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Adapter Plugs
Aluminum Foil
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Appliance Registration
Care and Cleaning
Convenience Food Guide
Cooking
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Cooking Guide
Extension Cords
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Features
Grounding Instructions
Heating or Reheating Guide 7
Microwave Cookware
Guide 16
18
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6
9-15
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Precautions
Problem Solver
Repair Service
Safety Instructions
Warranty Back Cover
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Microwaving Tips
Model and Serial Numbers
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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,
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
S“erial
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.
KY40225
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 re~stered. Plmse be certain
that it is.
Write to:
Hotpoint
Range Product Service
Appliance Park
Louisville,
KY40225
This appliance
If you received a
damaged oven . . .
Immediately
builder) that sold you the oven.
contact the dealer (or
Save time and money.
Before
check the Problem Solver on page 19.
1( lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct yourself.
you
request service . . .
Optional Accessory
available at extra cost from your
Hotpoint supplier.
4-AOD
Installation Kit
this oven to be mounted under a
cabinet.
allows
PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
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
interloch.
(b) Do Not Place
between the oven front face
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
(d)
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
seals
and sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not
to operate
any
object
the oven
and
be
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
●
●
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
. Light reflection around door “r
outer case.
. Dull thumping sound while
oven is operating.
U1
Some TV-Radio interference
mixht
be noticed while using your
mi~rowave
interference
appliances and does not indicate a
problem with your oven.
oven.
caused
Its
similar-to the
by other small
2
~PORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Microwaving
● Make sure
your microwave
microwaving. Most glass
cooking
cuswrd
dinnerware which
metallic trim
sheen can be used.
is labeled “suitable
Ii. you
Measure 1 cup water in
Place in
M
If’water
microwave
should not be
● Paper
plastic wrap
dishes in order to retain
and prevent spattering.
●
stirring,
Check the
specific
● Steam builds up pressure in
which are tightly
or tnembrane.
y(>lks
bursting.
c
dishes, measuring cups,
cups, pottery
are unsure, usc this dish test:
oven on or
icr~~wavc
bec(>mes
safe. If dish heats, it
tc)wels,
SOIne nlicr(~waved foods”
rotating or
co(}king
instructions.
and chicken livers to prevent
If
yc)u
use a meat
while
c(~okin~
safe
for
use in microwave
~ps
all
cookware used in
c~vcn
is suitable
casser(>les,
(Jr
china
d~~es n~)t
~~r gl=e
Some cookware
for micr(~waving~’
beside dish.
1 minute at High (10).
hot, dish is
used
for microwaving.
wax paper,
can
be used to cover
rearranging.
guide
c(>vered
Pierce
thermc~meter
make sure it
have
with a metallic
a
glass cup.
and
moisture
require
for
by a skin
potatoes, egg
ovens.
for
foods”
is
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 TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
●
This appliance must be
groundd.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRU~IONS” on page 18.
●
This microwave oven is
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.
●
Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
inchm
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 17.
●
This appliance should be
serticed otiy
by qualified 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
overeook
food. CareMv
.
attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other 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.
Recycled 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.
3
IMPORTNT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven
udess
in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook
pobtoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
●
If materials inside oven should
igtite,
keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect power
cord, or shut off power at fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
c
Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers—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
boties
(especially
carbonated beverages). Even if the
container is opened, pressure
can build up. This can cause the
container to burst, resulting in
injury,
●
Use
metil
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
mehl
at least 1 inch away from sides
of oven.
●
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
afier
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 17 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.
●
Plastic cookware—Plastic
cookware designed for microwave
cooking is very useful, but should
be used carefully. Even
microwave-
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, follow
the directions exactly and always
cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least
170°F.
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 eggs is not
recommended in a microwave
oven. Pressure can build up
inside the egg yolk and may cause
it to burst, resulting in injury.
●
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.
.
~~Boilabie”
and
tightly closed plastic bags
cooking
pouches
should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed in cooking guide. If they
are not, plastic could burst
during
or immediately after cooking,
possibly resulting in injury. Also,
plastic storage
at least partially uncovered
conhiners
should be
bwause
they form a tight seal. When
cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove
covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
●
Spontaneous boiling—Under
certain special circumstances,
liquids may start to boil during or
shortly after removal from the
microwave oven. To prevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquid briefly before removing the
container from the microwave oven.
SAW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
4
Features of Your Oven
R~lA
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Cubic
Foot
Oven Interior
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1. Oven Vent.
2. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects
the microwave energy distributing
system. Do not remove this cover.
YC>U
will damage the oven.
3.
15-Minute Timer.
desired cooking time. Setting the
timer starts the oven (when the
door is closed).
Set timer to
4. Door Open Bar. Press to open
door. Door must be securely
latched for oven to operate.
5.
Oven Interior Light.
when timer is on.
6. Glass Cooking Tray.
be in place when using the oven.
Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray
in place. The tray may be removed
for cleaning.
Turns on
Tray must
7.
Model and Serial Numbers.
8. Door Screen. Metal screen
permits viewing of foods and keeps
microwaves confined inside oven.
9.
Door
Latches.
I
CooHng
The timer allows you to preset
the cooking time.
The oven shuts off automatically.
To become better acquainted with
time cooking, make a cup of coffee
by following the steps below.
Step 1:
and add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
and 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.
Fill a cup 2/3 full of water
Questiom
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 most recipes
give you a time range to prevent
overcoo~ng.
minimum time, test the food for
doneness, and cook your food a
little longer, if necessary.
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 magnetron but it is not
recommended.
Q. Can
function to check the food?
A. Yes.
close the door. The timer must be
reset for cooking to resume unless
time is remaining on timer.
and Answers
Set the oven for
I
interrupt the cooking
To resume cooking, simply
Step 2: Set Timer Control. For
coffee, set at
may be reset during cooking
if needed.
