GE RVM115J Use and Care Manual

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AdapterPlugs AluminumFoil

ApplianceRegistration CareandCleaning

ConsumerServices ControlPanel 6,7

Cook‘NWatch CookingCompleteReminder 8

CookingGuide CooktopLight

Defrosting 11 DefrostingGuide

ExhaustFan 6,29 ExtensionCords

Features 8 GlossaryofMicrowaveTerms 15

GreaseFilter GroundingInstructions

HeatingorReheatingGuide 17,18 HoldTime 9

28,29 Minute/SecondTimer

10 Precautions

21-D QuickSet -

28 SafetyInstructions

19,20 TimeDefrost

29 29

LightBulbReplacement

4 MicrowaveCookwareGuide 16 2 MicrowavingTips

ModelandSerialNumbers 2 PowerLevels 9-13

ProblemSolver

TimeCook

Warranty

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UseandCareof

CounterSaver@

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RVMI15J

Theelectricoutput

ofthismicrowaveoven

is750watts?

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Beforeusingyour oven9

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readthisbookcarefully.

It isintendedtohelpyou operate andmaintainyournewmicrowave ovenproperly.

Keepithandyforanswerstoyour

questions. If youdon’tunderstandsomething

or needmorehelp,write(include yourphonenumber):

ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

Thisappliancemust beregistered. Pleasebecertainthatitis.

Writeto:

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Hotpoint RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

1~ you ~~cei~e~ ~

damagedoven...

Immediatelycontactthedealer(or builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

Savetimeandmoney.

NEXT,ifyouarestill notpleased, writeallthedetails-including yourphonenumber—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,if yourproblemis sti!l notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance

ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

writedown themodel

andserialnumbers.

You’llfindthemona labelinside

theoven. Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership

RegistrationCardthatcamewith yourmicrowaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite thesenumbershere:

ModelNIJmber

SerialNumber

Usethesenumbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourmicrowaveoven.

Besureyourmicrowave

ovenk rigktered.

It is importantthatweknowthe locationofyourmicrowaveoven shoulda needoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheowner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard.If youmove,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser,

pleasewritetous,statingmodel andserialnumbers.

Beforeyourequestservice...

checktheProblemSolveronpage30. It listscausesofminoroperating problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

Allthesethingsarenormal withyourmicrowaveoven.

Steamorvaporescapingfrom

aroundthedoor. e Lightreflectionarounddooror

outercase. ~Dimmingovenlightandchange

inblowersoundmayoccurwhile operatingatpowerlevelsother thanhigh.

@Dullthumpingsoundwhileoven

isoperating. ~SomeTV-Radiointerference

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

problemwithyouroven.

youneedservice...

1~ Toobtainservice,seethe

ConsumerServicespageinthe backofthisbook.

We’reproudofourserviceand wantyouto bepleased.If forsome reasonyouarenot happywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho servicedyourappliance.Explain whyyouarenotpleased.In most

cases,thiswillsolvetheproblem.

~ PmCAUTIONS

~POSSIBLE

‘ExPosmm

~ Exc&sIw

‘ticRowAw

E~ER~Y

‘(a)DoNotAttempttooperate

thisovenwiththedooropensince open-dooroperationcanresultin hatiful exposureto microwave energy.It isi~portantnotto defeater tamperwiththesafety interlocks. ~ ~

‘ “ @)DoNot Place‘anyobject

‘,betweenthpovenfrontfaceand

~ the ‘doororallowsoilor cleaner

~residuetoaccumulateonsealing

surfaces; ~; . -

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(c)Do NotOperate theoven ifitisdamaged.Itisparticularly itiportantthattheovendoorclose

‘properlyandthat thereisno

‘ ~amagetothe:

(1)door(bent) ~ (2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

ioosened)

(3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces. (d).TheOv~nSRouIdNotbe

adjustedorrepaiiedbyanyone exceptproperlyqualifiedservice personnel.

mPoRTmT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all imtructiOm before wiw this appliance.

~Makesureallcookwareusedin yourmicrowaveovenissuitable formicrowaving.Mostglass

casseroles,cookingdishes, measuringcups,custardcups, potteryorchinadinnerwarewhich does nothavemetallictrimorglaze withametallicsheencanbeused. Somecookwareislabeled“suitable formicrowaving.”

If youare notsureif a dishis

microwave-safe,usethistest: Placein theovenboththedishyou

aretestinganda glassmeasuring cupfilledwithone cupwater—set themeasuringcupeitherinornext tothedish.Microwave1minuteat high.If thedishheats,itshouldnot beusedformicrowaving.Ifthe dish remainscoolandonlythewaterin thecupheats,thenthedishis microwave-safe.

@Wpertoweis,waxpaperand plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover

dishesin ordertoretainmoisture andpreventspattering.Besureto ventplasticwrapsosteamcan escape.

@Somemicrowavedfoods

requirestirring,ro~ting or rearranging.Checkthe Cooking

Guide.

Steambui~dsuppressurein

foodswhicharetightlycovered byaskinormembrane.Pierce

potatoes,eggyolksandchicken iiverstopreventbursting.

Whenusingelectricalappliances,

basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,~n~ludingthe following:

WARNING–To reduce

therisk of burns, electricshock, fire, injury topersons or exposure toexcessivemicrowaveenergy:

@Usethisapplianceonlyforifi intendeduse

manual.

~~eadand fo~tiwthespecific

asdescribedinthis

“PRECAUTIONS~ AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSU~~ EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY”onpage2.

~ Thisappliancemustbe .

grounded.Connectonlyto

properlygr6undedoutlet.See

“GRO~ING~S~U~ONS”

@~~s~~~~~w~veoven is

specificallydesigqedtoh~t qr cookfood,andisnotintended forlaboratoryorindustrialuse. ~

@Forbestoperation,plugthis applianceiqtoitsownelectrical outlet,topreventfickeringif ~~

lighk,blowingoffusebr ‘

trippingofcircuitbreaker; ,

@Instal!

orlocatethis~ppliance onlyinaccordancew~ththe providdhtaMationkti@ons,

~Donotcoveror ~~ockanv ~

openingsoi theappliance:

@Do~~tuseo~~~oors. ~ ~

~Donotimmersepowercord orplugin’water,

Keeppowercordawayfrom~

heatedsurfaces.

notletpowercordhang

@Do

overedgeofWbleorcounter,

ah not o~rak ttis app~anceif

ithasadamagedpowercordor plug,ifitk notworkingproperly, orifithmbeendamagedor dropped,

3’

@Seedoorsurfacecleaning

instructionsonpage28.

~TMSapplianceshouldbe servicedonlybyquaWledservice

personnel.

authorizedservicefacilityfor examination,repairoradjustment.

~& ~ith

Contactnearest

anyappliance,close

supervisionisnecessarywhen wedbychildren.

@Toreducetheriskoffirein theovencavity:’

–W notovercookfood.CarefiUy

attendappliance.ifpaper,plastic,

orothercombustiblematerialsare placedinsidetheoventofacilitate cooking?

–R&rnove paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbagsinoven.“

–Do

ovento’drynewspapers,

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–Do nottie recycledpaper

produck.-

napkins‘andwaxpapercan containmetalfleckswhiihrnav

wiretwist-tiesfrom

notuseyourmicrowave

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Recycledpapertowels,

causearcingorignite.Paper “ productscontainingnylonor nylonfilamentsshouldbe‘

avoided,a~theymayalsoignite.

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~-Dihot poppopcorninyour

~ ticrowaveovtnunlessina

microwavepopcornaccessoryor

.ude$s’youusepopcornlabeledfor

useinrnicrowaveovens.

-Do

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notopeiatetheovenwhfle

special

em~tytoavoiddamagetothe ovenandthedtingeroffire,If

byaccidenttheovenshouldrun

emptyaminuteortwo,noharm isdone.However,trytoavoid operatingtheovenemptyatall times—itsavesenergyand prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

–Do notovercookpohtoeso Theycoulddehydrateandcatch fire,causingdamagetoyouroven.

(colltirlued)te.~tp~tge}

a If ~a~~~~~]s~~s~~~~v~~ s~Q~l~

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igtite, keepovendoorclosed,turn ovenoff, and disconnectpower cord, or shutoff powerat the fuse

or circuitbreakerpanel.

Someproductssuchas whole

eggsand example,closedjars-w~ explode

andshouldnotbeheatedinthis microwaveoven.Suchuseofthe microwaveovencouldresultin injury.

*Avoidheatingbabyfoodin

glassjars,evenwithouttheirlids; especiallymeatandeggmixtures,

@~~n9~def’’ostfr~ze~

beveragesinnarrow-necked bottles(especiallycarbonated beverages).Evenifthecontainer isopened,pressurecanbuildup. Thiscancausethecontainerto

burst,possiblyresultingininjury.

@Usemetalonlyas directed

thisbook.

microwavedinfoiltrayslessthan

3/4”high;removetopfoilcover andreturntraytobox.When usingmetalinthemicrowave oven,keepmetali(otherthan

meti shel~at least1inchaway fromsidesofoven.

~Cookwaremaybecomehot

becauseofheattransferredfrom theheatedfood.Potholdersmay beneededtohandlethecookware.

* Sometimes,theovenfloorcan

becometoohottotouch.Be carefultouchingthefloorduring andafiercooking.

sealedcontainers-for

TVdinnersmaybe

@roods

aspasta)maytendto6oilover morerapidlyt~anfoodscontaining lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage28forinstructionson howtocleantheinsideoftheoven.

@Thermometer—Donotuse athermometerinfoodyouare

microwavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recorrmendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.

Plasticcookware—Plastic

cookwaredesignedformicrowave

cookingisveryuseful,butshould beusedcarefully.Evenmicrowavesafeplasticmaynotbeastolerant ofovercookingconditionsasare glassorceramicmaterialsand

maysoftenorcharif subjectedto shortperiodsofovercooking.In longerexposurestoovercooking, thefoodandcookwarecould ignite.Forthesereasons:1)Use microwave-safeplasticsonlyand usetheminstrictcompliance

withthecookwaremanufacturer’s recommendations.2)Donot subjectemptycookwareto microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticcookware withoutcompletesupervision.

