GE Spacemaker 164D2092P020, Spacemaker 49-8027, Spacemaker JVM131H Use And Care Manual

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Contents

Adapter Plugs

Light Bulb Replacement 29

Aluminum Foil

Microwaving Tips

Appliance Registration

Minute/Second Timer

Auto Start

Model and Serial Numbers

Care and Cleaning 11,28

Power Levels

8-10

Control Panel 6,7 Precautions

Convenience Food Guide

19 Problem Solver

Cooking Complete Reminder 5

Program Cooking

Cooking Guide 12, 13,20-27 Repair Service

Cooktop Light

6,29

Safety Instructions

3,4

Defrosting

&10

Time Cook

Defrosting Guide 16.17

Warranty

Back Cover

Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan 6,28 Extension Cords

Features

Grease Filter

Grounding Instructions

Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15

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Hold Time

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Model

~131H

Help us help you...

Before using your oven, read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate

and maintain

your new microwave

oven properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your

questions.

If you don’t understand something

or need more help, write (include

your phone number): Consumer Affairs

GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

Write down the model

and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label inside the oven on the upper left side.

These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership

Registration card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven.

Be sure your microwave oven is registered.

It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a

ned

occur for adjustments.

Your supplier is responsible for

registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier

to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or

if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers.

This appliance must be registered. Please be

certiin

that it is.

Write to: GE Appliances

Range Product Service

Appliance Park Louisville,

KY40225

If you received a damaged oven . . .

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven.

Save time and money.

Before you request service . . .

check the Problem Solver on page 30. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

these

things

are

normal

with your microwave oven:

● Steam or vapor escaping from ● Dull thumping sound

while

around the door.

oven is operating.

● Light reflection around door or

●

Some TV-Radio interference

outer case. might be noticed while using your

●

Dimming oven light and change

microwave oven, It’s similar to the

in blower sound may occur while

interference caused by other small

operating at power levels other

appliances and does not indicate a

than high.

problem with your oven.

Microwaving

~ps

●

Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china

dinnerware which does not have

medic

trim or

gl~

with a

metiic

sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for

rnicrovvaving~’

If you are unsure, use this dish test: Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup. Place in oven on or beside dish. Microwave 1 minute at High (10). If water becomes hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving.

. Paper towels, wax paper, and

plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

●

Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating, or rearranging. Check the cooking guide for specific instructions.

●

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly-covered by a skin

or membrane. Pierce potatoes, e% yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

——.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt

operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety

interlocks.

(b) Do Not Place

any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c)

Do Not Operate

the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The Oven Should Not

be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

This microwave oven is

UL listed

for installation over electric and gas ranges.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using

electrical appliances,

basic safety precautions should

followed, including the following:

WARNING–Toreduce

the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this

manual.

●

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS

AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at

lefi.

●

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUND~GNSTRU~ONS”

found on page

29.

●

This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

●

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

●

Do not use outdoors.

●

Do not immerse power cord

(

or plug in water.

●

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

●

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

●

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●

See door surface cleaning instructions on page 11.

●

This appliance should be

serviced

ody

qutified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or

fidjustment.

●

with any appliance, close

supervision is

necwsary

when

used by children.

●

To reduce the risk of

fire

the oven

uvity:

–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. –Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. –Do not use recycled paper products.

Reeycled

paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain

meti

flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. –Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to

the

oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should

run

empty a minute or two, no harm

is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times–it saves energy and prolongs

the

life of

the

oven.

–Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a

special microwave popcorn

accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in

microwave ovens.

–Do not overcook

pohtoes.

They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

●

If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

●

Some

products

such m whole

eggs

and

ded

contiers-for

example, closed glass jars-may explode and should

not be

heated

in this

oven.

●

Avoid

heating baby food

glass jars, even without

their lids;

especitiy meat

and

egg mixtures.

mn’t

defrost

f-n

beverages

in narrow necked

boties [es~idy

carbonated beverages). Even if the container is

opened,

pressure can buildup.

This

can cause the container to

burst, resulting in injury.

●

Use

metal o~y

direeted

CWMW gtide.

TV dinners may

microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove top tifi cover and return

tray

to box.

men using meti

in microwave

oven,

keep metal at least 1

inch

away hm sides of oven.

●

Cooking

utensM

may

beeome

hot

bwause

of heat

transfird

from the

heati

food. Potholders

may be needed to

handle

the

utensfl. *

Sornetimesj

the oven

floor

ean kome

too hot to

touch.

care~

touching the floor

during

and

akr -king.

●

Foods cooked in

Mquids

(such

as pasta)

may

tend to

bofi

over

mom mpidy

than foods

mntaining

less moisture.

Shodd

this

wcur,

rekr

page

11 for instructions on

how to

clean the inside

the

oven.

●

Thermometer-~

not use a thermometer in fd you are microwaving

urdess the

thermometer is designed or recommended for use in

the

microwave oven. *

ute-Plastic Utenstis

designed for microwave cooking

very

useM,

but

shodd

used

carefu~y,

Even microwave-safe

plastic

may

not be as tolerant of

ovem~

renditions as @

pass

or ceramic

materitis

and may

soften

or char if

subjwted

to short periods of overcooking. h longer exposures to

ove~king,

the f@

and

utenstis cdd

ignite. %r these

reasons: 1)

Usemicrowave-safe

pIastics ody

and

use

them in

stria

compliance with the utensil

manuhcturer’s rwmrnendations.

2) Do not

subja

empty

utensk

to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic utensils

without complete supervision.

●

When COO* pork,

fotiow

the directions

exactiy

and always

cook

the

meat to an

inteti

tempera~re of

at least

l~°F,

This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina

may be

present in the meat, it will

~ed

and

mmt wtil

be ~ to eat.

●

BoWng em

not

rwommended

in a

dcrowave

oven.

Ressure

can buildup

inside

egg

yolk and

may

cause it to burst,

resdting

in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

‘%kin” such

as potatoes, sausages,

tomatoes, apples, chicken

livers

and

other

giblets, and egg

yolks

(see previous caution)

shodd

pierced to

Wow

steam to

esmpe

during cooking.

