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Itisintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewMicrowave Ovenproperly.
Keepithandyforanswersto your questions.
Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp. . . Call,toll-free: The GEAnswerCenter’” 80Q.626.20U0
consumerinformationservice orwrite(includeyourphone number)
ConsumerAffairs FIotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225
Writedownthemodel andserialnumbers.
You’llfindthemona labelinside theoven.
Thesenumbersarealsoonthe ConsumerProductOwnership
Registrationcardthat camewith yourMicrowaveOven.Before sendinginthis card, pleasewrite thesenumbershere:
Model Number
Serial Number
Usethese numbersinany
correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourMicrowaveOven.
BesureyourMicrowave Ovenisregistered.
It is importantthatweknowthe locationofyourMicrowaveOven shouldaneedoccurfor adjustments.
Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheowner.
Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso; alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwner­shipRegistrationCard.If you move,orif youarenottheoriginal purchaserpleasewritetous, statingmodelandserialnumbers.
Thisappliancemustbe registered.Pleasebecertain thatitis.
Writeto: Hotpoint
RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225
Ifyoureceiveda damagedOven. . .
Immediatelycontactthedealer (orbuilder)thatsGldyouthe MicrowaveOven.
Savetimeandmoney.
Beforeyourequestservice. . .
checktheProblemSolveron page22. It listsminorcausesof operatingproblemsthatyoucan correctyourself.
Theelectricoutputofthis microwaveovenis500watts.
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(a)DoNotAttemptto operatethis ovenwiththedooropensinceopen­dooroperationcanresultinharm-
fulexposuretomicrowaveenergy. It isimportantnottodefeat ortamperwiththesafety interlocks.
(b)Do NotPlaceanyobjectbe­tweentheovenfrontfaceandthe dooror allowsoil or cleaner residuetoaccumulateonsealing surfaces.
(c)DoNotOperatetheoven if it isdamaged.Itisparticularly importantthattheovendoorclose properlyandthatthereisno damagetothe:
(l)Door (bent),
(2)hingesandlatches(brokenor
loosened),
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(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces.
(d)TheOvenShouldNotbe adjustedor repairedbyanyoneex­cept properlyqualifiedserviceper-
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eforeMicrowaving. . . . . . . . ...2
SafetyInstructions. . . . . . . ...3-4
l?eaturesofYourOven . . . . . . ...5
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TimeCook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...7
Heating,Defrosting&
CookingCharts . . . . . . . . . . ..8-l9
CareofYourOven . . . . . . . . ...20
GroundingInstructions. . . . ...21
UseofExtensionCords . . . . ...21
ProblemSolver . . . . . . . . . . ...22
ConsumerServices. . . . . . . ...23
Warranty. . . . . . . . . ..BackCover
~ Makesureallutensilsusedin
-our MicrowaveOvenarelabeled ~ suitabkformicrowaving”.
@Papertowels,waxpaper,and plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover
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dishesinordertoretainmoisture andpreventSpattering.
~ Manymicrowavedfoodsrequire stirring,rotating,orrearranging. Seepages8through19.
@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods whicharetightlycoveredbyaskin ormembrane.Piercepotatoes,egg yolksandchickenliverstoprevent
bursting.
@Allrecipesutilizehighpower
unlessotherwiseindicated. ~ Wholepoultryand roastsmay
requireturningorrotatingforeven cookingresults.
@Whenmicrowavingcasseroles, bestresultsareachievedwith
recipesthatcanbestirred.
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SMETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthisappliance.
When using electricalappliances basic safetyprecautionsshould be followed,includingthe following:
WARNING-To reduce
therisk ofbums, electricshock,
fire, injurytopersonsor expos­ureto excessivemicrowave Snergy:
Usethis applianceonlyfor its
e intendeduse as described in this manual.
e Readand followthe specific
“PRECAUTIONS’10AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” foundon page
0 This appliancemustbe
grounded. Connectonly to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDINGINSTRUC-
TIONS”
~ For best operation, plugthis
applianceinto its own electrical outlet, to preventflickeringof lights,blowingoffise or trip­ping of circuit breaker.
foundonpage21.
~ Installor locatethisappliance onlyinaccordancewiththepro­videdinstallationinstructions.
~Be
certainto place the front surfaceof the doorthree inchesor moreback fromthe countertopedgeto avoid accidentaltippingof the appliancein normalusage.
~ Donotcoverorblockany
openingsontheappliance. @Donotuseoutdoors. ~ Donotimmersepowercordor
pluginwater. @Keeppowercordawayfrom
heatedsurfaces. @Donotletpowercordhang
overedgeoftableorcounter.
2.
Donotoperatethisappliance
ifithasadamagedpowercord orplug,if itisnotworking properly,or ifitishasbeen damagedordropped.
@Seedoorsurfacecleaning instructionsonpage20.
@Thisapplianceshouldbeserv­icedonlybyqualifiedservice personnel.Contactnearest authorizedservieefacilityfor examination,repairor adjustment.
o Aswithanyappliance,close supervisionisnecessarywhen usedbychildren.
@To
reducethe risk of fire in
the ovencavity:
—Donotovercookfood. Carefullyattendapplianceif paper,plasticor othercombus­tiblematerialsareplacedinside theoventofacilitatecooking.
—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven.
—Donotuseyourmicrowave oventodrynewspapers. ,
—Papertowelsand napkins, wax paper.
Recycledpaper productscancontainmetal fleckswhichmaycausearcingor ignite.Paperproductscontaining nylonornylonfilamentsshould beavoided,astheymayalso ignite.
—Donot operatethe oven while empty to avoiddamage
to the ovenand the dangerof
Ifbyaccidenttheoven
fire.
shouldrunemptya minuteor two,noharmisdone.However, trytoavoidoperatingtheoven emptyatalltimes—itsaves energyandprolongslifeof theoven.
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—Ifmaterialsinsidetheoven shouldignite,keepovendoor closed,turnovenoff,and
disconnectthepowercord,or
shutoffpoweratthefhseor
circuitbreakerpanel. —Donotpop
microwaveoven
popcornin your
unlessina specialmicrowavepopcorn accessoryorunlessyouuse popcornlabeledforusein microwaveovens.
~ Someproductssuchaswhole
eggsandsealedcontainers-for example,closedglassjars—may explodeandshouldnotbeheated inthisoven.
@
Avoidheating baby food in
glassjars,
evenwithouttheir lids;especiallymeatandegg mixtures.