Note: To set timer less than 2 minutes,
turn the Timer Control past 2 and
then back to the desired time.
Step
3: When time is up, the oven
sounds, oven light and fan shut off.
172
minutes. Timer
Heating or Reheating Guide
1.
Dircctimrs
2.
Cnver
baked
3. Bc
sure foods arc heated through before
As a general rule,
below
are for reheating already-cooked
most foods for fastest beating (see tips). Exceptions
foods.
hot
foods produce an area warm to
serving.
foods at
Steaming or bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean
the
touch in center of underside of dish.
refrigerator or room tcmpcraturc. Use
are rare
or
medium meats. some
microwuvc
sandwiches. griddle foods
oven
food
safe
containers.
like
pancakes and
is heated throughout
Item Amount
Appetizers
1 to 2
Saucy, such as meatballs,
cocktail franks,
( Y2 cup per serving)
Pastry
bites; small pizzas,
egg
rolls
riblets
etc.
scr~ings
3 tt) 4
servings
2
to 4 servings
Plate of Uftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
i plfitc
Meak and main dishes
i
to 2
Saucy main dishes; chili,
chop
sucy.
(%-1 cup serving)
Hamburgers or meat loaf I to 2 servings
(4
Hot dogs and sausages
Rice
(2A-M
Topped or mixed with sauce
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and
spaghetti, stew
oz.
per serving)
and
pasta
cup serving)
scrvirrgs
3 to
4
scrl, ings
I
can (16 ox.. )
3
to 4 servings
I
to
2
3
to
4
1 to 2
scrvirrgs
i to 2 servings
3 to
4
servings
meats
with
waxed p~pcr.
Approximate Time, Minutes
3-5
5-7
~-~ 1/:
3-5
5-8
7-1o
6-8
~.~
4-6
[-~
2-3
1
Y2-3
5-7
7-9
.—
soups
Water based 1 to 2 servings
(1 cup serving)
3
to 4 servings
1 can
(lo oz. )
Vegetables
Small pieces; peas. corn. beans. etc.
(72 cup per serving)
Large pieces
on the cob, asparagus spears, etc.
Mashed
(1A cup per serving)
Tip:
Cover vegetables for most even beating.
or
whole:
corn
1 to 2 servings
3
to 4 servings
1 to 2 servings
3
to 4 servings
—
2
servings
1 to
3
to 4 servings
Sauces
Dessert; chocolate,
butterscotch
Meat or main dish, chunky
type, giblet gravy, spaghetti
sauce. etc.
Creamy
type
Tip:
Cover food to prevent spatter.
1/2 C’up
1
cup
1/2
cup
1 cup
1
c~n
(I6 oz. )
1A
cup
i
cup
—
3-5
9-12
7-9
I ,/2-~
4-6
3-5
6-8
3-5
7-9
].~
~.~
3-4
4-6
5-7
3-4
4-5
7
Convenience Food Guide
1.
Most cnrrvcnicncc
plastic). Fur
2. Rcm(we fuud fr(ml foil c(mtairrcrs over
foods”
feuds
can be rchcatcd
needing
browning nr
3/4-inch high
by
micrnwave only. since
crisping,
convcntiorral” baking
and place
they
arc
already
is recommended.
in micrnwavc-safe dish.
couked. Always
usc microwave-safe
cuokwarc (glass nl
Food
Appetizers
Frnzen
prepared sandwiches
Pizza (3.7 UZ. )
Pnpcurn (3 Yz-(Jz.
P(~pcurn (3 ‘/z-c)z. pkg.
pkg. ) frozen
Fish & Shellfish
Fish & chips (5-14 uz. )
Breaded
fish
(5-IO
oz.
)
(14-16
oz. )
(23-25 oz. )
Meats
Dry
rnixcs.
hamburger added
Fruzcn meats
(5-8 oz.)
(10-16 nz.
Frozen Dinners
Hearty T.V.-style
Regular T.V.-style (II oz.)
Premium entree (8-9 oz.)
(17 oz.
(10-13
oz. )
)
rt)mn temp.
)
)
Time in
per sandwich
3 %-4 Y2
Nlinutes
2-3
3-5
5-6
5-x
5-x
9-II
11-13
14-16
6-10
8-18
12-15
IO-12
10-12
12-14
Commen@
Wrap in paper
Rotate
t/2 turn after 2 minutes.
Times
given
Rcmnvc ft)il cover.
evenly
Distribute evenly un micrnwave-safe dish lined with
paper
towels.
time.
Add cuoked.
If
pnuch
meat Dicccs
Remcwc fi)il c(wer and
is
rnurc than
cnntainer. Rotate
food”
is in
towel. Rutate
are for n]icrowavc popcorn”
Return
un rnicruwavc-safe
Rearrange or
drained hamburger. Stir after 7 minutes.
package is used, puncture with fork
or
rutate
3/4-inch
1/4 turn after half uf
puuch,
slit
1/4 turn after hal!oftimc
tray to carton
dish.
rotate
1/4 turn after half of
return tray tn
deep, place ft)ud
pmrch before microwaving.
or distribute
dish 1/4 turn after halt
cart(]n.
in
nlicrow~ve-stife
cooking”
time.
If
t(> ven[.
metal
tray
time. If
2
’uf’
Stir
Pasti
and Rice
Canned
spaghetti (16 oz. )
Frozen lasagna
Macaroni & cheese (X UZ. )
(2 I
[)z.)
Poultry
Fried chicken
Frozen puuch
2 pieces
4
pieces
6 pieces
(5-7 oz.)
