cookingtimemustbe increasedwhencooking

morethanone fooditem. Checkcookingguidetimerecommendations. @Probenot insertedproperlyintomeatordishwhenusingTempCook/HoldorAuto

Roastfunctions.Checkcookingguideforspecificinstructions. @IncorrectQuickSetnumbersentered.

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“EEEE” APPEARS

ONDISPLAY

9WhenusingTempCook/Hold,atemperaturelessthanIOO°F. beenentered.

@WhenusingClock,youhavenot enteredavalidclocktime. ~WhenusingQuickSetcontrol,youhavenot enteredavalidcode.QuickSetmustbe

2or3digits.

@WeightisincorrectforAutoDefrostcodeonguide.Itisnecessarytoresetoven.

“Prob” APPEARS

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occurwhile mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

problemwithyouroven.

If YouNeedservice

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty onthebackpageofthisbook.

We’reproudofourserviceand wantyoutobepleased.Ifforsome reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho

seniced yourappliance.Explain whyyouare not pleased.Inmost cases,thiswillsolvethe problem.

NEXT,ifyouarestillnot pleased, writeallthedetails-including yourphone number—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

YOURHOTPOINTMICROWAVEOVEN

WARRANTY

Saveproofof original purchase date such asyour sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT !s

WHAT Is

FULL

COVERED

NOTCOVEREDoservice‘rips‘oyour‘ome‘o

ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Forone year from dateof original purchase, wewill provide,free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

part of the microwaveoven

any that failsbecauseof a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAHWARRANTY

Forthe second through fifth year from dateof original purchase, we will provide, free of charge,a replacement the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

teach you howto usethe product.

Readyour Useand Care

If youthen have anyquestions about operating the product, please contact your dealer 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.

magnetrontube if

material.

This warranty is extendedto the original purchaserand any succeeding owner for products

purchased for ordinary home use

inthe 48mainland states,Hawaii and Washington, D.C.InAlaskathe warranty isthe sameexceptthat it is

LIMITED because youmust payto

ship the product to the service shop

or for the service technician’stravel

coststo your home.

All warranty servicewill be provided

byour FactoryServiceCenters or

byour authorized CustomerCare” servicers during normalworking

hours.

Look inthe White orYellowPages

of yourtelephone directoryfor

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,

GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT

CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

Replacement of housefuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. ~Failure ofthe product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

orused commercially.

@Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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

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

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

PtiNo. 164D1352P193 Pub.

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No. 39-4620

Warrantor: General Electric Company

#ffurther help is needed concerning this warranty,write:

Manager–Consumer Maim, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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