* Don9t defrost frozen
beverages
innarrowneckedbot­tles;especiallycarbonatedones. Evenifthecontainerisopened, pressurecanbuildup.Thiscan causethecontainertoburst,
resultingininjury. ~ Usemetal only
this book. Metal
as directedin
stripsasused onmeatroastsarehelpfidwhen usedas describedindefrosting
andcookingcharts. TVdinnersmaybecooked .
inmetaltraysprovidingthe metalfoilcoversareremoved. However,whenusingmetalin microwaveoven,keepmetal
at
least l-inch awayfromsides
of oven. ~ Cooking utensils may
become hot
becauseofheat transferredfromtheheatedfood. Thisisespeciallytrueifplastic wraphasbeencoveringthetop andhandlesoftheutensil. Potholdersmaybeneededto
handletheutensil.
o Sometimes, thecookingtray can become toohot to touch.
carefulhandlingthecooking
Be
trayduringandaftercooking. @
Thermometer—Donotuse
anythermometerinfoodyou aremicrowavingunlessthat thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.
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Plasticutensils-Plastic uten-
silsdesignedformicrowave cookingareveryuseful,but shouldbe used microwaveplasticmaynotbe as tolerantofovercookingcondi­tionsasareglassorceramic materialsandmaysoftenorchar if subjectedto shortperiodsof overcooking.Inlongerex-
posurestoovercooking,thefood andutensilscouldignite.For thesereasons:1)Use Microwave plasticsonly and
carefully.Even
usethemin strictcompliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’srecommenda­tions.2) Donotsubjectempty utensilstomicrowaving.3)Do notpermitchildreritouseplastic utensilswithoutcomplete supervision.
When cooking porkfollow
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ourdirectionsexactlyandalways cookthemeattoatleast170°. Thisassuresthat,intheremote
possibilitythattrichinamaybe
presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafe
toeat.
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Boiling eggs (inand out of shell) is not recommendedfor microwavecooking.Pressure canbuildupinsideegg yolkand maycauseittoburst,resulting ininjury.
@Foodswithunbrokenouter
“skin>’suchaspotatoes,hot ­dogsorsausag&,tomatoes,ap­ples,chickenliversandother
@ giblets,andeggs(seeprevious caution)shouldbepiercedto allowsteamtoescapeduring cooking.
* “Boilable”cookingpouches
and tightly closed plastic bags
should
beslit,piercedor vented asdirectedincookingcharts.If theyarenot,plasticcouldburst duringorimmediatelyaftercook­ing,possiblyresultingininjury. Also,plasticstoragecontainers shouldbeat leastpartiallyun­coveredbecausetheyforma tightseal.Whencookingwith containerstightlycoveredwith plasticwrap,removecovering carefhllyanddirectsteamaway fromhandsandface.
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1. DoorHandle.Pulltoopen
door.Doormustbe latchedbefore ovenwilloperate.
2. DoorLatches.
3.ChbkeDoorSeai.
4. Door Screen.Metalscreen permitsviewingof foodsandkeeps microwavesconfinedinsideoven.
5. Controll%nel.
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6. OvenInteriorLight.Tbrnson whenthe doorisope-ned(iftimeris,
on)or whentheovenisoperating.
7. StirrerCover.Protectsthe microwaveenergydistributing antenna.Donotremovethiscover. Youwilldamagetheoven.
8. PowerControlKnob.
trol
canbe setatLQW/DEFROST
Thiscon-
or HIGH.
5
9. 15-MinuteTimerwith graduatedscalein firstfive minutes.Settimerto desired cookingor defrostingtime.
10.Cooking‘JlayRetainers. H. RefiovableGlassCooking
Tray.Do notoperatetheoven
withoutthecookingtrayinplace.
12.ModelandSerialNumbers.
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Thetimecookingf~ture al~ows youtopresetthecookingtime.
Theovenshutsoffautomatically. PowerLevelHIGHisrecommended formostcooking.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makeacupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.
I dIll
!Wepk Filla cup2Afull ofwater andadd 1teaspoonoffreezedried
coffee.Useacupthat hasnometal decoration.Placecupin ovenand closedoor.
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Questions andAnswers
Q. Isetmyovenforthetime tilled forintherecipe,butatthe endofthetimeallowed,mydish wasn’tdone.Whathappened?
A. Sincehousepowervariesdue
totimeorlocationmanyTime
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Step2:TurnPowerControlknob
to PowerLevelHIGH.
Cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange topreventovercooking.Setthe ovenforminimumtime,testthe foodfordotieness,andcook your dishalittlelonger,ifnecessary.
Q. WhathappensifIaccidental­lyoperatethemicrowaveoven withoutfoodinit?
A. Accidentaluseforshort
periodsoftimedoesnot damage theMagnetron,but,itisnot recommended.
Q. CanIinterruptmyTime Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?
A. Yes.Toresumecooking,
simplyclosethedoor.Thetimer mustberesetforcookingto resume unlesstimeis remainingontimer.
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oven.For coffee,setat 1minuteand 20to30 seconds.Timermaybe resetduringcookingif needed.
Note:Tosettimelessthan2 minutes,turntheTimerControl past2 andthenback tothedesired time.
Step4:Whentimeisup,abeliwill soundandtheovenwillshut off.
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FIOWtouseDefrost
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_– forthawingandisone ofthemost
neDefrostsettingisdesigned
importantadvantagesofhavinga
microwaveoven.
* PowerLevelIJ3W/DEFROST
mustbeusedfordefrosting.
@Seethedefrostingchartsonthe followingpages.
Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith thedefrostfunction,defrosta2 lb. packageoffrozenporkchopsby followingthestepsbelow.
Step1:Placepackageoffrozen chopsintheovenandclosedoor.
OFoodsfrozeninpaperor plastic canbedefrostedinthepackage.
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* Forevendefrosting,manyfoods needtobebrokenupor separated partofthewaythroughthe defrostingtime.
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Q. Whydon’tthetimesinthe defrostingchartsseemrightfor myfood?
A. Thesetimesareaverage.
Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording tothetemperatureinyour freezer. Setyour ovenforthetimeindicated inyourdefrostingcharts.Ifyour foodisstillnotcompletelythawed attheendofthattime,resetyour ovenandadjustthetime accordingly.
Q. Shouldallf~ds be completelythawed before cooking?
A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe
completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly itisbettertobegincookingwhileit
~is stillslightlyfrozen.
SteD2:TurnPowerControlknobto LOW/DEFROST.
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Step3:TbrnTimerControlto7 minutestostartoven.
Step4:Whenoventurnsoff,turn packageover,closedoor,andset timerforanother7minutes.
@Pre-packagedfrozendinners
canbedefrostedandmicrowave cooked.Besuretoremoveanyfoil covers.Keepmetaltraysatleast1“ awayfromcavitywalls.
o Checkthe followingchartsfor
otherdefrostingtips.
Q. CanIopenthedoorduring defrostingtocheckonthe progressofmyfood?
A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat anytimeduringmicrowaving.To resumedefrosting,closethedoor. Theovenbeginsoperatingiftime’ isleftontimer.If not, resettimer.