Griddle Foods
French
waffles
tnast
2
pieces
4 pieces
2 pieces
4
pieces
Breakfast Foods
Cuuntry sausage 2
& biscuits
Breakfast entree (4-6
4
6
oz.
6-8
22-24
—.
9-11
5-6
10-12
I
1-13
4-6
2-3
3-4
~-~
3-4
I
~
~.~
4-5
)
4-5
Stir
before
serving.
Rotate
1/4 turn after hall of time. Let
before
serving.
Stir
or turn
1/2
turn after
Arrange
I/Z turn after half of time.
Slit
Arrange (m
Armrrgc un plate Iirrcd
Rotate
Rotate 1/4 turn after 2 minutes.
Stir
un plate lined
pouch before
plate lined
1/4 turn at 1 minute.
t~ccasiurral]v or
halfuf’cookirrg”
with 2
microwaving. Stir
with 2
Iaycrs
with 2
Iaycrs U!
turn
1/4
turn after half nf
layers
ui paper
before scrvirrg.
of paper
stand
5 minutes
time.
towels. Rutatc
t(~wcls.
paper towels.
c~)~)kinz
time
—
8
Meats
Always
usc
nlicrowavc-safe dish, plastic or glass
Food
Contiiner
Cover Time
Beef
C;round
(1 lb. )
Crumbled
(for
casseroles
or
soup)
Meatballs
(1
lb. )
Pilttics
4
patties/lb.
1-2 patties
3-4 patties
Mc:it I():il’
(
Round loai’)
Ctissernle
Pic
plate
8-in, square
(with [rivet
ceratnic dinner
1 or
2 patties
plate
thickness
Pie pl:itc
lined
glass
itdcsircd)
with
paper
plate
use
paper
double
t~)wcls.
dish
(For
Yes
wax
paper edge
wax
or
paper
)
Pl:istic 26-29 nlin.
wrap
Pork
Bacon
P<)rk sausage
(r;]w)
2 patties
4
p;ittics
—
Pork t
ink
s~~usage
(
rtiw)
2
t inks 2-3 nlin.
4
links
X links
C:tnJdi2in hticon
2-4 st ices
() .Stlc’es
Microwavc- Paper
Siiti pliltc
Micr[)wavcsatb ct~okware
Microwave-
sat’e cookware”
Microwavc-
safe cookware” papcl’
—.—-
—
towel
Wax
paper
W:lx
paper
—.
Wax
—
7-() nlin.
X-t 1
Inin.
3-5
nlin,
()-8 nlirl.
—
l-t X
nlin.
per- slice
2-4 nlin.
5-7
n~in.
5-6
min.
7-X min.
1-2
min.
2-3 u]in.
Comments
Stir every 2
ingrcclicnts :Incl f“inish. T() cook” frozen blf)ck.
n) ic[owtivc 12 to 15 nlinutes, brc~ik ing
stirring every 5
Al-range 3/4 to
of” tinlc.
(“()\et with W:IX piipcr. Rot:itc
~t’tcr h:itl”
S:UJCC [)!- ~igcut.
2 nliuutcs.
I.ct stiul(i 10 nlinutcs :11’tcr cook” ing.
Arr:ln:c in
tri~ct set
l:i~crs of” p:ipcr (OWCIS.
Arr:iugc
tiltcr
Arr:lngc
of” [inlc.
Arr-iingc
tninutcs. Adcl S:IUCC or
nlinrrtcs.
l-inch apart in circle
01” (1 ish. Rot:]te dish 1/4 [urn :it”ter hat t’
01”
titnc.
It” desired,
Let
p:itt ics st:inci, covcrcd.
singic I:iyCI- on p:ipcr towels
in
ctish. Liiycr nl~irry SI
in single
b;ll
1’
in single
in
layer. Rotate
f)l’ tinlc.
.-
singtc tayer.
—
l~iycr. Rcarriinge af’tcr b;ltf”
dish
acici browning
ices
.
dish t/2 turn
casserole
up
ztr(]und
1/4
turn
hctwccn
tinci
or
on
-.
Fish and Seafood
1. Fish
isd(~ne when
bcii)re
2. Cot)k fish
3. 1)[) not ovcrc~)nk fish.
scrling.
with
Food
Fish
Fittets or X-in. square dish
steaks
( t
tb.
Cl:lnls, 6
Shrimp (I
(peeled)
Shrimp
(2 Ihs.
(unpeetcd) Ptastic wr~p
it
tlakcs easity
c)r without s:iuce.
Check ~t
Contiiner
)
Pie
shalt{)w
)
)
Pie ptatc t)r
shalt[)w
~-qt. ~:Lsseroi~
tb.
pt:ite
with a
A tight
tninirnutn
or
dish
dish
ti)rk.
Center may stilt bc slightly
c[wer ste:uns t’ish.
time.
Cover
Wdx
Plastic wr:ip
Ptiislic wriip 6-X nlin.
Plastic
Licl or
paper
wr:ip
Use ii I
or
tr:instusccnt,
ightcr u(wcr ot” WJX
Time
rnin.
‘)-l I
7-9
nlin.
7-9 min.
9
but
witt contirl~lcco(lkirlg” :Ls fish st:inds ;i Ikw ulinutes
paper
(~r p:ipcr towct fi~r tcss stc:irniug.
Comments
M
icr-t)w:i~e untit I’ish tl~ikcs c:isily.
3 rn
inutcs
bcti]r-e
serving.
Arriin:c in circtc.
h:ill
’
ot” tirnc.
Stir once during
Stir- lwicc during cof)kin:.
Rot:itc clish
.—
cot)king.
Let
st:ind
t/4 turn alter
Poultry
Let chicken
tind
other small
poultry stand
after n]
icrowaving ft)r 5 to
10
tninutcs.
