GE RE1450H Use and Care Manual

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Adapter Plugs Aluminum Foil

Appliance Registration Auto Defrost

Auto Roast Auto Simmer

Care and Cleaning Control Panel

Convenience Food Guide

Cooking Comulete

Cooking Guide Defrosting

Reminder 5

4 Oven Shelf 2

12, 13

20,21

22-31

Model and Serial Numbers

34’35

Power Levels Precautions

Problem Solver Repair Service

Safety Instructions Temperature Cook

Temperature Probe Time Cook

Warranty Back Cover

Coating Guide

6-7, 10-11

3,4

11-13

Use

and Care&

Countertop

model

M1450H

Defrosting Guide Delayed Cooking

Extension Cords Features

Grounding Instructions Heating or Reheating Guide 16, 17

Hold Time Light; Bulb Replacement

Microwaving Tips Minute/Second Timer

18, 19

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32 36

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Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

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

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number):

Consumer Affairs

Hotpoint

Appliance Park

Louisville. KY40225

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner.

Please check with your supplier to

be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

must be that it is.

Write to:

Hotpoint

Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville. KY40225

*ted.

This appliance

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be certain

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 37. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Optional Accessories

available at extra cost from your

Hotpoint supplier.

JX17

Installation Kit

this oven to a built-in wall oven.

converts

P~CAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXC~SIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in

harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Do Not Operate

if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces

(d) The Oven Should Not

adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

to operate

any object

the oven

All these things are normal with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door. oven is operating.

● Light reflection around door or

outer case.

●

Dimming oven light and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other

than high.

●

Dull thumping sound while

●

Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a

problem with your oven.

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Microwaving

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable microwaving. Most glass cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or sheen can be used. Some cookwa is labeled “suitable for

If you are unsure, use this dish Measure 1 cup water in a glass Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1 minute at High (10). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for

Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover

dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved foods require

stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the cooking guide for specific instructions.

●

Steam builds up pressure in

which are tightly covered by a ski or membrane. Pierce potatoes, yolks and chicken livers to bursting.

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IMPORT~T

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

●

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

●

Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

AVOID

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded

outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRUffIONS”

●

This microwave oven is

on page 33.

specifically designed to heat or

cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker,

●

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided initiation instructions.

●

cerkin

to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the

●

apptiance

in normal usage.

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

Do not immerse power cord

or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord

hang

over edge of table or counter.

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

●

See door surface cleaning instructions on page 36.

●

This appliance should be serviced

ody

qudfied

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●

As with any appliance, close

supervision is necessary when

used by children.

To reduce the risk of fire in

the oven cavity: –Do not overcook

fti. Caretilly

attend appliance if paper, plastic, or

otier combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

–Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not use recycled paper

produck. Reeycled

paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite,

–Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times–it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

●

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven

udess

in a special microwave popcorn accessory or

urdess

you use popcorn labeled for

use in microwave ovens. –Do not

overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

●

If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

●

Some products such as whole

eggs and sealed

conbiners-for

example, closed glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures.

●

Don’t defrost frozen beverages

in narrow

necked

bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, resulting in injury.

●

Use metal only as directed in

cooking guide. TV dinners maybe microwaved

in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metil

shelfl

at least

1 inch away from sides of oven.

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

●

Sometimes, the cooking tray can become too hot to touch. Be careful handling the cooking tray during and after cooking.

Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing

less moisture. Should this occur, refer to page 36 for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.

Thermometer—Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not in use. If you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls.

●

Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware cooking are very be used carefully. Even safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and

use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision.

. When cooking pork,

the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat.

Boiling

recommended in a microwave oven. Pressure can build up inside the egg yolk and may cause it to burst, resulting in injury.

INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

●

Foods with unbroken outer

“skin”

such as potatoes, sausages,

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

~~Boilable”

cooking pouches

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in the cooking guide. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should beat least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering

designd

usefil,

for microwave

but should

microwave-

carefilly

from hands and face.

●

and direct steam away

Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly

afier

removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.

●

Use

of the oven

—Remove the shelf from oven when not in use.

–Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

–Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot.

–Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat,

170°F.

–Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the

oven to prevent product damage (see page 34).

eggs is

not

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

shelf

accessory.

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Features of Your Oven

Cooting

(For all AUTO ROAST codes except code 6, AUTO DEFROST, TIME COOK and DEFROST

cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either the oven doo~ortouch the CLEAR-/OFF pad. ‘

Complete Reminder

open

‘n II

1.4 Cubic Foot

Oven Interior

1. Door Handle.

Door must be securely oven to operate.

2. Door Latches.

3. Viewing Window with

Shield.

viewing of microwaves confined inside oven.

4. Model

5. Oven Vent.

6. Mode Stirrer cover.

Protects the m distributing system. Do not remove this cover.

Metal screen permits

and

Pull to open door.

lat~hed for

Metal

foods and

Y(>u

keeps

Serial Numbers.

icrowavc

will damage the oven.

energy

MICROTHERMOMETERT”

Temperature Probe.

TEMP COOK/HOLD and

ROAST functions only.

Receptacle for Temperature

Probe.

be securely inserted into receptacle when using TEMP COOK/HOLD or

9. several foods at once. (See Safety Instructions and pages 34 and 35 for special instructions. ) When this shelf is not in use, please remove from the oven.

Temperature probe must

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ROAST.

Oven Shelf.

Lets you microwave

When You Plug in the Oven

The panel displays four 8’s on the upper portion and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. disappear CLEAR/OFF pad

ltpower

and

“PF” comes on in the upper portion. Touch the

and

oven is ready

is disrupted at any time, the above sequence reoccurs,

you

must reset Clock after touching CLEAR/OFF.

After 15 seconds, all lights

fi]r

use and the clock can be set.

Use with

AU~

10. Glass Cooking Tray.

must

in place when using the oven. Cooking performance unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray may cleaning.

11. Oven Interior Light.

when the door is the oven is operating.

12. Touch Control Panel and Display. See

instructions.

opened

Tray

removed

Turns on

or when

for

will

for

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Your Control

Wnel

The control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger.

easy to use and understand.

1. DISPLAY.

day, time counting down during cooking functions, power level, internal food temperature, Auto Roast and Auto Defrost codes, Auto Defrost, food weights, Quick Set control codes, cooking mode

and instructions.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High) (or change power level after entering cooking time. See page 10. )

3. DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). (If desired, you may change power level after entering defrosting time. See page 7.)

4. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Quick Set control codes, Auto Roast codes, Auto Defrost codes and food weights.

CLOCK.

to enter time of day or check time

of day while microwaving. To set clock, and then enter time of day. For example, if time is number pads 1, 3 and O and will appear on display. Then touch START pad. To reset or change time, simply repeat above process.

POWER LEVEL.

pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

7. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, then desired number pad for Code to slow-cook or temperature cook meat with automatic preset program. (See pages 12 and 13.)

QUICK SET CONTROL. Use

this pad as a shortcut method for entering cooking time and power level. (See page 14.)

It’s designed to be

Displays time of

Touch this pad

first

touch CLOCK pad

1:30,

touch

“1:30”

Touch this

o—

Rogmm

Use the control panel to Temp Hold with a choice of temperature,

Auto Roast or Auto Defrost with oven setting times and power levels, Time Defrost and Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), set Quick Set to quickly enter cook time and power level, time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock.

Cooting

COOW

9. TEMP COOK/HOLD.

temperature probe to cook by using a

preset temperature. Once

preset temperature, oven switches

to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. (See page 11.)

10. MIN/SEC TIMER. This

feature uses no microwave energy. It can function as a kitchen timer, as a holding period timer after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. (See page 32.)

U. AUTO DEFROST.

pad, then Code number and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. (See page 8.)

CLEAR/OFF. When touched,

it shuts off the oven and erases ail settings (except time of day).

U. START. After all selections

are made, touch this pad to start the oven.

“EE EE” Ap-

● When using TEMP COOK/

HOLD function, you have entered a temperature less than

100°F.

or more than

●

When setting clock, you have

not entered a valid clock time.

“Pr ob”

●

when COOK/HOLD function is being used.

. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle.

Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Temp Cook/ Hold, Auto Roast or Time Cook. or program a hold time between Defrost and Time Cook. (See page 32. ) Set Time Cook to desired cooking time; oven shuts off automatically (See page 10.)

Appears On Display:

Probe has been forgotten

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ROAST or TEMP

end of time.

Use the

reaches

Touch

this

on Display:

199°F.

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Defrosting by

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

Use the Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

●

Power for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

●

See the defrosting guide for defrosting help.

To become better acquainted with

the defrost function, defrost a 1O-OZ. package of frozen strawberries by

following the steps below.

Step 1:

strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.

fruik

and frozen

level

3 is automatically set

Place package of frozen

Step

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

Step 6:

flashes package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting.

Defrosting

●

can be defrosted in the package.

When oven signals and

“EndJ’

open door, remove

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Foods frozen in paper or plastic

Questions and Answers

Q. When I touch START, I hear

a dull thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a

power level lower than 10 (High). Q. Can I defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes,

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

1/3. During either, rotate or stir

food frequently. Q.

times in the defrosting guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according

to the temperature in your freezer.

Set your oven for the time indicated in your defrosting guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

but they will need more

level

after entering the

Why don’t the defrosting

Step 2:

shows “: O“ and “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

defrosting time recommended in the defrosting guide. For example, touch 3, 0 and O

.’3:00”

Touch DEFROST. Display

3: Select one half of the total

for

3 minutes. Display shows

and “DEF TIME” flashes.

How to Change

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

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●

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

defrosting time.

. Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a

safe dish.

●

Check the defrosting guide for

other defrosting tips.

microwave-

Should all foods be completely

thawed before cooking?

Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking.

For example, fish cooks so it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Q. Can I open the door during

defrosting to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, and touch START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer.