Q. HowdoI determinethe
amountoftimeneededfor
defrostingfoods?
A. Defrostaccordingtothe
defrostingcharts.Note,however,
that in yourmicrowavemen, there arenoextradefrostfunctions.So, special<techniquesmaybenecessary.
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DefrosthgChati
PowerLevel:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf
SecondHalf
Food Time, Minutes Time,Minutes Comments
Meat
Bacon(1pkg.) 2-3 2-3 Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover
Franks(1 lb.) 3-5
(%lb.) 1%-2% None Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbeseparated.
Ground,(1lb.) 6 2-3 Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafterfirst %oftime.Setaside.
Beef& Breakupremainingblock,andcontinuemicrowaving. Pork(2lb.) 8 2-3
Spareribs, 2-4 2-3
Pork(2lbs.) perpound
Steaks, 2-4 2-4
Chops& perpound perpound Cutlets (Beef,Lamb Veal&Pork)
perpound
perpound afierfirst%oftime.Letstand5minutes.Microwave
None
perpound afterfirst %oftime.After second%oftimeseparate
justuntilstripscanbeseparated.
Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.
Placewrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turnover pieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocomplete
defrosting.
Placeunwrappedpackageinmicrowaveoven.Turn overafterfirst separatepieceswithtableknife,letstandtocomplete defrosting.
Y2 oftime.Aftersecond %oftime,
Sausage,
Bulk1lb. tray
Sausage
Bulk1lb. roll 2-3 2-3
Sausage,
Patties(12 oz. pkg.) 2
2-3 2-3 aside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave2 to3
Scrapeoffsoftenedmeataftersecond%oftime.Set minutesmore.
Turnoverafterfirst ?4oftime.
1-2 Turnoverafterfirst %oftime.Let stand5minutes.
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Defrosting chart
RowerLevel:JMvS#LQw
Food
RN.wry
Chicken,
Broiler-Fryer cut-up (2!4-3 lbs.)
Whole
2%-3 lbs.
FishL%Seafood
Fillets(1lb.)
Shellfish,
smallpieces (1 lb.)
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Crabmeat6oz.
FirstHalf
‘1’hne,Minutes
7-8
9-11
4
31/4-4
2-3
$ecoIldHalf
‘llrne,Minutes Comments
- 7-8
9-11
4-6
3~.4
2-3
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven. After% of timeunwrapand turnoverandplaceincookingdish. Aftersecond%of time, separatepieces.Microwave2 to4minutesmore,ifnecessary.
Placewrappedchickeninmicrowaveoven.After% of time,shieldwarmareaswithfoil.
Placeunopenedpackageinmicrowaveoven.(Iffishis frozeninwater,placeincookingdish.)Rotate%turn afterfirst %oftime.Allersecond%oftime,holdunder
coldwaterto separate.
Spreadshellfishin singlelayerinbakingdish. Rearrange,piecesafterfirst% oftime.
Placeblockincasserole.Turnoverandbreakupwith forkafterfirst%oftime.
Shellfish,
large8-10 oz. CrabLegs
Breads,G&es
BreadorBuns,1lb.
Heat& ServeRolls
OZ. pkg.
7
Coffeecake,9-13 oz.
SweetRolls,8-12 oz.
Doughnuts,1-3
Doughnuts,
glazed12
FrenchToast,
— 2 slices
3
1
1
1
2
1A-1
2.
2
2%-3
/wmngeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.Turn over afterfirst %oftime.
1!4-2 Turnoverafterfirst”%oftime.
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ly5-2
Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
Rotate%turnafterfirst %of time.
Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
None No turnneeded.
2-3 Rotate%turnafterfirst% oftime.
1%-2
RotateY.zturnafterfirst% oftime.
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PowerLevel:Defrost/Low
FirstHalf secondHalf
Time,Minutes Time, Minutes Comments
Cake,frosted
17Oz.
Pound(like
ll%i oz.
Cheesecake,
17- 190Z.
Fruit
Fruit, 10-16 oz.
Fruit,in
plasticpouch
10oz.
Fruitpie,
ornutpie8-in.
Creampie,
custardpie
14oz.
1 1-2
1-2
2
1?4
2
3%-4
l%
Rotate%turn afterfirst ‘%oftime.
.1-2 Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
2-3 Rotate?4turnafterfirst %oftime.Letstand5minutes
tocompletedefrosting.
1?4 Removefoil.Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.After
first !4oftime,breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary.
1-2 Placepackageinmicrowaveoven.Afterfirst% oftime,
flexpackage. ‘
3-5 “ Rotate%turnafterfirst%oftime.
1-2!4 Rotate%turnafterfirst %oftime.
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1.Directionsbelowareforreheatingalready-cookedfoodsatrefrigeratororroomtemperature,Usemicrowaveovensafecontainers. .Covermostfbods(seetips)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerareormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakesandbakedfds. .Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingorbubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheatedthroughout,As
ageneralrule,hotfoodsproduceanareawarmtothetouchincenterofundersideofdish.
PowerLevel:Hkh
Item
Amount
ApproximateTime, Minutes
Appetizers
Saucy;suchasmeatballs,
cocktailfranks,riblets
*Acupperserving
PastryBites;smallpizzas 2to4servings 2-4 egg rollsetc.
1 to 2servings 3-5
3to4 servings
HateofLeftovers
Meatplus2vegetables 1plate
MeatsandMainDishes
SaucyMainDishes;chili, chopsuey,spaghetti,stew
%cup-1 cup serving
Hamburgersor meatloaf 1to2servings 4oz.perserving
HotDogsandsausages
Riceandpasta
2A- %cupserving
Toppedormixedwithsauce
Tip:Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxedpaper.
1to2servings 4-8
3to4 servings 9-15
1can 16oz.
3to4 servings
lto2
3t04
1to2servings 1to 2servings
3to4 servings
5-7
3-5
5-7 ,
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2-4
1-2
3-4 2-3
5-9
10-15
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soups
Waterbased
1 cupserving
Vegetables
Smallpieces;peas,corn, beans,etc.
‘/2 cupper serving
Largepiecesor whole;corn onthecob,asparagusspears,etc.
Mashed- %cup per serving
Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating.
sauces
Dessert;chocolate,
butterscotch Meator maindish, chunky
type,gibletgravy,spaghetti sauce,etc.
~ Creamytype
Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.
1 to2 servings 3to4 servings 1can 10oz.
1to 2servings
3to4 servings
1to2servings
3to4servings 1to 2servings
3to4servings
‘/2 cup
1cup
‘/2 cup
1cup 1can 16oz.
‘/2 cup
1 cup
2-6 7-11 6-7 ~
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1-2
2-3 2-3
3-5 5-7
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1.Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,sincetheyarcalreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils(glassorplastic).
Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,conventionalbakingisrecommended.
2. Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover%-in.high.
3. Foodsshouldbecontainedina microwavesafedish.
PowerLevel:Ekh
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mod
Time in Minutes Comments
Appetizers
Frozenpreparedsandwiches
Pizza(3.7oz.) Popcorn(3?4oz.pkg.)frozen 4-6 Timesgivenareformicrowavepopcorn.
Popcorn(3%oz. pkg.)Roomtemp. 2R-4
2-3 Wrapinpapertowel.Rotate%turnafterhalftime.
persandwich
1%-4?4 Rotate%turnatler2 minutes.
Fi$h&SMl@Jl
Fish&Chips(5-14oz.)
BreadedFish 5-10 oz.
14- 160z.
OZ.
23-25
3%-4%
4-5 7-9 papertowels.
10-12
Removefoilcover.Returntrayto cartonor distribute evenlyonmicrowavesafedish.
Distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedishlinedwith2
Meats
Drymixes,Hamburgeradded
FrozenMeats 5-8 oz. ~
10-16 16-320z.
Frozen Dinners
HeartyT.V. - Style(17oz.) RegularT.V.-Style(11oz.) PremiumEntree8-9 oz.
21oz.
OZ.
32
OZ.
11-20 Addcooked,drainedhamburger.”
4-7 6-12
13-21
15-17 Removefoiltrayandreturntraytocarton. If metaltrayis
7-1o
8-10 container.Rotate%turnafterhalfofcookingtime. 23-26 26-28
Ifpouchpackageisused,puncturewithforktovent.
morethan%-inchdeep,placefoodinmicrowavesafe
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PastaandI&e
Cannedspaghetti,etc. FrozenLasagna(21oz.)
Macaroni&Cheese(8oz.)
RxRItry
FriedChicken2pieces
4pieces
6pieces 10-11 -
FrozenPouch(5-7 oz.)
Ch?iddkFoods
Frenchtoast2 pieces 2-3
4pieces
Waffles 2pieces
4 pieces 3-4
Brmti FOOcl$
CountrySausage2 &Biscuits 4
6
BreakfastEntree(4-5 oz.)
7-8 15-20
9-11 Stirorturn %turn afterhalfofcooking.
5-7 8-9
3-5
3-4 2-3
1 2 3
3-4
Stirbeforeserving. ,
Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.
Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.
Splitpouchbeforemicrowaving.
6
Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.
Arrangeonplatelinedwith2 layersofpapertowels.
Rotate%turnat 1 minute. Rotate%turneveryminute.
Stiroccasionallyorturn !4turnaflerhalfof cookingtime.
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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safedish,plasticorglass,
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PowerLevel&Time
Food
Container
Cover (orInternalTemp.) Comments
Beef
Ground1lb. Casserole No HI(lo) Crumbled andfinish.Tocookfrozenblock,
(forcasseroles microwave10to 15minutesbreaking
orsoup) up andstirringeve~ 5 minutes.
5-8 min.
Addsauceorcasseroleingredients
Meatballs Pieplateor Wax HI(lo) 10-13 min. Rounddish:arrange%to l-in. apart 1lb.
Patties 4patties/lb.
1-2 patties dinnerplate(l?o~1or 2
3-4 patties
Meatloaf Pieplateorloafdish Roundloaf Loafshape Meal-HI(7) or 17-19 min.
oblongdish paper
Oblongglassdish(with Wax trivetifdesired)ceramic paper
pattiesusepaperplate linedwithdouble thicknesspapertowels.)
Plastic
wrap
HI(lo)
2-4 min. 4-6 min.
HI(lo) 15-20 min.
cookto 170°
incirclearoundedgeofdish. Oblongdish:arrange%to l-in. apart
Coverwithwaxpap&orcook uncoveredandturnpattiesover.If desired,addbrowningsauceoragent.
Letstand10minutesaftercooking.
Pork
Bacon Perslice
Porksausage Microwave
(raw) 2patties 4patties 6-7 min.
Porklinksausage Microwave (raw) 2links
4links
8links
Microwave Paper HI(lo) “ safeplate towel
safeutensil paper
safeutensil paper
..
Wax
--
wax
HI(lo)
HI(10)
%-1 min.
3-4 min.
3-4 min. 5-6 min. ­7-8 min.
Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowels orontrivetsetindish.Layermany slicesbetwkenlayersof papertowels.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Arrangeinsinglelayer.
Canadianbacon Microwave Wax HI (10) Arrangeinsinglelayer. 2slices safeutensil paper 1-2 min. 4slices 3-4min. 6slices
1.Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywithafork.Centermaystillbeslightlytranslucent, butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafewminutesafler
cooking.
2. Cookfishwithor-withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish,orusea lightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.
3. Donot overcookfish.Checkatminimumtime.
mod
Container
Cover
PowerLevel&Time Comments
4-6 min~
Fish
Filletsor 10x6x2-in Waxpaper HI(10) steaks1lb. Oblongdish plasticwrap
(%ms, 6
Shrimp-1 lb. Pieplateorshallowdish (peeled) Shrimp-2 lbs. (unpeeled)
Pieplateorshallowdish
2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo) 7-llmin. Stirafter5minutes.
Plasticwrap I-U Plasticwrap
plasticwrap
(10)
HI(10) 4-8 min.
13
7-9 min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.
4-6 min.
1.Usemicrowavetrivetfor chickenandothersmallpoultry,butavoidtrivetforcookingturkey.
2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandafiermicrowavingforupto 10minutes.Turkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.
Food Container
Cover
PowerLevel&Time Comments
Chicken
Pieces Plateor 2lb. (approx.6pieces)
Whole
2-5 lbs.
oblongdish
Waxpaper
HI(10)
8min. perlb.
9min.
perlb.
Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired. Arrangeinsinglelayerin cooking dishsothickestmeatypiecesareto outsideedgesofdish. Placebreastsidedown.After?4of cookingtimeturnover.
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Whole(Stuffedor Squareoroblongdish unstuffed)1-2 lbs. andtrivet
Halves
Hens
Squareor oblongdish
Waxpaper
Waxpaper
HI(10)
HI(10)
9min. perlb.
9-10 min.
perlb.
Placebreastsidedownindish.Turn overafterhalfoftime.
Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbed ofstuffingifdesired.
molding
4-5 lbs.
Oblongdish andtrivet
Waxpaper HI(10)
9min. perlb.
Shieldbottomoflegs.Microwave breastsideupforfirsthalfoftime. Brushwithbrowningsauce.Baste withsauce.Or, donotapply browningsauceandbroiltopsurface ofcookedbirduntilbrownandcrisp.
EggsandChine
1.Prepareeggsmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven,seebelow.Alwayspiercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.