Iurkc),
sht)ul(l he
al
Iowcd t(l s~and 20 [Ilinu[cs
Food
Contiiner
Chicken
Picccs Plate or
(1
‘A-2 Ibs,
approx. 6
Wh(]le
(2-2 Yz tbs. )
,
pieces)
square dish
8-in. square dish
Cornish Hem
Whole (stuffed 8-in. square dish
ur
unstuffed,
l-l M
Ibs.
)
Halves
8-in.
square
Egs
t.
Always pierce
2.
Never
3. C()()k
eggs just until
Food
us
Scrambled
Poached
whole ynlks bcfi)re rnicrnwaving to
hard cook” eggs
in
set,
the
they
shell, and dn
Contiiner
Glass nlcasuring
nr
casser{]lc
1
‘/z-qt.
cassernlc
8-in.
are
dish
delicate
cup
Cover Time
Wax paper
Wax
paper
Wax
paper
Wax
paper
prevent bursting.
nut reheat
and can toughen ifovcrci)okcd.”
in-shell
hard
cooked” eggs.
Cover
N()
—
Lid
Commenh
3-4 nl
in.
per piccc .4rrangc
10-12 tnin.
pcr
lb.
1 t-t3 nlin.
pcr lb. :Iticr
to-t2 nlirl.
pcr
th.
-.
—
‘Ihc} coutd
Brush with
thickest.
01” dish.
PI:Icc.
breast side
t inlc tu l-n ()\cr. S11 ic.ld Cllds ()[’
[ ips with li)i
Place breast side
hal 1’
.4rrangc
slui”f”ing
explode.
Time Comments
Ptiicc
t-1 Yl
per egg
6-8
nli[l.
l-l YZ
per egg
nlin.
nlin.
-.
t
M icrow:ive
with
the
egg. Pt:icc
total tin]c.
to
the
t to 2
Boil 2 cups
c(l~cl-cd Blcah
nlcnlbranc. Swirl hc)il
slip ill C-gg\ g~tltij. ~.()\C.r. 1 ,Ct Stillld ill
a
fti\\
III inutcs
hrow ning agent it’(lcsirc~l.
in \inglc
skin side up in
i 1’
tcaspo(nl
but[cr :tnd
Scrape portions
ccntcr.
nlinutcs to scl cgg~.
Ia}cr
in
nlcat} piccc~ arc to ou[sidc
cI[)wn.
1.
t)i’ t inlc.
dcs i[-cd.
butter pcr
until
n~cttc(i. Scr-an]t~tc ihc cg:\
in
~llcn
Finish
not tap
csss
hcli)rc scrklng.
cooking”
A
I’tct
down
in
dish. on bcd (JI’
I
tahlcspc)[)n in ilk
:ind nliLf-[)wavc
cook” ing.
watcl- (1 [(l
c)nlf} plalc.
in:
watcl’ with spoon”.
dish
S(J
edges
hal 1’
t)t’ c(~(lkiny
lL.g\
:IIld
Ii
disb. ‘l’ur-n ()~cr
cgg
in
dish.
pci
fi)r hal 1“
frc~nl
the.
t)u[sidc
Allow
tt~ stanci
X
[Ilinutci
[)
UllC’t Ul”C
\\:lt L,f
ill:
01”
Brea&
Crust
on
other
breads wilt bc
tuppirrg ft)r hrown c(]tor. Or.
Inixturc,
or
savory
topping t
Food
Corn
bread
(8 oz.)
Cnftbc cake
(14 oz. )
Gingerbread
Quick
bread
(t4-t7 OZ.)
snft.
outside nf
ikc
Ii)nds will nnt hr(~wn. If
incrcasc
crushed
brown ct)lur ~)n
canned French fried onit)n
Contiiner
8-in.
round dish
8-in.
rnund
dish
8-in.
round
nr square dish
Gtass
lnatdish,
lined with wax paper
bnttnrn
upside-d~)wn
Cover
N()
N()
N()
N()
desired, sprinkle
hrc~ds b}
rings.
Time
6-8 nlin.
‘)-t I
I
l-t3 tnin.
1
10
top 01” hat[cr
lining dish
nlin.
l-t3
tnin.
with
cIIII):irIIorl-s\I::It” nlixtul”c.
bcli)l-c nlic,rowavlng with brown
Comments
For Ilti}orl’ul hrowrlcd lt)pping
cooking”
dish
French
‘t’u[-n out 01”
Let
stan(] orl t“tat surtiic.c
hak in:,
l,c[ \t:Llld on flat
bak
in:.
R(ltatc
~)n
hat
with t’incl)
t“ricd onit)rls bcti)l-c l]]i~rt)wa\]
p:in
ups
SUrf;lL’C 5
dish t/~
lull] af’lcf- tlal
surtilcc 15 nl inut~.s tt)
~’hopped
sugal
chopped.
idc doi~
n to
to
nlinutcs t(l I’inish
t“ t
fin
nuts t)!’
cai-anlcl
sprinkle
cal]ncd
n:.
scl-~c.
[l]inutcs to I’ini>t]
1111~. [ .c[
s[:llld
isb
hak in:.
%sti
1.
Always usc [llicrowave-saf ec(~okwarc,”
2. Fc~r pas[ii. usc :Ibout
a[l]ount
3. For
4. (over piista and
5. Stir
(>.
Microwaving
and Rice
half the
of” salt
rice or
or rearrange after halfofcooking time.
~nd I [caspnon
n]inu[c
rice tightly
time
rice,
is
amoun[ of
oil (optional, to prevent sticking).
usc the same
while microwaving. When
;ibout the same
glass orgiastic.
water
needed fi)r
or slightly greater am(lunt of water
Drain pasta
as conventional boiling.
conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave oven.
using plastic wrap, turn
immediately after microwaving.
as
with conventional
back
one corner to vent.
boilirr&. Add
regular amount salt.
