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BeforeMicrowaving... . . . . . ...2

SafetyInstructions. . . . . . . ...3.4

FeaturesofYourOven . . . . . . ...5

‘Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7”

Defrosting,Heating&

CookingGuide. . . . . . . . . ..8-l9

Careand Cleaning. . . . . . . . ...20

GroundingInstructions . . . . ...21 ~

TheProblemSolver. . . . . . . ...22

If YouNeedService. . . . . . . ...23

Warranty. . . . . . . . . .. BackCover

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@Makesureall cookwareusedin’ ~~‘
yourmicrowiweovenissuiiidii$for. ~
microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles;
cookingdishes,measuringcups, .
custardcups,potteryor china
dinnerwarewhichdoesnot have~ ~
metallictrimorglazewitt,ametallic ~~
sheencanbe used.S6rnecookware ,
isIabeled“suitiblefor.Micpxvaving?’

Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest:

Measure1cup,waterin aglasscup:~‘
Placeinovenonorbesidedish. ~
Microwave1-1?4minutesatHIGH.If ,,
waterbecomeshot,dishismicrowave
safe.Ifdishhea~,itshoukinotbe .
usedformicrowaving. .

@Papertowels,waxpaper,and ‘
plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover ,:

dishixinorderto retainmoisture
andpreventspattering: ~

~Some,microwavedfoodsrequire
stirring,rotating,or rearranging.
check yourcookingguide. ‘.

@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods
whicharetightlycoveredbya skin

ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg
yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.

Beforemicrowaving,
readthisbookcarefully.

Risintendedtohelpyouoperate
andmaintainyournewMicrowave
Ovenproperly.

Keepithandyforanswerstoyour
questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething
orneedmorehelp,write(include
yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs
Hotpoint
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

Writedownthemodel
andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemonalabelinside
theoven.

Thesenumbersarealsoonthe
ConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCardthatcamewith
yourMicrowaveOven.Before
sendinginthiscard, please write

thesenumbershere:

Model Number

Serial Number

Usethesenumbersin any
correspondenceor servicecalls
concerningyourMicrowaveOven.

Theelectricoutputofthis

microwaveovenis500watts.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor
registeringyouastheowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto
besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin
yourConsumerProductOwnership
RegistrationCard.If youmove,or
ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser
pleasewritetous,statingmodel
andserialnumbers.Thisappliance

mustberegistered.Pieasebecertain
thatitis.

Writeto:
Hotpoint

RangeProductService
AppliancePark
Louisville,KY40225

Ifyoureceiveda
damaged(hen ...

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or
builder)thatsoldyoutheMicrowave
Oven.

Savetimeandmoney. W

Beforeyou requestservice...

checktheProblemSolveronpage22.
Itlistsminorcausesofoperating
problemsthat youcancorrect
yourself.

OptionalAccessory

Q4-FW16-01InstallationKit allows
this oventobemountedundera
cabinet(availableatextracostfrom
yourHotpointsupplier).

BesureyourMicrowave
(hen isregistered.

Itisimportantthatweknowthe
locationofyourMicrowaveOven
shoulda needoccurforadjustments.

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AUTheseThingsAreNormalwithyourMcrowave(hen:

@Steamorvaporescapingfrom o Dullthtimpifigsoundwhile
aroundthedoor. ‘~ . ~ ‘ ~~Qv&iis’opera@g.

@Lightreflectionarounddoor or’
outercase, ~ ~ , ~

@Dimmingovenlightandchange
inblowersoundmayoccurwhile
operatingatpowerlevds other ~ ~

thanhigh.

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~SomeTV-Radiointerference

,tight.ipioticed whileusingyour

miciowaveoven;It’ssimilartothe
intetieqmcecausedbyothersmall
appli~ce$an(idoesnotindicatea
problemwithyouroven.

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(a)DoNotAttempttooperate
this ovenwiththedooropensince
open-dooroperationcanresultin
harmfulexposuretomicrowave
energy.It is importantnotto
defeatortamperwiththesafety
interlocks.

(b)Do
betweentheovenfrontfaceand
thedooror allowsoilorcleaner
residuetoaccumulateonsealing
surfaces.

(c)DoNotOperatethe oven

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ifit isdamaged.It is particularly
importantthattheovendoorclose
properlyandthatthereisno

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damagetothe:
(1)Door (bent),
(2)hingesand latches(brokenor

(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)The OvenShouldNotbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone
exceptproperlyqualifiedservice
personnel.

NotPiaceanyobject

loosened),

Whenusingelectricalappliances
basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe
followed,includingthefollowing:

WARNING–To reduce
theriskofburns,electricshock,

fue,injurytopersonsorexposure

toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

oUsethisapplianceonlyforits
intendeduseasdescribedinthis
manual.

eReadandfollowthespecific

“PRECAUTIONSK)AVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETl)
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY”atleft.

~Thisappliancemustbegrounded.

Connectonlytoproperlygrounded

outlet.See“GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS”onpage21.

@Forbestoperation,plugthis

applianceintoitsownelectrical

outlet,topreventflickeringof

lights,blowingofiiseortripping

ofcircuitbreaker.

eInstallorlocatethisappliance
onlyinaccordancewiththe
providedinstallationinstructions.

@Becertin toplacethefront

surfaceofthedoorthreeinchesor

morebackfromthecountertop

edgetoavoidaccidentaltipping

oftheapplianceinnormalusage.

(~fusedoncountertop.)

e Do notcoverorblockany

openingsontheappliance.

a DO notuse outdoors,

@Donotimmersepowercordor

pluginwater.

~Keeppowercordawayfrom

heatedsurfaces.

Do not letpowercordhangover

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edgeoftableorcounter.

@Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercordor
plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly,
orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped.

@Seedoorsurfacecleaning

instructionsonpage20.

@Thisapplianceshouldbe
servicedonlybyqualifiedservice

personnel.Contactnearest

authorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairoradjustment.

i ASwith

anyappliance,close

supervisionisnecessarywhen
usedbychildren.

reducetheriskoffirein

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theovencavity:
–Do

notovercookfbod.Carefully
attendapplianceifpaper,plastic,
orothercombustiblematerialsare
placedinsidetheoventofacilitate
cooking.

–Remove wiretwist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore
placingbaginoven.

—Donotuseyourmicrowave

oventodrynewspapers.