2. Neverhardcookeggsintheshell,anddonot reheatin-shellhardcookedeggs.Theycouldexplode.
3. Cookeggsjustuntilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughenifovercooked.
Food Container
Eggs
Scrambled Glassmeasuringcup
Poachedeggs
orcasserole
1%-qt.casserole
Cover
No
Casserole
cover
PowerLevel&Time Comments
HI(10)
HI(10) 5-6 min. Boil2cupshottapwater5to 6
%-1 min. Place 1teaspoonbutterpereggin
peregg
?A-1 min. minuteson HI (10).Breakeggsonto
peregg plate,puncturemembrane.Swirl
dish.Microwaveat HI(10)until melted.Scrambletheeggswiththe butterand1 tablespoonmilkperegg. Placeinovenandmicrowavefor %of totaltime.Scrapeportionsfromthe outsidetothecenter.Allowtostand1 to2 minutestoseteggs.
boilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs gently.Cover.Letstandinwatera Fewminutes.’
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Bra&
1.Crustonbreadswillbesoft,outsidecolorof foodswillbesameascolorofbatter(outsideswillnotbrown).Ifdesired,sprinkletopofbatterwith cinnamon-sugarmixture,choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrowncoloron upsidedownbreadsbyliningdishbefore microwavingwithbrownsugarcaramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrenchfriedonionrings.
Food
CornBread
Coffeecake 8-in.rounddish
14oz.
Gingerbread 8-in.round
~:ic~7~;d Glassloafdishbottom
Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
8-in.rounddish
orsquare
linedwithwaxpaper
No HI(10) 7-9 min. Forflavorfidbrownedtopping
No HI(10) 9-11 min. Letstandonflatsurface10minutes,
No HI (10)
HI(10)
14
.,
7-9 min. Letstandonflatsurface5minutes,
10-12 min.
sprinklecookingdishwithfinely choppedcannedFrenchfriedonions beforemicrowaving.Turnoutofpan upsidedowntoserve,
covered,tofinishbaking.
covered,tofinishbaking. Letstandon flatsurface15minutes,
covered,tofinishbaking.
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1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensil,glassorplastic.
2.For pastauscabouthalftheamountofwaterneededforconventionalboiling;thereislessevaporationinamicrowaveoven.Addregularamount ofsaltand1teaspoonoil (optional,to preventsticking).
3. Forriceorminutericeusethesameorslightlygreateramountofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountsalt.
4. Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent.
5. Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpastaimmediatelyaftermicrowaving.
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6.Microwavingtimeisaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.
F’ood Container
Pasta
Macaroni
OZ.)
(8
Spaghetti (8oz.broken) wrap
EggNoodles
OZ.)
(8
Manicotti 10x6x2-in.dish Plastic HI(lo) (5oz.)
Rice
Rice,regular longgrain(1cup)
Rice,minute 1%-qt.casserole Lidor (1%?cups)
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Cover
2-qt.casserole
3-qt.casserole Plastic HI(lo)
3-qt.casserole
2-qt.casserole Lidor HI(lo)
Lidor HI(lo)
plasticwrap
Lid~r
plasticwrap
wrap
plasticwrap
plasticwrap Stirafter2minutes.
PowerLevel&Time Comments
HI(lo) 17-19min.
HI(lo)
18-22 min. Add3 cupswater,Stirafier10
minutes.Forrotinitype,checkfor donenessafter10minutes.
20-22 min. Add6cupswater.Rearrangeafter
10minutes.
Add3cupswater.Stirafter10 minutes.Timeisthesameforspinach orregularnoodles.
22-25 min. Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater
indish.Usingfork,turnover every5 minuteswhilemicrowaving.
18-20 min. Add2%cupswaterand1 teaspoon
salt.Stirafter10minutes.
4-5 min. Add1 cupwaterand1teaspoonsalt.
Cerd
<.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Uselargeenoughcontainertoavoidspillover.
2. Startwithhottesttapwatertoshortencookingtime.
3. Donot cover(preventsspillover).
4. Stirhalf-waythroughcool@gtime.
Food Container Cover
Oatmeal,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No HI(10) perserving
Note:Tomicrowavesingleservingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackagedirectionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for%-1min.
Oatmeal,
longcooking oneserving.Increasetimeabout2
1 serving minutesforeachadditionalserving.
Grits,Quick Chinaorpotterybowl, No HI(10)
1 serving paperbowl
Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketof instantgrits,folltiwpackagedirectionsforamountofwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for‘A-1 min.
CreamofWheat l-qt. casserole
1 serving orbowl
CreamofRice
1 serving
paperbowl beforemicrowaving.Stirbefore
l-qt. casserole
Chinaorpotterybowl, paperbowl
No
No
No HI(10)
PowerLevel&Time Comments
1%min.
HI(10) 4-5 min. Increasecasserolesizeformorethan
3-4 min. Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.
HI(10)
1?4min.
2-3 min. Increasetimeabout1%minuteper
Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwater
serving.
Increasecasserolesizeand microwavetimeby 2 minutesper additionalserving.
Heatwatertoboil,then addcereal. Increasetime %minuteperadditional serving.
additionalserving.
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FreshVegetables
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1.Weightsgivenforfreshvegetablesarepurchaseweights,beforepeeling,trirnrning,etc.
2.Pierceskinsof vegetablestobeheatedwholeandunpeeled(i.e. potatoes,squash,eggplant).Thisallowssteamtoescapeandpreventsbursting ­orpopping.
3. Addonly2to3tablespoonsofwaterperpound.Oftenrinsingvegetablesbeforecookingisusuallysufficient.Saltjustbeforeserving.
4. Heat,covered,incasseroledish;stirringonce.Letstandcovered5minutesunlessotherwisespecified.
FrozenVegetables
1.Frozenvegetablesmaybeheatedinpouch,packageorfreezercontainer.Puncturepouchbeforeheatingandflexhalfwaythroughcookingto
distributeheat.
2. Placefrozenvegetablesincoveredcasseroledish.Add2tablespoonsofwaterunlessotherwiseindicatedinchart.
3. Stironceduringcooking.Saltvegetablesaftercookingorputsaltinthecasserolewiththewaterbeforeaddingvegetables.
Power Level: High
Vegetable
Asparagus
Fresh Frozen,spears
Fresh,GreenorWax Frozen
Bmccol.i
Fresh,spears Frozen,choppedor spears
Cabbage
Fresh,chopped,shredded Wedges
cmob Sliced,Fresh
Frozen
Ctudifbwer
Fresh,flowerets Whole Frozen,flowerets
Amount
llb.
10oz.
1lb.
9oz.
1 lb.
10oz.
4cups 4
1lb.
10oz.
1lb. 1 lb.
10oz.
Time,Minutes Comments
7%. gyj
- lo%
8
9%-12 9 -12
-11
9 9%-12
9%-12
-11
9
10%- 12%? Cutcarrotsintoslices%inch thick.Add%cupwater.