Add
regular
Food
Conbiner
Wsta
M:icaroni
(7 oz. )
Spaghetti
(7 c)/..
br~)kcn)
I;gg
noodles”
(x 07.. )
~-qt
2-qt. casserole
2-qt.
Rice
Rice. rcgul:ir
long :rain
Rice,
( 17> cups)
(1 cup)
minute
2-qt. casscrolc
I
V~-qt.
Cereal
1.
Always usc
2.
St:irt
3.1>0 not c(wcr
4. S[ir
microwave-safe
with
hottest tap wfiter to shorten cooking” time.
(prevents
halt-way through cooking time.
spill(]vcr).
~~sserole
ciisscrolc
ctisserolc
cookware. glass
Cover Time
Lid
or
plastic wrap
Lid
or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid or
plastic wrap
Lid
or
plastic wrap
or plastic.
Use Iargc
enough container to avoid
17-19
min.
18-20
min.
14-16
min
17-19 min
7-8 min.
Commenk
Add 3 cups hot tap water. Stir after
10
minutes. For
doneness after 10 minutes.
Add 3
cups hot tap water. Rearrange after
10 minutes.
Add 4 cups hot tap water, Stir after
10 minutes, Time is
spinach or regular noodles.
Add
2 cups hot tap water
Stir after
5
minutes
Add
1 Y, cups hot tap water. Stir atter
4 minutes.
spillovcr
rotini
type, check for
the
10
minutes. Let stand covered
before
serving.
same
for
and
I teaspoon salt.
Food
():itmeal.
per
oatmciil
long cook ing
(1 scrying)
(;rits. quick China or
( I serving)
[.ream
1
Crciim [If’
I
N{)tc: ‘fi) lllic]-{)w~tic iinylc-scri ing p~cket of” instan{ ccrcals, Ii)llow packdgc dirccti(~ns t(~r
quick
scrling
of”
wheat l-ql. cas.serolc No
scrking
rice
sc]-ling
Contiiner
China
or pottery bowl,
paper bowl
I-qt.
casscrolc
pottery
p:q>cr
bowl
or bowl time 1 Y2 minutes per additional serving.
China or pottery bowl.
paper bowl
bowl,
Cover Time
No
—
No
No
No 1
2-2 Y~ min.
4-5 min.
4-5 min.
3-4 min.
1A-2
min.
amount 01”
Commenk
Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before
microwaving. Stir after I ‘A minutes
before serving.
Increase casserole size
serving. Increase time about 2
each additional serving.
Mix cereal with hottest tap water.
casserole size and microwave time by
2
K
Minutes
Heat water to boil, then add cereal. Increase
Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase
time about 1 Y2 minutes per additional serving.
Use 2-qt. casserole for more than 1
water and rnicmwavc
per
additional serving.
for
1/2 tt)
1 minute.
for
more than one
1/2
minutes
and
t~)r
Irrcrcase
servirr&.
Vegetables
Fresh Vegetables
1. Weights
2.
Picrcc
ur pupping,
3. Add unly
4. Heat.
Frozen Vegetables
f,
Frozen vegetables
distribute heat.
2.
Place
3.
Stir
given fi}r
skins uf vegetables tu be
2 tu 3 tablespoons uf water per
cuvcrcd.
frozen
uncc
during
fresh vegetables arc purchase weights. before peeling. trinlnling, etc.
in casserole
rn~y bc heated
vegetables in covered casscrnlc dish. Add 2 tablespoons of water unless otherwise indicated in guide.
cooking.”
heated whnle and
pound.
dish:
stirring
in
Salt vegetables after
uncc.
puuch.
package or freezer container. Puncture
unpeeled (i.e.
Rinsing vegetables
Let
stand co}crcd
cooking”
ur put salt in the casscruic with the
putatt)cs.
5
squash, eggplant). This
bcf(~rc c(~ukirtg
nlinutcs
alluws stcarn to csc;ipc :ind
is usually sufficient. Salt just
unless otherwise specified.
pouch
before heating
water bcfi)rc adding vcgc[ahlcs.
and tlcx
bcf(]rc
serving.
half way
prevents
(hruugh coc)king [()
hursting
Vegetible
Aparagus
Fresh
Frozen.
spears
Beans
Fresh, green nr wax
Frozen
Brwcoli
Fresh. spears
Fruzcn. chuppcd
nr spears
Cabbage
Fresh, chopped. shredded
Wedges
Carrots
Sliced,
f’rcsh
Fruzen
Cauliflower
Fresh,
tl(]wcrcts
Whole
Frnzcn, fl(]wcrcts
Amount
1
lb. 7
10 oz.
I lb.
9 oz.
I
lb.
10
oz.
4
cups
4
I lb.
1002.
1
lb.
I lb.
10
oz.
Time
lA-Y Yz nlin.
X-lo Yz min.
YY~-11 M
8 Yz-lo ‘\~ nlin.
8-I
I
nlin.
8-I()
nlin.
10-12
Y2
I
1-13 nlin.
I
[-13 nlin.
13-15 nlin.
Y
1A-12 n]in.
16-18
min.
Y ‘/z-l 1
nlin.
nlin.
nlin.
Comments
Cut
into
I
‘1~-irrch picccs.
C-ut into
I l/~-inch
Add 1/4
cup water.
Add 1/4
cup water.
Add
1/4
cup
water.
C’rrt ctirrots into
Add
1/4
cup water.
picccs.
slices
Add
Add
1/2 inch
1/4
cup water.
1/4
cup
thick.
water.
Add 1/4
cup water.
Corn
Whole kernel,
On the crib, fresh
fruzen
Eggplant
Fresh
Crrbcd
Whole
Lka
Beans
Frnzen
Oha
Fruzcn
Sliced
Whole
10 oz.