–Papertowels,napkinsand

waxpaper.

Recycledpaper

productscancontainmetalflecks

whichmaycausearcingorignite.
Paperproductscontainingnylon
ornylonfilamentsshouldbe
avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

notoperatetheovenwhile

–Do

emptytoavoiddamagetothe
ovenandthedangeroffire.

If
byaccidenttheovenshouldrun
emptyaminuteortwo,noharm ~~- -­isdone.However,trytoavoid
operatingtheovenemptyatall
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–Do not poppopcornin your
microwaveoven

unlessinaspecial
microwavepopcornaccessoryor
unlessyouusepopcornlabeledfor
useinmicrowaveovens.

–If materialsinsideovenshould
ignite,keepovendoorclosed,turn
ovenoff,anddisconnectpower
cord,orshutoffpoweratfiseor
circuitbreakerpanel,

~~omeproductssuch $3Swhole

eggsandsealedcontainers-for

example,closedglassjars—may
explode~d shouldnotbeheated ,
inthisoven.

~Avoid

heatingbabyf~d in ~

glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids;
especiallymeatandeggmixtures.

~Don’tdefrostfrozenbeverages
in

narrowneckedbottles(especially
carbonatedbeverages).Evenifthe
containerisopened,pressurecan
buildup.Thiscancausethecontainer
toburst,resultingininjury.

~Usemetilonlyas

cookingguide.

directedin

Foilstripsas
usedonmeatmastsarehelpfid
whenusedasshownincooking
guide.

TVdinnersmaybemicrowaved
infoiltrayslessthan3/4”high;
removetopfoilcoverandreturn
traytobox.Whenusingmetalin
themicrowaveoven,keep

atleast1inchawayfromsides
ofoven.

metal ~

*Cookingutensilsmaybecome
hotbecauseofheattransferred

fromtheheatedfood.Potholders
maybeneededtohandlethe
utensil.

Sometimes,thecookingtray

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canbecometoohottotouch.Be

carefulwhentouchingthecooking

trayduringandaftercooking.

oFoods~ookedinliquids(such

aspasta)maytendtoboilover
morerapidlythanf~ds contai@ng
lessmoisture.Shoddthisoccur,
refertopage20for’instructio~son
howtockxmtheinsideoftheqven.

0 ~~ermometer—~o not

useathenqometerinfoodyou
aremicrowavingunlessthe
thermometersdesignedor ­recommendedforuseinthe
microwaveoven. .

@~~asticu~~~rnp~~ticu~mfls

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desigtiixlformicrowavecooking
areveryuseful;butshouldbe
usedc~efidly.Evepmicrowave
plasticmay.notbeastolerantof
overcookingconditio~asareglass~
orceramicmaterialsandrnay
softenorchar.ifsubjectedtoshort
periodsofovercooking.Inlonger
exposurestooverctxkirig,thefood
andutensilscouldignite.‘For .
thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave‘
plasticsonlyandusethereinstrict
compliancewiththeutensil ‘~
manufhciurer’srecomrneridations.

2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto ‘

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microwaving.3)Donot~ermit
childrento&eplasticut&nsils
withoutcompletesupervision.

~Whencookingpork

follow
ourdirectionsexactlyandalways
cookthemeattoatleast170°F.
Thisassuresthat,intheremote

possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe
killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

eBoilingeggsi5

recommendedinamicrowave
oven.

Pressurecanbuildup

not

insidetheeggyolkandmaycause
ittoburst,resultingininjury.

oFoo&withunbrokenouter
“skid’suchaspotatoes,sausages,

tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers
andothergiblets,andeggyolks

(seepreviouscaution)shouldbe

piercedtoallowsteamtoescape
duringcooking.,

“Boilable”cookingpouches

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andtightlyclosedpk~ticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented

asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey
arenot,plasticcouldburstduring~

orirngxxiiatelyaftercooking,

possiblyresultingininjury.Also,

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plasticstoragecontainersshould

beatleastpati~allyuncovered

becausetheyformatightseal.

Whencookingwithcontainers

tightlycoveredwithplasticwrap,

removecoveringcarefullyanddirect
steamawayfromhandsandface.

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L DoorHandle.Pulltoopen

door.Doormustbesecurely
latchedforoventooperate.

2. Doorhatches.

3. DoorScreeneMetalscreen
permitsviewingoffoodsandkeeps
microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

4. OvenInteriorLight.Thrnson
whentimerison.

5. OvenVent.

6. ModeStirrerCover.Protects

themicrowaveenergydistributing
system.Donotremovethiscover.
Youwilldamagetheoven.

7. GlassCooking‘hay.Traymust
bein placewhenusingtheoven.
Cookingperformancewillbe
unsatisfactorywithoutthetray
inplace.Thetraymayberemoved
forcleaning.

8. 35-MinuteTimerwith
expandedfirstfiveminutes.Set
timertodesiredcookingor
defrostingtime.Settingthetimer
startstheoven(whenthedooris
closed).

9. PowerLevelKnob.Thisknob
canbesetatLOW/DEFor HIGH.

10.ModelandSerialNumbers.

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cooking

Thetimerallowsyoutopreset
thecookingtime.

Theovenshutsoffautomatically.
PowerLevelHIGHisrecommended

forallcookingandheating.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith
timecooking,makea cupofcoffee
byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step1: Fillacup2/3fullofwater
andadd 1teaspoonofinstantcoffee
andstirtodissolve.Usea cupthat
hasnometaldecorationandis
microwavesafe.Placecupinoven
andclosedoor.

Step3: SetTimerControl.For
coffee,setat1%minutes.Timer
mayberesetduringcooking
if needed.

Note:Tosettimerlessthan2minutes,
turntheTimerControlpast2 and
thenbacktothedesiredtime.

Step4: Whentime is up,theoven
sounds,ovenlightandfanshutoff.

QuesiomandAnswers

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

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeor locationmostrecipes
giveyouatimerangetoprevent
overcooking.Settheovenfor

minimumtime,testthefoodfor
doneness,andcookyourdisha
littlelonger,ifnecessary.

Q.WhathappensifIaccidentally
operatethemicrowaveoven
withoutfoodinit?

A. Accidentalusefor short

periodsoftimedoesnotdamage
the magnetronbutit isnot
recommended.

Q. Can 1interrupt the cooking

functionto checkthe food?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,simply‘

closethe door.Thetimermustbe _
resetforcookingtoresumeunless
timeisremainingontimer.