@Whencookingpork, follow

thedirectionsexactlyandalways

cookthemeattoaninternal temperatureofatleast170°F, Thisassuresthat,intheremote possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

@Donot

oven.

eggyolkandwillcauseitto burst,possiblyresultingininjury.

cookedinliquids(such

botieggsinamicrowave

Pressurewillbuildupinside

~Foodswithunbrokenouter

‘6skims~’suchaspotatoes,sausages, tomatoes,apples,chickenlivers andothergiblets,andeggyolks, (seepreviouscaution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape duringcooking.

~Notallplasticwrapissuitabie foruseinmicrowaveovens.

Checkthepackageforproperuse.

~64BoiIable’9cookingpouches

andtightlyclosedplasticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented asdirectedbypackage.Iftheyare not,plasticcouldburstduring

orimmediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingininjury.Also, plasticstoragecontainersshoddbe atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause theyformatightseal.When cookingwithcontainerstightly coveredwithplasticwrap,remove coveringcarefi~yanddirectsteam awayfromhandsandface.

Spontaneousboiling—Under

certainspecialcircumstances,

liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor shortlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Topreventburns fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

THEEXHAUSTHOOD

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Haveit installedandproperly

groundedby8qu~fiedh~er. Seethe

packedwiththemicrowaveoven.

~ The

JtiloperateautomaticMyunder Cem Contitiom(S*Automatic RanFeature,page6).Whilethe fanisoperating,cautionis requiredtopreventthestarting

andspreadingofaccidental eoo~ngfireswhiletheexhaust fanisinuse.Forthisreason:

–Neverleavesurfaceunih mat~ndedatMghheatsettings.

Boilovercausessmokingandgreasy sptioversthatmayigniteandspread if efiaust fan is operating.To

minimizeautomaticfanoperation, useadequatesizedcookwareand usehighheatonlywhennecessary

specialinstallationbooklet

exhaustfanintheoven

SAVETHESE

INSTRUCTIONS

optionalAccessory

Availableatextracostfromyour Hotpointsupplier.

~M CharcoalBiiterKitfor

non-ventedinstallation.

ThismicrowaveovenisUL

listedforinstallationover electricandgasranges.

–ln the event of

smotherflamingpanonsurface unitbycoveringpancompletely withweH-fittinglid,cookiesheet orfiattray.

–Never flamefoodsunder theovenwiththe exhaustfan operatingbecauseitmayspread theflames.

–Keep hoodandgreasefilters c1a~ accordingtoinstructionson page29,tomaintaingoodventing

andavoidgrease fires.

agreasefirey

mf.

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YourTouchcontrolPanel

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The TouchControlhnel allowsyoutosettheoven controlselectronicallywiththetouchofafinger.It’s

designedtobeeasytouseandunderstand.

when YouPl~ intheoven

Thedisplaypaneldisplaysfive8’s,“18POWER’a~ld

allofthe ovenfunctions.Afier15seconds,all lights disappearand “RESET”appearsin theupperportion. TouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad,settheClockandoven isreadyfor use.

Ifpowerisdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequence recurs,andyoumustresetthe Clockaftertouchingthe CLEAR/OFFpad.

1. DISPLAY.Displaystimeofday,timeor temperature

duringcookingfunctions,powerlevelbeingused, cookingmodeandinstructions.

2. Tlm COOK 1&2. Microwaveforapresetamount

oftimeusingautomaticpowerlevel10.(Ifdesired,you maychangepowerlevelafierenteringcookingtime.See page10.)

3. TIm DEFROST.Gentlethawingatautomaticpower level3 (Low).(Ifdesired,youmaychangepowerlevel afierenteringdefrostingtime.Seepage11.)

4. COOK ‘NWATCH.Usethispadfor short-term cookingwhichautomaticallyturnsovenoffafter3 minutes.(Seepage10.)

5. POWERLEVEL.Touchthispadbeforeentering anotherpowerlevelnumberif youwantto changefrom automaticpowerlevel10(High)forcookingorpower

level3 (Low)fordefrosting.

7.MIN/SECT~ER. Thisfeatureusesnomicrowave energy.It functionsas eitherakitchentimer,as aholding periodafterdefrostor as atimerbeforetimecooking. (Seepage9.)

8. CLEAR/OFF.Whentouched,itshutsofftheoven anderasesallsettings(excepttimeofday).

9. EXHAUST’FAN.PressHI, LOor OFF forthe differentfanspeeds.

10.NU~ER PADS. Touchthesepadstoentercooking time,defrostingtime, time ofdayorpowerlevel.

U. QUICKSETCONTROL.Usethispadasa shortcut methodforenteringcookingtimeandpowerlevel.(See

pages12and13.) U. START.Afterallselectionsaremade,touchthispad

tostartthe oven. H. LIGHT’.TouchON to illuminatecounter.

Cootingappliancesinstalledundertheovenmay, undersomeheavyusageconditions,causetemperatures highenoughto overheatsomeinternalpartsofthe microwaveoven.

Topreventoverheatingfromtakingplace,theexhaust — fanis designedtoautomaticallyturnon atalowspeedif excessivetemperaturesoccur.Shouldthishappen,thefan cannotbemanuallyturnedoff,butitwill automatically

turnoffwhentheinternalpartshavecooled.Thefanmay stayonupto approximately30minutesafiertherange andmicrowaveovencontrolshavebeenturnedoff.

6. CLOCK. Touchthis padto entertimeofdayor check timeofdaywhilemicrowaving.TosetClock,firsttouch

CLOCKpadandthenentertimeofday.Forexample,if timeis 1:30,touchnumberpads1,3 andOand “1:30” willappearin display.ThentouchSTARTpad. Toreset

orchangetime,simplyrepeataboveprocess.

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FeaturesofYourMicrowaveoven

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodinthe oven,theovenwilldisplay“End”andbeep once a minuteuntilyoueitheropentheoven doorortouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.

1.0CubicFoot

OvenInterior

1. DoorHandee Pullto open door.Doormustbesecurely latchedforoventooperate.

2. DoorLatches.

3. WindowwithMetalShielde

Screenallowscookingto beviewed whilekeepingmicrowavesconfined in oven.

4. NIodeIandSerialNumbeH.

Thisistocertifythat

thtis

unithasbeentested inconformancewithAMCA BulletinNo.210

5. OvenVent.

6. OvenLight.Lightcomeson whendooris openedorwhenoven

isoperatinginanyfunction.

7.TouchControl~ne~ and

DigitalDisplay.Fordetailed

informationoneachfeature, seepages6and7.

C.F.M.

SONES ~

at0.10WG 5.5Vert.

230Vert.

6.7Her.

237Her.

8. HoodControls.

Fan.PressHI, LOorOFF. Light.PressONorOFF.

9. GreaseFilters.

10.CooktopLight. U. OvenFloor.

Cootingby~me

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TimeCook1&2 allowsyouto microwaveforapresetamountof

timeusingautotiaticpowerlevel

10(High),orchangepowerlevels

automatically.

Powerlevel10(High)is recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethisformore flexibility.SeetheCookingGuide.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makea cupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step 1:Filla cup2/3 fullof

water,add 1teaspoonofinstant coffeeandstirtodissolve.Usea cupthathasnometal decoration andismicrowave-safe(referto MicrowavingTipsonpage3).

Placecupinovenandclosedoor.

Step5:Whentimeis up,theoven signalsandflashes“End~’Oven, lightandfanshutoff.

Step6:Openthedoor.

Usingthe~me Cook2

Featire

TheTimeCook2 featurelets you settwotimecookingfunctions withinone program.Thisisideal if youwantto changepowerlevels duringyourcookingoperations. Here’showto doit.

Step1:Placefoodin ovenin

microwave-safecontainerandclose thedoor.

Step2:TouchTIMECOOK1& 2. Displayshows“:

10:’“ENTERCOOKTIMEI“ flashes.

O“and “POWER

Step%Displayshows“POWER

10”and“COOKTIMEI;’

countingdown. Step8:Attheendof “COOK

TIME1~’thesecondpowerlevelis displayedand “COOKTIMEII” isshowncountingdown.

Step9:Whentimeis up,the oven signalsanddisplayflashes“End;’ The oven, lightandfanshutoff.

Step10:Openthedoor.

~OOk‘~ Watch

TheCook91’dWatchfeatureisa short-termcookingprogramwhich automaticallyturnstheovenoff after3minutes.It’sidealfor meltingcheeseonfoodorother quickcookingoperationswhere youwantto stopcookingatjust therighttime.

ToUseCook‘NWatch

Step2:TouchTIMECOOK1& 2.

Displayshows“: O“and“POWER

10:’“ENTERCOOKm ~’ flashes.

Step3: Selectyourcookingtime. Touch1,0 andOfora cookingtime ofoneminute.Displayshows

“1:00”and“POWER10~’“COOK

TIMEI“ flashes. Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10

is recommendedforthiscupof

coffee,thereisnoneedtochange thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel10 is,lot appropriate,see“Howto ChangePowerLevel”atright.)

Step4: TouchSTARTpad.

“COOKTIME1;’“POWER10”

andtime,countingdown,show ondisplay.

Step3:Selectyourcookingtime. Forexample,touch2, 1and5fora cookingtimeoftwominutesand15 seconds.Displayshows“2:15”and “POWER10:’“COOKTIMEI“

flashes.

Step4: TouchTIMECOOK1&2. Step5:Setyourcookingtime.

Howtochange Powerbvel

Aftersettingcookingtime, touchPOWERLEVELpad, thentouchdesirednumberfor newpowerlevel.

Step6:TouchtheSTARTpad.

Step1:TouchCOOK‘NWATCH.

After4 seconds,“START”flashes

ondisplay. Step2: TouchSTARTpad.

“COOK‘NWATCH”andtime, countingup to3minutes,are displayed.Powerlevel 10is automaticallysetinovenbut anotherpowerlevelcanbe selected eitherduringprograming or duringcooking.