I car
2 cars
4 cars
1 lb.
I
lb.
1002,
10 oz.
10
oz.
7-8
min.
5-7
[nin. Add 2 to
7-Y
‘1~ tnin.
15 Y1-17 Yz
I
}-13 Y~ nlin.
7-10 min.
8-10 nlin.
X-YYZ
min.
Y-11 min.
min.
12
4
ttiblcspoons” of” watcl”.
Add
2
tahlespoorrs” water.
Pierce skin. Turn
Add 1/4
cup water.
uvcr af’tcr hal
1“
of”
t
irnc.
Vepetable
Amount
Onions
Fresh
8-10
Peas
1
Green,
fresh
Frozen 10
Y2 lbs.
OL.
Peas
6
Snow, Irc)zcn
oz.
Potatoes
Fresh.
baking
medium
(6 oz.)
;
4
Spinach
Fresh,
leaf”
Fr(~zen, leaf’ or chopped 1001.
1
lb.
Squash
i
Summer, sliced. fresh
Frozen
lb.
10 oz.
Squash
Winter.
I“rcsh,
whole
1
lb. Y 1
1
Y2 lbs.
Succotmh
Frozen
10 oz.
Time
9M-12 min.
7
%-91A
min.
7
!/2-8 ‘A
min.
6
Yz-X
min.
7-8
min.
II
-12 min.
17-18 min.
—
8-10 ‘A min.
9
‘/z-12 min.
Yfi
- 12 min. Slice squash
7
l/t.~ Yz
min. ——.
I min.
1
i
-13 Y2 min.
8
Y2-
1
OY2
min.
Commenk
Use small.
Add l/4
Rinse and pat dr}. Prick
puttern (m ptiper t(~wcl lined
over
Add
Picrcc skin.
Picrcc
whole (mi~~ns. Add
cup
..—
:it’ter half’
l/4
cup w~]tcr.
Turn over after
skin. Let
water.
with
of
tirnc. Le[ sttmd 5
I
/2-irrch thick. Add
st:md
7 minutes alter
l/4
CUP w~tcr
Ii)rk several [itncs.
oven
bott(nn, cqu~d distance apart.
minutes
l/4 cup
bcli)rc serving.
w:itcr.
—
hiill’time. Let stand
cook”
7 minutes
in:.
Arrange in circular
Turn
—
:ifter cooking.”
Vegetables
9
Frozen, mixed
10 oz.
‘/2- I 1 min.
Zucchini
I 0- I 2
Sliced,
fresh
Frozen
Canned
All kinds
1 lb.
10
oz.
Vegetibl~
Amount
8
oz.
15-17 oz.
Undrained
3-3
6-8 min.
Y2 min.
min. Slice 1
8-10 min.
Drained Comments
Z-2
‘/2
min.
3-4 min.
Vegetable Convenience Foods
Vegetable
Amount
Breaded Vegetables
7
nz.
pkg.
l’rozcn
C~;erole, Vegetible
8-12
UZ. pkg. frozen
Potatoes
Bukcd,
stulled,
frozen
Potatoes
Instant
mashed
4 servings
;
3
4 13- I 5 min.
Time Comments
4-6 min.
10-13 min.
6-8 min.
9-11
min.
10- I 2 min.
5-7 min.
/2-inch
—
Pkicc
vegetables in
wran. Check ~it
Place c)n
Rotate
plate 1/4 turn
(.()()k c(mvcnti(mally f’c)r
Place in 1 -quart c~sscrolc.
Examine
Fol
NOT
Cover
—.
Use utensil size
ptickiigc. Cover.
1 ro 2
t:ihlcspo(ms dry
thick. Ac!d 1/4
rnicr[)wavc-safk
minimum
trivet, or plate
potat(~cs to sec that
1..
Place
with wax piipcr. Rottitc pl:itc
~if’tcr h:ilf’ of”
crispness.
pot:ito(cs)” (m plate su itahlc f’or ulicr(~w~ivc oven.
imd iinlounts [)1’ wtitcr,
After heating,
mix.
-..
cup
water.
time.
srritahlc for microwaving. C()()k unc~>vcred.
serving dish. Cover with plastic
Stir
:md
serve.
time.
Brciiding
will
not hc
crisp.
-..
Colcr.
Stir
alicr b~df
’ (it’ time.
mashed filling is encased in
l/2 turn
hriskly
tilicr h:df of” time.
milk. butter
stir in
pot~tocs,” adding cxtr:i
potato”
and s:dt (m
skin.
-—
13
Cakes and
1.
Always use microwave-safe cookware, glass or plastic.
2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but do
3.
Crust on cakes will be
4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.
Desser@
soft,
Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is desirable for frosting.
not
flour. Or,
for
easy removal, line dish with wax paper.
Food
Contiiner
Cover Time
Commenk
—
Cakes
Basic butter or
chocolate cake round dish
Pineapple
Upside-down
Cake Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over
Cupcakes
Bar cookies
Baked apples
or pears
Brownies (I5 oz., 8-in. square dish
cake-like or
fudge-like)
Cake mix (with or 8 or 9-in.
without pudding cake dish
in the mix)
(6)
Greased 8-in.
8-in. round dish
Paper lined cupcaker
8-in. square dish
Microwave-safe dish
or casserole
round
12-cup
bundt
No
No
N()
No
Lid or
plastic wrap
No
IO-12 min.
12-14 min.
3-4 min.
IO-13
min.
4-5 min. Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.
per piece
1O-I3 min.
6-8 min.
15-18 min.
Rotate 1/4 turn after 5 minutes. Let stand on
heat-proof counter
15
minutes.
Rotate
1/4
toothpick stuck in cake comes
cake a few minutes.