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Step2: firn Power Levelknobto
HIGH.

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I)efkosting

‘NwDefrostsettingisdesigned
forspeedythawingoffrozenfood

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andisoneofthegreatadvantages
ofa microwaveoven.

@PowerLevelLOW/DEFshould

beusedfordefrosting.
~SeeyourDefrostingGuidefor

defrostinghelp.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

the defrostfimction,defrostfrozen
porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps
below.

Step1:Placepackageoffrozen
chopsintheovenandclosedoor.

Step2: l%rnPowerLevelknob
toLOW/DEF.

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DefrostingTips’

@Foodsfrozeninpaper or plastic

canbedefrostedinthepackage.

@Forevendefrosting,manyfoods
needtobebrokenuporseparated
partofthewaythroughthe
defrostingtime.

@Pre-packagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedandmicrowave
cooked.Besure to removeany foil
covers.Keepmetaltraysatleast1“
awayfromcavitywalls.

oCheckthefollowingguidefor
otherdefrostingtips.

Q.WhenIturntheTimer
Controlandstarttheoven,Ihear
adullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?

A. Thissoundisnormal.It isletting

youknowthe ovenisusinga Power
LevellowerthanHIGH.

Q.Whydon’tthedefrosting
timesintheDefrostingGuide
seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverage.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording
tothetemperaturein yourfreezer.
Setyourovenforthetimeindicated
inyourDefrostingGuide.Ifyour
foodisstillnotcompletelythawed
attheendofthattime,resetyour
ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.

Q. Shoukiallfoodsbecompletely
thawedbeforecooking?

A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking.

Forexample,fishcookssoquickly
itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. CanI openthedoorduring
defrostingtocheckonthe
progressofmyfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopen thedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To
resumedefrosting,closethe door.
Theovenbeginsoperatingiftimeis
leftontimer.If not,resettimer.

Step3: TbrnTimerControlto
desireddefrostingtimeto startoven.

Step4: Whenoventurnsoff,turn
packageover,close door,andset
timerforremainingdefrostingtime.

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DefrostingGuide

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FirstHalf SecondHalf

Food

Time,Minutes Time,Minutes

Meat

Bacon(1pkg.) 3

Franks(1lb.)

GroundBeef&Pork(1lb.)

GroundBeef&Pork(2lbs.)

Spareribs,

Pork(2lbs.) perpound

perpound

8-10

2-4

PowerLevel:Defrost/Low

3-4 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.‘fbrnover

perpound afterfirsthalf oftimeandunwrap.Letstand5minutes.

4

4

3

3-4

7-9 Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoff

2-3 Placewrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.lhrn over

perpound afterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftimeseparate

Comments

Microwavejust untilstripscanbeseparated.

Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
afterfirsthalfoftime.Microwavejustuntilfrankscan
beseparated.

llrn packageoveraflerfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond
halfoftime,breakupandletstand5minutes.

softenedmeataflersecondhalfoftime.Setaside.Break
up remainingblockandcontinuemicrowaving3-5minutes
ifnecessary.

pieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocompletedefrosting.

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Steaks,

Chops&
Cutlets

(Beef,Lamb,

Veal&Pork)

Sausage, 3-4 2-4 Scrapeoffsoftenedmeataftersecondhalfoftime.

Bulk(1lb. tray)

Sausage

Bulk(1lb. roll)

Sausage, 2-3 2-3

Link(1lb.) Letstand5minutes.

Sausage,

Patties(12oz. pkg.)

4-6

perpound

3-4

3

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4-5

perpound inoven.Tbrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeandseparate

3-4

2-3 Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftimeandrotatepatties.Let

Placeunwrappedmeatinsinglelayerincookingdish
defrostedpieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocomplete

defrosting.

Setaside.Breakup remainingblock,microwave2 to
4minutesmore.

llrn over-afterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.

Tbrnoverandrotate1/4turnafierfirsthalfoftime.

stand5minutes.

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Food
l%ul~ry

Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up

(1%-21bs.)

Chicken,Broiler-Fryer,Cut-up

(2M-3Ibs.)

Whole

(2%-3Ibs.)

Fishi%Seafood

Fillets(1lb.)

ShelHish,

smallpieces
(1lb.)

PowerLeveI:Defrost/Low

FirstHalf

Time,Minutes

8-11

11-13

11

6-7 6-7

6 6-8

SecondHalf

Time,Minutes Comments

8-11

11-13

12-13 Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afterhalfof

Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Ailerfirsthalf
oftime,unwrapandseparatepieces.Letstand5minutes.

Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.Afierfirst
halfoftime,unwrapandturnover.Aftersecondhalfof
time,separatepieces.Microwave3to5minutesmore,
ifnecessary.

time,turnchickenoverandshieldwarmareaswithfoil.

Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.(Iffishis
frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)‘Ihrnoverafter
firsthalfoftime.Aftersecondhalfoftime,holdunder
coldwatertoseparate.Letstand5minutes.

Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish. Rearrange
piecesafterfirsthalfoftime. Letstand5 minutes.

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Shellfish,

biocks
Crabmeat(6 oz.)

Shellfish,

large(8-10oz.)
CrabLegs

3-4

3-4 3-4 Arrangeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.‘llrn

Breads,Cakes

BreadorBuns(1lb.)

Heat&ServeRolls 1%-2!/2

OZ. pkg.)

(7

Coffeecake(9-13oz.)

SweetRolls(8-12oz.)

Doughnuts,1-3

Doughnuts,

glazed,1dozen

2-3 2-3

3-4 2-3

2-3 2 Rotate1/4turnafierfirsthalfoftime.

‘/2-2 None

2-3 2-3 Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.

2-3

1-2

Placeblockincasserole.‘Ihrnoverandbreakupwith
forkafterfirsthalfoftime.

overafterfirsthalfoftime.

l%rnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.

Rotatepackage1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.

Removefrom foilpanif necessary,Rotate1/2turnafier
firsthalfoftime.

No turnneeded.

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FrenchToast, 2-4 None Noturnneeded.

2slices

9

DefrostingG&Bide

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Food

Cake,frosted

(17oz.)

PoundCake

(11Moz.)

Cheesecake

(17-19oz.)

Fruit,Pies

Fruit(10-16oz.)

Fruit, in

plasticpouch
(looz.)