Step3:Openthedoorortouchthe

CLEAR/OFFpadtostopcooking.

Theovenwillautomaticallysignal,

flash“End” andshut offattheend

of3minutes.

Defrosting

TimeDefrostisdesignedfor speedythawing offrozenfood ad isone of thegreatadvantages ofamicrowaveoven.

~Powerlevel3isautomaticallyset fordefrosting,butyoumaychange thisformoreflexibility.

@SeetheDefrostingGuide for defrostinghelp.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith thedefrostfunction,defrostfrozen porkchopsbyfollowingthesteps below.

Step1:Placepackageoffrozen chopsinthe ovenandclosedoor. Besurepackagecontainsnometal.

Step2:TouchTIMEDEFROST

pad.Displayshows“: O“and

“POWER3:’“ENTERDEF

TIME”flashes.

Step4:TouchST~. “DEFT~E” andtime,countingdown,showon thedisplay.Whencycleis completed,theovensignalsand flashes“End~’thenautomatically shutsoff.

Step5:~rn packageover,close doorandrepeatSteps2and3toset remaininghalfofdefrostingtime. TouchtheSTARTpad.

Step6:Whenovensignalsand displayflashes“End~’opendoor, removepackageandseparatechops tofinishdefrosting.

~e~~o~~~~g~~s

e Foodsfrozeninpaper or plastic

canbedefrostedin thepackage.

QuestiomandAmwers

Q. WhenI touchSTMT pad, I hearadullthumpingnoise. Whatisit?

A. Thissoundisnormal.It is

lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga powerlevellowerthan10(High).

Q. CanI defrostsmallitemsin

ahurry? A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise thepowerlevelafterenteringthe timebytouchingthedesiredpower levelpad.Powerlevel7 cuts the totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2; powerlevel10cutsthetotal defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir

foodfrequently. Q. Whydon9tthedefrosting

timesintheDefrostingGuide seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording tothetemperatureinyourfreezer.

Setyourovenforthetimeindicated intheDefrostingGuide.Ifyour foodis still notcompletelythawed attheendofthat time,resetyour ovenandadjustthetimeaccordingly.

Step3: Selectonehalfofthetotal defi-ostingtimerecommendedin theDefrostingGuide.Forexample, touch4,0 andOfor4 minutes. Displayshows“4:00”and

“POWER3:’ “DEFTIME”

flashes.

Howtochange PowerUvel

Aftersettingdefrostingtime, touchPOWERLEVEL thentouchdesirednumberfor newpowerlevel.

pad,

@Forevendefrosting,somefoods needto bebrokenupor separated partofthewaythroughthe defrostingtime.

~Family-size,pre-packaged frozenentreescanbedefrosted andmicrowaved.If thefoodisin afoilcontainer,transferittoa microwave-safedish.

~ ChecktheDefrostingGuidefor otherdefrostingtips.

Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely

thawedbeforecooking? A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquictiy

itisbettertobegincookingwhileit

isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. CanIopenthedoorduring

TimeDefrosttocheckonthe progressofmyfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To

resumedefrosting,closethedoor

andtouchSTARTpad. Theoven beginsoperatingiftimeis lefton timer.If not, resettimer.

HowtouseQUCK SETcontrol

TheQUICKSETcontrolprovides a shortcutcodemethodforentering timeandthepowerlevelonyour microwaveoven.QUICKSET codesareonlyusedforrecipes whichneedlittleor noattention, andwhichrequirenochangeof powerlevelduringcooking. Recipeswhichrequireadditional ingredients,attentionor changeof

powerlevelduringmicrowaving

shouldbecookedintheusual manner.Also,recipeswitha cookingtimeoflessthanone minuteormorethan99minutes cannotusecodes.

TounderstandtheQUICKSET controlcodes,itisimportantto knowwhatthenumbersmean and whattie sequenceis. Thefirstand

secondnumbers,if settinga 3-digit code,indicatetheamountoftime youdesire;thelastcontrolentry numberisalwaysthepowerlevel. Forexample,125means12minutes atpowerlevel5.

N~E: Yourovencanonlybe

programmedto 99minuteswhen usingtheQUICKSETcontrol,and thehighestpowerlevelis 10,which isrepresentedby“O:’Whensetting a2-digitQUICKSETcontrol

entry,thefirstistime,thesecond ispowerlevel.Forexample,50 means5 minutesatpowerlevel 10.

Onthefollowingpage,many

frequentlypreparedfoodsandtheir codesareshown.It’salsoeasyto makecodesformanyotherrecipes. Justselectone or twodigits representingthelengthofcooking timedesired,andafinaldigitfor thepowerlevelrequired.The codesgivenontheguiderepresent theminimumtimeneededtoavoid

overcooking,whichcandryout

foodandmakeit tastelessand tough.Ifyoufeelthatmore

cookingisneeded,addadditional timebychangingthefirstdigit of thecode.Youcannotaddseconds tothecycletime-codes arefor

wholeminutesonly.If yourrecipe callsforpowerlevelchangesor differentamountsoftimeneeded betweenadditionofingredients, youmaysetonecode[orthe first partoftherecipe,thenafter completion,setanothercodefor that periodoftimeandpowerlevel.

WhentheovencompletesQUICK

SETprogram,itautomatically shutsoff.It will thendisplay

“End”andbeeponcea minute

untilyoueitheropenthedoor or

touchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.

ForExample:

QUICKSET

2-Digit

Timein

Minutes High(10)

QUICKSET

Timein PowerLevel

Minutes Med(5)

PowerLevel

3Digit

Programmingyourovenfor

QUICKSETcontroloperationis easy.Followthesesimplesteps.

Step2: Enterthepropercode.For example,a recipecallingfor 12 minutescookingtimeatpower level 10wouldbe 120.“120”

appearsonthedisplaypanel.

Step1:TouchtheQUICKSET pad. “ENTERCODE”flashes.

Step3.Touchthe STARTpad. Displaywillshowtime,counting down,and “COOKTIME:’ -

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QUCK SETcontrolGuide

i I I

DetachandTapetoInsideCabinetDoororOtherProminentPlace

TheQUICKSETcontrolfeaturegivesyouaneasy,

I I

automaticwaytoaccuratelysetmicrowavetimefor

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foodsrequiringonlyonepowerlevelandlittle attentionduringcooking.Theguidebelowshows frequentlypreparedfoodsandthesuggestedcodesto usewitheach.Forspecificinformationonstirring, turningorrotating,checktheCookingGuide.

Alwaysusethemicrowave-safecontainersand microwavetechniquesasdescribedinthe Cooking Guide.

Tosetcodesformanyotherfoodsorrecipesreferto page12.QUICKSETcodesgivenareforminimum time.Checkandaddtimeifnecessarytocomplete cooking.

FOOD

Appetizerswarming)

Dips(CreamCheese)

1/2 cup

1cup

Dips(SourCream)

‘/2 cup

1cup

PastryBites(Reheating)

2servings 4servings

BreadsandDesserts

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Apples(2) BranMuffins(5-6) Brownies,Mix Cakes,Mix(16cupsflutedmold) CheeseBread,Yeast(1loaf) ChocolateChipBars NutBreadMix(1loa~ PuddingMix(3-oz.pkg.)

Beverages

Coffee,Soup(1cup) MilkBases(1

FrozenFoods [Defrost) Note:Timesgivenbelowareforentiredefrostcycle.

Usuallyfoodmustberotated,brokenuporturnedover whiledefrosting.CheckCookingGuideforspecific information.

Cake,WholeIced Chicken,Cut-up(2%-3%lbs.) DessertTopping,Whipped DoughnutsorPastries(2-4)

FishFillets(1lb.) Hamburgers(2lbs.) Fie,FruitFilling,Whole Roast(4-5lbs.) Steakor Chops(2lbs.)

CUP)

COOmNGCODE

25 45

“13

17 10

110

105

50 w

123

13 13 73

113

323

FOOD

Meats/MainDishes

Bacon

2 slices 4 slices

Chicken

8-10pieces 2pieces

4pieces ChuckRoast(3lbs.) Eggs,Baked(2Eggs) Eggs,Scrambled(2Eggs) Entrees,Frozen

OZ.

16OZ.

2lbs. FishFillets(1lb.) Frank(inbun)

4 Meatloaf(1%Ibs.)

Sausage(Raw)

4patties

4links

SwissSteak(2Ibs.) FrozenTVDinner(12oz.)

Vegetables@resh)

Beans,Green(1lb.) Broccoli(1%-1%lbs.)

Spears

cut

Cauliflower,Head CornonCob(4) Potatoes(4) Squash(1lb.) Zucchini(1lb.)

Vegetables~ozen)

pkg.

1O-OZ.

COO~G CODE

150

665

25 20

110

180

217

30 20

706

110

127

90 137 100 120

GlossaryofMicrowaveTerm

!Vhenadaptingrecipesforthemicrowave,itisbest 10startwithafamiliarrecipe.Knowinghowthefood

shouldlookandtastewillh;lpwhenad–aptingrecipes

formicrowaving.Foodsthatrequirebrowningor

crisp,drysurfaceswillcookbetterconventionally.

Moistfoods,suchasvegetables,fruits,poultryand

seafood,microwavewell.

~Richfoods,suchasbarcookies,moistcakesand candies,aresuitableformicrowavingbecauseoftheir highfatandsugarcontent.

~Reduceconventionalcookingtimebyone-halfto one-third.Checkfoodafierminimumtimetoavoid overcooking.

@Smallamountsofbutteroroilcanbeusedforflavoring, butarenot neededtopreventsticking.

~Seasoningsmayneedtobereduced.Saltmeatsand vegetablesaftercooking.

Covering.Inbothconventionalandmicrowavecooking, coversholdinmoisture,allowformoreevenheatingand reducecookingtime.Conventionally,partialcovering allowsexcesssteamtoescape.Ventingplasticwrapor coveringwithwax paperservesthesamepurposewhen

- microwaving.

Arcing.Sparkscausedbytoomuchmetalinthe microwaveovenormetaltouchingthesideofthe ovenor foilthatisnotmoldedtofood.

PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressureinfoodsthataretightlycoveredbya skinor membrane.Prickfoods,suchaspotatoes(asyoudo conventionally),eggyolksandchickenlivers,toprevent bursting.

Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheoven helpsfoodcookmoreevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turnthe dishuntilthe sidethatwastothebackoftheovenistothe front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntilthesidethat wastothebackofthe ovenistotheside.

BasicMicrowaveGuidelines

DensityofFood.Inboth conventionalandmicrowave

cooking,densefoods,suchaspotatoes,takelongerto cookthanlight,porousfoods,suchasrolls,breador piecesofcake.

RoundShapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoods toaboutoneinch fromtop,bottomandsides, round shapesandringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceive moreenergyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappen whencookingconventionally.

= Venting.Afiercoveringadishwithplasticwrap,you

venttheplasticwrapbyturningbackonecornerso excesssteamcanescape.

ArrangingFoodinOven.Inconventionalbaking,you

positionfoods,suchascakelayersorpotatoes,sohotair canflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,youarrange

foodsinaring,sothatallsidesareexposedtomicrowave

energy. Stirring.Inrange-topcooking,youstirfoodsupfrom

thebottomtoheatthemevenly.Whenmicrowaving,you stircookedportionsfromthe outsidetothe center.Foods thatrequireconstantstirringconventionallywillneed onlyoccasionalstirringwhenmicrowaving.

~rning Over.Inrange-topcooking,youturnoverfoods, suchashamburgers,sobothsidescandirectlycontact thehotpan.Whenmicrowaving,turningisoftenneeded duringdefrostingorwhencookingcertainfoods,suchas frozenhamburgers.

StandingTime.Inconventionalcooking,foodssuchas roastsor cakesareallowedtostandtofinishcookingorto set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave cooking.Notethatamicrowavedcakeisnot placedon acoolingrack.

Shielding.In aconventionaloven,youshieldchicken

- breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When inicrowaving,youusesmallstripsoffoiltoshieldthin parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry,which

~;~ouldcookbeforelargerparts.

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexture,suchas custards,arebestcookedatlowerpowersettingsto avoidtoughening.

NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.Very moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis attractedtowatermolecules.Foodthatisunevenin moistureshouldbecoveredor allowedtostandsoheat candisperseevenly.

PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones. Piecesthataresimilarinsizeandshapecookmore evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower

settingforevencooking. ShapeofFood.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas

cookfasterthanthickareas.Thiscanbecontrolledin

microwavingbyplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside

edgeandthinpiecesinthecenter.

StirtingTemperature.Foodstakenfromthefreezer orrefrigeratortakelonger to cookthanfoodsatroom temperature.Timingsin ourrecipesarebasedonthe

temperaturesatwhichyounormallystorethefoods.

Quantityof Food.In bothtypesofcooking,small amountsusuallytakelesstimethanlargeamounts. Thisismostapparentinmicrowavecooking,where

timeisdirectlyrelatedto thenumberofservings.

Shelf(onmodelssoequipped).Usetheshelfto heat morethanonedishatonetime. Taketheshelfout when youarenotusingit.

mDe ofcookware

MicrowaveUses

Foil-1inedpaperbagsandboxes

Foilbakingtrays

Aluminumfoil

Metalorpartiallymetalpots,pans, thermometers,skewersandtwistties

Glassjarsandbottles

Microwaveplastics fiper orStyrofoamplatesandcups

Ovenglassandceramic Dinnerware

Wpertowels,papernapkins and waxpaper

Avoidusing.

Youcanusefoiltraysthat arenohigherthan3/4-in.(Foilormetalwill reflectmicrowavesandcauseunevenheating.) Arcingcanoccuriffoilis closerthan 1inchtoovenwalls.

Useforshielding. Donotuse. Microwave-safethermometersandskewersareavailable.

Generally,glassjarscanbeusedtowarmfood.However,donot heat babyfoodinjars, evenwithoutlids,becausefoodwillheatunevenly.Do not warmfoodsinnarrow-neckedbottlesbecausepressurecanbuildup.

Cookingandheating.

Heatingandservingoffoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamwillmeltiffood

istoohotor if food is cookedforalongtime. Cookingandheating. Heatingandsomecooking.Followdinnerwaremanufacturer’s

recommendations.Avoidusingdisheswithmetaltrim. Absorbingmoisture,andpreventingspatters.Heatingandservingof

sandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdin steam.Donotuse

papertowelsthathavesyntheticfibers,suchasnylon,wovenintothem. ,

Syntheticfibersmaycausethetoweltoignite.Avoidusingrecycledpaper.

Plasticwrap,cookingbags,boil-in bagsand!storagebags

Wperboardtraysusedforfrozen entreesanddinners

P1astictraysandplatesusedforfrozen

entreesanddinners Straw,wickerandwood

Coveringtohold in steam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags). Heating(storagebags).

Cookingandheating.

Cootingandheating.

Warming.

cookwaremps

~Alwayscheckthecookwaremanufacturer’s recommendationsbeforeusinganycookware intheoven.

@Beforepurchasingcookwareor preparingfoodin

cookware,checkitssizetomakesureit willfit in theoven.

HeatingorReheatingGuide

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—.

1.Directionsbelowarefor heatingor reheatingalready-cooked

foodsstoredinrefrigeratororatroomtemperature.Use microwdve-safecookware.

2. Covermostfoodsforfastestheating.Exceptionsare some

sandwiches,griddlefoodsandbakeditems.

3. Bubblingaroundedgesofdishisnormal,sincethecenteristhe

lasttoheat.Foodsheatedto160”F.to 165”F.willprovidesafe, palatableresults.Adjusttemperaturestosuityourpersonaltaste. Letfoodsstanda fewminutesbeforeserving.

Item

Amount Powerhvel

4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughoutbeforeserving.Steamingor bubblingaroundedgesof dishdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodis heatedthroughout.

Ifyouusea meatthermometerwhilecooking,makesureit is safefor useinmicrowaveovens.

Appetbers

Dips:creamorprocessedcheese

Wtry bites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc. Saucy:meatballs,riblets,

cocktailfranks,etc. (%cupperserving)

~p: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Microwavepastrybitesuncoveredto retaintheircrispness.

●

‘Acup Medium(5) 1 cup Medium(5)

2to4 servings High(10)

1to2servings

3to4 servings High(10)

High(10)

2%to3% min. 3to5 min.

2 to4min. 2to4 min.

5to7 min.

BakeryFoom

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls, nut or fruit bread

-J

Dinnerrolls, muffins

Pie:fruit,nutorcustard

1 slice=%of9-in. pie

(useminimumtimefor custard)

1piece 2pieces 4pieces 9-in.cakeor

12rollsor doughnuts

2 4 6t08

1 slice

2slices 4 slices 9-in.pie

Low(3) Low(3) Low(3) Low(3)

Medium(5) Medium(5) Medium(5) Medium(5)

High(10) High(10) Meal-High(7) Meal-High(7)

1/2to 1min. 1to2 min. 1%to2% min.

2to4 min.

‘Ato 1Amin.

1/2 to 1 min.

1to lfi min. 1to2 min.

1/2 to1min.

1to 1%min. 2%to3min. 5to7 min.

Beve-es

Cocoa,other milkbased

OZ./CUp)

(6 (9oz./cup)

Coffee,tea, cider

OZ./CUp)

(6 (9 oz./cup)

Gravies&sauces

Desserts:chocolate,butterscotch,etc. ‘/2cup High(10) lto2min.

Gravies:gibletor creamy

Meat or main dish sauces,suchas spaghettisauce,etc.

Tip: Coverfoodtopreventspattering.

G~riddleFoo&

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%ncakes, frenchtoast or waffles:

Plain,notopping Symp& butter

‘rip:Donotcover.

1to 2cups Meal-High(7) 3to4min. 1to2cups Meal-High(7) 5to7 min.

1 to 2cups 1 to 2cups

1 cup

‘/2 cup

1cup

‘Acup 1cup

1can (16oz.) High(10)

2or3pieces 2or 3pieces

High(10) High(10) 6t07min.

High(10) High(10)

High(10) 2to 3min. High(10)

High(10) 3to4 min.

High(10) 1to lfi min. High(10) 1 to 1%min.

1to3min.

2to3min.

1to2 min.

2to3min.

3to4min.

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Item

Amount

Powerhvel

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Mea@andMainDkhes

Chickenpieces

Hamburgersor meatloaf (4 oz. perserving)

Hotdogsand sausages

Riceandpasta (2A-%cupper serving)

Saucy,maindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2servings High(10) creamedchicken,chili,stew, macaroniand cheese,etc.

(%-1cupperserving)

Steaks,chops,ribs, meatpieces

Thinly-slicedmeat

(3to4 oz.perserving) 3to4 servings Meal-High(7) Toppedormixedwithsauce

(2A-+4cupperserving)

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper.Whenheatingor reheating3to4 servings of meatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfof cookingtime.

1to2pieces High(10)

3to4pieces High(10)

1to2servings High(10)

3to4servings High(10)

lto2 High(10)

3t04 High(10)

1 to2 servings High(10)

3to4 servings High(10)

1 can(16oz.)

1to2servings

3to4 servings Meal-High(7) 5to7min.

1to2 servings Meal-High(7)

1to2 servings High(10) 3to4servings High(10)

High(10) 5to7 min.

Meal-High(7)

2t03 min. 3to4 min.

2t03min. 4t05mino

1Ato 1 min. 1to2 min.

1to3min.

3to5 min. 6to9 min.

2to4 min.

1 to3 min.

2to5 min. 3to5min.

5t06min.

PlateOfhftovers

Meatplus2vegetables

Tip: Coverplateoffoodwithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

1 plate High(10) 3to4 min.

Sandwiches

Meat-cheesefilling:with2slicesofbread Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad, 1to2servings Meal-High(7) 1to2 min.

etc.inbun(%cupperserving)

Tip: Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.

1to’2servings 3to4servings

3to4servings

Meal-High(7) Meal-High(7)

Meal-High(7)

1 to3 min.

3to4 min.