When cooking several cupcakes.
notice some will be done before others. If
so. remove cupcakes as they are done and
continue cooking
Grease dish before adding batter. Rotate dish
1/4 turn after half
Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of time.
Rotate 1/4 turn after 5 minutes.
Use 2 cups batter. Rotate
minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting.
Usc
Let stand 15-20 minutes
to cool.
turn after 6 minutes. When done,
all batter.
or wooden board to
the
rest a few seconds
oftimc.
Cut when
1/4
Rotate 1/4
turn every 5 minutes.
bcf(>rc
out
turn after 4
inverting
clean.
you
may
co(~l.
cool
more.
Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware, glass or plastic. For easy cleanup. melt chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up. or
paper bowl to melt.
2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; bc sure to handle cooking containers carefilly.
Food
S’Mores
Caramel
Marshmallow
Crisp
Chocolate bark
apples
Conbiner
Paper napkin
or paper plate
I-qt.
casserole
8-in. square dish
1
M-qt.
casserole
or bowl
Cover
No
No
Yes
Yes
Time
15-20 sees.
31/2-4
min.
1]/2
min. to
melt butter
3 M-4
min. to
melt marshmallows
4-5 min.
Commen@
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.
Unwrap a 14-ounce package of caramels
measuring cup.
mixture after 2 minutes. Stir again
dipping 4 apples into mixture.
In 8-inch square dish melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add 40 marshmallows (about
package) Cuver
microwave to melt. Stir in 4
rice cereal. Press
Place 12-ounce semi-sweet chocolate pieces
in container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup
whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax
paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.
Add 1
tablespoon water. Stir
Iooscly
with wax paper and
firmly
into dish.
place
a
Y2
cups
10
chocolate in
into
befbre
nuncc
crispy
14
Gravies & Sauces
1.
No
cover is
nccdcd,
except
for
thick, chunky spaghetti sauce.
2. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top, they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the
of thickening. Increase thickening by adding extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch for each cup of 1
3,
Microwaved sauces dn not need to bc stirred constantly but most should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while microwaving.
4. Vary basic white
sauce by adding chccsc, egg yolks. cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.
iquid.
same
amount
Food
Gravies and
sauces or bowl
thickened with
flour or
cornstarch
(1 cup)
Sauces
Thin, liquid
sauces (Au
Clam, etc. )
(1 cup)
Melted butter
sauces,
clarified butter
(’A
cup)
Thick spaghetti.
barbecue or
sweet/sour
sauces
(2
cups)
jus,
—
Contiiner
Glass measure
Casserole
Glass measure
Casserole or
Iargc
bowl
Cover
No
N()
N()
Yes
(spaghetti)
Time
5
1A-6%
6-8
2 min.
5-7 min.
4-6 min.
min.
min
Commenk
Microwave fat,
to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid
finish cooking. Increase time I to 2
minutes per additional
Add
cornsurch-water
heated
ingredients. Stir well and
microwave to finish.
Microwave butter just to melt. For
clarified butter, bring to boil then let
stand until layers separate.
and use clear top layer.
Stir ingredients together and
microwave 5 to 7 minutes, stirring
after half of time. Continue cooking
4 to 6 minutes until sauce is slightly
thickened, stirring
5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor.
flour
and
salt
cup
of sauce.
mixture to
twice. Let stand
together
Pour
off
and
Cooting Techniques for Microwaving
Covering.
cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating.
Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam
to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax
paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.
Arranging in Oven.
position foods, such as tomatoes or potatoes, so that
hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you
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 hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often
needed when cooking foods such as frozen hamburgers.
In both conventional and microwave
In conventional baking, you
In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from
In range-top cooking you turn over
Stinding
such as
Time.
roasts
In conventional cooking, foods
or cakes are allowed to stand to
finish
cooking or set. Standing time is especially important
in microwave cooking. A microwaved cake is not
placed on a cooling rack.
Shielding.
breasts or baked foods to prevent
In a conventional oven you shield chicken
overbrowning.
When
microwaving, you may use small strips of foil to shield
thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on
poultry, which would cook before larger parts.
Pierce Foods to Release Pressure.
Steam builds up
pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or
membrane. Pierce potatoes (as you do conventionally),
egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
Rotiting.
Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the
oven helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn
the dish
oven is to the front. To rotate
until
the side which was to the back of the
1/4
turn, turn the dish
until the side which was to the back of the oven is
to the side.
15
Microwave Cookware Guide
TYPE OF
Foil-lined Paper Bags, Boxes and
Baking Trays
Metil or part metal pok, Pans,
Thermometers, Skewers and
Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics,
such as:
Glass jars, such as
vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad
dressings. refrigerator.
Handmade Pottery, Porcelain,
Stoneware
Microwave Plastics such as:
Anchor Hocking Microwave, Bangor
Plastic, Mister Microwave, Nordic Ware,
Republic,
Paper or Styrofoam Plates and Cups
Oven Glass such as:
Fire King,
Rubbermaid
Tara, Wearever Nupac
Glassbake, Heller, Jena,
COOKW~
Foil nays
for baby foods,
Anchor Hocking,
Pyrex
Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4” or less. Foil or metal will reflect
microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is
closer than 1“ to oven walls.
Cooking
Avoid heating baby food in jars,
Remove metal caps to warm syrup or soften salad dressing from
Cooking and heating.
Cooking.
Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used
for short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.
Cooking and heating.
ground
MICROWAVE USES
beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.
especially meat and egg mixtures.
Regular Dinnerware, such as:
Corelle
Denby,
International Stoneware,
Temperware,
Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:
Corning Centura,
Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine, Dishes
with
Paper Towels and Napkins, Wax Paper
Glass-Ceramic (Pyroceram),
such as:
by
Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags,
Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags
by Corning,
El
Camino,
Marsh,
metal
trim
Corning Ware, Progression G.