●

44Eotiable”

cooking

pouA=

and

t~tly dd

pl~c

bags

shodd be

slit,

pie~ed

or vented

dirwted

in the cooking guide.

they are

not,

plastic could burst

during or immediately

aft~r

cooking, possibly

resdting in

injury. Also, plastic storage containers

shodd

be at least

ptiidy

uncoved because

they

form a tight

sA. men

cooking

with containers

tighfly

covered

with plastic wrap,

remove

covering

careMly

and direct

steam away from hands and

tiw.

● SPnWOW

boMng-Under

certain

spid

circumstances,

liquids may start to

boti during

shotiy

after remoti

the

microwave

oven,

To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid

briefly

before removing the

mntainer

from the microwave oven.

~U~

HWD:

●

Have it tiled

and

properly

W a

qmd

-r.

See

the

s~ti instion booMet

packed with the microwave oven.

The

tiaust

fan jn your

oven

*operate automa@y under

#nditiona (see Automa&

Fan Feature, page Q.

~le

the

fan

is operating,

mution

is required to prevent the starting and

Sp~@

ofmcidenti

cooMng fires wMe the

exhaust

fm is

in use. For this

-n:

-Never leawe surface

units

—

unattended at ~ heat

Bodovercausessmokingand

greasy

sp~overathat~

ignite and spread

if exhaust

tin

is operating. To

automatic fan operation,

use adequate

SW utensfis

and

use high heat settings

ordy

when

necessary.

~h the event

of a

grease fire,

smother flaming

pan

sufiee

unit by covering pan completely with

wefl-fitting

lid, cookie sheet

flat

tray.

-Never flame f~

under

the

OV@~

with

the tiUSt fan

operating

because

may

spread

the flames.

–@p

hood

and

grease filters

clean.

PoHow

instructions on page 28, to maintain good venting and avoid grease

fires+

mSmUC~ONS

Features of Your Microwave Oven

Cooting

Complete Reminder

(For TIME COOK

and

DEFROST cycles)

To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAR/OFF PAD.

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oven interior

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1. Door Handle.

Pull to open door. Door must be securely latched for oven to operate.

2. Door

btches.

3. Window with Metil Shield.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

Model and Serial Numbers.

5. Oven Vent.

6. Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects the microwave energy distributing system. Do not remove the cover. You will damage the oven.

7. Oven Light.

Light comes on when door is opened or when oven is operating.

Oven Floor.

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9. Grease Filters.

10.

Cooktop

Light.

Touch Control

~nel

and

Display. See

pages 6 and 7.

Hood Controls.

Fan.

Press HI. LO or OFF.

Light.

Press ON for

cooktop

light.

Recirculating Filter.

See

page 28.

This is to certify that

C.F.M. SONES

this unit has been tested

at 0.10

5.5

Vert.

in conformance with

AMCA

230

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Bulletin No. 210

237 Her.

Your Touch Control

Wnel

The touch control panel allows you to set the oven controls electronically with the touch of a finger. It’s designed to be easy to use and understand. With your microwave oven, you have the option of using your automatic cooking control pads for quick and easy convenience cooking. Or you may make your own programs to suit your individualized cooking style.

When You Plug in the Oven

The panel displays four 8’s and all of the oven functions on the lower portion. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and

“PF”

appears in the upper portion. Touch CLEAR/OFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set.

If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence

reoccurs, and you must reset CLOCK after touching

CLEAR/OFF.

1. Display Panel.

Displays time of day and time

counting down during cooking functions.

Time Cook I and Time Cook 11.

Microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 or change power level after setting time. (See page 9.)

3. Number Pads.

Touch these pads to enter time or

power level.

Min/Sec

Timer.

This feature uses no microwave energy while it functions as both a kitchen timer or as a holding period between defrost and time cooking. (See page 8.)

Auto Start.

Allows you to program your

oveh

to begin cooking at a preset time of day–up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 9.)

6. Power

bvel.

Touch this pad before entering another power level number if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High) for cooking or power level 3 (Low) for defrosting.

Start.

After all selections are made, touch this pad

to start oven.

8. Exhaust Fan.

Press HI, LO, or OFF for desired

fan speed.

Time Defrost.

Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3, or change power level after entering time. (See page 10.)

10. Clock.

Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is

1:30,

touch number pads 1, 3, and O

and

“1:30”

will appear on display. “START” will flash, directing you to touch START, thus setting the clock. If you wish to reset or change time, simply repeat the above process.

11. Clear/Off.

When touched, it stops the oven and

erases all settings except time of day.

Light.

Touch ON for cooktop light.

AUTOMATIC FAN

FEAT~

Cooking appliances installed under the oven might, under some heavy usage conditions, cause temperatures high enough to overheat some internal parts of the microwave oven.

To prevent overheating, the exhaust fan is designed to automatically turn on at low speed if excessive

temperatures occur. Should this happen, the fan cannot be manually turned off, but it will automatically turn off when the internal parts have cooled. The fan may stay on up to approximately 30 minutes after the range and microwave oven controls have been turned off.

How to Use the Minute/Second

~mer

The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions:

●

It operates as a minute timer.

. It can be set to delay cooking.

. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting.

The MIN/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy.

How to

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a 3-Minute

Phone Call

1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

2. Touch number pads 3,0 and O (for 3 minutes and no seconds). Display shows

“3:00”

and “TIME”

flashes.

3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down.

4. When time

is up, oven signals,

flashes

“End’~

and display shows

time of day.

Programming a Holding

~me

The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program “hold time” between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99

seconds. A HOLD or “standing”

time may be requested in some of

your own recipes or cooking guide.

Programming Delayed Cooking

To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch TIME COOK I and enter cooking time. Then, touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. Press START.

How to

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Defrost, Hold

and

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Cook

tit’s

say you want to defrost a

fro=n

casserole for 15 minutes, hold for

10 minutes and then Time Cook for

25 minutes. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1:

Take casserole from freezer

and place in oven.

Step

2: Touch TIME DEFROST pad,

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

15 minutes defrosting time.

“15:00”

appears on display. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level.)

Step 4:

Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER TIME” flashes.