PowerLevel:Defrost/Low

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FirstHalf SecondHalf

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Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments

1-2 1-2 Placecakeinboxinmicrowaveoven,Rotatelf4turn

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6-9 None Removefromfoilpanandplaceonmicrowave-safeplateif

6-8

4-5

lM-2 Removefromfoilpanand placeonmicrowave-safeplate

None Removefromfoilandplaceinmicrowave-safecontainer

None

afterfirsthalf oftime.Letstand10-20minutes.

ifnecessary.Rotate1/4turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Let
stand10minutes.

necessary.Letstand20-30minutestocompletedefrosting.

ifnecessary.Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.After
minimumtime,break upwithfork.Repeatifnecessary
orletstand5minutes.

Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.Flexpackageonce.

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Fruitpie, 10-16

ornutpie

(8-in.)

Creampie

(14oz.)

Custardpie 11-13

(14oz.)

1-2

None

1-2

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None Letstand25-35minutesto completedefrosting.

Letstand20-30minutesto completedefrosting.

Rotate1/2turnafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand15-25
minutestocompletedefrosting.

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HeatiBlgor’ReheatingGuide

1.Directionsbeloware forreheatingalready-cookedfinds atrefrigeratoror roomtemperature.Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers.

2. Covermostfoods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefindslikepancakesand
bakedfds.

3. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfbodisheatedthroughout.
Asa generalrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.

PowerLevel:High

Item

Amount

Appetizers

Saucy;suchasmeatballs,
cocktailfranks,riblets

(%cupperserving)

PastryBites;smallpizzas
eggrollsetc.

l%k

ofLeftovers

Meatplus2 vegetables

1to2 servings
3to4 servings

2to4servings

1plate

MeatsandMainDishes

SaucyMainDishes;chili,
chopsuey,spaghetti,stew
(%-1cup serving)

Hamburgersormeatloaf
(4oz.perserving)

HotDogsandsausages

Riceandpasta
(2A-%cup serving)
Toppedor mixedwithsauce

Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverother maindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.

1to2 servings

3to4servings

1can(16oz.)
1 to2 servings

3to4servings

lto2

3t04

1 to2 servings
1to2 servings

3to4servings

Time,Minutes

3-5
5-7

2-3%

3-5

5-8
7-1o
6-8

2-4
4-6

1-2

2-3

1%-3

5-7
7-9

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soups

Waterbased
(1cupperserving)

Vegetables

Smallpieces;peas,corn,beans,etc.
(%cupperserving)

Largepiecesorwhole;com

onthecob,asparagusspears,etc.

Mashed
(%cupperserving)

‘l@:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.

sauces

Dessert;chocolate,
butterscotch

Meatormaindish,chunky
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti
sauce,etc.

Creamytype

l’lp:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

1to2 servings

3to4servings

1can(10oz.)

1 to2 servings

3to4servings

1to2 servings

3to4servings

1to2 servings

3to4 servings

%cup
1 cup

‘/2 cup

1 cup
1 can(16oz.)

?4cup

CUD

1

11

3-5

9-12

7-9

1%-4

4-6
3-5

6-8

3-5 ‘
7-9

1-2

2-3
3-4

4-6

5-7
3-4

4-5

convenienceFoodGuide

1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassor
plastic).Forfbodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingis recommended.

2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-inchhighandplaceinmicrowavesafedish.

PowerLevel:High

Food Time,mutis Comments

Appetizers

Frozenpreparedsandwiches 2-3 Wrapinpapertowel.Rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

persandwich
Pizza(3.7oz.) 3-5
Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)frozen 5-6

Popcorn(3%-oz.pkg.)roomtemp.

41/+.5 ‘

Rotate 1/2turnafter2 minutes.
Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.

11%3~k

SheNish

Fish& Chips(5-14oz.) 5-8 Removefoilcover.Returntraytocartonordistribute

evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

BreadedFish(5-10oz.)

OZ.) 9-11 towels.Rearrangeor rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

(14-16

OZ.) 11-13

(23-25

5-8 Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2 paper

Meats

Dry mixes,hamburgeradded
FrozenMeats(5-8oz.) 6-10

OZ.)

(10-16

14-16

8-18 meatpiecesorrotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter7minutes.
Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.Stir

FrozenDinners

HeartyT.V.-Style(17oz.) 12-15 Removefoilcoverandreturntraytocarton.Ifmetaltray
RegularT.V.-Style(11oz.) 10-12
PremiumEntree(6-9oz.)

(10-13oz.)

10-12 container.Rotate1/4turn afterhalfofcookingtime.If

12-14

ismorethan3/4-inchdeep,placefbodinmicrowavesafe
foodisinpouch,slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.

l%staandRice

Cannedspaghetti(16oz.)
FrozenLasagna(21oz.) * 24-27 Rotate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutes

Macaroni& Cheese(8oz.) 9-11

6-8 Stirbeforeserving.

beforeserving.
Stirorturn1/2turnafterhalfof cookingtime.

Poultry

FriedChicken 2pieces 5-6 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.Rotate

4pieces
6pieces

FrozenPouch(5-7oz.) 4-6 Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.Stirbeforeserving.

10-12
11-13

1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

GriddleFoods

Frenchtoast 2pieces 2-3 Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.

3-4
2-3

34

Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.

Waffles

4pieces
2pieces

4pieces

BreakfastFoods

CountrySausage 2
&Biscuits 4

6

BreakfastEntree(4-6

OZ.) .,

1%

2-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute.

4-5
4-5

Rotate1/4turnafier2 minutes.
Stiroccasionallyorturn 1/4turnafterhalfofcookingtime.

Alwaysusemicrowavesafedish,plasticorglass.

PowerLevel:High

Food

Container

Beef

Ground1lb.
Crumbled
(forcasseroles

orsoup)

Meatballs
(1lb.)

Patties 8-in.squareglassdish
4patties/lb. (withtrivetifdesired)or

1-2patties

3-4patties

Meatloaf Pieplate
(Roundloaf)

Pork

Bacon

Porksausage
(raw) safeutensil
2patties

4 patties

Porklinksausage Microwave

(raw) - safeutensil
2links
4 links

8links
Canadianbacon

2-4 slices safeutensil
6slices

Casserole-

Pieplate

ceramicdinnerplate(For

1or2 pattiesusepaper
platelinedwithdouble
thicknesspapertowels.)