- lo%
8
91/$-1’2
17 - 19%
lol~
-
8
Cutinto1%-in.pieces.Add%cupwater.
Cutinto1%-in.pieces.Add?4cupwater.
Add!4cupwater.
Add!4cupwater. Add!4cupwater.
Add%cupwater.
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Wholekernel,frozen Onthecob,fresh
Eggpkmt
Fresh cubed
Whole
LimaBean$
Frozen
okra
Frozen Sliced Whole
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10oz.
lear 2ears 4ears
1lb. 10%- 12?4 1lb.
10oz.
10oz.
10oz.
6 -8
- 4%
3
4%- 6
12?4-15
6%- 9
- lol/4
8
7%- 9%
. lo%
8
(’
Add2to4 tablespoonsofwater.
Add?4cupwater.
Pierceskin.
Add!4cupwater.
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vegetable Amount
8-10 9%-12 Usesmall,wholeonions.Add%cupwater.
R?as
Green,Fresh 1%lb. 7%- 9?4 Frozen
Pm Snow,frozen 6
P’datOt?s
Fresh,baking medium -11
OZ.)
(6
10oz. 8 - 10%
OZ. 6?4- 8
1
:
Spinach
Fresh,leaf 1 lb. Frozen,leaforchopped
10oz. ;% -12
squa$h
Summer,sliced,fresh 1 lb. 9%-12 Frozen
10oz. 7ti - 9?4
squash
Winter,fresh,whole
succotash
Frozen vE!j@13bIw
Sliced,fresh 1 lb. Frozen
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Camed Vegetablm
Amount Undrained Drained
All
kinds
8
OZ.
15oz. 3!A-5min. 3 17oz. 5 -6 min. ‘3%-4 min.
1 lb. 9 -11 Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking. 1%lb.
10oz. 8
10oz. ““
10oz.
2%-3tin.
Time,Minutes Comments
AddU cupwater.
6
-8 Rinseandpatdry. Prickwithforkseveraltimes.
1? -15 bo~om, equaldistanceapart.Letstand,covered,5
- 10% Add!4cupwater.
11
- 13!4 Pierceskin.Letstand7minutesaftercooking.
- lo%
9~-12
9%?-12 7%- 9?4
Arrangeincircularpatternon papertowellinedoven minutesbeforeserving.
Slicesquash%-in.thick.Add?4cupwater.
slice,%-in.thick.Add%cupwater.
Comments
2 -2%min.
-3 %?min. Coverwithplasticwrap.Checkatminimumtime.Stir
Placevegetablesinmicrowaveproofservingdish. and serve.
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Vegeable ConvenienceFm&
vegetable Amount Power Level & Time Comments
M?.adedw!!getabk%
7oz. pkg.Frozen
Ciisserole,vegetable
8-12 oz. pkg.Frozen-
PobtO’f!s Baked,Stuffed,Frozen
;
:
HI(10) 3-4 min. Placeontrivet,orplatesuitableformicrowaving.Cook
HI(10) 5-8 min.
HI(10) 3-4 min. Examinepotatoesto seethatmashedfallingis encasedin HI(10) 5-6 min. HI(10) 7-8 min. HI(10) 8-9 min.
HI(10) 5min.
(orheatliquidwithtemperature salton package.Cover.Afterheating,brisklystirin
probesetto200°)
uncovered.Breadingwillnotbecrisp. Cook conventionallyforcrispness.
Placein l-qt. casserole.Cover.
potatoskin.NOTFOIL.Placepotat~(es) onplate suitableformicrowaveoven.Coverwithwaxpaper.
Useutensilsizeandamountsofwater,milk,butterand potatoes,addingextra 1to2tablespoonsdrymix.
. .
C*= ad Dmerb
1,Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.
2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdo notflour.Or, foreasyremoval,linedishwithwaxpaperorpapertowel.
3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeiffirmexteriorisdesirableforfrosting.
4. Fmitdessertswillbe freshlookingandtasting.
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Food
Container
cakes
Basicbutteror Greased8-in. chocolatecake
Pineappleupside 8-in.rounddish downcake
Cupcakes-6
Barcookies
Bakedapples orpears
Brownies(15 oz.) 9-in.squaredish cake-likeor fhd~e-like
CakeMixwith puddingincluded roundcakedish
Commercialmix 8-in.round
rounddish
Paperlinedcupcaker
8-in.squaredish
Microwavesafedish
orcasserole
8or9-in.
orsquare
16-cupbundt
cover’
Lidor
plasticwrap
PowerLevel&Time Comments
*
HI(10) 4-6 min.
HI(10) 10-12 min.
HI(10) 3-4 min.
HI(lo)
HI(10) 2-4 min.
HI(10) 8-n min.
HI(10) 6-8 min.
HI(10)
HI(10) 12-14 min.
6-8 min.
perpiece bursting.
4-6 min.
Letstandon heat-proofcounteror woodenboardtocool15minutes.
Whendone,toothpickstuckincakes comesoutclean.Invertcakeonto plate,letdish standovercakea few minutes.
Whencookingseveralcupcakes,you maynoticesomewillbedonebefore others.If soremovecupcakesasthey aredoneand continuecookingthe restafewsecondsmore.
Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter. Rotatedish!4turnafterhalfof time. Cutwhencool.
Piercefruitorpeeltoprevent
Use2cupsbatter.Rotate %turn every3minutes.Letstand10 minutes beforeinvertingtocool. Useallbatter.Rotate%turnevery5 minutes.Letstand15-20 minutes beforeinvertingtocool.
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Cmdm
1.Alwaysusemicrowave-safeutensils,glassorplastic.Foreasycleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,or placechocolatein
paperbowltomelt.
2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot,besureto handlecookingcontainerscarefully.
l?ood Container
S’Mores Papernapkin
CaramelApples 1pint(2cup)measure
Marshmallow 8-in.squaredish Yes Crisp
ChocolateBark
orpaperplate
1%-qt.casserole
orbowl piecesincontainer.Microwaveto
Cover
No HI (10) 15-20 sees.
No
Yes
PowerLevel&Time Comments
Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolate andmarshmallow.Microwave.
HI(10) 3min. . Wrapa 14-oz.packageofcaramels
HI(10) 1min. In8-in.squaredish melt Mcup
HI(10)
tomeitbutter butter.Add20marshmallows(about
3min.to melt
marshmallows paperandmicrowaveto melt.Stirin
3-5 min.
intomeasuringcup.Add1tablespoon water.Microwaveandstirsmooth beforedipping4 applesintomixture.
1/2ofa 10oz. pkg.) Coverwithwax
2%cupscrispyricecereal.Press
firmlyintodish. Place12-oz.semi-sweetchocolate
melt.Add1 cupwholetoasted
almonds.Spreadover waxpaperon cookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.