Step 5:

Touch 1,0,0 and O to hold

for ten minutes.

“10:00”

appears on

display and “TIME” flashes.

Step 6:

Touch TIME COOK I

pad. The display shows”: O“ and

“ENTER 1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 7:

Touch 2,5,0 and O for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. “1 COOK TIME” flashes and

“25:00”

appears on display.

Step 8:

Touch START.

“DEF

TIME” and

“E:OO”

counting down show on display. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function.

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End~’

Questions and Answers

Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions?

The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function.

Can I defrost and hold

only?

A. Yes.

Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in Time Defrost and amount of time. Then program hold and the amount of time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the

refrigerator promptly.

N~E:

Let foods remain at room temperature only as long as safe. Times will vary.

I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened?

A. When instructions conflict,

the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes.

CooKng

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The time cooking feature allows you to preset the cooking time.

The oven shuts off automatically. Power level 10 (High) is

recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See the cooking guide.

To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Fill a cup 2/3 full of water,

the power level. (If power level 10

is not appropriate, see “How to

Change Power Level” below.)

Step4:

Touch START. “COOK

TIME” and time counting down

show on display.

Step 5:

When time is up, the oven

signals and flashes

“End?’

Oven,

light and fan shut off.

Step 6:

Open the door.

UsiW

the

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Cook II

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you

set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal when you want to change power levels during your cooking

operations. Here’s how to do it.

add

teaspoon of instant coffee and

Step 1:

Place food in oven in

stir to dissolve. Use

CUD

that has

microwave-safe container and close

meti

decoration and is microwave

safe (see Microwaving Tips on page

2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step

2: Touch TIME COOK 1.

Display shows “:

O:’

“ENTER

1 COOK TIME” flashes.

—.

the

door.

Step

2: Touch TIME COOK I.

Display shows “:

O:’

“ENTER

1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Select your cooking time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Display shows

“2:15:’

“1 COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK II.

SteD

5: Set

vour

cooking time.

How b Change

Wwer bvel

After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step

6: Touch START.

Step

7: Power level 10 is in use and

Time Cook I counts down.

Step 8:

At the end of Time Cook I,

Step

Select your time.

‘louch

the second power level is in use and

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

Time Cook II is shown counting

seconds. Display shows

“1:20~’

down.

“1 COOK T~ME” flashes.

-- .

Step 9:

When time is up, the oven

Because automatic power level

10 is recommended for this cup of

signals and flashes

“End?’

Oven,

light

and fan shut off.

coffee, there is no need to change

Step 10:

Open the door.

How to Use Auto

Stirt

Auto Start allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a

hour delay. To Use Auto Start

Step 1:

Enter your desired cooking

program.

Step 2:

Touch

AU~

START pad

(instead of START pad).

Step 3:

Enter the time you want the oven to start. (Be sure your microwave oven clock shows the correct time of day.)

Step

4: Touch START pad. The oven will automatically start at the desired time.

Questions and Answers

Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, but at the end of the time allowed, my food wasn’t done. What happened?

A. Since house power varies due

to time or location, many time cook recipes give you a time range to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum time, test the food for doneness, and cook your food a little longer, if necessary.

Q. I touched

thenumberpads

and selected my power level. When I touched START, however, my oven didn’t come on. Why not?

A. The TIME COOK I pad must

be touched before the number pads

and START.

I want tocookon a power

level other than High. What do

I need to do?

To change the power level,

touch the POWER LEVEL pad.

“P-10” appears on the display

panel. Enter new number. Q.

Can I interrupt Time Cook

to check the food?

A. Yes.

To resume cooking,

simply close the door and press

the START pad. The timer must be

reset for cooking to resume unless

time is remaining on timer.

Defrosti~

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Time Defrost is designed

for speedy thawing of frozen foods and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven.

●

Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility.

● See the defrosting guide for

defrosting help. To become better acquainted with

the Time Defrost function, defrost frozen pork chops by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Place package of frozen

chops in the oven and close door.

Step 2:

Touch TIME DEFROST.

Display shows “:

O“ and “ENTER

DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the defrosting guide. For example, touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes. Display shows

“4:00”

and “DEF

TIME” flashes.

How to Change

~wer hvel

After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level.

Step 4:

Touch START.

“DEF

TIME” shows and time counts down on display. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and flashes

“End;’

then automatically

shuts off.

Step

5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining

hdf

of defrosting time

and touch START.

Step 6:

When oven signals and

flashes

“Endj’ open door, remove

package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

Defrosti~ ~ps

● Foods frozen in paper or plastic

can be defrosted in the package.

● For even defrosting, some foods

need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time.

. Family-size pre-packaged frozen entrees can be defrosted

and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave safe dish.

Check the defrosting guide for

other defrosting tips.

Questions and Answers

Q. When I press

ST~T,

I hear

a dull thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is

letting you know the oven is using a

power level lower than 10 (High). Q.

Can I Defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level

afier entering the

time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time about in 1/2; power level 10 cuts the

toti

defrosting time to approximately 1/3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently.

Why

don’tthe

defrosting times in the defrosting guide seem right for my food?

A. These times are averages.

Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the defrosting guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at

tie

end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly.

Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking?

A. Some foods should not be

completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so

quic~y

it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen.

Can I open the door during Time Defrost to check on the progress of my food?

A. Yes.

You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not, reset timer.

Care and Cleaning

Your

new

microwave oven is

a valuable appliance. Protect

it from misuse by following

these rules:

●

Keep your oven clean and

sweet-smelling.

Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the interior. An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the interior fresh.

●

Don’t use sharp-edged utensils

with your oven.

The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged.

. Don’t remove the mode stirrer cover

at the top of the oven (microwave feature 6 on page 5). You will damage the oven.

BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN.

How to Clean the

Imide

Walls, floor and mode stirrer

cover.

Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a

sudsy

cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.

Door (inside).

Window: Wipe up

spatters daily and wash when soiled

with a damp cloth. Rinse

thorougtiy

and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door:

Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO

USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS

CLEANING POWDERS OR

STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.

THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE.

Special note when using Brown ‘N Sear Dish:

If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven floor. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon

Ami@

brand cleanser. After

using

this cleanser. rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the walls—it may scratch the paint.