Microwave
safeplate

Microwave

Microwave

Cover

Yes

Wax 8-11min.

paper

Wax

paper

Plastic 26-29min.

wrap

Paper
towel

Wax

paper

Wax

paper

Wax Arrangeinsinglelayer.

paper 1-2min.

Time Comments

7-9min.

3-5min.
6-8min.

1-1!4min. Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsorontrivet

perslice

2-4min.
5-7min.

2-3min.
5-6min.
7-8min.

2-3min.

Stirevery2minutes.Addsauceorcasserole
ingredientsandfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,
microwave12to15minutes,breakingupandstirring
every5minutes.

Arrange3/4to l-inchapartincirclearoundedgeof
dish.Rotate dish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalf
time.Ifdesired,addbrowningsauceoragent.Let
pattiesstand,covered,2minutes.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

setindish.Layermanyslicesbetweenlayersof

papertowels.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rotatedish1/2turnafter .

halftime.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Rearrangeafterhalfoftime.

Fishandseafood

1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsa fewminutes
beforeserving.

2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.A tightcoversteamsfish.Usealightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

3.Donotovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.

PowerLevehHigh

Food

Container

Cover

Time

Comments

mm

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand3minutes
beforeserving.

Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalftime.
Stironceduringcooking.

Stirtwiceduringcooking.

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~

Filletsor

steaks(1lb.)
Clams,6
Shrimp(1 lb.)

(peeled)
Shrimp(2Ibs.)
(unpeeled)

—

8-in.squaredish

Pieplateor shallowdish Plasticwrap
Pieplateor shallowdish Plasticwrap

2-qtocasserole

Waxpaperor 9-11min.

Plasticwrap .

Lidor

Plasticwrap

6-8 min.

7-9min.
7-9min.

IEm$m.

—

Letchicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for5 to10minutes.

PowerLevekHigh

Food Container

Cover Time

Comments

Chicken

Pieces
(1%-2lbs., squaredish
approx.6 pieces) aretooutsideedgesofdish.

Whole 8-in.squaredish Waxpaper 10-12min. Placebreastsidedown.Afterhalfofcookingtimeturn

(2-2%Ibs.)

Plateor8-in.

Waxpaper

3-4min.

perpiece

perlb. over.Shieldends oflegsandwingtipswjthfoil.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein
singlelayerincookingdishsothickest, meatypieces

ComishHens

Whole(stuffed
orunstuffed,

1-1%lbs.)

Halves 8-in.squaredish

8-in.squaredish

Waxpaper

Waxpaper 10-12min.

11-13min.

per lb. oftime.

t)erlb. ifdesired.

,

Placebreastsidedownindish.‘h-n overafterhalf

Arrangeskinsideupindish,on bedofstuffing

Egs

1.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingto preventbursting.

2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddo notreheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.

3. Cookeggsjust untilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.

PowerLevel:High

Food Container Cover Time Comments

Eggs

Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup No 1-1%min.

Poached 1M-qt.casserole Lid

orcasserole peregg untilmelted.Scrambletheeggswiththebutterand

6-8min. Boil2cupshottapwater6to8minutes,covered.

1-1%min.

peregg

Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish.Microwave

1tablespoonmilkperegg.Placeinovenandmicrowave
forhalfoftotaltime.Scrapeportionsfromtheoutside
tothecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1to2
minutesto seteggs.

Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane.Swirl
boilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggsgently.Cover.
Letstandinwaterafewminutesbeforeserving.

Breads

Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsideoffoodswillnotbrown.Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsor

othertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrowncoloronupside-downbreadsbyliningdishbeforemicrowavingwithbrownsugarcaramel

mixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.

PowerLevel:High

Food Container Cover Time

CornBread 8-in.rounddish No

OZ.) withfinelychopped,cannedFrenchfriedonionsbefore

(8

Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish No
(Moz.)

Gingerbread 8-in.round No

QuickBread
(14-17oz.) linedwithwaxpaper

orsquaredish
Glassloafdish,bottom No

6-8min. Forflavorfulbrownedtoppingsprinklecookingdish

9-11min.

11-13min. Letstandonflatsurface5minutesto finishbaking.

11-i3min. Rotatedish 1/4turnafterhalftime.Letstandonflat

14

Comments

microwaving.Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.
Letstandonflatsurface10minutestofinishbaking.

surface15minutestofinishbaking.

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Pilstaad! Rim

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,glassorplastic.

2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling;thereislessevqmrationinamicrowaveoven.Addregular
amountofsaltand 1 teaspoonoil(optional,topreventsticking).

3.Forriceorminuterice,usethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.

4.Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecomertovent.

5.Stiror rearrangeaflerhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.

6.Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

PowerLevel:High

mod

Macaroni 2-qt.casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add3 cupshot tapwater.Stirafter 10minutes.For

(7oz.)

Spaghetti 2-qt.casserole Lidor 18-20min. Add3cupshottapwater.Rearrangeafter 10minutes.
(7oz. broken)

EggNoodles 2-qt.casserole Lidor 14-16min. Add4cupshottapwater.Stirafter 10minutes.llme

OZ.)

(8

Container

Rice

Rice,regular 2-qt.casserole Lidor 17-19min. Add2cupshottapwaterand1teaspoonsalt. Stirafter
longgrain(1cup) plasticwrap 10minutes.Letstandcovered5minutesbeforeserving.

Rice,minute !9i-qt.casserole
(1%cups)

Cover Time

plasticwrap rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10minutes.

plasticwrap

plasticwrap isthesameforspinachor regularnoodles.

Lidor 7-8min.

plasticwrap

Comments

Add1%cupshottapwater.Stirafter4 minutes.

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.-

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.

2. Startwithhottesttap watertoshortencookingtime.

3.Donotcover(preventsspillover).

4.Stirhalf-waythroughcookingtime.

IbwerLevel:High

Food Container Cover Time Comments

Oatmeal,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No 2-2%min. Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore

perserving paperbowl microwaving.Stirafter 1Mminutesandbeforeserving.

Oatmeal, I-qt.casserole No
longcooking

1serving

Grits,Quick

1serving paperbowl

Creamof Wheat l-qt. casserole No 3-4min. Heatwatertoboil,thenaddcereal.Increasetime

1serving or bowl 1%minutesperadditionalserving.

Creamof Rice Chinaorpotterybowl,

1 serving

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantcereals,followpackagedirections

Chinaorpotterybowl,

paperbowl

No

No lKz-2min.