2to3min.

soups

Milk-based(6oz. perserving)

Water-based(6 oz. perserving) 1to2 servings High (10) 1to2 min.

Tip: Coversoupswithwaxpaperor plasticwrap.

Vegetables

Largepiecesor whole:asparagusspears, corn onthecob,etc. 3to4servings

Mashed 1to2servings (Mcupperserving)

SmaIipieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. (%cupper serving)

Tip: Covervegetablesformostevenheating.

1to2servings Meal-High(7) 2to3min. 3to4servings Meal-High(7) 5to7 min. 1can(10oz.) Meal-High(7) 6t07min.

3to4servings 1can(10oz.)

1 to2 servings 1can(16oz.) High(10) 4 min.

3to4servings 1to2 servings

3to4servings 1can(16oz.) High(10)

High(10) 3to5min. High(10)

High(10) 1to2min. High(10)

High(10) 1to2min.

High(10)

High(10) 1to2 min. High(10) 2to3min.

4to 6min.

2to 3min.

3t04min.

2t04min.

DefrostingGuide

1. Foodpackagedinpaperorplasticmaybe defrostedwithout unwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoilandplacefoodin cookingdishfordefrosting.MostfooddefrostswellusingDefrost

(3).Formoreevendefrostingoflargerfoods,suchasbeef,lamb

andvealroasts,useWarm(l).

2. Afterfirsthalfofdefrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheck food.Turnfoodover,ifnecessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif

possible.Shieldanywarmareaswithsmallpiecesoffoil.