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Graties& Sauca
1.Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthickchunkyspaghettisauce. .Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop,theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththesameamount
fthickening.Increasethickeningbyaddingextrateaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchforeachcupofliquid.
3.Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmostshouldbe whiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhilemicrowaving.
4. Varybasicwhitesauceby addingcheese,eggyolks,creamordrymilksolids.Addflourwithmayonnaiseor wine.
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Graviesand Glassmeasure No HI(lo) sauces orbowl thickenedwith flouror
cornstarch
1cup
Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments
saum
Thin,liquid sauces Casserole (Aujus, Clam,
etc.)
1cup
Meltedbutter Glassmeasure sauces, clarifiedbutter
‘/?cup
Thickspaghetti, Casserole, barbecueor largebowl sweetlsour sauces
2cups
No
No HI(lo) 1min. Microwave,butterjust tomelt.For
Yes HI(lo)
(spaghetti)
DEFROST
7min. Microwavefat, flourandsalttogether
II I(1O) . 3min.
7min. Stiringredientstogetherthen
6-8rnin.
tomeltandblend.Whiskinliquidand finish.Increasetime1to2 minutes
peradditionalcupofsauce.
Addcornstarch-watermixtureto heatedingredients.Stirwelland microwaveto finish.
clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff and usecleartoplayer.
microwaveHI7minutes,stirring afterhalfoftime.Continuecooking onDEFROST6to8minutesuntil sauceisslightly~ickened,stirring twice.Letstand5to 10minutesto developflavor.
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Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking,covers
holdinmoistureandspeedheating.Conventionally,partial coveringallowsexcesssteamtoescape.Ventingplasticwrapor coveringwithwaxpaper servesthesamepurposewhen , microwaving.
Arrangingon oven Shelf.Inconventionalbaking,youposition foods,suchastomatoesorpotatoes,sothathotaircanflow aroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,youarrangefoodsinaring,so
thatallsidesareexposedtomicrowaveenergy.
Stirring.In range-topcooking,youstirfoodsup fromthebottom
tohelpthemheatevenly.Whenmicrowavingyou stir cooked portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Foodswhichrequire constantstirringconventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring.
‘i’’wrmingOver.In range,top cookingyouturnoverfoodssuchas
mburgers,sobothsidescandireetlycontacthotpan.When crowaving,turningisoftenneededduringdefrosting,or when
cookingfoodssuchashamburgersfromthefrozenstates.
StandingTime.Inconvention?cooking,foodssuchas roastsor cakesareallowedtostandtofimshcookingorset. Standingtime isespeciallyimportantin microwavecooking.Notethatthe microwavedcakeis notplacedonacoolingrack. -
Shielding.Ina conventionalovenyoushieldchickenbreastsor bakedfoodstopreventover-browning.Whendefrosting,youuse smallstripsoffoilto shieldthinparts,suchasthetipsofwings andlegsonpoultry,whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartswere defrosted.
PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressurein foodswhichareiightlycoveredbyaskinormembrane.Prick potatoes(asyoudoconventionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers topreventbursting.
Rotating.Occasionally, repositioningadishintheovenhelps foodcookevenly.Torotate %turn,turnthedish untilthe side whichwastothebackoftheoven is tothefkont.Torotate !4turn, turnthedishuntilthe sidewhichwastothebackoftheoven is to
theside.
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CweofYow Mcrowavemen
YournewIWcrowaveOvenisa valuableappliance.Protectit frommisusebyfollowingthese rules:
@ Keepyourovencleanand
sweet-srnel~ing.Openingtheoven
doorafewminutesafiercooking helps“air-out”theinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwitha solutionofbakingsodaandwater keepstheinteriorfresh.
Don’tusesharp-edged
@
utensilswithyouroven.Theinside andoutsideovenwallscanbe scratched.Thecontrolpanelcan bedamaged.
o Don’tremovetheCoverover
theantennaatthetopoftheoven
(microwavefeature7onpage5).
Youwilldamagetheoven.
BECERTAINPOWERISOFF BEFORECLEANINGANY PARTOFTHISOVEN.
15
HowtoCk%mthebide
Walls,floorandplasticcover.
Becausethereislittleheatexceptin the food,orsometimesintheuten-
sils,spillsandspattersareeasy toremove.Somespatterscanbe removedwithapapertowel,others mayrequireadampcloth.Remove greasyspatterswithasudsycloth,
thenrinseanddry.Donotuse abrasivecleanersonovenwall. NEVERUSEACOMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERONANYPART
OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.
Door(inside).Glass:Wipe spattersdaily,washwhen-soiled, withaminimumofsudsywarm water.Rinsethoroughlyanddry.
Metalandplasticpartsondoor: Wipefrequentlywithadampcloth toremovealisoil.DONOTUSE ABRASIVES,SUCHASCLEAN­INGPOWDERSORSTEELAND PLASTICPADS.THEYWILL MARTHESURFACE.
RemovableGlassCookinglYay.It isoccasionallynecessarytoremove thecookingtrayforcleaningofthe trayoroven.Topreventbreakage, donotplacetrayintowaterjustafter cooking.Washitcarefullyinwarm, sudsywaterorinthedishwasher. The,traycanbebrokenifdropped.
SpecialnotewhenusingBrown‘N SearDish:Ifgreaseispresent,high
heatgeneratedonbottomofa Brown‘NSeardishmaycausethe greasetoburnontotheoventray. Thismayberemovedwitha cleansersuchasBarKeepers Friend@CleanserbySerVaas Laboratories,Inc.
AfterusingBarKeepers Friend@Cleanser,rinseanddry thoroughly,followinginstructions oncan.DonotuseBarKeepers Friend@Cleanseronthepaintedsur-
facessuchasthewalls.Iimay
scratchthepaint. BarKeepersFriend@Cleanseris
soldinmanygrocery,hardware,
anddepartmentstores.
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up
Howto$x?mtheoutside
Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour
ovenwithsoapanddaimpcloth, thenrinseanddry.Theouterpane ofthewindowisglass.Justwipe cleanwithadampcloth.Chrome trimisbestwipedwithadampcloth andthenwithadrytowel.
ControlI%mel.Wipewithadamp cloth.Drythoroughly.Donotuse abrasivesorsharpobjectsonthe panel—theycandamageit.
DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfacesofdoorandoventhatcome togetheronclosingthedoor,use onlymild,non-abrasivesoapsor detergentsappliedwithaspongeor J softcloth.
PowerCord.Ifthe cordbecomes soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy watermaybeused, butbecerta-into rinseand-drythoroughlybefore pluggingcordintooutlet.
OvenLampR~placement
First,unplugtheoven.Then removelampcompartmentcoverby removingscrewswhichholdcover­inplace.Coverislocatedontheside oftheoutercase.