How to Clean the

Ou@ide

Case.

Clean the outside of your

oven with soap and damp cloth, then

rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

Wipe the window clean with a

damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Control

Wnel.

Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp

objects on the panel—they can damage it.

Door Surface.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Power Cord.

If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn spots,

sudsy

water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet.

Microwave Adapting

Cooting

Techniques for

Microwaving

Covering.

In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture and speed heating. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving.

Arranging Food in Oven.

In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so that hot air can flow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy.

Stirring.

In range top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to help them heat evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods which require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring.

Turning Over.

In range top cooking, you turn over foods such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Standing Time.

In conventional cooking, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or set. Standing time is especially important in microwave

cooking. Note that the microwaved cake is not placed on

a cooling rack.

Shielding.

In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When defrosting, you use small strips of foil to shield thin

parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts were defrosted.

Prick Foods to Release Pressure.

Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

Rotating.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish until the side which was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate

1/4

turn, turn the dish until the side

which was to the back of the oven is to the side.

Effec@

of Food Characteristics on

Microwaving

Density of Food.

In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as a potato, take longer to cook or heat than light, porous foods, such as a piece of cake, bread or a roll.

Round Shapes.

Since microwaves penetrate foods to about l-in. from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally.

Delicacy.

Foods with a delicate texture such as custards are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening.

Natural Moisture

of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly.

Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces which are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking.

Shape of Food.

In both types of cooking, thin areas

cook faster than thick ones. This can be controlled in

microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge, and thin pieces in the center.

Stirting

Temperature.

Foods

mken

from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods.

Quantity of Food.

In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large ones. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings.

If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.

Atipting

Your Favorite Recipes

Once you begin to use your microwave oven, you will

have more flavorful food and fewer dishes to wash.

soon be able to adapt most of your conventional cooking

Simply cook, or reheat and serve foods in the same dish.

quite easily to microwave cooking techniques. The more

Before using your microwave oven, we suggest you

you use your microwave oven, the more you will enjoy using it. Not only will you save the time, trouble and

carefully read through this guide book, then practice

energy necessary in conventional cooking, you will

with our suggested recipe.

How to Adapt Conventional Recipes for Microwaving.

Before converting a conventional recipe for microwaving, study it in terms of microwaving. Is it one of the many foods which microwave well? Look for cooking techniques which are similar to microwaving techniques, such as covering, steaming or cooking in sauce or liquid. If the food requires a crisp, fried crust or very dry surface, you may prefer to cook it conventionally. Some recipes may not be exactly the same when microwaved, others will not need changing. (Moist, rich cakes, candies and meat loaves are examples. )

Since liquids do not evaporate when microwaved, reduce the amount in saucy casseroles. Add more thickening to sauces and gravies. Reduce some seasonings also; they will not lose intensity in short microwaving times. Salt meats and vegetables

after

cooking. If an ingredient takes longer to microwave than others in the same dish, precook that ingredient before adding to the others.

Favorite Stuffed

Rppers

6 medium green peppers

1% lbs.

ground chuck beef

1/2

cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt

teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (10% -oz.) condensed tomato soup

1/2

cup water

1 to 2 cups grated cheese

Makes 6 servings

Conventional Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling

water to cover; drain. In medium skillet on range top, cook and stir ground beef and onion until onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in rice, salt, pepper and garlic.

Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright in

8-in. square dish.

Blend soup and water until smooth; pour over peppers.

Cover.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Sprintie

with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to melt cheese.

Microwave Method

Cut off tops of green peppers; remove seeds and membrane. Mix raw beef with onion, rice, salt, pepper and garlic. Divide evenly into peppers. Arrange peppers upright snugly around edge of

3-qt.

casserole.

Blend soup and water until smooth. Pour over peppers. Cover.

Microwave at High (10) for 25 to 30 minutes,

rotating 1/2 turn after 15 minutes.

Sprintie

with cheese,

recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Heating or Reheating Guide

1. Directions below are for reheating already-cooked foods at

3. Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since center

last to

refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe

heat. Stir foods before serving.

containers.

Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or

Cwer

most

f~s

for btest

hmdng

(see tips).

Exmptions m m

bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated

mdium mats,

some sandwiches,

gridde

foods like pancakes

throughout. & a general rule, hot foods produce an area warm to

and baked foods.

the touch in center of underside

of dish.

Approximate

Item

Amount

Wwer ~vel

We,

Min.

Appetizers

Saucy such as meatballs, riblets,

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

to 4

cochil

franks, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

4 to 6

cup/serving)

Dips: cream or processed cheese

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

1 cup

Medium (5)

3 to 5

Pastry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (10)

1 to

~p:

Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Do not cover pastry bites, they will not be crisp.

Plate of

Uftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 plate

High (10) 2 to 4

~p:

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Meats and Main Dishes

Saucy main dishes: chop

suey,

spaghetti,

1 to 2 servings

High (10) 3 to 7

creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

8 to 14

cheese, etc. (%-1 cup/serving)

1 can

(16-oz.) High (10)

4 to

Thidy

sliced

roasted meat:

Rare beef roast, minimum time; Medium rare,

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to 2

maximum time (3 to 4-oz./serving)

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

2 to 3

Well

done:

beef, pork, ham, poultry, etc.

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

to 3

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

3 to 5

Steaks, chops, ribs, other meat pieces: Rare beef steak

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

2Y2

to 4

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

5 to 9

Well done beef, chops, ribs, etc.

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

2 to 3

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 7

Hamburgers or meat loaf

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

to 2

(4-oz./serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

1Y2

to 3

Chicken pieces

1 to 2 pieces

High (10)

to 2

3 to 4 pieces

High (10)

2 to

Hot dogs and sausages

1 to 2

High (10)

1 to

1Y2

3 to 4 High (10) 2 to 3

Rice and pasta

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

1 to 2

(2A-%

cup/serving)

Topped or mixed with sauce

1 to 2 servings

High (10) 3 to 6

(2A-%

cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10) 8 to 12

~p:

Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. Do not cover rare or medium rare meats.