If not, reset timer.

You may open the door at

close the door

quic~y

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Automatic Defrosting

With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting time and power levels for you.

Code number from 1 to 6 for the food you are defrosting, then enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide on next page) and press START. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results.

You choose the appropriate

How to set Auto Defrost

Before you begin, check the guide located at bottom of oven when you open the door.

minimum and maximum Food Weights for each Code Number. You will need to know your Food Weight and corresponding Code before setting Auto Defrost.

Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish, and close door.

It shows

3. Enter selected Code from guide. For example, poultry calls for Code 1.

“ENTER

appears on display.

LBS”

flashes. “CODE 1“

Note: If check the Code Guide. Make sure weight corresponds to Code Number.

Once during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times, times and oven shuts off. “turn”

remains on display and oven beeps every 6 seconds thereafter until you open the door, attend your food (see guide on next page), close the door and press START.

When defrosting time is completed,

“End” flashes and oven beeps 4 times. “End” remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is pressed.

“EE EE” appears on display,

“turn” flashes 4

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2. Press AUTO DEFROST pad.

“ENTER CODE” flashes on display.

Enter weight. For example, press

Number Pads 1 and 2 for weight of

1.2 pounds (1 pound, 3 ounces—see

Conversion Guide on next page).

Display shows “1.2” and “START” flashes.

5. Press START pad. Display shows

“DEF TIME” and Defrost Time

counts down.

When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow food to stand in order to finish defrosting the interior. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. And in some cases, it should stand in your refrigerator. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page.

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Automatic Defrosting Guide

RECOMMENDED

CODE

Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After signal, feel meat for warm spots and shield these areas with small pieces of foil.

FOODS

Chicken Pieces

Fish

Ground Beef

Roasts, bone in 3.0

Roasts, boneless

Steaks and Chops .5

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT SIGNAL

to 4.9 pounds

3.9

to 5.9 pounds

3.0

to 5.9 pounds

3.9

pounds

Turn over. Separate and/or shield where necessary. Remove defrosted pieces.

Remove defrosted areas and break apart.

Turn over and shield where necessary.

Turn over. Separate and/or shield where necessary. Remove defrosted pieces.

STAND TIME

15 to 20 minutes.

15 to 20 minutes. Place under cold running water to complete defrosting.

15 to 20 minutes.

2 to 3 hours.

15 to 30 minutes.

Food Weight Conversion Guide

If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (.1) of a pound.

Ounces

1-2

4-5

6-7

14-15

Pounds

.1 .2 .3 .4

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The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. Power

recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cooking guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

add stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave safe. (Refer to Microwaving Tips on page 3.) Place cup in oven and close door.

level

10 (High) is

Fill a cup

teaspoon of instant coffee and

2/3

full of water,

Step

3: Select your time. Touch

1.0 and O for one minute. shows flashes.

Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” below.)

“1:00”

and “COOK

How to Change Power

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

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Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location, many Time Cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, then cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched the number pads

and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK pad must be

touched before setting the number pads or else your oven will not begin cooking.

I want to cook on a power level other than High. What do I need to do?

To change the power level, touch the POWER LEVEL pad. “P-10” appears on the display panel. Enter new number.

Step 2: Touch TIME COOK pad. Display shows “: O“ and “ENTER COOK TIME” flashes.

Step

4: Touch START. “COOK TIME” and time counting down show on display.

Step 5:

signals and flashes light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

When time is up, the oven

“End?’

Oven,

Open the door.

Q. What happens if I accidentally operate the microwave oven without food in it?

A. Accidental use for short periods

of time does not damage the oven but it is not recommended.

Q. Can I interrupt my Time Cook function to check the food?

A. Yes.

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

To resume cooking,

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Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is the best

test of doneness for many foods. Use TEMP COOK/HOLD to

cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The TIME COOK setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe.

.’TEMP

guesswork out of cooking because the oven automatically signals with four beeps when the food reaches the preset temperature. The Hold feature

for

touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

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

COOK/HOLD”

will

maintain this temperature

up to one hour or until you

takes the

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE CABLE

-“4

ROAST:’

SENSOR

The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food; it must be used when using “TEMP COOK/ HOLD” or “AUTO To use your probe properly, follow directions on page 12.

END

. . .

Howto Temp Cooka Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1:

into roast and attach probe securely

in oven wall. Close the door. Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK/

HOLD. “ENTER TEMP COOK” flashes.

Step 3: Touch 1,2,5 for

“TEMP”

on display.

Step 4:

pad. medium power. show on display.

Step 5:

temperature of the roast is less than “-90” or if temperature is or above, display shows temperature counting up.

Step 6: When the oven will sound and display

“HOLD:’

the temperature.

Step

pad to stop the cycle.

Step

from the oven.

Insert temperature probe

125°F.

flashes and “125” shows

Touch POWER LEVEL

“PJ’

appears. Touch 5 for

“TEMP” and “125”

Touch START. If internal

90°F.,

display will show

90°F.

125°F.

is reached,

The oven will then hold

7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF

8: Remove probe and food

Cooking Tips

● Use a lower power level; it will

heat more evenly even though requiring more time.

● Be sure frozen food has been

completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods.

● Cover foods loosely for moisture

control and quick, even heating.

Questions and Answers

Q. After I followed the steps and touched the START pad,

“EE EE” flashed in the display and a signal sounded. What’s wrong?

A. “EE EE” flashes if you set

the temperature either below or above CLEAR/OFF pad and begin again.

Temp Cook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice

cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc. soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It’s best to Time Cook these foods.

Q. Why did “Pr ob”

display after I touched the START pad?

A. “Pr ob”

don’t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK/HOLD pad and forget to use the probe.

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

you may damage the oven. Q. Can I Temp Cook different

portions of food at different temperatures?

A. Yes. The temperature probe

gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed.

199°F.

re-enter,

Are there any foods I can’t

flash

will

flash if you

Can I leave my probe in the

if it touches the oven wall,

100°F.

touch

on the

Page 12

Automatic Roasting

AUTO ROAST uses the temperature probe to cook to the

desired serving temperature. Unlike which uses a single power level, AUTO ROAST uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking

resulk

Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be automatically roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the cooking guide.

Preparing Roasts for Automatic Roasting

TEMP

without overcooking.

COOK/HOLD,

ham

Pork or Add 1/2 cup water to roast dish and cover with plastic wrap.

Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall.

roasts need no trivet.

2. At

90°F, dlspldy 5wltche\

meat’$ Internal

men

Codes 1 through 5, the oven signals

with 4 beeps and “turn” flashes on

the display when it’s time to turn the

roast over After you turn the roast,

close the door and touch START

Food temperature appears on the display (Note Oven continues to cook after the slgnd whether or not

roast 1s turned over)

temperature

you select Auto Roast

to show

Place tender beef roast on trivet in microwave safe dish. Insert probe horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven.

Cover with wax paper.

How to Auto Roast Beef to Medium

Touch

AU~

ROAST pad.

“AU~”

CODE” flashes. Enter selected Code from Automatic Roasting Guide. For

example, Beef (medium) calls for

Code 2. “CODE”

display and “START” flashes. Touch

START. Display shows “-90” and

“CODE 2“ until food temperature

reaches

is displayed and “ENTER

and

“2” appear on

90°F.

4. After temperature

tlme5 dnd dl~pldy

until you touch CLEAR/OFF or open the door

dpre-programmed food

reached, oven

‘Hold’

Oven

dppedr~

wIII

continue to hold

beep~

the

Page 13

Automatic Roasting Guide

●

Use containers and coverings as directed at left. Place probe correctly in roast before cooking.

. Recommended Codes are also shown on the guide on the control panel.

F()()d

Beef

Tender

Roast

Rare Medium well

Pork

Loin Roast Precooked Ham

Poultry

Whole Chicken (3 Whole Turkey (up to 12

(Insert

I’ronl

Turkey Breast (Insert

*Reconlnlcndcd standing t

probe into nlcatiest area of inner thigh

below

cn(l an(l ptirallcl

probe horizontally

Ibs.

)

inlc

lbs.

)

to leg. )

into

nlcaticst

before

serv

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 6)

Your cooking on Automatic Simmering. including Guides

Total time includes time to bring

food to temperature until done.

Set Automatic Simmer like Auto

Roast, example left. Display shows ‘ 6–90” then switches to show food temperature until

180°F.

temperature is reached,

oven signals and switches to

Hold:’

guide

and

recipes.

180°F.

and hold at that

until

has information

food is 90°F.,

180°F.

When

Code

Temperature

1 2

5 5

area. )

in&

Oven will hold at

180°F.,

remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can reset oven by touching START. Touch CLEAR/OFF after cooking.

Final

15° 125° 145°

175° 1 15°

190° 190°

175°

until you

Approximate Time

(minutes per pound)

10-13 13-15 15-17

14-17 12-15

10-12 10-12

10-12

Automatic Simmer

(Auto Roast Code 6)

Food Beef

Pot Roast*

Stew

Chili

Chicken*

Stewing Broiler/Fryer

Ham or Pork

Roast

soup

Stock/Vegetable Split

Pea

*For frozen, add 2 to 3 hours.

Hold*

Minutes

5-1o

10-15

5-1o

20 20

Approx.

Time/Hrs.

6-8 6-8

11-13

11-12

4-6

3-6

13-15

Page 14

How to Use Quick

Set

Control

The Quick Set control provides a shortcut method for entering cooking time and the power level on your microwave oven. Quick Set codes are only which need little or no attention, and which require no change of power level during cooking. Recipes which

rquire

attention or change of power level during microwaving should be cooked in the usual manner. Also, recipes with cooking time of less than one minute or more than 99 minutes cannot use Quick Set codes.