4-5 min.

4-5 min.

foramountofwaterandmicrowavefor1/2to1minute.

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanoneserving.
Increasetimeabout2Yzminutesforeachadditional
serving.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increasecasserole
sizeandmicroyavetimeby2
serving.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increasetimeabout

1!4 minutesperadditionalserving.Use2-quart

casserolefor morethan 1serving.

!/2 minutesperadditional

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Vegetables

m

—

FreshVegetables

1.Weightsgivenfor freshvegetablesarepurchaseweights,beforepeeling,trimming,etc.

2. Pierceskinsofvegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e.potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting
orpopping.

3.Addonly2 to3tablespoonsofwaterperpound.Rinsingvegetablesbeforecookingis usuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving.

4.Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce,Letstandcovered5minutesunlessotherwisespecified.

FrozenVegetables
LFrozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageor freezercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingandflexhalfwaythroughcookingto

distributeheat.

2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.

3.Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.

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PowerLevel:High

Vegetable

Amount

Time Comments

Asparagus

Fresh
Frozen,spears 10oz. 8-10%min.

1lb. 7%-9%min.

Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.

Beam

Fresh,GreenorWax
Frozen 9oz. 8-11min.

Broccoli

Fresh,spears 1lb. 8-10min. Add1/4cupwater.
Frozen,choppedorspears 10oz. 10-12%min.

1 lb, 9%-llMmin.

Cutinto1%-inchpieces.Add1/4cupwater.

Cdixlge

Fresh,chopped,shredded

Wedges 4 11-13min. Add1/4cupwater.

4 cups

11-13min. Add 1/4cupwater.

Carrots

Sliced,Fresh

Frozen 10oz. 8%-10%min.

1 lb. 13-15min.

Cutcarrotsintoslices1/2inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

hdif’bwer

Fresh,flowerets
Whole
Frozen,flowerets 10oz. 9%-11min.

1lb.
1lb.

9K12 min. Add1/4cupwater.

16-18min.

Corn

Wholekernel,frozen 10oz. 7-8min.

Onthecob,fresh

1ear 5-7min.
2ears 7-9%min.
4ears

15%-17%min.

Add2to4 tablespoonsofwater.

Eggplant

Fresh
Cubed
Whole 1lb. . 7-10min. Pierceskin.‘llrn overafterhalfoftime.

1 lb. 11-13Mmin.

Add2tablespoonswater.

LimaBeans

Frozen

10oz. 8-10min.

Add 1/4cupwater.

okra

Frozen
Sliced
Whole

10oz.

10oz.

8-9%min.

9-11min.

16

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Vegetable

Amount Time

Omims

Fresh 8-10 9%-12min.

Peas

Green,fresh
Frozen

Peas
Snow,frozen

1%lbs. 7ih-9%min.

10oz. 7%-8%min.

OZ.

6

6%-8min.

Potatoes

Fresh,baking
medium

OZ.

6

1

2

4

7-8min. Rinseandpatdry. Prickwithforkseveraltimes.Arrangein circular

11-12min. patternonpapertowellinedovenbottom,equaldistanceapart.Turn

min.

17-18

spinach

Fresh,leaf 1lb.
Frozen,leaforchopped

squash

Summer,sliced,fresh

Frozen
squash

Winter,fresh,whole

10Oz, 9%-12min.

1lb.

10oz. 7%-9%min.

1lb.

1%lbs.

8-10%min.

9%-12min.

9-11min. Pierceskin.Turnoverafterhalftime.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.

11-13%min.

succotash

Frozen

Iooz. 8%-10%min.

Comments

Usesmall.wholeonions.Add1/4cur)water.

Add 1/4cupwater.

overafterhalfoftime.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.

Add 1/4cupwater.

Slicesquashl/2-inchthick,Add1/4cupwater.

Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.

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Vegetables

Frozen,mixed

ZUCCM
Sliced,fresh

Frozen

10oz. 9%-11min.

1lb. 10-12min.

10oz. 8-10min.

CamedVegehbl=

Amount Undrained Drained

Allkinds 8oz.

15-17oz. 6-8 min.

VegetibleConvenienceFm*

Vegetable

BreadedVegetables

7oz. pkg. frozen

Casserole,Vegetable

8-12oz.pkg.frozen

Potatoes

Baked,Stuffed,Frozen

3-3%min. 2-2%min.

3-4rein, wrap.Checkatminimumtime.Stirandserve.

Amount Time

4-6 min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving.Cookuncovered.

10-13min.

; 9-11min. NOTFOIL.Placepotato(es)on platesuitableformicrowaveoven.
3
4 13-15min.

6-8 min. Examinepotatoestoseethatmashedfillingisencasedinpotatoskin.

10-12min.

a

Slicel/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

Comments

Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafeservingdish.Coverwithplastic

Comments

Rotate plate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Breadingwillnotbecrisp.
Cookconventionallyforcrispness.

Placein 1-quartcasserole.Cover.Stirafterhalfoftime.

Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

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Potatoes

InstantMashed

4 servings

5-7 min. Useutensilsizeandamountsof water,milk,butterandsalton

package.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra

1to2 tablespoonsdrymix.

17

.

.

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassor plastic.

2. Beforeaddingbatter,grease

3.Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting,

4.Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingandtasting.

dishes but donotflour.Or,foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaper,

PowerLevel:High

mod Container

Cover

Time Comments

cakes

BasicButteror
ChocolateCake rounddish counteror woodenboardtocool15minutes.Invert.

Pineapple 8-in.rounddish
Upside-down stuckincakecomesoutclean.Invertcakeontoplate;
Cake

Cupcakes-6

BarCookies 8-in.squaredish No 10-13min.

Bakedapples Microwavesafedish
orpears or casserole plasticwrap perpiece 1/4turnafterhalftime.

Brownies(15oz., 8-in.squaredish No 10-13min. Rotate1/4turnafter5 minutes.
cake-likeor
fudge-like)

Cakemix(withor 8or9-in. No 6-8min. Greasedish.Use2 cupsbatter.Rotate 1/4turnafter
withoutpudding
inthemix)

candies

1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplacechocolatein
paperbowltomelt.

2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;besuretohandlecookingcontainerscarefhlly.

Greased8-in.