Hrst Half SecondHalf

Food

~~~~~, ~~~~$ [Power

Bread, bunsorrolls

OZ.)

(8 to 16 Cake,frosted,2to3layer

(17oz.) Cake,plain, 1 layer Cheesecake,plainor

fruit-topped(17to19oz.) Coffeecakes

(11to 14%oz.) Cream or custardpie

(14oz.) Crunchcakes&cupcakes

Doughnuts

(1or2) (4 to 6j

Frenchtoast (2slices) Nruitor nut pie(8 in.) Poundcake (11Moz.) Sweetroils

(8%to 12

OZ.)

~me, Min.

Level:Defrost(3)]

2t03

2t03 3t06

6t07

lto2

‘/2to %each

‘/2to 1

lto2

2 7ta9 2t04 2t03

me, Min.

lto2

none

none none

none

lto2

none

none lto2

none none

2t03

Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrostedbeforecooking.

Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas. Ifstillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orlet ~: standa fewminutes.

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Comments

Removemetaltwisttie.~rn overafterfirsthalfoftime.

Letstand5to 10minutesbeforeserving.

Letstand5 minutesbeforeserving.

Repositionafterfirsthalfof time.Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.

Rearrangeafterfirsthalfoftime.

Turnoverafterfirsthalfof time.

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving. Rearrangeafterfirsthalfof time.

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Fillets:

Pre-packaged(1lb.)

Freshlyfrozen(1lb.)

Shellfish,blocks:

Crabmeat (6-oz.package)

Oysters(12-oz.can) Scallops(l-lb.package)

Shellfish,large:

Crablegs, 1to2

OZ.)

(8to 10 Lobstertails,1to2

OZ.)

(6to9

Shellfish,smallpieces 3t04

(1lb.) Steaks(6to 12oz.) Wholefish(8to 10oz.)

4t05 4t05

4t06

2t03 2t03

3t04 3t04

2t03

3 2t04

5t07 5t07

4t06 4t06

3t04

none

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishis frozeninwater,placein cookingdish.)~rn packageoverafterfirsthalfof time. After secondhalfoftime,holdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Placeblockincasserole.~rn overandbreakupwithforkafierfirst halfof time.

Placeblockincasserole.Breakupwithforkafterfirsthalfoftime. Placeblockincasserole.firn overandbreakupafterfirsthalfof

time.

Arrangeincookingdish withlight-underside-up.Turnoverafterfirst halfof time.

Arrangeincookingdish, withmeaty-side-down.~rn overafterfirst halfof time.

Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.Rearrangepiecesafter firsthalfoftime.

Letstanda fewminutestofinishdefrosting. Placefishincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.After

secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocomplete

defrosting,

(co)~tilzl~edtze.vtl]a,ge)

Kood

“RmtHalf SecondHalf

me, Mine ~me, Min.

Commen@

fiuit

[PowerLevel:Defrost(3)]

Fresh(10to 16oz.)

Plasticpouch—1to2 (10-oz.package)

2t03

lto3 3t04

Meat [PowerLevel:Defrost (3)]

Bacon(1lb.)

Franks(1lb.)

Ground:beef&pork (1lb.) (2lbs.)

(5Ibs.)

Roast:beef,lamb,veal* (3t041bs.)

Roast,pork (3to4 lbs.)

Sausage,bulk (l-lb.tray) ~-lb.roll)

Sausage,links (1to1%lbs.)

Sausage,patties (12-oz.package)

Spareribs,pork (2to3Ibs.)

Steaks,chops&cutlets

‘UseWarm(1)for roasts.

2to3per lb.

2t03

3t04 6t07

12to13

8 to 10perlb.

6to8perlb.

2t03 2t03

2to4perlb.

3 to5perlb.

2t03

2to3per lb.

2t03

3t04 6t07

12to13

8to 10perlb.

4to6perlb.

2t04 3t04

11/2t02%

2t03

2to4perlb.

3to5perlb.

Hate packageinoven.Removefoilormetal.Afterminimumtime, breakupwithfork.Repeatifnecessary.

Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Letstand5minutesafterdefrosting. Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe

separated.Letstand5minutes,ifnecessary,tocompletedefrosting.

Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave

1to2minutesmore. fim meatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsofienedmeatafier secondhalfoftime.Setaside.Microwave6to8minutesmore.Scrape andsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5minutes more.

Placeunwrappedroastincookingdish.firn roastoverafterfirsthalfof time.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutesto1hour.

Placeunwrappedroastincookingdish.Turnroastoverafterfirsthalfof time.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutesto1hour.

Turnoverafierfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes. Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Letstand15minutes.

Rotatepackage1/4turnafierfirsthalfoftime.Letstand5minutes.

Turnoverandseparateafterfirsthalfoftime.Removepattiesas theythaw.

Placeunwrappedribsincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife.Letstandto completedefrosting.

Placeunwrappedmeatincookingdish.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime

andshieldwarmareaswithfoil.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separate

pieceswithtableknife.Letstandtocompletedefrosting.

~o~~$~y[PowerLevel:Defrost(3)]

Chicken,broiler-fryer, 9 to 11

Up (2y2 to3lbs.)

cut

Chicken,whole 12to14 (2%to3 Ibs.)

Cornishhen

Duckling

~rkey breast (4to5lbs.)

5to6perlb.

4to6 perlb.

3 to5perlb.

9 to 11

12to 14

5perlb.

4to6 perlb. Placeunwrappedducklinginoven.Turnoverafterfirsthalfoftime.

3to5per lb. Placeunwrappedbreastinmicrowave-safedishbreast-side-down.After

Placewrappedchickenindish.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirsthalfof

time.Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplaceincooking

dish.Microwave2to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Letstandafew

minutestofinishdefrosting.

Placewrappedchickenindish.Afierfirsthalfoftime,unwrapandturn

chickenover.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Tocompletedefrosting,run

coolwaterincavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.

Placeunwrappedheninovenbreast-side-up,firn overafterfirsthalfof

time.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibletscanberemoved.

Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavityuntilgibletscanbe removed.

firsthalfoftime,turnbreast-side-upandshieldwarmareaswithfoil. Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstand1to2hourstocomplete defrosting.

CootingGuide

Breads

Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown.If desired,sprinkletopofbatterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,chopped

nutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.

Food Coffeecakes

Cornbread

Muffins

(1Muffin) (2to4Muffins) (3 to 6Muffins)

Quickbreads, froma mix

*Iftubedishisunavailable,microwavein 8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

~on~iner

8-in.roundor No squaredish

8-to 9-in. tubedish*

Paper-lined muffincups (Donotuse foilliners.)

Glassloaf dish

TOincreasebrown COIOrOn

cover

No High(10)

No Meal-High(7)

powerWvel&~me

Meal-High(7)

upside-downbreads,linedishbeforemicrowavingwithbrown sugar-caramelmixtureorsavorytopping,suchascrushed,canned, frenchfriedonionrings.

Commen&

8to 10min.

9to 11min.

1to lti min. 1 to2 min. downhotdrinkpapercups.Somemuffins

2to4 min.

11to 16min.

Placebatteringreaseddish.

Sprinklecookingdishwithfinelychopped, canned,frenchfriedonionsbefore microwaving.Turnoutofpanupsidedown toserve.

Usemicrowave-safemuffincontaineror homemademuffincups,madebycutting

maybedonebeforeotiers.Removemuffins

astheyaredone,andcontinuecooking remainingmuffinsafewsecondslonger.

Shieldcornersafterhalfof cookingtime. Whendone,toothpickinsertedincenter willcomeoutclean.Letstand15minutes beforeturningoutofdish.Cool.

cakes and Desserts

1. Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.

2. Beforeaddingmeasuredamountofbatter,greasedishesor line themwithwaxpaper.(Do notflour.)

3. Cakesaredone whentoothpickorlongskewerinsertedinto centercomesoutclean.

Food

Bakedapples or pears

Bar cookies

Commercialmix (18to 20

Cupcakes—6

Pineappleupside downcake

OZ.)

Conbiner

Microwavesafedishor casserole

8-in.square dish

8-in.roundor squaredish

Flutedtube cakepan

Paper-lined cupcaker

8-in.round

dish

cover

Lidor plasticwrap

No High(10)

4. Coolcakeindishsetdirectlyonheat-proofsurfaceorwooden board 10to 15minutesbeforeinverting.

5. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Ifcakeistobefrosted,refrigerate cakeforanhourtofirmexteriorsurface.

6. Chiffonand AngelFoodcakesarenotrecommendedfor microwaving.

PowerMvel&me

High(10)

High(10) Meal-High(7)

High(10)

2to4 min. perpiece

5to7min.

2min. 4to 6min.

11to 13min.

2%to3min.

10to 12min.No High(10)

~ommenti

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting. Coreandfillcenterofapplewith2 tablespoonssugar,1teaspoonbutterand1/8 teaspooncinnamon.Add2tablespoons waterforeachpieceoffruit.

Greasedishbeforeaddingbatter. Cutwhencool.

Greasedishbefor~addingbatter.Letstand 5to 10minutestoCOOIbeforeinverting.

Lettubecakestand15to20minutestocool, beforeinverting.

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,somewill bedonebeforeothers.Removecupcakesas theyaredoneandcontinuecooking

remainingcupcakesafewsecondslonger.

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomes

outclean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdish standovercakeafewminuies.

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candies

1. Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.Foreasyclean-up,melt chocolateinpaperwrappersseam-side-up,orplacechocolatein carefully. paperbowltomelt.

Food

Caramelapples

Chocolatebark

Marshmallow

S’Mores

Crisp

Contiiner Cover

1pint(2-cup) No

measure

1%-qt. casserole orbowl

2-qt.oblong dish meltbutter,31A

Papernapkin No High(10) orpaperplate

Yes High(10) 3t05min.

Yes 1%min.to

Powerbvel &We ~omments

High(10) 3min.

High(10)

2. Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhot;handlecookware

cereal, Pas@andRce

1. Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.

2. Forpasta,useaboutone-halftheamountofwaterneededfor conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand1teaspoon 5. oil(optional,topreventsticking).

3. For riceor minuterice,usethesameamountofwaterneededfor

conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.

Coverpastaandricewhilemicrowaving.Whenusingplastic

4. wrap,turnbackonecornertovent.

Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpasta immediatelyaftermicrowaving.

Microwavetimeandconventionalboilingtimeareaboutthe same.

min.tomelt marshmallows

15to25 seconds

Unwrapa 14-oz.packageofcaramelsinto measuringcup.Add1tablespoonwater. Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip

4applesintomixture. Place12oz. semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin

container.Microwavetomelt.Add1cup wholetoastedalmonds.Spreadoverwax paperoncookiesheet.Chilluntilfirm.

Inlargeglassbowl,melt1/4cupbutter.Add

1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows,coverwith waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin5 cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyinto buttereddish.

Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand marshmallow.

Food Contiiner

Oatmeal, l-qt.casserole No oldfashioned

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketof instantoatmeal,followpackagedirections for amountofwaterandmicrowaveatHigh(10)for %to 1minute.

Rice,minute 2-qt.casserole

(1%cups)

Rice,regular 3-qt.casserole Lidor High(10) longgrain(1cup)

Spaghetti(16oz.) 2-qt.oblong

orbowl

dish

Cover

Lidor High(10) 2to3min. plasticwrap

plasticwrap Plasticwrap High(10) 16to 19min.

PowerUvel & me

High(10) 3to5 min.

perserving

18to21min.

Commenti

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.Increasetimeabout11Aminutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking. Stirafterhalfofcookingtime.

Add1%cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.

Add2%cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.

Add6to7cupswater.Rearrangeafter 10 minutes.

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“ CheeseandEMS

1. Egs maybepreparedmanywaysinthemicrowaveoven.Always piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

2. Nevercookeggsintheshell.Donotreheathardcookedeggsin theshell.Theywillexplode.

3. Cookeggsjustuntilset.Theyaredelicateandcantoughen ifovercooked.

Food ~ontiiner

cheese

Fondue Microwave-

safe2-qt.dish

-s

Basiceggs

Omelet

Poachedeggs

Quiche Scrambled

Buttered custardcup

9-in.pieplate

1%-qt.

casserole

9-in.pieplate Glass

measuringcup orcasserole

cover

Coveror

plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

No High(10)

Casserole cover

No No

PowerUvel&~me

High(10) Medium(5)

Medium(5)

High(10) High(10)

Medium(5)

Meal-High(7) High(10)

~omments

Tomakesauce Makebasicwhitesauce,substitutingwine 3to5 min. 8to9min.

1to 1%min.

peregg Meltbutter

1Ato %min. 1to2min..

5to6 min. Boil2 cups water.

Y2 to 1 min.

peregg

17to22min.

%to 1min.

peregg

for milk.Addcheeseandmicrowaveat Medium(5)for8to9 minutes,whisking every2minutes.

Puncturemembraneof yolktoprevent

bursting. Sprinklecheeseoveromelet.Microwave%

to 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.

Heat2 cupshottapwater5to6minuteson High(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturing membrane.Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon and slipineggsgently.Cover.Microwaveat Medium(5) standinwaterafewminutes.

Pourfillingintoprecooked9-inchpieshell. Scrambleeggswith1teaspoonbutterand

1tablespoonmilkper egg.Placeinovenand microwaveforhalfoftotaltime.Stirset portionsfromtheoutsidetothecenter.Allow tostand1or2minutestofinishcooking.

Y2 to 1 minuteperegg.Let

-x

Fishand seafood

1. Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywhentested withafork.Center maystillbeslightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfish

standsafewminutesaftercooking.

Food Contiiner

Clams,6

Fillek or Oblongdish steah (1lb.)

Shrimp–1 lb. (peeled) shallowdish

Shrimp–

1 lb.

(unpeeled) Wholefish

Pieplateor Plasticwrap shallowdish

Pieplateor

2-qt.casserole Lidor High(10)

Oblongdish Plasticwrap High(10)

Cover

Waxpaperor High(10) 5to7 min. plasticwrap

Plasticwrap High(10) 7to9 min.

plasticwrap

PowerUvel&~me Commenk

High(10) 4to 7min. Placeindishwithlhingedsideout.

2. Cookfishwithorwithoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

3. Donot overcookfish. Checkatminimumtime.

Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.Turn steaksoverafterhalfofcookingtime.

Brushwithgarlicbutterbeforecooking. Rearrangeafier4 minutes.

5to9min.

5to 7min. perlb.

Placeshrimpincasserole.Add2cups hottesttapwater.Cover.Stirafier5minutes.

Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil.

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Gravies & sauces

1. Coverthick,chunkysaucestopreventspattering.

2. Whisksaucesvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwicewhile microwaving.

Food Graviesand

sauces thickenedwith flourorcornstarch (1cup)

Bleltedbutter Glassmeasure sauces,clarified butter(%cup)

Thickspaghetti, barbecueor sweet/soursauces (2 cups)

Thin, liquidsauces Casserole (Aujus, clam,etc.) (1cup)

container

Casserole

Casserole,

bowl

cover

Yes

powerUvel&Time

Medium(5)

High(10) 1to2 min.

High(10)

Meats

1. Alwaysusea cookingbagwhencookingbeef,lamb,porkorveal roasts.Seepackageinstructionsforproperuseofcookingbag.

2. Afierenclosingroastincookingbag,placeontrivetin microwave-safedish.

3. Varybasicwhitesaucebyaddingcheese,cggyolks,cream,wine orherbs.

~ommenk

4t07min. Microwavefat, flourandsalttogetherto

5to7 min. Stiringredientstogether,thenmicrowave,

3to4 min.

3. Allowabout10minutesstandingtimeformostroastsbefore

carving.

Ifyouuseameatthermometerwhilecooking,makesureit is safeforusein microwaveovens.

meltandblend.Whiskinliquidandfinish microwaving.Increasetime 1 to2 minutes peradditionalcupofsauce.

Microwavebutterjusttomelting.For clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenletstand untillayersseparate.Pouroffanduseclear,

toplayer.

stirringafierhalfofcookingtime.Letstand

5to 10minutestodevelopflavor.

Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowavetotinish.

Food

Beef

Ground, crumbled

(forcasseroles orsoup) (1lb.)

(1%lbs.) Meatballs

(1lb.) (2lbs.)

Meatloaf (Roundloa~ (Loafshape)

Wtties (4pattiesperlb.)

1to 2patties 3to4 patties

Potroasts

Simmeredbeef

(cornedbeefor

brisket)

~ontiiner

Casserole

Roundor oblongdish

Pieplateor loafdish

Oblongglass dish(withtrivet ifdesired) orceramic dinnerplate

Oblongdish orcasserole

Casserole

cover

Waxpaperor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Waxpaper

Cookingbag

Lidor plasticwrap

Powerhvel &Time

(orlnte~gnal

High(10)

Meal-High(7) orcook to 170°

High(10)

Low(3)

Medium(5)

Temp.) ~ommenh

5to7min. 7to9min.

6to 8min. 9to 12min.

15to20min.

25to30min.

3to5 min.

4to6min.

24 to 29min.

perlb.

120to 130min.

Stirafterhalfofcookingtime.Addsauceor casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook frozenblock,microwave10to 15minutes, breakingupandstirringevery5minutes. Letstand5minutes.

Rounddish:arrange%-to l-in.apartin circlearoundedgeofdish. Oblongdish:arrange%-to l-in.apart. Rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking. Letstand10minutesaftercooking,

Coverwithwaxpaperorcook uncovered andturnpattiesover,Ifdesired,add browningsauce.

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup watertocookingbag.~rn overafterhalfof cookingtime.Addvegetablesifdesired afterhalfofcookingtime.Recoverand finish.

Add1 cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn overafterhalfof cookingtime. Letmeat ‘ standinbrothat least10minutesafier cooking.Forboileddinner,removemeat andcookvegetablesinbroth.

PowerLevel &mme

Food COn~iner Cover

~~~~ (continued)

Tenderroasts(rib, highqualityrump,

sirlointip)

C)blongdish Cookingbag

(orInternalTem~.)

Medium(5) Min.

perlb. Temp. Letmeatstand10minutesbeforecarving.

Rare 11to14 Medium 14to17 160° Well 17to20 170°

Internal Turnroastsoverafterhalfofcookingtime.

140°

Comrnen@

Lmb

Chops(l-in.thick) 4chops dish

Roast 2-qt.oblong (LegorShoulder) dishandtrivet

2-qt.oblong

Cookingbag

Meal-High(7)

Medium(5) Min. Internal

Medium Well

6t09min.

perlb. Temp. dish.fim overafterhalfofcookingtime.Let

11to15 160° 12to16 170°

Brushchopslightlywithoil.firn meat over afterhalfofcookingtime.