To understand the Quick Set

control, it is important to know

what the numbers mean and what

the sequence is. The

second numbers, if setting a 3-digit

code, indicate the amount of time you desire; the last control entry

number is always the power level. For example, 125 means 12 minutes

at power level 5. can only be programmed to 99

minutes when using the Quick Set

used

for recipes

additiond ingredients,

first

and

N~E:

Your oven

control and the highest power level is 10, which is represented by

When setting a 2-digit Quick Set

control entry, the first is time, the second is power level. For example, 50 means 5 minutes at power level 10.

On the facing page are shown codes for many frequently prepared foods. It’s easy, though, to make Quick Set codes for many other

recipes. Just select one or two digits representing the length of cooking time desired and a digit for the power level required. The codes given in the guide are

for the minimum time needed; to avoid overcooking, which can dry out food and make it tasteless and tough. If you feel that more cooking is needed, add additional time by changing the first digit of the code. You cannot add seconds to the cycle time—Quick Set codes are for whole minutes only. If your recipe calls for power level changes or different amounts of time needed

“O:’

final

between addition of ingredients, you may use one Quick Set code for the first part of the recipe, then after completion, set another code for that period of time and power level.

Remember that Quick Set codes are for microwaving by time only. If you are microwaving by temperature, you must use the Auto Roast functions.

When the oven completes the Quick Set control program, it automatically shuts off. It will then display “End” and beep once a minute until you either open the door or touch the CLEAR/OFF pad.

Temp

Cook or

For Example:

Quick Set

2-Digit

Time in

Minutes

Quick Set

‘s2

Time in Minutes

3-Digit

Power Level

High (10)

‘i)

Power Level

Med

(5)

How to Set Quick Set Control

Programming your oven for Quick Set control operation is easy. Follow these simple steps.

Step 1:

“ENTER CODE” flashes.

Touch QUICK SET.

Step 2: Enter the proper code. For example, a recipe calling for

12 minutes cooking time at power level 10 would be 120. “120” appears on the display.

Step

3: Touch START. Display

will show time counting down and

“COOK

TIME?’

Page 15

Quick Set Control Guide

m m

The Quick Set Control feature gives you an easy, automatic way

accurately set microwave time for foods requiring only one power level and little attention during cooking. The guide below shows frequently prepared foods and the suggested cook codes to use with each. For specific information on stirring, turning or rotating, check the cooking guide

Appetizers (Warming)

Dip

(Cream

Cheese)

1/2

cup

Dips

(Sour Cream)

‘/2 cup

cup

Pastry

Bites (Reheating) 2 Servings 4

Servings

Breads

and Desserts Apples (2)

Bran

ftlns

(5-6) Brownies, Mix

Cakes, Mix (16 cups

Cheese Bread, Yeast (1 Chocolate Chip Bars Nut Bread Mix (1 Pudding Mix (3 oz. pkg. )

Beverages

Coffee,

Soup (1 cup)

Milk Bases (1 cup)

Frozen

Note:

Usually

Foods

(Defrost)

Times given below are for entire defrost cycle.

food

must be rotated. broken up or turned over

while defrosting, Check cookbook for specific information.

Cake, Whole Iced Chicken, Cut-up (2 Dessert Topping, Whipped Doughnuts or Pastries (2-4) Fish Fillets (1 lb. ) Hamburgers (2 Ibs. ) Pie, Fruit Filling, Whole Roast (4-5 Ibs. ) Steak or Chops (2 Ibs. )

Ioat)

Y2-3 Y2

fluted

Ioat>

mold)

Ibs. )

25 45

40 27 60 I lo

105

23 123

13 13

73 113 63

323

in this book Always use the microwave-safe containers and microwave techniques as described in the cooking guide.

To set codes for many other foods or recipes refer to page 14 in this Use and Care Book. Quick Set control codes given are for minimum time. Check and add time if necessary to complete cooking.

Meats/Main Dishes

Bacon

Slices

Chicken

8-10

pieces 2 pieces 4 pieces

Chuck Roast (3 Ibs. ) Eggs, Baked (2 eggs) Eggs, Scrambled (2 eggs) Entrees, Frozen

OZ.

16 2 Ibs.

Fish Fillets (1 lb. ) Frank (in bun)

2 4

Meat Loaf (1

Ibs. )

Sausage (Raw)

4 Patties 4 Links

Swiss Steak (2

lbs.

)

Frozen TV Dinner (10 oz. )

Vegetables (Fresh)

Beans, Green (1 lb. ) Broccoli (1

M-1

lbs.

) Spears cut

Cauliflower, Head Corn on Cob (4)

Potatoes (4)

Squash (1 lb. ) Zucchini (1 lb. )

Vegetables (Frozen)

OZ.

pkg.

150 40

665

25 20

110

180 60

217

30 20

706

110

90 137

100

120 50 50

. .

Page 16

Heating or Reheating Guide

1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at refrigerator or

containers,

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

and baked foods.

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

mom

temperature. Use microwave oven safe

to heat. Suggested serving temperatures are given for most foods. Young children usually prefer cooler food, generally about 20° lower. Adjust temperatures to your personal taste. Stir foods before serving.

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

the touch in center of underside of dish,

Suggested

Item

Appetizers

Saucy: meatballs, (M cup/serving)

Dips: cream or processed cheese

Pastry bites: small pizzas. egg rolls, etc.

Tip:

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

Plate of

Meat plus 2 vegetables

Tip:

Uftovers

Probe works well in saucy dishes or vegetables (

riblets,

cocktail franks, etc.

USC

Amount

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servin~s

cup

1 cup

2 to 4 servings

1 plate

in largest serving) but not in meat slices, Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic

Serving Temp.

150° 150°

130° 130°

150°-1600

Power

bvel

HI (10) HI (10)

MED (5) MED (5)

HI (10)

HI (10) 2 to 4

Approximate

Time, Min.

4 to 6

1 to 3

3 to 5

I to 2

Meats and Main Dishes

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

Thinly sliced roasted meat:

Rare beef roast, minimum time; medium rare. maximum time (3 to 4-02./serving)

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

Steaks, chops, ribs. other meat pieces:

Rare beef steak

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

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

Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces

Hot dogs and sausages

Rice and pasta

(2A-%

Topped or mixed with sauce

(2A-%

Tip:

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

When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

%-l

cup/serving)

suey,

spaghetti,

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can ([6-02. )

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

I to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

3 to 4 pieces

to 2

3 to 4

to 2 servings

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

150°-1600 150°-1600 150°-1600

130° 130°

150° 150°

150°

150°-1600 150°-1600

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

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10) 1 to 2

HI (10) HI (10)

3 to 7 6 to 4 to 5

1 Y2 to 3

to 3

3 to 5

I % to 3

3 to 7

to 3

3 to 6

% 1 M

2 to 3

Ih 1

to 3

3 to 6 8 to 12

to 2

to 3

to 2

wrap.

1/2

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy

etc. in bun ( M cup/serving) 3 to 4 servings Thick meat-cheese filling; with firm bread

Tip:

Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Joes,

barbecue, ham salad,

1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

MED HI (7) MED HI (7) 2

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

to 2

to 4

2 to 3

4 to 5

Page 17

Item

soups

Water based

(1 cup/serving)

Milk-based (1 cup/serving)

Tip:

C(wcr soups

Vegetables

Small

picccs:

(72 cup/serving)

Large pieces

corn [m

the

Mashed potatoes”

( ‘/2

~uplserving)

Tip: Cover

vegetables for most even

Sauces

Dessert:

Meat

spaghetti

Crcarny type

Tip:

chocolate,” buttcrsc(~tch

muin

sauce, etc.

C(wer l(~od to

with

wax

paper or plastic

peas, beans. corn,

or whole:

cob. etc.

dish.

prevent spatter.

asp~ragus

chunky

type:

wrap.

ctc

spears,

heating.

giblet gravy.

Amount

1 to 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

can (lo-oz.)”

to 2

servings

3104 servings

can

(10-07.)

to 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

can (15-17-OZ.

2 servings

3 to

4 servings

can

(16-01. )

I to 2

servings

3 to

4 servings

1/2

cup

1A cup

1 cup 1 can

(16-OZ.

)

1/2 cup 1 cup

Suggested

Serving Temp.

150°-1700

150”-170””

150°-1700 140°

140°

1400

1500-1600

)

1500-1600 1500

150°-1600 1500

125° 125°

1500-1600” 150°-1600 1500-1600 HI (10)

140°-1500 1400-1500”

1600

Power

bvel

HI (10) HI (10)

(lo)

MED HI (7) MED H] (7) MED H] (7) 4 to

HI (lo) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10)

(10)

HI (lo) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

HI (lo) HI (10)

Approximate

Time, Min.

2 to 5 5 to 10 4 to 5

~ to ~ 6

to 5

1 4 to 4 to 5

I to

3 to

1/2 to 1

to 2 x

to 2

2 to 3

to 6

1 to 1

2 to 2

‘/2

% IA

l/2

Bakery Foods

Cake. coftcc cake. doughnuts.

nut or

f’ruit bread

Dinner

rolls.

muff-ins

Pie:

fruit,

nut or custard

X (~f~-in. (use

pie=]

minimum time

slice

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, French

Plain,

no topping

Syrup & butter With 2 sausage

tc)ast

patties (cooked)”

Beverages

Coffee, tea, cider Other

water based

Cocoa.” (~thcr

Tip:

D() not cover

milk

bakery

based

sweet

rolls.

for

custard)

or waffles (3-in. x 4-in. )

foods,”

griddle

foods”

1 piccc

2 picccs

pieces

9-in.

cake or

12 rolls

dt)ughnuts

4 6 to 8

i slice

2 slices

slices

9-in.

pie

(lr 3 pieces

or 3

pieces

2 2 or 3

pieces

to 2 cups

to 4 cups

1 to 2 cups

to 4 cups

(pancakes, etc. ) or beverages.