Paperlinedcupcaker No

roundcakedish
12-cupbundt No

No 10-12min. Rotate1/4turn after5minutes.Letstandonheat-proof

No 12-14min. Rotate1/4turnafter6minutes.Whendone,toothpick

letdishstandovercakeafewminutes.’

Lidor

3-4min.

4-5min.

15-18min.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmaynoticesome
willbedonebeforeothers.Ifso,removecupcakesas
theyaredoneandcontinuecookingtherestafew
secondsmore.

Greasedish beforeaddingbatter.Rotatedish1/4turn
afterhalfoftime.Cutwhencool,

Piercefruitorpeelto preventbursting.Rotatedish

4minutes.Letstand10minutesbeforeinverting.
Useallbatter.Rotate1/4turnevery5minutes.Let

stand15to20minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.

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PowerLevel:High

Food

S’Mores Papernapkin

CaramelApples l-qt.casserole No 3%-4min. Unwrapa 14-ouncepackageofcaramelsintomeasuring

Marshmallow
Crisp meltbutter

ChocolateBark

Container

orpaperplate

8-in.squaredish Yes lU min.to In8-inchsquaredishmelt1/4cupbutter.Add40

1!4-qt.casserole

orbowl

Cover

No 15-20sees. Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand

Yes

Time

3%-4min.to looselywithwaxpaperandmicrowaveto melt.Stirin

meltmarshmallows4%cupscrispyricecereal. Pressfirmlyintodish.

4-5 min.

18

Comments

marshmallow.

cup.Add1tablespoonwater.Stirmixtureafter2
minutes.Stiragainbeforedipping4applesintomixture.

marshmallows(abouta10-ouncepackage)Cover

Place12-ouncesemi-sweetchocolatepiecesin
container.Microwavetomelt. Add1 cupwholetoasted
almonds.Spreadoverwaxpaper oncookiesheet.Chill
untilfirm.

w

1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameamount
ofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.

3.Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicroivaving.

4.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.

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mod Container Cover Time Comments

.-

Graviesandsauces Glassmeasure No 5%-6%min.
thickenedwithflour orbowl blend.Whiskinliquidandfinishcooking.Increase
orcornstarch
(1cup)

fkw-x!s

Thin,liquidsauces Casserole No 6-8min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheatedingredients.
(Aujus, Clam,etc.) Stirwellandmicrowavetoheatthoroughly.
(1cup)

Meltedbuttersauces,

clarifiedbutter

(%cup)

Thickspaghetti, Casseroleor Yes
barbecueor largebowl (spaghetti)

sweet/soursauces

a.

(2 cups)

Glassmeasure No 2min. Microwavebutterjust tomelt.Forclarifiedbutter,

5-7min. Stiringredientstogetherandmicrowave5to7

4-6min.

Microwavefat, flourandsalttogethertomeltand

time1to2 minutesperadditionalcupof sauce.

f

bringtoboilthenlet standuntillayersseparate.
Pouroffandusecleartoplayer.

minutes,stirringafterhalfoftime.Continue
cooking4to6 minutesuntilsauceis slightly
thickened,stirringtwice.Letstand5to10minutes

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todevelopflavor.

cookingTechniquesforMicrowaving

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers

holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partial
coveringallowsexcesssteamtoescape.Ventingplasticwrap
orcoveringwithwaxpaperservesthesamepurposewhen
microwaving.

ArrangingonOvenShelf.Inconventionalbaking,youposition

foods,suchastomatoesorpotatoes,sothathotaircanflowaround
them.Whenmicrowaving,youarrangefoodsina ring,sothatall
sidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.

Stirring.In range-topcooking,youstir foodsupfromthebottom
tohelpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowavingyoustircooked
portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire
constantstirringconventionallywillneed onlyoccasionalstirring.

TurningOver.Inrange-topcookingyouturnoverfoodssuchas
hamburgers,so bothsidescandirectlycontacthotpan.When
microwaving,turningisoftenneededwhencookingfoodssuchas
frozenhamburgers.

StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchasroastsor

cakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingorset. Standingtimeis
especiallyimportantinmicrowavecooking,A microwavedcakeis
notplacedonacoolingrack.

Shielding.Ina conventionalovenyoushieldchickenbrea~tsor
bakedfoodstopreventoverbrowning.Whenmicrowaving,you
mayusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthinparts,suchasthetipsof
wingsandlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerparts.

PierceFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressurein
foodswhicharetightlycoveredbya skinormembrane.Pierce
potatoes(asyoudoconv~ntionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers
topreventbursting.

Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheovenhelps
foodcookevenly.Torotatehalfa turn,turn thedishuntiltheside
whichwastothebackoftheovenistothefront.Torotateaquarter
turn,turnthedishuntilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheoven
istotheside.

19

.

1 YournewMicrowaveOvenis

avaluableappliance.Protect

itfrommisusebyfollowing

theserules:

~ Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smel~ing.Openingtheoven

doora fewminutesaftercooking
helps“air-out”theinterior.An
occasionalthoroughwipingwitha
solutionofbakingsodaandwater
keepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

onyouroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched.
Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.

eDon’t removethemode

stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature6onpage5).

Youwilldamagetheoven.

BECERTAINPOWERISOFF
BEFORECLEANINGANY
PARTOFTHISOVEN.

HowtoC%%BntheImide

Walls,floor andplasticcover.

Becausethereislittle heatexcept

inthefood,orsometimesinthe
utensils,spillsandspattersareeasy
toremove.Some spatterscanbe
removedwitha papertowel,others
mayrequireadampcloth.Remove

greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth,
thenrinsewithadampcloth.Donot
useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls.
NEVERUSEA COMMERCIAL
OVENCLEANERONANY
PARTOF YOURMICROWAVE
OVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup
spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled
withaminimumofsudsy,warm
water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor:

Wipefrequentlywithadamp
clothto removeallsoil.DONOT’
USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS
CLEANING POWDERSOR
STEELANDPLASTICPADS.
THEYWILLMARTHE
SURFACE.

GlassCookingTray.Occasionally
itisnecessaxytoremovethecooking

trayforcleaningofthetrayor
everyTopreventbreakage,donot
placetrayinto waterjustafter
cooking.Washitcarefhllyin warm,
sudsywateror inthedishwasher.
Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped.

Remember,donotoperatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayinplace.

Specialnotewhenusing

Brown‘NSearDish:Ifgreaseis

present,highheat generatedon
bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish
maycausethe grease
theoventray.This maybe removed
withacleansersuchasBarKeepers
Friend”CleanserbySerVaas
Laboratories,Inc.