Placeroastfat-side-downinmicrowave-safe roaststand10minutesbeforecarving.

Pork

Bacon Microwave-

—

(perslice) safeplateor

Canadianbacon 2slices 4slices 6slices

Ham,precooked: canned,butt orshank

Ham,slices&steaks (1-to2-in.thick)

Pork chops: l-in. 2 4 6

Porkroast

Pork sausage (raw),link

Pork sausage(raw)

(%lb.:4patties)

oblongdish

Microwavesafecookware

2-qt.oblong dish

Microwavesafecookware

2-qt.oblong dish

Microwavesafecookware

Papertowel

Waxpaper

Cookingbag

Waxpaper

Plastic wrap

Cookingbag

Waxpaper

High(10)

Medium(5)

High(10)

Medium(5)

High(10)

%to1min.

1to1%min. 2t02% min. 2%to3 min.

15to19min.

perlb.

10to 15min.

10to 13min. 13to16min. 16to19min.

15to 19min.

perlb.

1/2 to %min.

perlink 3t05min.

Arrangeinsinglelayeronpapertowelsoron trivetsetindish.Coverwithapapertowel.To microwavemorethan1layerofbacon,usean oblongdishandplaceapapertowelbetween eachlayerof bacon.Coverwithapapertowel topreventspatters.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Placefat-side-downindish.~rn hamover

afterhalfofcookingtime.

firn overorrearrangeafter10minutes.

Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning agent,ifdesired.Turnoverafterhalfof cookingtime.Letstandcovered5to 10 minutesbeforeserving.

~rn roastoverafierhalfofcookingtime. Microwavetoaninternaltemperatureof 170°F.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.If cooking6ormore links,rearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime,

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Turnoverafierhalfof cookingtime.

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Chops(1-in.thick)

4chops Roast 2-qt,oblong

(shoulder)

2-qt.oblong dish afterhalfofcookingtime.

dish

No Meal-High(7)

Cookingbag Medium(5)

6t09min.

17to21min.

Brushchopslightlywithoil.~rn meatover

Placeroastfat-or cut-side-down.

perlb. afierhalfofcookingtime.

minutesbeforecarving.Slicethirdy.

(cor~titluedtze.vtpage)

~rn over.

Letroaststand10

Poultry

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Ifyouusea meatthermometerwhilecooking,make

Letturkeybreastandotherpoultrystandfor5to10minutesafiermicrowaving.

Food Contiiner Cover Power~vel & ~me Commenh

chicken

Pieces Plateor Waxpaper High(10) 2%to3min.

(perpiece) Wholechicken Oblongdish Waxpaper

(8pieces)

oblongdish

High(10) 11to 13min.

sureit issafeforuseinmicrowaveovens.

total

Arrangeinsinglelayerincookingdishso thickestmeatypieces aretooutsideedges ofdish.Turnpiecesoverandrearrangeafter halfofcookingtime.

(unstuffed) Oblongdish Cookingbag Meal-High(7)

(stuffed)

Halves Whole(stuffedor

unstuffed)

DucMing Oblongdish

~rkey breast

Oblongdish Cookingbag Meal-High(7)

Squareor Waxpaper oblongdish

Squareor Waxpaper

oblongdish

andtrivet

Oblongdish

Cookingbag

Cookingbag Medium(5) 13to 15min.

Meal-High(7) 12to 14min. Arrangeskin-side-upindish,onbedof Meal-High(7) 13to 15min. Placebreast-side-downindish.Turnover

High(10)

Vegewbles

10to 12min.

perlb.

13to 16min.

perlb.

perlb. perlb. afterhalfofcookingtime.Shieldtipsof

6to8min. Microwavebreast-side-downforfirsthalfof perlb. cookingtime.Brushwithbrowningsauce

perlb.

Brushwithbrowningagent,ifdesired.Slit bagnearclosuretovent.Closesecurely withplastictie.Cookbreast-side-down. Turnoverafterhalfof cookingtime.Cook

to 190°internaltemp.

stuffing,ifdesired.

wingsandlegswithfoil.

orbroiltopsurfaceofcookedbirduntil brownandcrisp.

Tieribstobreastcavity.Placebreastin

cookingbag.Closesecurelywithplastictie. Placebreast-side-downindish.Slashbag on undersidenearclosureto vent.Turnover afterhalfofcookingtime.

1. Alwaysusemicrowave-safecookware.

2. Saltvegetablesaftercooking.Saltingbeforecookingmaycause darkeninganddehydrationof surface.

3. Arrangevegetables,suchasasparagus,withthethickestpiecesto theoutsideofthedish. cooking.

Vegeable bount PowerLevel

Asparagus (freshcuts) 1lb.(3cups)cutinto

(freshspears) 1lb. (frozenspears) 1O-OZ.package

Beans

(freshgreen) (frozengreen)

(frozenlima) Beets

(fresh,whole) 1bunch

1to2-inchpieces

1 lb. cutinhalf 1O-OZ.package High(10) 1O-OZ.package High(10)

High(10) Meal-High(7) High(10)

High(10)

4. Covervegetableswhencooking.Ifusingplasticwrap,turnback onecornertovent.

5. Largervegetablepieceswilltakelongertocookthansmallerpieces.

& Formoreevenheating,stir,rearrangeorrotatevegetablesduring

Time

8to 10min. 8to 10min. In 1%-qt.oblongglassbakingdish,place

6to8mi~~. In l-qt. casserole.

13to 17min. 7to9 min. 7to9min. Inl-qt. casserole,place 1/4cupwater, ‘

20 to25 min.

Comments

In2-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater.

1/4cupwater.Rotatedishafterhalfoftime.

In 1%-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater. In l-qt.casserole,place2 tablespoonswater.‘

In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater.

Broccoli

(freshcut) (freshspears)

(frozen,chopped) (frozenspears)

Cabbage (fresh)

1bunch (lti to 1%lbs,) 1bunch (Iti to 1%lbs.) 1O-OZ.package 1O-OZ.package

1 mediumhead

(about2lbs.)

High(10) High(10) High(10)

High(10)

8to 10min. 10to 13min.

6t08min. 6to 8min.

9to 11min.

In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater. In2-qt.oblongglassbakingdish,place

1/4cupwater.Rotatedishafterhalfoftime. In I-qt.casserole. In l-qt.casserole,place3tablespoonswater.

In 1%-or2-qt.casserole,place1/4cup water.

(wedges)

Carrots (fresh,sliced) (frozen)

Cauliflower (flowerets) (fresh,whole) (frozen)

Corn

(frozenkernel)

Cornonthecob (fresh)

(frozen)

Mixedvegetables (frozen)-

Peas (fresh,shelled)

(frozen) Potatoes

(fresh,cubed, white)

(fresh,whole,

sweetorwhite)

Spinach (fresh) (frozen,chopped

and lea~ Squash

(fresh,summer and yellow) (winter,acorn

orbutternut)

1lb.

1O-OZ.package

1 mediumhead 1 mediumhead 1O-OZ.package

1O-OZ.package

1to5ears

1ear

2to6ears

1O-OZ.package

2lbs.unshelled

1O-OZ.package

4potatoes (6to8oz.each)

1 (6to 8oz.each)

OZ.

10to 16 10-oz.package

1lb. sliced 1to2 squash

(about1lb. each)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10) High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

High(10)

High(10) High(10)

8to 10min.

7to9 min. 6to 8min.

10to 14min. 10to 17min.

6to 8min.

5to8min.

4to5min. perear

6t07min. 3to4 min. perear

5to 8min.

10to 12min.

5to 8min.

12to 14min.

3to5 min.

6t08min. 6to8min.

5to7min. 8to 11min.

In2-or3-qt.casserole,place1/4cup water.

In 1%-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater. In l-qt.casserole,place2tablespoonswater.

In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater. In2-qt.casserole,place1/2cupwater. In l-qt.casserole,place2tablespoonswater.

In l-qt,casserole,place2tablespoonswater.

In2-qt.oblongglassbakingdish,place corn.Ifcornisinhusk, usenowater;if cornhasbeenhusked,add1/4cupwater. Rearrangeafterhalfoftime. Placein2-qt.oblongglassbakingdish. Coverwithventedplasticwrap.Rearrange afterhalfoftime.

In l-qt.casserole,place3tablespoonswater.

In l-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater. In l-qt.casserole,place2tablespoonswater.

Peelandcutintol-in.cubes.Placein2-qt. casserolewith 1/2cupwater.Stirafterhalf oftime. Piercewithcookingfork.Placeonpaper

towelon floorofmicrowaveoven,l-inch

apartincirculararrangement,Letstand5 minutes.

In2-qt.casserole,placewashedspinach. In l-qt.casserole,place3tablespoonswater.

In 1%-qt.casserole,place1/4cupwater. Cutinhalfandremovefibrousmembranes.

In2-qt.oblongglassbakingdish,place squashcut-side-down.~rn cut-side-up after4 minutes.

careandcleating

Yournewmicrowaveovenis avaluableappliance.Protect ;tfrommisusebyfollowing

thae rules:

@Keepyourovencleanand

sweet-smelling.Openingthe oven doorafewminutesafiercooking helpsairouttheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwitha solutionofbakingsodaandwater

keepstheinteriorfresh.

~ Don’tusesharp-edgedutensils

withyouroven.

outsideovenwallscanbe scratched

andthecontrolpanelcanbe

damaged.

BECERTA~ POWERISOFF BEFO~ CLEANINGANY PIT OFT~S OVEN.

The inside and

HowtoCleantheImide

Wallsandfloor.Somespatterscan

beremovedwithapapertowel, whileothersmayrequireadamp

cloth.Removegreasyspatterswith a sudsycloth,thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donotuseabrasive cleanersonovenwalls.NEVER USEA COMMERCIALOVEN CLEANERONANYPARTOF YOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipe up spattersdailyandwashwhen soiledwitha dampcloth.Rinse thoroughlyanddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor: Wipefrequentlywithadamp clothtoremoveallsoil.DON~ USEABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANINGPOWDERSOR STEELAND PLASTICPADS.