160°-1700 1600-1700

140°

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

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

(5)

HI (lo)

HI (10) MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

(10) HI (10) HI (10)

HI (10) HI (10)

MED HI (7) MED HI (7)

1/2 to 1

l/2 to 1 to

2 to 4

1/2 to

1/?

to 1

~/2

t<)

1 to 1 %

2 Y2 to

4 to 7

1 to 1 to 2

I Y2 to

1/2 to 3 Ih

5 to 7

2 to

6 to

!/2

1/2

Page 18

Defrosting Guide

Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages may be defrosted

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and

place food in cooking dish for defrosting,

2. After first half of Turn food over, if possible. On very large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin wing or leg areas may be necessary.

dcfrostin~

nccessar~; break apa~

time, unwrap

package

and check

o-r sepa~ate

food if

food.

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

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

placed under running

Ict

stand

Food

Meat

[Power Level

Bacon

Franks (l-lb. )

Ground: beef & pork (l-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 (1 to lfi-lbs. ) 2

Sausage: patties

(12-oz.

pkg. )

First Half

Time, Min. Time, Min.

:LOW/DEF

3 M

4 to 5

4 to 5 per 5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 pcr lb.

2 to

2 2

to 4

(3)]

lb,

per lb.

Second Half

none

4 to 6

6 to 8

12 to

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

2 to 3 per

2 to

2 M to 3 to 4

Ifi to

1 to 2

4ti

4fi

per

lb.

Commenk

Place unopened package in

time. Let stand for 5 minutes. Place unopened package in oven. Microwavcjust until franks can

separated.

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

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

Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 Scrape and set aside. Break up rcmaining block and microwave 3 to 5 minutes more.

Place

unwrapped

over. Defrost for second half of time.

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

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first half of time.

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife, to complete defrosting.

Turn over after 2k minutes Turn over after Rotate package

No turn needed

roast

half

of time. Let stand

1/4

turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes

oven.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after half

to 12

minutes more.

in oven. After first half of time turn roast

Let

stand for 30 minutes.

picccs

with table

for

5 minutes.

knife.

Let

Ict

stand

of”

stand

poultry

Cut Up (2 M to ~ ti-lbs. )

Whole (2 k to 3 M-1 b.)

Cornish hen

Duckling 2 to 4 per

Turkey 4%

[Power Level

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

:LOW/DEF

7 to 8

9 to

4 to 6 per lb.

lb,

to 5 ‘A per

(3)]

lb.

7 to 8

9 to

4 to 5 pcr lb.

2 to 4 pcr

lb.

to 5 fi per lb. Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time.

Place unwrapped chicken in oven. Unwrap and turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces and cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if ncccssary. Let stand a

fcw

minutes to finish defrosting.

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half over chicken. Shield warm areas with until giblets can be removed.

Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package after half of time.

Place wrapped duckling in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

remove wrapper and shield legs, wing and warm areas with turkey breast side up to shield warm areas. Run cool water into cavity until giblets and neck can bc refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

rcmoved.

for sccorrd

Let soak in cool water

half of time, checking several times

of time unwrap and turn

foil.

Run cool water in cavity

f(>r

1 to 2 hours or

place

over

foil.

Turn

Page 19

Food

Esh

& Seafood

Fillets (1-lb. )

Steaks (6-oz.

Whole

Shellfish, small

Shellfish.

Crab

(8 to

Scalh}ps

Lobster tails, I to 2 (6

to9-oz.

Whole lobster or crab

(1 M-1 b.)

)

fish

(8 to

pieces

(l-lb. )

large:

legs, 1 to 2

i~-(>Z.

)

(1-lb. pkg. )

)

10-oz,

[Power

)

Fimt

Half Second Half

Time, Min. Time, Min. Commenk Level

2 to 3 2

5 to 8

4 to 7

6 to 8

5 to 8

8 to

:LOW/DEF

4 to 6

none 2 to4

none

t04

8 to9

(3)]

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in

cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After second

halfoftime,

Let Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting. Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish.

Arrange in cooking

Place unopened package in oven.

Arrange in cooking dish. with meaty side of time.

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

let stand 10 minutes then hold under cold water to separate.

smnd

a few minutes to tinish defrosting.

dish.

down.

Turn over after half

Breads, Cakes

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

(7-oz.

pkg. ) Coffee cake (1 I to

Coffee ring(10-oz.

Sweet rolls

Dougbnuts

Doughnuts, glazed (1 box of

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

(17-OZ.

Cake, filled or topped.

I Pound cake (1 I ti-oz. )

Chccsccakc, plain or

fruit top (I7 to

Crunch cakes

Fruit or nut pie (8-in. )

Cream or

(24-oz.

Iaycr

12)

)

(12 h to

)

(8%

(1 to

19-oz.

custird

14%

pkg. )

12-oz.

16-oz.

)

cup cakes

pie

fruit [Power Level

Fresh (10 to

Plastic pouch (lO-oz. )

(I6 to

20-OZ.)

16-oz.

)

[Power Level

3 t04 2 to4

-oz. )

3 to 5 3 % t04 2

)

t04

to 3

2 to 3

5 k to 2 to 3

2 to 3

2 2

to % each 7 to 9 6 to 8

:LOW/DEF

6to

5 6 to 9

:LOW/DEF

6fi

(3)]

none none

none

none none none

none

none 2 to4

none none none

none

(3)]

Remove metal twist tie.

Place on microwave safe plate. Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

Place package in Repeat if necessary.

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

oven.

After minimum time, breakup with fork.

1/2

turn after

halfoftime.

Page 20

Convenience Food Guide

1. Most convenience foods

they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass. For foods

can

rchcatcd

by microwave only, since 2.

needin&

browning or crisping,

conventional baking is recommended.

Food

Appetizers &

Pastry bites

Frozen prepared Paper towel

sandwiches Popcorn M

& Cheese

Scrambled substitute (8-02. carton)

Cheese souffle

(12-OZ.

Breakfast, (6 Scrambled eggs

with sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit

cgg

)

K-oz.

(lO-oz.

Conbiner

Snack

Microwave safe dish

Microwave safe 8-in. pie plate

and custard cups

Package

)

paper tray

Microwave

)

safe dish

icrowtive

bag

Cover

Package cover

Ycs

Power

HI (10)

LOW/DEF MED HI (7)

HI (10)

LOW/DEF (3)

HI (10)

bvel

(10)

(3) 9 to 13 min.

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

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

& Time

Y2 to

min.

1 to 3 min.

per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time. 3 to 5 min.

‘/2

2Y2

9 to I I min.

2 to 4 min.

5 min.

3 to

5 min.

Commenk

Remove from foil package and wrap in

Follow package directions.

min

Microwave about mixture. Stir

complete cooking.

T()

Defrost:

Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered custard cups, 6 or 7-02. Rearrange after 5 minutes.

Remove

film to expose potatoes. Rotate tray

after

Break up before continuing. Stir before serving.

Souftles are done

paper tray from carton, turn back

half of time.

minute per

after

half’ of time.

Place

in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.

when center is set.

1/4 cup Let

stand to

1/2

pa~r

turn

-..

Hsh

Shellf~h

Crab or shrimp

newburg

Y2-oz.

Fish

chips

(5 to

14-OZ.

)

Deviled crab (6-02. )

Breaded fish (5 to 10-02.) (14 to

16-oz.

(23 to 25-oz.)

)

Meat

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

32-OZ,

)

Dry mixes (hamburger added)

TV dinners

to 1]

M-OZ. )

(12 to

20-OZ.)

Wsti,

Rice

Canned spaghetti, etc.

Frozen rice in pouch

(10-02. )

Frozen macaroni &

cheese, spaghetti

(8 to 14-02.)

Package No

)

pouch

Package tray

Microwave

safe

dish

Microwave No

safe dish 6 to 9 min.

Package tray

poucb

Microwave Lid or safe casserole

Package tray Carton

and carton

Microwave

safe dish Pouch

Microwave safe dish

Package cover

plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

HI (10)

(10)

HI (10)

(10)

HI (10)

to 5 min.

to 6 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or

to 4 min.

3 to 5 min.

9 to 12 min.

41A

to 7 min.

5 to II min.

12 to 20 min. 13 to 18 min.

6 to 8 min. 7 to 10 min.

2 to 5 min.

5 to 7 min. Puncture pouch with fork to vent and

4 to 9 min.

Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to vent.

distribute evenly on microwave safe

Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish

If pouch package is used puncture with to

vent.

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

Remove foil cover, rcplacc in carton.

1/4

turn after half of time.

Stir before serving.

after half of time. Break up and stir after half of time.

disb.

k)rk

Rotate

flex

Page 21

Convenience Food

Gtide

Food

Poultry

Canned (7’A

to IO Y2-OZ.)

(14 to

24-oz.

)

Frozcrr

pouch

(5 to

6Y2-OZ,

)

Main

dish

(I2 to

17-oz.

pkg. )

Fried chicken 2

pieces

(1-lb. ) 6 pieces

(2-lbs.

) 8-10 pieces

Sauces, Gravies

Canned

(10 to

16-oz.

(32-OZ.

) safe dish

)

Vegetables

Frozen breaded

(7-OZ.

)

Canned

(8 to 9-OZ.

(15 to

(28

Instant mashed

potatoes

(2 to 6 servings) (8 to 12 servings)

Souffle

(12-oz.

Potatoes: baked.

stuffed, frozen

to 2 to 4

)

17-OZ.

)

32-oz.

frozen

pkg. )

)

Contiiner

Microwave Lid

safe dish

Pouch No

Microwave No HI (10)

safe dish

Microwave

safe dish 2 to 4 min.

Microwave Lid or

Microwave No safe dish

Microwave safe dish

Microwave Lid or safe dish

Microwave No safe

pic

plate

and custard cups

Microwave safe dish

Cover

plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

plastic wrap

Wax paper

Power

HI (10)

LOW/DEF MED HI (7)

HI (10)

hvel

& Time

to 4 min.

