GE RE44 Use and Care Manual

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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

@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

@ 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 times-itsavesenergyand prolongsthelifeoftheoven. =----

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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

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 ‘

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

andtightlyclosedpk~ticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented

asdirectedincookingguide.Ifthey arenot,plasticcouldburstduring~

orirngxxiiatelyaftercooking,

possiblyresultingininjury.Also,

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.

Step2: firn Power Levelknobto HIGH.

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I)efkosting

‘NwDefrostsettingisdesigned forspeedythawingoffrozenfood

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.

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.

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

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

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.)

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

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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

FirstHalf SecondHalf

Time, Minutes Time, Minutes Comments

1-2 1-2 Placecakeinboxinmicrowaveoven,Rotatelf4turn

lfi-2

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.

Fruitpie, 10-16

ornutpie

(8-in.)

Creampie

(14oz.)

Custardpie 11-13

(14oz.)

1-2

None

1-2

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

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

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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

Arrangeonplatelinedwith2layersofpapertowels.

Waffles

4pieces 2pieces

4pieces

BreakfastFoods

CountrySausage 2 &Biscuits 4

BreakfastEntree(4-6

OZ.) .,

2-3 Rotate1/4turnat 1minute.

4-5 4-5

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

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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

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

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Letstand3minutes beforeserving.

Arrangeincircle.Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalftime. Stironceduringcooking.

Stirtwiceduringcooking.

—

% ~

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.

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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

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

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.)

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.

—....

E&?#?-

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 lKz-2min.

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

—

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.

. .

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.

8-9%min.

9-11min.

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PowerLevel:I&h

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%-8min.

Potatoes

Fresh,baking medium

OZ.

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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——...-

Eiwn. ——

~ ~

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.

Slicel/2-inchthick.Add1/4cupwater.

Comments

Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafeservingdish.Coverwithplastic

Comments

Rotate plate1/4turnafterhalfoftime.Breadingwillnotbecrisp. Cookconventionallyforcrispness.

Placein 1-quartcasserole.Cover.Stirafterhalfoftime.

Coverwithwaxpaper.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Wi&#a’K.

&mEs.

Ewi%r

-= R%%EzP

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Potatoes

InstantMashed

4 servings

5-7 min. Useutensilsizeandamountsof water,milk,butterandsalton

package.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes,addingextra

1to2 tablespoonsdrymix.

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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.

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.

Comments

marshmallow.

cup.Add1tablespoonwater.Stirmixtureafter2 minutes.Stiragainbeforedipping4applesintomixture.

marshmallows(abouta10-ouncepackage)Cover

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

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1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameamount ofthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.

3.Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicroivaving.

4.Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseorwine.

PowerLevel:Hkzh

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

(2 cups)

Glassmeasure No 2min. Microwavebutterjust tomelt.Forclarifiedbutter,

5-7min. Stiringredientstogetherandmicrowave5to7

4-6min.

Microwavefat, flourandsalttogethertomeltand

time1to2 minutesperadditionalcupof sauce.

bringtoboilthenlet standuntillayersseparate. Pouroffandusecleartoplayer.

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

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.

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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.

Plugintheoven.

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Thisappliancemust begrounded.

n theeventofanelectricalshort

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.

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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,

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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@Afuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseorreset

circuitbreaker.

@Makesure3-prongplugonovenisfilly insertedintowallreceptacle.

DOOr notsecurelyclosed.

@ @Cookingtimesmay varybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityoramount

offoodsinoven.Setadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion.

@Incorrectpowerlevelset.CheckCookingGuideforrecommendedpowerlevel,or

changinglevelsduringcookingifnecessary. @Dishwasnotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.

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with‘your B-!Ekrowaveoval:

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Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty

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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.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 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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If you havean installation problem, 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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QFailureof the product if it is used for other than its intended usedcommercially.

* Damageto product caused byaccident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTORIS NOTRESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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