When heating or reheating 3 or 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy joe, barbecue,

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to

2Y2

ham salad, etc. in bun (% cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

to 4

Thick meat-cheese filling with

firm bread

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

2 to 3

3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)

4 to 5

~p:

Use paper

towel

or napkin to cover sandwiches.

Approximate

Item

Amount

Power

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~me,

Min.

soups

Water based

1 to 2 servings

High (10) 2 to 6

cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

High

(10)

7 to 11

1 can (lO-oz. )

High (10)

6 to 7

Milk based

1 to 2 servings

Meal-High (7)

3 to 8

(1 cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

Meal-High (7)

8 to 12

1 can (10-02.)

Meal-High (7)

6 to 7

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

reconstituted

Vegetables

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

cup/serving)

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears, corn on the cob, etc.

Mashed potatoes (M cup/serving)

Tip: Cover vegetables

for most even heating.

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

1 can 16-02. 1 to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

can (16-02, )

to 2 servings

3 to 4 servings

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

High

(10)

High (10) High (10)

to 3

3 to

3 M to

4ti

to 3

3 to

4 to

1 to 3

3 to 6

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch

8/2

cup

High (10)

1 to 1

1 cup

High (10) 1

Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy,

~/2 cup

High (10)

to 2fi

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup High (10)

2 k to 4

1 can (16-02. )

High (10)

4 to 6

Creamy type

)/2

cup

High (10)

1 cup

High (10) 2 to 2

Tip: Cover food to prevent spatter.

Bakery Foods

Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet

rolls,

nut or fruit bread

Dinner rolls, muffins

Pie: fruit, nut or custard

of9-in. pie=l slice

(use minimum time for custard)

Tip: Do

not cover.

1 piece 2 pieces 4 pieces 9-in. cake or

12 rolls or doughnuts

;

4 6 to 8

1 slice 2 slices 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)

1/2

to 1 1 to 2

to 2

2 to 4

1/2

to 1

1/2

to 1

1 to

2 % to 3 5 to 7

Griddle Foods

Pancakes, French toast or waffles (3-in. x4-in. )

Plain, no topping

2 or 3 pieces

Syrup & butter

High (10)

1 to 1 fi

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

1 to 1

Witb

2 sausage patties (cooked)

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

1 M

to 1

TiD:

Do not cover.

Beverages

Coffee, tea, cider, otber water based

1 to 2 cups

High (10)

Iti

to 3

3 to 4 cups

High (10)

6 to 7

Cocoa, other milk based

to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

to 7

3 to 4 cups

Meal-High (7)

7 to

Tin:

Do not cover.

Defrosti~

Guide

1. Food packaged in all-paper or plastic packages maybe defrosted

3. without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food in cooking

dish for defrosting.

2. Afier first half of defrosting time,

unwrap ~ackage

and check

Be sure large meats are completely defrosted (or, on roasts

allow

extra microwaving time).

~rkeys

may be placed under running

water until giblets can be removed. When defrosted. food

should

be cool but softened in all areas. If

food.

firn

food over, if ne~essa~; break

~part

o; separate food if

still slightly icy,’retum to microwave oven very briefly, or let stand

possible. On very

large foods like turkey, some shielding of thin

a few minutes.

wing or leg areas may be necessary.

First

Half

Swond

Half

Food

Mine, Min.

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Min.

Commenti

Meat

[Power

hvel:

Defrost (3)]

Bacon

Franks (1-lb.)

Ground: beef & pork (l-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(5-lbs.)

Roast: beef & pork

Spareribs, pork (1 pkg.)

Steaks, chops & cutlets; beef,

lamb,

pork & veal

Sausage, bulk

(1-lb.

tray)

(1-lb.

roll)

Sausage,

link

(1 to

lfi-lbs.)

Sausage, patties

(12-oz.

pkg.)

to 4

4 to 5

4 6

4 to 5 per lb. 5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to

per lb.

2 2

none

4 to 6 6 to 8

12 to 14

4 to 5 per

lb.

5 to 6 per lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to

per lb.

3 to 4

1Y2

1 to 2

Place unopened package in oven. Rotate package 1/4 turn after half time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be separated.

~rn

over after first 4 minutes.

~rn

meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Breakup remaining block, microwave 5 to 6 minutes more.

~rn

meat after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 11 to 12 minutes more. Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining

block and microwave 3 to 5

minutes mores. Place unwrapped roast in oven. After half of time turn roast over.

Defrost for second

half

of time. Let stand for 30 minutes.

Place wrapped package in oven.

firn

over after first half of time.

Afier second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand

to complete defrosting. Place wrapped package in oven.

~rn

over after first half of time. After second half of time, separate pieces with

table

knife,

let

stand to

complete defrosting.

~rn

over after first

2Y2

minutes.

~rn

over after first

half

of time. Let stand 5 minutes.

Rotate package 1/4 turn after half of time. Let stand for 5 minutes.

No turn needed.

Wultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

7 to 8

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn

Cut

(2~2

to 3

%-lbs.)

over. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting.

Whole

(2%

to 3%-lbs.)

9 to 11

Place wrapped chicken in oven. After half of time, unwrap and turn over chicken. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

Cornish hen

4 to 6 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb.

Place

wrapped package in oven breast side up.

~rn

package over

after first half of time.

DucNing 2 to 3 per

lb.

2 to 3 per lb.

Place

wrappd

duc~ing in oven. After first half of time, unwrap and turn over into cooking dish. Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.

~rkey

t. 5% ~r lb. 4% to

perlb.

Place unwrapped turkey breast side down. After first half of time, remove wrapper and shield warm areas with foil.

~rn

turkey breast

side up for second

half

of time. Run

cool

water into cavity until giblets

and neck can be removed. Let soak in

cool

water for 1 to 2 hours or

refrigerate overnight to complete defrosting.

Fi~t

Half Second Half

Food

Time, Min. Time, Min.

Comments

& Seafood

[Power Level:

Defrost (3)]

Fillets (l-lb.)

6 6

Steaks (6-oz.)

2 to 3

Whole fish (8 to 10-OZ, )

2 to 4

Shellfish, small pieces (l-lb.)