4 to 6 min. 4 to 6 min.

7 to 14 min.

5 to 7 min.

to 10 min.

to 6 min.

2 6 to 9 min.

2 to 4 min.

1 to 3 min.

to 5 min.

10 min.

4 to 6 min.

to 14 min.

(3) 9 to 13 min.

9 to 11 min.

4 to 7 min. 7 to 10 min.

Commenk

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir after half of time.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

Stir after 5 minutes.

If label does not state for doneness. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half

of time.

Place on microwave trivet or dish.

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

Use container size and amounts of water,

milk, butter and salt on package. Cover. After heating, briskly stir in pobtoes, adding extra 1 to 2 tablespoons dry mix.

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

Check to see that potatoes are NOT IN

FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish. Rotate dish

1/2

“fully cooked;’

turn after half of time.

check

Page 22

Meak

Always use microwave safe utensils, plastic or glass.

2. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

Power

Food

Contiiner

Cover

(or Internal Temp.)

Beef

Ground, crumbled for casseroles

or soup

(1-lb.) (1

ti-lbs.)

Meatballs

lb.)

(2-lbs.)

Patties (4 patties/lb. )

1 to 2 patties

3 to 4 patties

Tip:

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

Meat loaf Pie plate or (Round

loa~

(Loaf shape)

Casserole

Round or Wax paper oblong dish

Oblong glass Wax paper dish (with trivet if desired), ceramic dinner plate

loaf dish

No HI (10)

Plastic wrap

HI (10)

MED HI (7) or cook to

Roask

Pot roasts

Simmered beef (corned beef

or brisket)

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

Oblong

dish

or casserole plastic wrap

Casserole

Oblong dish

Lid or MED (5) 20 to 25 min.

Lid or

plastic wrap over after half of time. Let meat stand in

Wax paper MED (5) Temperature probe cooking yields most

MED (5)

Rare Medium 15 to 17

Well 18 to 20

(10)

bvel

& Time

4 to 6 min. 6 to 8 min.

6 to 8 min.

to 12 min.

2 to 4 min.

4 to 6 min.

170°

per lb.

12 to 14

to 21 min.

27 to 29 min

per pound

2Yz

to 2%

Min. Internal

Commenb

Stir after half of time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 9 to 11 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Round dish: arrange 3/4 to l-inch apart in circle around edge of dish. Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to l-inch apart.

Rotate dish half turn after

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired, add browning sauce or turn after

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking

Brush with browning sauce and add water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables if desired after half of time. Recover and finish.

hrs. Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn

broth at least 10 minutes boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables in broth.

Temp.

115° 125° 145°

accurate results. Turn roasts over when temperature reaches 90° or after about half

of time. Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes

before carving. If desired, brush with

browning sauce or agent before cooking.

half

time.

half

agent.

Rotate dish half

afier

of time.

cooking. For

1/2

cup

Pork

Bacon (per

slice)

(l-lb.)

Pork sausage, raw ( M-1 b.: 4 patties)

Pork link sausage, raw

Canadian bacon 2 slices

4 slices

6 slices Pork chops

(l-in. thick) 2 3

Plate

oblong dish

Microwave

safe utensil

Microwave

safe utensil

Microwave

safe utensil

Microwave safe utensil

Paper

towel

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

HI (10)

MED (5)

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total

3 % to 4% min.

1/2

to % min.

per link

to 1 1A min

lti

to 2 min.

2 to 2 YZ min.

20 to 25 min.

30 to 35 min. 45 to 50 min. 50 to 55 min.

layer

Arrange in single trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between

layers of paper towels in oblong

Arrange in single layer.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rotate dish half turn after half of time.

Arrange in single layer.

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

on paper towels or on

dish.

Page 23

Food

Container

Cover

Power

bvel

& Time

(or Internal Temp.)

Commenk

Pork roast

Spare

ribs

Ham (precooked 2-qt. oblong or canned) glass baking

Ham

loaf

Ham

slices

& steaks

3-qt. oblong

glass baking per pound

dish

3-qt, oblong glass baking or cover dish or 3-qt. casserole

dish Or microwave to 1 15° internal temp.

Pic

plate Plastic wrap

2-qt. glass baking dish

Lamb

Chops (4 chops)

Roast (leg or shoulder) glass baking

Brown ‘N Scar dish (preheated 8 min.)

3-qt. oblong dish and trivet

Plastic wrap

Plastic

wrap

Plastic wrap

oblong Wax paper

f(>r

Wax paper MED (5)

18 to 21

MED (5)

Or microwave to 170° internal temp.

MED (5) 25 to 27

MED (5)

MED (5) 20 to 23 min.

Or microwave

HI (10)

(10)

Medium

Well

170° internal temp.

Min. Internal

per lb.

15 to 17

min.

per lb.

13 min.

per

lb.

18 to 27 min.

5 to 7 min.

Temp.

min

150°

170°

Place roast fat side down in cup water to roasting dish and cover with plastic wrap. Turn roast fat side up after half of time.

Add 2/3 ribs. Turn over or rearrange after half’ minimum time. After minimum time, drain liquid and add barbecue sauce; microwave a few minutes to finish.

Shield

of foil. After cooking period let ham stand

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If

a glaze aprlcc)t

a few minutes

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in

prchcatcd dish.

time.

Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. When using temperature probe, insert so tip is not in bone or fat.

cup

water per pound of spare

top edge of barn with I k-inch strip

10 minutes before carving.

is desired, spoon pineapple or

preserves over cooked

before

Turn meat over at half of

serving.

dish.

Add

hanl Ic)af

1/2

Veal

Chops Roast (shoulder)

See

lamb chops above.

2-qt. oblong glass baking dish

and

trivet

Wax paper MED (5)

Or microwave to 155° internal temp.

to 19 min.

per lb.

Place on trivet fat or

over after half’ of time. Let roast stand 10

minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

cut

side down. Turn

Page 24

Poultry

1. Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do

not use trivet for cooking turkey. up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to stand 20 minutes.

Food

Contiiner

Cover

Power

2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for

hvel

~me

Commenk

Chicken

Pieces Whole

Cbicken:

(8 pieces):

Wbole uncut

(stuffed or unstuffed)

Cornish

Whole (stuffed or

unstuffed) oblong dish

Halves

Hens

Duckling

Plate or

oblong dish

Oblong dish

Square or

and trivet Square or

oblong

Oblong dish and trivet

dish

Wax paper

Oven-proof cooking bag per lb. or wax paper Or cook to 190° internal temp.

Wax paper

HI (10)

MED HI (7) 9 to 12 min.

HI (10)

2 M to 3 min. per piece

15 to 17 min.

6 to 9 min. Place breast side down in dish. Turn over after per lb. half of time.

9 to 10 min. per lb.

6 to 9 min. per lb.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so thickest meaty

pieces are to outside edges of dish.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near closure to vent, Do not use metal tie on bag. Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on trivet in dish cover with wax paper. Rotate dish

half

time.

Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of stuffing if desired.

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

1/2

turn after

of time. Brush with

1/3

and

~rkey

Large oblong dish

Cooking bag MED (5)

Brea&

Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color. Or, increase brown

Food

Coffee cakes from

refrigemtcd

biscuits Corn bread

Muffins

I muffin 2 to 4 5 to 6

Quick breads, loaf

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking

Conbiner

8-in. tube dish*

8 to 10-in. tube dish*

Paper-lined muffin cups (Do not use foil liners. )

Glass loaf dish

will

not brown.

Cover

Power

MED (5) 6 to 7 min.

MED HI (7)

MED HI (7) 9 to 12 min.

glass placed open-side-up in center.

13 to 16 min.

per lb. cup water to cooking bag.

color on upside down breads by lining dish caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French fried onion rings.

hvel

~me

to % min.

to 1 % min. drink cups).

1 to 2 M min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add vent. Do not use metil tie on bag. Cook breast

side up. Or, place turkey breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at MED (5) 20 to 22 minutes per lb. Remove plastic wrap. baste and rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

it bag near closure to

witi

brown sugar

Commenk

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

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped canned French fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or homemade muffin cups (made by cutting down paper

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

balf

of time. When

1/2

hot

Page 25

1. You

2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard

and Cheese

can

pierce

cnokcd

prepare

whole

eggs. They

eggs

yolks

bcf~]re

could explode.

many ways in the microwave oven.

microwaving to prevent bursting.

Always

3. Cook eggs just until set. they are delicate and can toughen

if overcooked.

Food

Scr~mblcd

Basic eggs

Poached

omelet

Quiche

Cheese

Fomfuc

eggs

Con@iner

Glass measuring cup or casserole

Buttered custard cup

1/2-qt. casserole

9-in. pie plate

Microwave sale

I-qt.

measure and

quiche dish

icrowavc safti

2-qt.

dish plastic wrap

Cover

N()

Plastic

Casserole

cover

Cover or

wrap

Power

HI (10)

MED (5) 1 to 1 1A min.

HI (10) MED (5) ‘/~

HI (10) MED (5)

MED HI (7) Filling: MED HI (7) Quiche:

HI MED (5) 8 to 9 min.

(10)

bvel

& Time

‘~

to 1 min.

per

egg

per cgg

5 to 6 min.

I min.

per

cgg

Melt butter I min.

to 8 min.

tt) 3

min.

to 8 min.

heat

wine:

5 min.

Commenk

Place 1 teaspoon butter per egg in dish.

Microwave at HI (10) until melted. Scramble the

C~~S with the butter and 1 tablespoon milk per

egg. Place in oven and microwave total

time.

Stir

set

the center. Finish cooking. Allow to stand 2 minutes to finish cooking.

Puncture

Rotate each

Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 (10). Break eggs onto Swirl boiling water with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover, M minute per

Melt

butter in pie plate; add omelet. Microwave

MED (5) 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle cheese

over omelet. Microwave at MED (5)

1/2

to 1 minute until

Combine and microwave

2 minutes. Pour filling into M

icrowavc

dish l/2 turn after half of time.