AfterusingBarKeepersFriend”
Cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly,
followinginstructionsoncan.Do
notuseBarKeepersFriend@
Cleanseronthepaintedsurfaces
suchasthewalls.Itmayscratch
thepaint.

BarKeepersFriend@Cleanseris
soldinmanygrocery,hardware,

anddepartmentstores.

to burnonto

HowtoClean theOutside

Cleantheoutsideofyour

Case.

ovenwithsoapanddampcloth,then
rinseanddry.Wipethewindow
cleanwithadampcloth.Chrome
trimisbestwipedwitha damp
ciothandthenwithadrytowel.

ControlPanel. Wipewithadamp
cloth. Dry thoroughly.Do notuse
cleaningsprays,largeamountsof

soapandwater,abrasives,orsharp
objectsonthepanel—theycan
damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning

surfacesofdoorandoventhat
cometogetheronclosingthedoor,
useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps
ordetergentsappliedwithasponge
or soilcloth.

PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes
soiled,unplugandwashwitha
dampcloth.Forstubbornspots,
sudsywatermaybeused,but be
certaintorinseanddry thoroughly
beforepluggingcordintooutlet.

OvenLamp Replacement

Firstunplugtheoven.Then
removelampcompartmentcover
byremovingscrewwhichholds
coverinplace.Coverislocated
onthesideoftheoutercase.

Replacewith25-wattappliancebulb.

(Itisavailableindrugandhardware
stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.

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circuit,groundingreducestherisk
ofelectricshockbyprovidingan
escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.
Thisapplianceisequippedwitha
powercordhavingagrounding
wirewithagroundingplug.The

plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
that isproperlyinstalledand
grounded.(Fig. 1)

useofthegroundingplug can-result

ina riskofclectricshock.

LJseofAdapterPlugs

Usagesituationswhere
appliance’spowercordwill
bedisconnectedinf’quently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,we
stronglyrecommendagainstthe
useofan adapter plug.However,

ifyoustillelecttouseanadapter,
wherelocalcodespermit,a
TEMPORARYCONNECI’ION
maybemadetoaproperlygrounded
two-prongwal~receptaclebytheuse
ofaULl[stedadapt;r(Fig.~)
whichisavailableat mostlocal
hardwarestores.

Usagesituationswhere
appfiance’spowercordwill
bedisconnectedfrequently.

Donotuseanadapterpluginthese
situationsbecausedisconnectingof
thepowercordplacesunduestrain
ontheadapterandleadsto eventual
fhilureoftheadaptergroundterminal.
Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall

receptaclereplacedwithathree­prong(grounding)receptaclebya
qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing
theappliance.

-c onsultaqualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding
instructionsarenotcompletely
understood,or ifdoubtexistsasto
whethertheapplianceisproperly

grounded.
Whereastandardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,itis

yourpersonalresponsibilityand
obligationtohaveitreplacedwith
aproperlygroundedthree-prong
wallreceptacle.

m)notunderanyCirmmtance$

cutm removethethird(ground)

prong

fromthepowercord.

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polarityintheconnectionofthe
powercord.

Caution:Attachingtheadapter

groundterminaltothewall
receptaclecoverscrewdoesnot
groundtheapplianceunlessthe
coverscrewismetal,andnot
insulated,andthewallreceptacle
isgroundedthroughthehouse
wiring.You shouldhavethecircuit

checkedbya qualifiedelectrician
tomakesurethe receptacleis
properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthepower
cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold
theadapterwithonehand.If this
isnotdone,theadapterground

terminalisverylikelytobreakwith

repeateduse.Shouldthishappen,
DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil
apropergroundhasagainbeen
established.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditions,westrongly
recommendagainsttheuseofan
extensioncord.However,if itis
necessarytouseanextensioncord,

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useonlya 3-wireextensioncord

thathasa 3-bladegroundingplug,

anda3-slotreceptaclethatwill
accepttheplugontheappliance.
Themarkedratingoftheextension
cordshallbeequalto or greater
thantheelectricalratingofthe
appliance(15amperes).

Suchextensioncordsareobtainable
throughHotpointservice.Myoudo
usean extensioncord withyour
microwaveovin, theinteriorlight
mayflickerandtheblowersound
mayvarywhenovenisinuse.Cook
timesmaybe longeraswell.

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onthebackpageofthisbook.
We’reproudofourserviceand

wantyoutobepleased.Ifforsome
reasonyouarenothappywiththe
serviceyoureceive,herearethree
stepstofollowfor fiu-therhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho
servicedyourappliance.Explain
whyyouarenotpleased.Inmost
cases,this willsolvetheproblem.

NEXT,ifyouarestillnotpleased,
writeallthedetails-including

yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations
Hotpoint

AppliancePark

Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemisstill
notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance
ConsumerActionPanel
20NorthWackerDrive
Chicago,Illinois60606

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WHAT !s COVERED

LIMITED OIWYEAFI WARRANTY

Forone year from date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repairor replace anypart of the
microwaveoventhat fails because
of a manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEARWARRANTY

Forthe second through fifth year

from date of original purchase,
wewill provide, free of charge,a
replacement magnetron tube if
the magnetron tube fails because
of a manufacturing detect. Youpay
for service labor charges.

Foreach of the abovewarranties:

Toavoidanytrip charges,you must
takethe microwaveovento a

Hotpoint FactoryService Center or
a Hotpoint Customer Care@
servicer and pick it upfollowing
service. In-home service isalso
available, but you must payfor the
service technician’s travel coststo
your home.

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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeed­ing ownerfor products purchased
for ordinary home use in the 48
mainland states,Alaska, Hawaii
andWashington, D.C.

All warrantyservicewill be provided
byour FactoryService Centers or
byour authorized Customer Care”
servicersduring normal working
hours.

Lookin the White orYellowPages
of yourtelephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,
GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT
FACTORYSERVICE or HOTPOINT
CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

~J~4~~ 1$3~0~ ~Ov~~~~ ~ Improper installation.

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may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and youmay 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.

Hfurther help is needed concerning this warranty, contact:

Manager–Consumer Affairs, General Electric Company,Appliance Park, Louisville, KY 40225

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

@Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

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* Damageto product caused
byaccident, fire, floods or acts
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