7 to 8

none

Shellfish, blocks

Crab meat

(6-oz.

pkg.)

4 to 5

none

Oysters (10-oz. can)

3% to 4 3

to 4

Scallops

(1-lb.

pkg.)

5 to 7 none

Shellfish, large

Crab legs—l to 2

4 to 6

none

(8 to

1O-OZ.)

Lobster tails-1 to 2

3 to 4 3 to 4

to9-oz.)

Whole lobster or crab

8 to 9 8 to 9

Yz-lb.

)

Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Rotate 1/2 turn after first half of time. After second half of time,

hold

under cold water to separate. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After

second

haif

of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete

defrosting. Spread shellfish in

single layer in baking dish.

Place block in casserole. Place block in casserole. Breakup with fork after first half of time.

Place unopened package in oven.

Arrange in cooking

dish.

Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty side down. Turn over for second half of time.

Place in cooking dish with light underside up. Turn over after first half of time.

Breads, Cakes

Bread or buns (l-lb.)

3 to 4

none

Remove metal twist tie.

Heat & serve

rolls (7-oz.

pkg. ) 2 to 4

none

Coffee cake

(11

14%-oz.

)

3 M to 5

none

Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.)

to 4

none

Sweet

rolls (8%

12-oz.

)

2Y2

to 4

none

Doughnuts

to 3)

1 to 3

none

Doughnuts, glazed

3 to 4

none

(1 box of 12) French toast (2 slices)

5 M to

6% none

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer

2 to 3

none

(17-OZ.)

Cake, filled or topped,

2 to 3

none

layer (12% to

16-oz.

)

Pound cake (11

‘A-oz.

)

none

Place on microwave safe plate.

Cheesecake, plain or

5 to 7

none

Place on microwave safe plate. Rotate plate 1/2 turn after half of time.

fruit top (17 to

19-oz.

)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes

‘/2 to

each

none

Fruit or nut pie (8-in.)

7 to 9

none

Cream or custard pie

(14-oz.)

5 to 6

none

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

~uit

Fresh frozen (10 to

16-oz.

)

6 to 9

none

Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,

break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.

Plastic pouch—1 to 2

5 to 8

none

Place package in oven. Flex package once.

(10-oz.

pkg. )

Convenience Food Guide

Most convenience foods can be reheated by microwave only, since

2. Remove food from foil containers over 3/4-in. high, and place in

they are already cooked. Always use microwave safe containers

microwave safe container.

(glass or plastic). For foods needing browning or crisping,

3. Amounts can be increased. To cook multiple packages, add times

conventional baking is recommended.

together. Check at minimum time,

Food

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Appetizers &

Snack

Pastry bites

Microwave

High (10)

1/2

to 21/2 min.

safe dish

Frozen prepared

Paper towel

No High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Remove from foil package and wrap in paper

sandwiches

per sandwich towel. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Popcorn

Microwave bag No

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Follow package directions,

& Cheese

Scrambled

Microwave No

High (10)

Microwave about 1 minute per

1/4

cup

substitute

safe dish

(8-02. carton)

mixture. Stir after half of time. Let stand to

complete cooking,

Cheese souffle

Microwave No

Defrost (3)

9 to 13 min.

To Defrost: Place in 8-in. pie plate. Stir twice.

(12-02.)

safe 8-in. pie

Meal-High (7)

9 to 11 min.

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered

plate

and

custard cups, 6 or 7-02. Rearrange after 5

custard cups minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.

Breakfast, Package

Package

High (10)

2 to 4 min. Remove paper tray from carton. Turn back

scrambled eggs

paper tray cover

film to expose potatoes.

‘A-oz.)

with sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit Microwave

Yes

Defrost (3)

5 min.

Stir or breakup after defrosting time. Stir

(10-OZ.)

safe dish High

(10)

5 to 6 min.

before serving.

Hsh

& Shellfish

Crab or shrimp

Package

High (10)

4 to 5 min. Puncture pouch 3 or 4 times with fork to vent.

newburg

(6%-02. ) pouch

Fish & chips

Package tray No

High (10)

4 to 6 min. Remove foil cover. Return tray to carton or

(5 to 14-02.)

distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

Deviled crab Microwave No

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

(6-02.)

safe dish

Breaded fish Microwave

Distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

(5 to 10-02.)

safe dish

High (10)

4 to 5 min.

(14 to 16-02.)

High

(10)

7 to 9 min.

(23 to

25-oz.)

High (10) 10 to 12 min.

Meat

Frozen meats (5 to 8-02.) (10 to 16-02. ) (16 to

32-oz.)

Dry mixes (hamburger added)

TV dinners (6 to

llfi-oz.)

(12 to 20-02.)

Microwave

safe dish or

High (10)

pouch

High (10) High (10)

Microwave

High (10)

safe casserole Package tray Carton

and carton

High (10) High (10)

If pouch package is used, puncture with fork

to 7 min.

to vent.

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min. 11 to 20 min.

Add cooked, drained hamburger.

Remove foil cover; replace in carton. Rotate

6 to 8 min.

1/4 turn after half of time.

7 to 10 min.

Food

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Pasta, Rice

Canned spaghetti, etc. Microwave

Lid or

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Stir before serving.

safe dish

plastic wrap

Frozen rice in pouch

Pouch

High (10)

6 to 7 min.

Puncture pouch with fork to vent,

(lo-oz.) Frozen macaroni &

Microwave

Lid or

High (10) 7 to 10 min.

Stir before serving

cheese, spaghetti

safe dish

plastic wrap

(8 to

14-oz.)

Frozen Lasagna

Microwave Wax paper or High

(10)

15 to 20 min.

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking

time.

(21-OZ.)

safe dish

plastic wrap

Poultry

Canned

Microwave

(7fi to Iok-oz. )

safe dish

(14

to 24-oz.)

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10) High (10)

High (10)

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir

to 4 min. after

half

of time.

4 to 6 min. 3

4fi

min.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

Frozen pouch (5 to

6Y2-oz.)

Main dish

Microwave

(I2 to

17-oz.

pkg. )

safe dish

Fried chicken

Microwave

(2 pieces)

safe dish (l-lb.–6 pieces)

(2-lbs.–8

to 10 pieces)

High (10) 7 to 14 min.