Add

cheese,

and

microwave at MED (5) tor 8 to 9 minutes,

whisking

portions from

mcmbranc of yolk to

egg

l/2 turn after half of time.

plate. puncture membrane

icrowavc

e=.

Let stand in

chccsc

is SI

fill ing,

additional time shown at

flour

and

seasonings to hot

every 11/2

minutes.

for

half

the outside

prevent

bursting.

rninutcs

on HI

at MED (5) 1A to

water

a few minutes,

ightly

melted.

stirring every

prccookcd

shell.

Icf’t.

Rotate

wine

Fish and Seafood

1. Fish is done

SI ightly

minutes

Food

Fish

Fillets or

(1-lb. )

Whole

Clams, 6

Shrimp. (l-lb. )

Shrimp, unpeeled (1 to 2-lbs. )

when

translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few

bcl(~rc

it flakes easily with a

serving.

Contiiner

fish

5-OZ,

steaks

)

peeled

Oblong dish

Pic

plate or Plastic wrap

shallow dish

Pie

plate or

shallow dish

~-qt

Casserole

fork.

Center may still

Cover

Wax paper or HI (10) plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Power

HI (10)

(10)

HI (10)

(10) 6 to 10 min.

2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. a I

ightcr

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum

bvel

& Time

5 to 7 min. Microwave until

4 to 6 min.

per lb.

Tcmp.

170°

to 4 min.

to 6

cover of wax paper nr paper towel

Commenk

Shield head and

Arrange in circle with

min

Stir twice during

thin tail with aluminum

for

time.

fish

flakes easily.

hinged

cooking.

less steaming.

Use

fc>il

side out

Page 26

Vegetables

1. Alwaysusc microwave

vcgcmblcs co(]kcd

added

Do nnt salt

salt tn cause brown spots on vegetables during

3. Cooking time Minimum time on guide gives fresh taste For soft texture with or

with

in their skins

for

steam.

tops of

water in dish

Iongcr.

for

Vegetables

Slices. picccs (l-lb. ) (2-lbs. )

Whole,

halves

starchy (potatoes, winter squash.

(1-lb. ; 3

(2-lbs. ; 6 to

Summer squash (l-lb. ; (2-lbs. ; 6 to

Vcgctablc (raw

vegetables)

(prccookcd vegetables)

Stir-Fry (6 to 8 servings)

Blanching vegetables freezing

vcgctablcs caul iflowcr)

to 4)

casseroles

Vcgctablcs

trcsh

for

safe

tight

vegetables affects finished taste

utensils, plastic or glass.

cover to steam

and

watery

vcgctablcs

vcgctablcs belorc microwtiving, 11”

befi)rc adding vcgctablcs. S~ilt can somct imcs

wcl]-dcvclopcd

Contiiner

C~sscrolc

Iargc

Potatoes” directly on

glass tray (no

container). other

vcgcttiblcs:

or oblong dish

or casscrolc

Oblong dish or casscrolc

Scc comment

3-qt.

c:isscrolc

Glass cdsscrolc

thcnl.

Exceptions

microwai,ing.

iind

flavor.

cook”

oven

square

Cot)k

most

which

cook miiximum

arc polatocs

need

wtitcr

desired,

tind

texture.

crisp-tender texture.

time

Cover

Ycs

Pottitocs:” N()

Winter squash

c:iul illowcr, etc.

Ycs

add

Power

(10)

(lo)

HI (lo)

(lo)

Si~c 01”

picccs

longer than small uniform

Just

. .

as h:i~c simil~lr dcrrsitics

together

caul iflowcr tind broccol” ~

firm vegetable with a cut the carrots in peas. or. during

Ikvel

& Time

affbcts cooking time.

when cooking

SLICCCSSI’UII).

st:]rt

cooking larger carrot picccs

I:lst tew

minutes.

10 to 14 mit~. 1410 IN

min.

10 to 20 min.

14 to 20 nlirl.

‘) to 12

min.

710 10 min.

15 to 20 lnin. 1010 15

min.

to 12 min.

2 to

min

Large

picccs.

convcntionidl,y, ~cgctablc

or degrees of firmness in

Firnl, crisp

jul icnnc

microw:ivc soft onc

vcgct~blcs I ikc

together

(carrots

strips so they will cook as

picccs gcner~lly take

mixtures should

t)rdcr to cook”

WCII. 11’

and

peas,

f’irst. iind iIdd pctis

Comments

Add

1/4 to

1/2

reduce

vegctiiblcs []rc bl:inchcd.

Prick

(-ut

N:]tcr.

LJSC Itirgc hoil ing

‘Ii) stir-f’r} onc

substitute 1

:Ind fi~l low Bl:mch only,

vcgcti]blcs ilt a c:isscrolc Bkmchcd vcgetitblcs will htive color and

dminccl bkmchcd vcgc~blcs immcdi:itcly,

plunging in container of

cup water. If’

til]]c 3 to

5 nl

skins

01”

potatc)cs bcfi)rc cooking.

picccs or h:il~cs.

enough

with

will bc

c:isscrolc

dish.

type of

t:ihlcspo(ln (Jil ii)r

times in

~)und or

time.

1/4 to 1/2

slightly soltcncd. Cool

inutcs bccausc

Add

vcgct:lblc.

cook” ing gu idc.

PI:ICC

carrots,

microwaving

for cxarnplc)

fast as

the

I“roz,cn.

1/4

cup

~l<)w Ii)r

water

quart prcp;ircd

in 1 to

cup

2-qt.

wiitcr.

bright. even

ice

water.

Gravies and Sauces

1. No cover is

Bccausc, rnicrowavcd

they

same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding

teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch

Food

Gravies

thickcncd

or cornstarch (1 cup)

Thin, liquid (au (1 cup)

Melted butter sauces clarified butter (

Thick spaghetti.

barbccuc or sweet/sour

Sauces (2 cups)

arc

thinner than

and

with flour

jus.

clam, etc. )

cup)

nccdcd. cxccpt for

sauces

convcnti(mally

Conhiner

sauces

Glass

or bowl

Casserole

Glass

Casserole.

large bowl

thick, chunky spaghetti sauce. 3. M

cvapordtc Icss than

cooked sauces

on the range

fi)r

each

Cover

measure

N(J

N()

Ycs (spiighctti)

nladc wi[h

cxtr:i

cup

of liquid.

[op,

the

Power

(lo)

HI (lo)

(lo)

(10)

icrowaycd stiuccs do

should bc whisked ~ while n)

icrowi]~ ing.

Ikvel

& Time Comments

to 6 min. M

2 to 3

min.

to 2

min. M

[()

not need to bc stirred constantly but most

igt)rousl}

mill.

with

wire

whisk once or twice

tcrow:ivc

melt

finish.

addit i(mal

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir well

f“inish.

icrow:ivc cl~irif’icd stand und

Stir ingredients together stirring

10 minutes to develop

tat, flour

iind

blend. Whisk in liquid

Incrc~sc

cup of

buttcrlust to

butter. bring to

until

Itiycrs scptimtc. Pour

usc

clctir top I:iycr.

uf”ter hull’ of” time,

und s~lt

together

time I to 2 minutes

stiucc.

;ind microwdvc

melt.

For

boil

then let

off

then microwiivc.

Let

sttind

fl:ivor.

:ind

per

Page 27

Wsta

and

Mce

Always usc

2. For

corrventiomd

oil (optional, to

For

of water tis with convcnti(mal

pasta, usc

rice

or M

microwave

about hall

boil

irrg. Add regular amount oi’ salt and

prcvcrrt

inutc rice, usc

Food

M~carorri

(7-07.. )

Spaghetti

( 16-07 ..)

Egg N()()dlcs (8-04.

)

l.as~gna (8 to 16-OZ)

Manicotti

(5 to X-07.. )

Rice,

rcgrrlar

long grain (1 cup)

Rice, Minute

( I

‘/2

cups)

sate

utensils. plastic orglass.

the ;imount of” water nccdcd Ior

sticking).

the

same

or slightly greater amount

boiling.

Add regular

Contiiner Cover

2-qt. ctisscrole

3-qt. oblong” dish

3-qt.

casscro]c

3-qt.

oblcmg

dish 2-qt

oblong Plastic

dish

3-qt. casscrolc

~-qt

~~lsserol~

Lid or

plastic wrap

Pltistic wr;ip

Lid or plastic

Pldstic

I.id

plastic

Lid

pl~stic

tcasp(~on

amount

wrap

of’

salt.

Power

HI (lo)

HI (10)

HI (lo)

HI ( 10)

HI (lo)

HI (10)

Cover pas[a and

4. plastic

wrap,

Stir or rearrange after half

immediately Microwave times

& Time

to 17 min.

to 19 min.

10 to 13 min.

to 16 min.

to 20 min

18 to 21

min.

4 to 6 min.

hvel

rice tightly while microwaving. When using

turn back

after

one

corner to vent.

microwaving.

cooking time. Drain

are about the same as conventional boiling.

pasta

Commenk

Add 3

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

type,

minutes.

Add 6

minutes.

Add 8

tbc same for

Cover rninutcs.

Brush with oil then cover with water. Using

ti)rk,

microwaving.

Add 21A

Add

check tor

to 7 cups water. Rearrange

cups

water.

with

water

turn

over

cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

1 ‘A cups

doneness after 10

after

Stir attcr 10 minutes. Time

spinach or regular noodles.

in dish. Rearrange after 7

every 5 minutes while

water.

Stir after 2

rninutcs.

Cereal

1. Always usc crrorrgh

St:irt

Food

otitmeai.