Noritake
Dansk
Franciscan,
Lenox
Mikasa,
Fitz
and Floyd
Generation,
Pfalzgraff
Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain,
such as: El
Marsh Industries,
Camino, F.B.
Pfalzgraff, Shafford
Rogers,
Heller,
Heating and some cooking.
None.
Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating
and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam.
Cooking and heating.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in-bags).
Heating (storage
Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.
bagsj.
16
Care and Cleaning
A
Your
new
microwave oven is
a valuable appliance. Protect
it from misuse by following
these rules:
●
Keep your oven clean and
sweet-smelling.
door a
occasional thorough wiping with
a solution of
on your oven.
outside oven walls
The control panel can
stirrer cover
BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF
few
helps air-out the interior. An
water
keeps the interior fresh.
●
Don’t use sharp-edged utensils
. Don’t remove the mode
(microwave feature 2 on page 5).
You
will damage the oven.
BEFORE CLEANING ANY
PART OF THIS OVEN.
Opening the oven
minutes after cooking
bakin&
soda
and
The inside
can
at the top of the
and
be scratched.
be
damaged.
oven
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, floor and mode stirrer
cover.
Some spatters can be removed
with a paper towel, others may
require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth,
then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not
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
witb
a
damp
and dry.
Metal and plastic parts on door:
Wipe frequently with a damp
to remove all soil. DO NOT USE
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 tray into water just after
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
Window: Wipe up
cloth. Rinse thoroughly
cloth
Occasionally
place.
How to Clean the Outside
Case.
Clean the outside of your
oven with soap and damp cloth,
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.
cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
cleaning sprays, large amounts
soap
and
water, abrasives, or sharp
objects on the panel—they
damage it.
Door Surface.
surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a
or soft cloth.
Power Cord.
soiled, unplug and wash with damp
cloth. For stubborn spots. sudsy
water may be used, but be certain
to rinse with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly before plugging cord
into outlet.
Wipe with a damp
of
can
When cleaning
sponge
If the cord becomes
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 may be removed
with a cleanser such as Bon
brand cleanser.
After using Bon
cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,
following instructions on can. Do
not use Bon
on the painted surfaces such as the
walls. It may scratch the paint.
Ami”
If grease
Ami”
brand
brand cleanser
17
Ami”
GROmING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
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)
WARNING-improper
use of the grounding plug ;an-result
in a risk of electric shock.
PREFERRED
METHOD
<“0. a
II ~
.
-R
Fig. 1
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
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
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
~
not
uder anv ck~cm
cut or remove
th; ti @und)
prong from the power cord.
@qJ
o
~
?’ ‘$,
INSURE
PROPER
GROUND EXISTS
BEFORE
USE
Use of Adapter
UsWe
situations where
PIWS
appliance’s power cord will
bedisconnectedinfquently.
Because of potential safety hazards
under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the
use of an adapter plug. However,
if you still elect to use an adapter,
where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by the use
of a
UL listed adapter (Fig. 2)
which is available-at most-local
hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the adapter must
be
dignd
wall receptacle to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the
power cord.
Caution:
ground terminal to the wall
receptacle cover screw does not
ground the appliance unless the
cover screw is metal, and not
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. Should this happen,
DO NOT USE the appliance until
a proper ground has again been
established.
CONNE~ION
with the larger slot in the
Attaching the adapter
UsWe situatiom
where
appliance’s power cord will
be disconnected frequently.
~
not use an
situations because disconnecting of
the power cord places undue strain
on the adapter and leads to eventual
tiure
of the adapter ground terminal.
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
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.
adapter plug
Etiension
in these
three-
Cords
will
the
18
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Questiom?
Use This Problem Solver
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT
COME ON
FOODS ARE EITHER
OVERCOOKED OR
UNDERCOOKED
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Q
A fuse in
your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
●
Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.
c
Door not securely closed.
Q
Cooking times may vary because of
of foods in oven. Set additional cooking time for completion.
●
Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.
Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions.
All these things are normal with your microwave oven:
●
●
Steam or vapor escaping from
around the door.
●
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 oven
is operating.
If you need more help... call, toll free: GE Answer
Center@
surting
food temperature, food density or amount
●
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.
/ 800.626.2000/consumer information service
If You Need Service
T()
obtain service, see your warranty
on
the back page of this book.
We’re proud of our service and
want you to be pleased. If for some
reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three
steps to
follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who
serviced your appliance. Explain
why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased,
write
all
the details-including
your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky
40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still
not resolved, write:
Major Appliance
Consumer Action
20 North
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Wacker
Panel
Drive
19
YOUR HOTPOINT MICROWAVE OVEN
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Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
WHAT
IS
COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
● Service trips to your home to
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 Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
WARRANTY
cancelled
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replace
microwave
of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITED ADDITIONAL
NINE-YEAR WARRANTY
For the second through tenth
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.
For each of the above warranties:
To avoid any trip charges, you must
take the microwave oven to a
Hotpoint Factory Service Center or
a Hotpoint Customer
servicer and pick it up following
service. In-home service is also
available, but you must pay for the
service technician’s travel costs to
your home.
Q
Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
and other connecting facilities.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
any part of
oven
that fails because
Care@
the
check to establish warranty period.
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
and Washington,
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”
servicers during normal working
hours.
Look in the White or Yellow Pages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE,
GENERAL
FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMER
—
—
● 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
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
DC.
In Alaska the
ELECTRIC-HOTPOI NT
CARE’R’
SERVICE.
NOT
RESPONSIBLE
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Some
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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. 39-4653
1-90
CG
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
Warrantor: General Electric Company
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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