Stir after 5 minutes.

If label does not state “fully

cooked:’

check

2 to 4 min.

for doneness. 6 to 7 min. 8 to 10 min.

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

Sauces, Gravies

Canned

Microwave

Lid or

(10 to

16-oz.)

safe dish

plastic wrap

High (10)

3 to 6 min.

(32-oz.

)

High

(10)

6 to 9 min.

Vegetables

High

(10)

3 to 5 min.

Place on microwave trivet or dish.

Frozen breaded

(7-OZ.)

Microwave safe dish

Canned (8 to

9-oz.)

(I5 to

17-OZ.)

(28 to 32-oz.)

Lid or plastic wrap

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

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10) High (10)

Defrost (3)

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish.

Add 1/2 cup liquid or liquid from can. Cover.

1 k to

min. 4 to 5 min. 5 to 6 miff.

Instant mashed potatoes (2 to 6 servings)

(8 to 12 servings)

Microwave safe dish

Use container size and amounts of water,

milk,

butter and salt on package. Cover. After heating, briskly stir in potatoes, adding extra

1 or 2 tablespoons dry mix.

To Defrost: Place souffle upside down in pie plate. To Cook: Divide between 4 custard cups. Souffles are done when centers are set.

Check to see that potatoes are NOT IN

FOIL, Place on microwave safe dish.

4 to 6 min. 8 to 14 min.

9 to 13 min.

Frozen souffle

(12-oz.

pkg.)

Microwave safe pie plate and custard cups

Microwave safe dish

Meal-High (7)

9 to 11 min.

Wax paper

Potatoes: baked, stuffed, frozen (1 to 2) (3 to 4)

High (10) High (10)

4 to 7 min. 7 to 10 min.

Meak

1. Always use microwave safe dish, plastic or glass.

2. Standing time: Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before carving.

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Ground, crumbled

Casserole

No (for casseroles or soup) (1-lb,)

(1 ti-lbs.)

4 to 6 min. 6 to 8 min.

Stir

after

half of time. Add sauce or

casserole ingredients and finish. To cook

frozen

block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes,

breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes.

Let

sbnd

5 minutes.

High (10) High (10)

Meatballs

Round or

(1-lb.)

oblong dish

(2-lbs.)

Wax paper

High (10) High (10)

Round dish: arrange % to l-in. apart in circle around edge of dish.

Oblong

dish: arrange % to l-in. apart.

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after

half

of time.

Patties

Oblong glass

Wax paper

(4 patties per lb.)

dish (with trivet

to 2 patties)

if desired)

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

(3 to 4 patties)

or ceramic

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

dinner plate

Tip: (For 1 or 2 patties, use paper plate

lined

with

double

thickness paper towels. )

Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered and turn patties over. If desired, add browning sauce or agent. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Meat loaf Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

Meal-High (7)

Round loaf:

loaf dish

21 to 23 min. Loaf shape: 25 to 30 min.

Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.

Roas@

Pot roasts Oblong dish

Lid or Medium (5)

or casserole

plastic wrap

18 to 21

min

per lb.

Brush with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup

water to 3 to 5-pound roast. Turn over after half of time. Add vegetables, if desired, after half of time. Recover and finish.

Simmered beef (corned beef or brisket)

Casserole

Lid or Medium (5)

plastic wrap

120 to 130

min.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat.

~rn

over after

half

of time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat, cook vegetables in broth.

Tender roasts (rib, high quality rump, sirloin tip)

Oblong dish

Wax paper

Medium (5)

and trivet

Rare Medium

Well

Min.

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over and shield ends if necessary after half of time. Let meat stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. If desired, brush with browning sauce or agent before cooking.

per lb. 11 to 13

14 to 16

to 19

Pork

Bacon Per slice: (1-lb.)

Pork sausage (raw)

(fi-lb.-4

patties)

Pork

link

sausage

(raw) Canadian bacon

(2 slices) (4 slices) (6 slices)

Pork chops (2) (3) (4) (6)

Microwave safe plate or

oblong dish

Paper

towel

Wax paper

Plastic wrap

High (10)

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

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

Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between

layers

of paper towels in oblong dish.

Arrange in single

layer.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more

links,

rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Arrange in single layer.

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total 3 % to

4~z

min.Microwave

safe cookware Microwave

safe cookware

1/2

to % min.

per link

to 1% min.

1Y2

to 2 min.

2 to

min.

Microwave safe cookware

Brush with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

14 to 18 min.

to 24 min. 26 to 32 min. 33 to 37 min.

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13x9x2-in.

Cooking bag

Medium (5)

15 to 19 min. microwave method per lb. safe dish

Spare ribs

13x9x2-in.

Plastic wrap

Medium (5) 20 to 25 min.

dish or

3-qt. or cover per lb.

casserole

Ham (precooked

ObIong

dish

Plastic wrap

Medium (5)

11 to 13 min.

or canned)

per lb.

Ham loaf

Pie plate

Plastic wrap

Medium (5) 22 to 25 min.

Ham slices &

12x8x2-in.

Wax paper

High (10) 18 to 27 min.

steaks

dish

Tie end of bag securely. Do not use metal twist ties. Or place bone side up on trivet in dish. Add water to dish and cover with wax paper. Microwave at Medium (5) 13 to 15

min. per lb.

Add 2/3 cup of water per lb. spare ribs. Turn over or rearrange after half of minimum time. After minimum time, drain liquid and add barbecue sauce; microwave a few minutes to finish.

Shield top edge of ham with 1%-in. strip of foil. After cooking period, let ham stand 10 minutes before carving.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If a glaze is desired, spoon pineapple or apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a few minutes before serving.

Turn over at

half

of time.

Lamb

Chops Brown ‘N

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in

(4 chops) Sear dish

preheated dish. Turn meat at half of time. (preheated for 8 min.)

Roast Oblong dish

Wax paper Medium (5)

Min. Place roast on trivet fat

side down.

~rn

over

(leg or shoulder)

and trivet

per lb.

after half of cooking time. Let roast

sbnd

Medium

13 to 15

minutes before carving.