THEYWILLMARTHE SURFACE.

Specialnotewhenusing

Brown‘NSeardish:If grease

ispresent,highheatgeneratedon bottomofaBrown‘NSeardish maycausethegreasetoburnonto theovenfloor.Thismayberemoved witha cleansersuchas BonAmi@ brandcleanser.

AfierusingBonAmi@brand cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly, followinginstructionsoncan.Do notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser onthepaintedsurfacessuchasthe walls.Itmayscratchthepaint.

HowtoCleantheOubide

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour

ovenwithsoapanda dampcloth, rinsewitha dampcloth andthen

dry.Wipethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrimis best wipedwithadampclothandthen witha drytowel.

ControlRnel. Wipewithadamp cloth.Dry thoroughly.Donot use cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasivesor sharp objectsonthepanel—theycan

damageit. DoorSurface.Whencleaning

surfacesofdoorandoventhat cometogetheronclosingthedoor, useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps ordetergentsappliedwitha sponge or softcloth.

PowerCord.If thecordbecomes soiled,unplugandwashwitha dampcloth.For stubbornspots, sudsywatermaybe used,but be certaintorinsewithadampcloth anddrythoroughlybeforeplugging cordintooutlet.

CooktopLi@t

Toreplacecooktoplight,first disconnectpoweratmainfuseor

circuitbreakerpanelorpullplug.

REMOVE SCREW

Removescrewonright sideoflight compartmentcoverandlowercover untilit stops.

Besurebulbstobe replacedare coolbeforeremoving.Breakthe

adhesivesealbygentlyunscrewing thebulbs.Replacewith40-watt incandescentbulbs(WB02X4253) availablefromyourHotpoint supplier.High-intensity,40-watt bulbs (40SllN/1),whichare availablein supermarketsand hardwarestores,mayalsobeused forreplacements.Raiselight compartmentcoverandreplace screw.Connectelectricalpower ‘

tomicrowaveoven.

OvenLight

Toreplaceyourovenlight,first disconnectpoweratmainfuse orcircuitbreakerpanelor pull plug.Removethetopgrillby

takingout 2 screwsthatholdit inplace.

—

Neveroperateyourhoodwithout thefilterin place.

In situations

whereflamingmightoccuron surfacesbelowhood,filterwill retardentryofflamesintotheunit.

Next, removethe singlescrew located abovedoor near center of oventhat secures light housing. Replace burned-out bulb with a

30-wattincandescentbulb (WB02X4235)availablefrom

yourHotpointsupplier.

Cleanoffthegreaseandduston

_ hood surfacesoften.Useasolution

warmwateranddetergent.

- About1tablespoonofammonia maybe addedtothewater.T&e

@care nottotouchthefiltersand

enalmelsurfaceswiththissolution; ammoniawilldarkenmetal.

Toremovegreasefilter,graspthe

“fingerhold”onthefdterandslideto therear.Thenpullfilterdownward andtothefron~Thefilterwill

dropout.

Toreplacegreasefiiter,slidethe

in the frame sloton the back

filter

oftileopening.

GROmDmG

msTRucTIoNs

Thisappliancemustbegrounded. Intheeventofanelectricalshort circuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent. Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercordhavingagrounding

wirewithagroundingplug.The plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet that isproperlyinstalledand grounded(Fig. 1).

WAR~lN~-lmProPer

useofthegroundingplug~an~esult inariskofelectricshock.

—“

TheEfiaust

Feature

METAL

FILTER FILTER

COOKTOP LIGHT

The exhausthoodfeatureonyour microwaveovenisequippedwith twometalfi?.terswhichcollect

– grease.Whenthefanis operated,

‘“ ~!risdrawnup throughthefilters

-w afidisthendischargedthroughthe providedventingtotheoutside, ‘~hehoodalsohasalightfor illurninatingthecounterspace.

METAL

Pullfilterupwardandtothefront tolockintoplace.

Tocleangreasefilter,soak,then agitatefilterina solutionofhot wateranddetergent.Don’tuse

ammoniaor otheralkalibecause theywilldarkenmetal.Light brushingcan beusedtoremove embeddeddirt. Rinse,shakeand removemoisturebeforereplacing.

filtem shouBdbecleanedatleast

onceamonth.

INSUREPROPER

GROUNDEXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFOREUSE

Consultaqualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding instructionsarenotcompletely understood,or ifdoubtexistiasto whethertheapplianceis properly grounded.

Wherea standardtwo-prongwall receptacleisencountered,itis

yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationtohaveitreplacedwith aproperlygrounded,three-prong wallreceptacle.

Donotunderanycircumstance cutorremovethethird(ground) prongfromthepowercord.

Donotuseanadapterpiugwith thisappliance.

Donotuseanextensioncordwith

thisappliance.

—.

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—

-—

PROBLENI

OVENWILLNOT COMEON

CONTROLPANEL LIGHTED,YETOVEN WILLNOTSTART

FOODSAREEITHER OVERCOOKEDOR UNDERCOOKED

POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

oAfuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped,Replacefuseorreset circuitbreaker.

@Unplugyourmicrowaveoven,thenplugitbackin. eMakesure

eDoornotsecurelyclosed.

STMTpadmustbe touchedafierenteringcookingselection.

s-prongplugonovenisfullyinsertedintowallreceptacle.

eAnotherselectionenteredalreadyinovenandC.LEAR/OFFpadnottouchedtocancelit. ~Makesureyouhaveentered

eCLEAR/oPF

padwastouchedaccidentally. Reset cookingprogramandtouch

cooking time after touching TIMECOOK1&2 pad.

STARTpad. ~Coo”tingtimesmayvarybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityoramountof

foodsinoven.TouchTIMECOOK1&2padandadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion. eIncorrectpowerlevelentered.Check

cooking Guide forrecommendedpowerlevel.

~Dishwasnotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.

CheckCookingGuideorrecipeforinstructions. ~Toomanydishesinovenatsametime.Cookingtimemustbeincreasedwhencooking

morethanonefooditem.CheckCookingGuidetimerecommendations. @IncorrectQuickSetCodesentered.

Alithesethingsarenornlalwithyourmicrowaveoven:

@Steamorvaporescapingfrom

~Dimmingovenlightandchange ~SomeTV-Radiointerference

aroundthedoor. inblowersoundmayoccurwhile mightbenoticedwhileusingyour ~ Lightreflectionarounddooror

outercase.

operatingatpowerlevelsother microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe thanhigh.

@Dullthumpingsoundwhileoven isoperating.

interferencecausedbyothersmall appliancesanddoesnotindicatea problemwithyouroven.

If youneedmorehelp.,. call, tollfree: GE AnswerCenter” /800.626.2000/consumer informationservice

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we’llBeThere

With the ~urchase of your new Hotpoint appliance, receive

the assurance

s tance,we’llbe there.All you haveto do is call-toll-free!

thatif you everneed information or assis-

$errice Contracts

HflQ-626-2224

Whatever your question about any

Hotpoint major appliance, GE Answer Cente@ information service is available to help. Your call-and your question—will be answered promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Cente# service is

open 24 hours a day ‘7daysa week.

Our consumer service professionals

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will provide expert repair service on

—- your Hotpoint appliance, scheduled

at a time that’s convenient for you.

- Many GE Consumer Service company-

operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (ZOOa.m. to ZOOp.m. weekdays,9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).

Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your Hotpoint product warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’llreceive a substantial discount. With a multipleyear contract, you’re assured of future service at tociay’sprices.

Parts gndAccessories

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hdvidu~ qu~~ed to service their own appliances can have needed parts or accessories sent directly to

their home, free of shipping charge! Our parts system provides access to over 4T,000 Genuine Renewal Parts ... and all are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions

contained in this booklet cover proce-

duresintended to be perfomed by

any user. Other servicing gener~y should be refereed to qualKled service pemonnel, Caution must be exercised, since improper seficing may cause unsafe opemtion.

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Upon request,wewillprovide Braille

“controlsfor a varietyofHotpoint

appliances,and a brochure to assistin planning a barrier-freekitchen for personswith limitedmobilityToobtain these items,free of charge,call

800.626.2000, Consumerswith impaired hearing

or speechwho have accessto a TDD or a

conventional teletv~ewriter mav

call800-TDD-GEAC(8ti0-833-4322)‘

to requestinformationor service.

YOURHOTPOINTMICROWAVEOVEN

WARRANTY

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WHATISCOVERED

WHATIs No’ COVERED eservicetrips‘0yourhome‘0

FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTY

Forone year from date of original purchase,wewill provide,free of

charge, parts and service labor

in your home to repair or replace

anypart of the microwaveoven

thatfailsbecause of amanufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITlONAL 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 defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

teach you how to use the product.

Readyour Useand Carematerial.

if you then haveany questicns

about operating the product, piease contact your deaier or our Consumer Affairs office at the address beiow,or caii, toii free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000

consumer information service

~improper installation.

if you have an installation probiem, contact your deaier or instaiier. Youare responsible for providing adequate eiectricai, exhausting and other connecting facilities,

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products

purchasedfor ordinary home use

inthe 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.InAlaskathe warranty is the sameexcept that it is

LIMITED because you must payto ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel coststoyour home.

All warrantyservice will be provided byour FactoryService Centersor byour authorized Customer Care” servicersduring normal working hours.

Lookinthe White or Yeiiow Pages of your teiephone directory for HOTPOiNT FACTORYSERV!CE, GENERAL ELECTRiC-HOTPOiNT FACTORYSERViCE or HOTPOiNT CUSTOMERCARE@SERViCE.

oReplacement of housefuses or

resetting of circuit breakers. QFaiiureof the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose or usedcommercially.

@Damageto product caused by accident, fire, fioods or acts of God.

WARRANTORiSNOTRESPONSIBLE

FORCONSEQUENTiAL DAMAGES.

Some statesdo 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.

Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or stateconsumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.

Warrantor:General Electric Company

if further help isneeded concerning this warranty, write:

Manager--Consumer Aflairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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