( 1

Note: tor

amount

oatmeal old f:ishicmcd

Grits,

(1 serving)

Note:

Ii)r amount of’

Cream of wheat,

(1 serving)

Cream 01

(1 serving)

microwave sttc utensils. plastic or

container to

with hottest tap

quick

scr~ing)

rnicrowavc sirrglc-scrvirtg

of’

hot water

scrvirrg)

quick

To microwave single-serving

water

rice

ti~oid

:ind microw~vc at

spill over.

wa[cr to sbortcn cooking

Contiiner Cover

China or pottery

bowl.

paper

howl

packet

and

microwave ~t HI (lo)

l-qt. casscrolc

bowl

Cbirra

pottery bowl,

paper bowl

I-qt.

casserole

or bowl

China or pottery

paper bowl

01”

packet of” inst~nt

HI (lo)

bowl,

glass. Usc Iargc

time.

N()

instant oatmeal,

ti)r

‘/z to 1 minute.

N()

grits.

for

‘/z to I minute.

fi)ltow piickagc

Do trot

4. Stir

halfway

Power

HI (lo)

fi)llow packtigc dirccti(ms

HI (lo)

HI (10)

HI (lo)

hvel

& Time

3 to

directions

I to 2 min.

5 min.

to 5 min.

to 4 min.

to 2 min

cover.

through cooking

Commenk

Mix cereal. microwaving. Stir servings.

Increase casserole size serving. Increase time

each

tiltcr

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase casserole size

minutes per additional serving.

Increase

tncrcasc

serving.

time.

salt and

hottest

tap

use

additional serving you

half

of time.

time

time about 1 minute per additional

bctorc

3-qt. casserole.

and

microwave time by

1 minute per additional

water

serving. For 6

for

more than

fibout 1

‘/2

minutes

arc

cooking. Stir

before

one

for

11/2

servinE

Page 28

Cakes and Desserts

Always usc micruwavc sale

Bclorc adding removal,

hatter, grease

inc

dish with

utensils, plastic or

dishes

w~x

but do

paper or paper towel.

glass.

nnt ilnur.

or.

Ii)r easy

Crust on

dcsircablc

4. Fruit desserts will bc

cakes

Ii)r

will be

trusting.

sutt. Refrigerate

I’resh looking” and tttsting.

cake it tirm exterior is

Food

Cakes

Commercial mix

(18

to 20-01.”)

Basic

butter

chocolate” ciikc

Pineapple upside

duwn cake

Cupctikcs (6)

Bar cookies”

t)r

Container

8-in.

round ()!

square [lishcs

Greased X-in.

round

dish

8-in.

round

dish

8-in.

squiirc

dish

2-qt. obl(mg

dish

icrowavc

s~tc

dish

Cover

I.i(l or pl:istic wrtip

Power

MED

HI (lo)

bvel

HI (7) 6 tn X min.

HI (7) 16 to IX min.

& Time Comments

Onlit

dish 1/4 turn

minutes

Usc

number olcggs package.

Let tube cuke stand

inverting to

Rntatc

7109 min.

9 to

11 min.

2 X to 3

min.

6 to

X min.

[() 14

min.

3 to

4 min

pcr piccc

dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Let

on hciit-proot’”

15 minutes.

When dnnc. toothpick” clc~n. Invert cake onto” plate; let over ctikc u tbw

When cooking” several cupc:ikcs, ynu may notice snmc will bc so. rcmuvc

continue cooking” the

Rottite

dish

Cut

when c(l(~l.

Pierce fruit or peel to

egg

when preparing batter.

e~cry 3 minu[cs. Let stand

bcfi)rc

inverting to

Rotate p~n 1/4

cool”.

cupcakes as they

1/2

rccornmcnded (m

turn

5 to 10 minutes

counter or

stuck in cake crones

minutes.

d(~nc

bctorc others. 11’

rest J

turn

:]ttcr

half 01” time.

prevent bursting

wondcn boarci to cool”

Rota[c

CUOI.

every

6 minutes.

bcli~rc

dish

arc done :mci

tbw scc(mds

stancl

more.

stancl

out

Candies

1. Alwaysusc cleanup,

chncolate

Food

S’Mores

Caramel apples

Marshmallow

Ch(~colatc bark

rnicrow~vc

melt chncnlatc

in paper

crisp

sale utensils.

paper

bnwl tn

melt.

Container

Paper napkin

or paper plate seconds

1 pint (2-cup)

measure

2-qt, nblong ciisb

1 ‘/,

c~isserolc t)r bowl

wrappers

-qt

plastic

orgl:iss.

sc~inl

side up. nr

Cover

N()

Yes

Foreiisy

pl:icc

Power

HI (lo)

C:mdics

which

cooking” c(mtaincrs c:ircl’ully.

hvel

& Time Commenk

min

min.

melt butter

3 ‘A

min. to

n];lrshnlalows

6 min.

~rc boiled become very hot: bc

Cover

marshnl:]llow.

Unwr~lp ii 14-OZ. p:ickagc of”

measuring cup.

Microwave,

:ipplcs into ]n

~.qt,

1()-()z. package marshmallows. Cuvcr

melt

wax

cups crispy

Place 12-OZ.

cont~incr.

whole

paper (m cookie” sheet. Chill until

sure to handle

graham

cracker with

Add

stirring every minute. Dip 4

mixture.

oblong”

dish, melt 1/4 cup butter

paper

~md nlicrowavc to

rice

ccrcal. Press

scnli-sweet chocolate”

icruwavc to

to:istcd alm(mds. Spread uver wiix

chucolatc and

caramels

tablcspo(m wiiter.

melt. Stir in 6

I’irmly into clish.

melt.

Add

with

picccs

1 cup

Iirm

into

und

Page 29

Microwave Adapting

Cooking Techniques for Microwaving

Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold

Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven.

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

Stirring.

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

Turning Over.

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

as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Standing Time.

roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or

set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking, Note that the microwaved cake is not placed on

cooling rack.

Shielding.

breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When defrosting, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such

which would cook before larger parts were defrosted.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or

membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally),

egg

In range top cooking, you stir foods up from

In a conventional oven,

the tips of wings and legs on poultry,

yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

in moisture and speed heating.

In conventional baking, you

you

In range top cooking, you turn over

often

In conventional cooking, foods such as

you

shield chicken

Steam builds up

Effects of Food Characteristics on Microwaving

Density of Food.

cooking, dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to cook or heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece cake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes.

about

l-in.

from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

Piece Size.

Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

cook

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge, and thin pieces in the center.

Sbrting

refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food.

amounts usually take less time than large ones. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards

faster than thick ones. This can be controlled in

Temperature.

In both conventional and microwave

Since microwaves penetrate foods to

of food affects how it cooks. Very

Small pieces cook faster than large ones.

In both types of cooking, thin areas

Foods taken from the freezer or

In both types of cooking, small

Rotating.

helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish

until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate

which was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

1/4

turn, turn the dish until the side

Page 30

Adapting Your Favorite Recipes

How to Convert Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving, study it carefully. Is it one of the many

foods which microwave well? Look techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques, such as covering, steaming or cooking in

sauce or liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some recipes

same when microwaved; others will not need changing.

(Moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are examples. )

for

cooking

may

not be exactly the

Favorite Stuffed Peppers

6 medium green peppers

111, lbs, ground

1/2

cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice

teaspoon salt

‘~

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

1/2

cup water

to 2 cups grated

chuck beef

Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved,

reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more thickening to sauces and gravies. Reduce some seasonings microwaving times. Salt meats and vegetables

cooking. If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than others

adding

chccsc

Makes 6 servings

also;

they will not lose intensity in short

after

in the same dish, precook that ingredient before

the others.

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and

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

Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in

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

Cover.

with

melt cheese.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sprinkle

cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to

Microwave Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Mix and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright snugly around edge of

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers. Cover.

rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese,

recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Microwave at HIGH (10) 25 to 30 minutes,

raw

beef with onion, rice, salt, pepper

3-qt.

casserole.

Page 31

Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

fi~e

of Utensil/Cookware

E’oil-lined

Baking Trays Metal or part metal pots, Pans,

Thermometers, Skewers and Foil Trays

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics, such as:

Glass jars, such as:

vegetables, entrees. syrups.

salad

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain, Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor

Plastic, Mister Microwave,

Ware, Republic,

Paper or Styrofoam Plates

and Cups Oven Glass such as:

Fire King, Pyrex

Paper

Rubbermaid

dressings

Hocking

Bags,

Microware, Bangor

Tara, Wcarever Nupac

Glassbake. Hcller, Jena.

Boxes

for

baby

Anchor Hocking.

and

foods,

Nordic

Microwave Uses

foil

Avoid. Use only microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur than l-in. to oven walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander).

Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby metal caps to warm syrup or soften salad dressing

Cooking and heating.

Cooking

Heating short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.

Cooking

and

serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for

and

heating.

trays 3/4-in. or less. Foil or metal will reflect

food

in jars, especially meat

and

egg mixtures. Remove

from

refrigerator.

foil is closer

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle

by Corning,

Denby,

Carnino.

International Stoneware,

Temperwarc,

Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

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

Paper Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic such as:

Progression G by

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

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as: El

F.B.

Rogers,

Pfaltzgraff, Shafford

Paperboard Trays

entrees and dinners

Marsh,

Towels and Napkins,

Corning Ware.

Heller,

Dansk

Generation.

Franciscan.

Lenox

Mikasa,

Fitz and

trim

(Pyrocerarn),

Noritake

Floyd

Camino,

Marsh Industries,

used for

frozen

Heating

None,

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam.

Cooking

Covering to Heating (storage bags).

Recommended

Cooking

and

some cooking

and

heating

hold

in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags)

for

microwave

tind

heating.

oven-to-table

cooking of special foods.

Plastic Trays and Plates

frozen entrees

and

dinners

used for

Cooking

and

heating.

Page 32

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

. It operates as a minute timer.