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Replacedefectivebulbwitha25 wattappliancebulb.(Itisavailable indrugandhardwarestores.) Replacecompartmentcover,Plug intheoven. ‘
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~~om~m~msTRucTIoNs
hisappliancemustbegrounded.
Inthe eventofanelectricalshort circuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan
e
escapewirefortheelectriccurrent.
Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercordhavinga grounding wirewithagrounding
plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet
thatisproperly installedand grounded.(Fig. 1)
~A~l~~ -improper useofthe groundingplug can
resultina risk ofelectric; hock.
PREFERRED
METHOD
,.* 0 ~%
en
Fig, 1
INSUREPROPER GROUNDEXISTS BEFOREUSE
onsultaqualifiedelectricianor servicetechnicianifthegrounding instructionsare not completely understood,or ifdoubtexistsasto
e
whethertheapplianceisproperly
grounded. Wherea standardtwo-prongwall
receptacleisencountered,itis
yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationto haveitreplacedwith a properlygroundedthree-prong wallreceptacle.
Donotunder any circum-
stance cut or removethe
third(ground)prong fromthe powercord.
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plug. The
&llQ %-2
s
UseofAdapterPlugs
Usage
appliances power
be disconnected
infrequently.
Becauseofpotentials;fetyhazards
undercertainconditions,we
stronglyrecommendagainst.the
useofanadtipterplug.However,
ifyou stillelecttouseanadapter, wherelocalcodespermit,a TEMPORARYCONNECI’ION maybemadetoaproperlygrounded
two-prongwallreceptaclebythe useofa ULlistedadapter(Fig:2) whichisavailableat mostlocal hardwarestores.
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Caution:Attachingtheadapter . groundterminaltothewallrecep­taclecoverscrewdoesnot ground .
theapplianceunlesstheco;er screwismetal,andnotinsulated, andthewall receptacleisgrounded throughthehousewiring.You shouldhavethecircuitcheckedby aqualifiedelectriciantomakesure
the receptacleisproperlygrounded.
Whendisconnectingthepower cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold theadapterwithonehand.If thisis not done,theadaptergroundter­minalisverylikelytobreakwith repeateduse.Shouldthishappen, DONCYTUSEtheapplianceuntil
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leadstoeventualfailureofthe adaptergroundterminal.You shouldhavethe two-prongwall receptaclereplacedwithathree-
prong(grounding)receptaclebya qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.
Use of ExtensionCords
Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards
undercertainconditionswestrongly recommendagainsttheuseofan extensioncord.However,if it is necessarytouseanextensioncord, useonlya 3-wireextensioncord thathasa 3-bladegroundingplug,
anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill – acceptthe plug6ntheappliance. Themarkedratingoftheextension cordshall beequaltoor greater thantheelectricalratingofthe
armiiance(15amperes): Such:extensioncordsareobtainable
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service,
Allthese things are normalonyourMicrowaveOven:
8 Steamor vaporescapingfrom aroundthedoor.
Light;eflectionarounddooror
outercase.
@Dimmingovenlightandchange inblowersoundmayoccurwhile operatingatpowerlevelsother thanhigh.
o Dullthumpingsoundwhile operatingat powerlevelsother thanhigh.
SomeTV-Radiointerference
mightbenoticedwhileusingyour microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesanddoesnotindicatea problemwithyouroven.
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At Hotpoint we’recommittedto providingyou with the best appliancesweknow howto build and we knowthat you want your appliancesto giveyoumanyyears of dependableservice.
Our ConsumerServicesare designedwith your needsand wants in mind.
ConvenientService
Whetheryourapplianceis inor out of warranty,you’re
just a phone callawayfrom our nationwidenetworkof
FactoryTrainedServiceprofessionals. Simplycallour Hotpoint serviceorgani~ation.Look in
the Whiteor YellowPagesof your telephonedirectoryfor
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE,GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
Servicecannormallybe scheduledat yourconvenience and the techniciandrivesa fully-stockedparts service truck sothat, in mostcases,the repair can becompleted inonevisit.
We’reproud of ourserviceand wantyouto bepleased, but if for somereasonyouare not happywiththe service youreceive,hereare three stepsto followfor further help.
FIRST,contact the peoplewhoservicedyourappliance. Explainwhyyouare not pleased.Inmostcases,thiswill solvethe problem.
NEXT,if youare still not pleasedwriteallthe details —includingyourphone numberto:
Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225
FINALLY,if yourproblemis stillnot resolved,write:
Major ApplianceConsumerAction Panel 20 North WackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606
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Fortrouble-freeservicebeyond thewrittenwarrantyperiod.
Ifyouprefer to budgetyour repair expenditures “ ­insteadof beingsurprisedbythem, Hotpoint offersservicecontracts for varyinglengthsof timeon all Hotpoint major appliances.With a contract, we’llkeepyourapplianceingood operatingconditionduringthe contract period at no additional charge.
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HelpForYouBy Phone
Shouldyouneedhelpin the selectionand purchaseof newappliances,or havequestions about the operationof the Hotpoint appliances younowown—or haveany other questions about Hotpoint consumerproducts or services, youare onlya TOLLFREE call away.
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A programfordo-it-yourselfappliancerepair,
the systemincludesstep-by-steprepairmanuals for refrigerators,most non-microwaveelectric
ranges,dishwashers,and standardand large capacitywashersand dryers,plusspeciah’y packagedreplacementparts, and technicalhelp witha tollfree 800numbec
The GEAnswerCenterTMconsumer information serviceisopen24hoursa day, sevendaysa week.
Our staff of expertsstandsreadyto assistyou anytime.
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Saveproofoforiginalpurchasedatesuchasyoursalesslip or cancelled checktoestablishwarranty period.
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Forone year from date of original purchase,wewill provide,free of
charge, parts and service labor to
repair or replaceany microwaveoventhat fails because of a manufacturing defect.
LIMITEDADDITIONAL
FOUR-YEARWARRANTY
Forthe second through fifth year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free ofcharge, a replacement magnetron tube if the magnetron tube fails because of amanufacturing defect. Youpay for service labor charges.
Foreach ofthe above warranties:
Toavoidanytrip charges, you must take the microwaveovento a Hotpoint FactoryService Center or a Hotpoint Customer Care” Servicer and pick it upfollowing service. In-home service is also available, but you must pay’for the servicetechnician’s,travel costs to your home.
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This warranty is extended to the
original purchaser and any succeed­ing owner for productspurchased for ordinary home use in the mainland states,Alaska, Hawaii and Washington, DC.
All warranty service will be provided
byour Factory Service Centers or byour authorized Customer Care” servicersduring normal working hours.
Look in the White or YellowPages
of your telephone directory for
HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.
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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 you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
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