● It can be set to delay cooking.

. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes time of day.

“End~’

“3:00” and

and display shows

“TIME:’

Programming a HOLD TIME

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A HOLD, or “standing” time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the cooking guide

Programming Delayed

Coofing

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK or TEMP COOK/HOLD and enter cook time or temperature. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. When delaying temperature cooking, be sure probe is in food before touching START.

How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook

bt’s

say you want to defrost a frozen

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

and place in oven.

Step 2:

The display shows “: O“ and “ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step

appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on but POWER LEVEL pad and the

desired power level.)

Step 4:

by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: TIME” flashes.

Step

for ten minutes. display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6:

Display shows COOK TIME” flashes.

Take casserole from freezer

Touch DEFROST pad.

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

minutes defrosting time.

~wer

can

be changed by touching

Set standing or hold time

O“ and “ENTER

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

“10:00”

Touch

TME

“: O“ and “ENTER

“E:OO”

level 3

appears on

COOK pad.

tie

Step 7:

twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “COOK TIME” flashes

“25:00”

Step8:

and on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9:

signals and flashes

Touch 2,5,0

and

O for

and

appears on display.

Touch START. “DEF

“15:00”

counting down show

When time is up, the oven

“End~’

T~E”

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

A. The oven will automatically

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

Q. Can I defrost and hold

A. Yes.

want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Defrost and amount of time. Then program Hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly.

NOTE: Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

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

A. When instructions conflict,

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

Sometimes you may only

I programmed my oven for

only?

—

Page 33

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event circuit, grounding reduces the risk

of electric shock by providing

escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

of an electrical short

WARNING-lnlproper

use of the grounding plug in a risk of electric shock.

PREFERRED

METHOD

Fig. 1

T“

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician instructions are not completely understood, or whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with

properly grounded three-prong

wall receptacle.

not under any

if the grounding

doubt exists as to

cut or remove the prong from the power cord.

~an-result

fi-i{.~

(%J

?’

INSURE PROPER

GROUND EXISTS

BEFORE USE

,\,

cti-ticm

ttid Qround)

Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where

appliance’s power cord will be disconnected infrequently.

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we

strongly recommend against the

use of an adapter plug.

if you

still

elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CON may be made to a properly grounded

tw{~-prong of

a UL listed adapter which is available-at most-local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the

wall

polarity in the connection of the power cord.

Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not

ground the appliance

cover screw is metal, insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house

wiring. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this

is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been

established.

wall receptacle by the use

TEMPORARY METHOD

receptacle to provide proper

Should

However.

NE~ION

(Fi~.

unless the

and

not

this happen,

Usage situations where appliance’s power cord will be disconnected frequently.

not use an adapter plug

situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground ~rrnind. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a prong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance.

Use of

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord,

use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes).

If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven,

interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well.

Etiension

Cords

in these

three-

the

Page 34

How to Use the Oven Shelf

. Do not store or cook with

shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result.

●

Use pot holders when handling

metil

shelf and cookware.

They may be hot.

●

Do not store microwave

browning dish on metal shelf.

The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating

and reheating in your microwave

oven. More than one food may be

heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques will differ from the cooking guide. It is important to arrange foods properly (shown on the next page). Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions below.

Also, food size should be considered; foods over 4 inches high, or 3

recommended for shelf cooking.

Batters and dough foods, and also

uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch, should be cooked without the oven shelf,

following directions in the cooking guide.

pounds, are not

Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating

Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave safe.

for

Cookware

include I cup measuring cup, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates.

Leftovers may be individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates. .

heating or reheating

will

placed

fit

in small

Positioning the Shelf

To position the oven shelf, tip the back slightly and support guides

guides located on each side of the oven

in the rear.

,,F—

/“”’-””

/’

Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides

guides

located at each side

oven in the front. When properly positioned, the shelf

should and not touch the back wall of the oven.

fit

snugly in place, be level

fit

the

onto

the

—-””--”

fit

onto

shelf

support

“+

the

support

of’the

Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating

larger

amounts of food. Extra

ge~erated

cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving.

from multiple food

steam

Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may

add

too much height to dish.

If arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls.

Page 35

How to Heat or Reheat Similar

~pes

of Food

(

Two

plates of leftovers maybe

reheated together. Arrange thick

or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave at High (10) for 3

minutes. Reverse position of plates

(top to bottom) Continue microwaving at High (10) for 2 tO 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot.

Reheating should be less than 4 inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of

food, placing food on right side of shelf

and

left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times

together. Microwave at High (10)

reversing position of bottom) after half of time. Several

small

bowls

heated in the same way,

reversing positions after half

of time.

and

rotate l/2-turn.

two

casseroles (height

foods

of leftovers

may stir~ing

(top to

and

Two frozen individual entrees

to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners

(10 to U oz. each)

serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes and turn back one corner of the plastic cover to vent. If there are foil covers, remove them and return the trays of

food

to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally. ) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High (10) for

6 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High (10)

for 6 minutes. Check dinners for

heating. If one dinner seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on shelf

1 to 2 more minutes.

are both ready to

How to Reheat Several Different

~pes

of Foods

Together

When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf, while foods which are only warmed should be placed on the floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting temperature.

Because of the varying rates, you

may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the

underheated

Heat or reheat different types of food at High (10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See heating guide.) After foods (do not reverse positions).

Check foods (top shelf especially) after 3/4 of teal time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others.

Place on shelf large or dense foods

which need the most heating, such

as leftover fried chicken, casseroles, canned or leftover vegetables, rice or

pasti. Place on oven floor those

foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads.

Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf

Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

food continue cooking.

haif of time, stir or

will not pop properly.

re~~range

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Care and Cleaning

Your new Microwave Oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules:

● Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

door

few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

● Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

on your oven.

outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

●

Don’t remove the mode

stirrer cover

(microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the

Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

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

Opening the oven

The inside

at the top of the oven

and

Imide

cloth.

Remove

not

Window: Wipe up

Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove

ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE

SURFACE.

Glass Cooking Tray.

it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not

place

cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This with a cleanser such as Bon brand cleanser.

After using Bon cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon

the painted surfaces such as the

walls. It

Automatic Temperature Probe.

Probe is sturdy, but care should be

taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.

Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry. (Or wash in dishwasher. )

Oven shelf.

designed for usc in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional

oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur.

Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher.

clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven.

all

soil. DO NOT USE

Occasionally

tray into water just after

If grease

may

be removed

Ami”

Ami@

brand

Ami@

brand cleanser

may

scratch the paint.

Your shelf accessory is

Do not

How to Clean the Oukide

Case.

Clean the outside of your oven with soap rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control Panel. Wipe with a damp

cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of

soap and water, abrasives, or sharp

objects on the panel—they can

danlage

Door Surface. When cleaning

surfaces

come together on closing the door, use only or detergents applied with a sponge

or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

soiled, cloth. water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp thoroughly before plugging cord

into outlet.

it.

unplug

For”stu%born

and

damp cloth,

of door and oven that

mild, non-abrasive soaps

If the cord becomes and wash with damp

spots, sudsy “

cloth and

dry

Oven Lamp Replacement

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

Replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores. ) Replace companment cover. Plug in the oven.

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Questiom?

“~~

,—

—

—.—_.:-

Use This Problem Solver

PROBLEM

OVEN WILL NOT

COME ON

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WILL NOT START

FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLE CAUSE AND

●

A fuse in your

home

REMEDY

may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

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

●

Door not securely closed.

●

START must be pressed after entering cooking selection.

●

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

wall

receptacle.

. Make sure you have entered cooking time after pressing TIME COOK.

CLEAR/OFF was pressed accidentally. Reset cooking program and press START.

●

Make sure you have entered a desired finished temperature after pressing TEMP

COOK/HOLD.

●

Make sure you have entered a code number after pressing QUICK SET control,

AUTO ROAST or AUTO DEFROST.

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature,

foods in oven. Press TIME COOK and additional cooking time for completion.

●

Incorrect power

changing

●

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

levels

level

entered. Check cooking guide for recommended power level, or

during cooking if necessary.

food density or amount

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

●

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

more than one food item. Check cooking guide time recommendations. . Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook/Hold or Auto

Roast functions. Check cooking guide for specific instructions.

●

Incorrect Quick Set numbers entered.

“EE EE” APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

●

When using Temp Cook/Hold, a temperature less than

been entered.

. When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

●

When using Quick Set control, you have not entered a valid code. Quick Set must be

2 or 3 digits.

●

Weight is incorrect for Auto Defrost code on guide. It is necessary to reset oven.

“Pr

ob”

APPEARS

ON DISPLAY

All These

Thin~s

Are Normal

●

Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Auto Roast or

Temp Cook/Hold functions.

with your Micr;wave Oven:

●

Steam or vapor escaping from

around the door.

●

Light reflection around door or

operating than high.

outer case.

If you need more help.. call, toll free: GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

●

Dimming

in blower

●

Dull, thumping sound while oven

oven

light

s~)und m~y

power

and change

occur

whiie

levels

other

is operating.

100°F.

or more than

●

Some TV-Radio interference

199°F.

has

might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It’s similar to the

interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven.

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Notes

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If You Need Service

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C’onsunler

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warranty

page of this

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Save

proof of original purchase date

YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

such as your sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original

purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY

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

WHAT IS NOT COVERED ● Se

teach you how to use the product. Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toll free:

GE Answer

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. Improper installation. If you have an installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

part of

rvi

ce trips

the

microwave

oven

toyourhometo

Center@)

This warranty is extended

the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use

the 48 mainland states, Hawaii

and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided by our Factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care

(R)

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT CUSTOMER

CARE”

SERVICE.

. Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.

●

Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

● Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

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

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

Part No. 164 Pub.

No.

39-4646

10-89

Some

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

which vary from state to state.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

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

D2092P051

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