Well

16 to 18

Veal

Chops (See lamb chops above.)

Roast (shoulder)

Oblong dish

Wax paper Medium (5)

15 to 17 min.

Place on trivet fat or cut side down. Turn and trivet

per lb.

over after half of cooking time. Let roast

stand 10 minutes before carving. Slice thinly.

Poultry

Use microwave trivet for chicken and other small poultry, but do

2. Let chicken and other small poultry stand after microwaving for

not use trivet for cooking turkey breast.

up to 10 minutes. Turkey should be allowed to stand 20 minutes.

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Pieces Plate or

oblong dish Whole chicken (8 pieces)

Whole uncut

Oblong dish (stuffed or unstuffed)

Wax paper

High (10)

2ti

to 3 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired.

per piece

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

High (10)

15 to 20 min.

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

total

of dish.

Oven-proof

Meal-High (7)

9 to 12 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

cooking bag per lb.

1/3 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near

or wax paper closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.

Cook breast side up. Or, place chicken on trivet in dish and cover with wax paper. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

Cornish

Hens

Whole (stuffed or

Square or Wax paper

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Place breast side down in dish. Turn over

unstuffed)

oblong dish

per lb.

after half of time.

and trivet

Halves Square or Wax paper

High (10) 9 to 10 min.

Arrange skin side up in dish, on bed of

oblong

dish

per lb.

stuffing, if desired.

DucNing

Oblong dish Wax paper

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Shield bottom of legs, wings and tail.

and trivet

per lb.

Microwave breast side down for first half of

time. Brush with browning sauce or broil top

surface of cooked bird

until

brown and crisp.

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Breast

Oblong dish

Cooking bag

Medium (5)

to 16 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

per

lb.

1/2 cup water to cooking bag. Slit bag near

closure to vent. Do not use metal tie on bag.

Cook breast side up. Or, place breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at Medium (5) 21 to 23 minutes per pound.

Remove plastic wrap, baste and rotate dish

1/2 turn after half of time.

Brea&

Crust on breads will be soft, outside

color

of foods will be same

down breads by lining dish before microwaving with brown sugar

as color of batter (outsides will not brown). If desired, sprinkle

caramel mixture, or savory topping like crushed canned French

top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other

fried onion rings.

topping for brown color. Or, increase brown color on upside

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Corn Bread

Muffins (1 Muffin) (2 to 4) (3 to 6)

Quick Breads, Loaf

8-in. tube

Medium (5)

dish*

8 to 9-in.

Meal-High (7)

tube dish*

Paper-lined

No muffin cups Meal-High (7) (Do not use

Meal-High (7)

foil liners) Meal-High (7)

Glass

loaf

Meal-High (7)

dish

6 to 8 min.

9 to 11 min.

1 to

lfi

min.

1 to 2 min.

to 4%

min

9 to 12 min.

Arrange biscuits over brown sugar-butter topping before microwaving. Invert to serve.

For flavorful browned topping, sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped canned French fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve.

Use microwave muffin container or homemade muffin cups made by cutting

down hot paper drink cups.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center

will

come out clean. Let stand 15 min.

before turning out of dish. Cool.

*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking

glass placed open-side-up in center.

and Cheese

Prepare eggs many ways in the microwave oven, see below.

3. Cook

e~s

just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent bursting.

overcooked.

2. Never hard cook eggs in the shell, and do not reheat in-shell hard cooked eggs. They could explode.

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Scrambled

Glass measuring cup or casserole

Basic eggs Buttered

custard cup

Poached eggs

fi-qt.

casserole

Omelet

9-in. pie plate

Quiche

Microwave safe

I-qt.

measure and quiche dish

No High (10)

to 1 min.

per egg

Plastic wrap

Meal-High (7)

1 to 1 U min.

per egg

Casserole

High (10)

5 to 6 min.

cover

Boil 2 cups water.

to 1 min.

per

egg

High (10)

Melt butter

1 min.

Medium (5) 6 to 9 min.

Meal-High (7) Filling:

2 to 3 min. Quiche: 6 to 8 min.

Place 1

teaspoon butter per egg in dish. Microwave at High (10) until melted. Scramble the

e~s

with the butter and

tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand 1 or 2 minutes to set

e~s.

Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent

bursting. Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes on

High (10). Break eggs onto plate, puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water with spoon,

slip

e~s

gently. Cover. Let stand in water

a few minutes. Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave

1/2

to 1 minute until cheese is slightly melted. Rotate dish 1/2 turn after

halfoftime.

Combine and microwave filling, stirring every 2 minutes. Pour filling into precooked shell. Microwave additional time shown at left. Rotate dish

1/2

turn after half of time.

Cheese

Fondue

Microwave Cover or

High (10)

To make

Make Basic White Sauce (see recipe below),

safe

2-qt.

dish

plastic wrap

sauce—6 min. substituting wine for milk. Add 1 cup Swiss

Medium (5)

9 to 10 min.

cheese and microwave for 9 to 10 minutes, whisking every 1 Y2 minutes.

Basic White Sauce: Combine 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons

flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in l-quart glass measure. Microwave at High (10)

2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradually stir in 1 cup of

milk.

Microwave at High (10)4 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute

until

thick and

bubbly.

and Seafood

1. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Center may

still

2. Cook fish with or without sauce.

A tight cover steams fish. or use

slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish stands a few

a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.

minutes before serving.

3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time.

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Fillets or steaks (1-lb.)

Whole

fish

Clams, 6

Shrimp, peeled (l-lb.)

Shrimp, unpeeled

(2-lbs.)

Oblong dish

Pie plate or shallow dish

Pie

plate

shallow dish

2-qt.

casserole

Wax paper or

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Microwave until fish flakes easily.

plastic wrap Plastic wrap

High

(10)

5 to 7 min.

Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil.

per lb.

Plastic wrap

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

Place in dish with hinged side out.

Plastic wrap

High (10)

3 to 6 min.

Lid or

High (10)

6 to 10 min.

Stir after 5 minutes

plastic wrap

Vegetables

Always use microwave safe cookware, glass or plastic. Cook

4. most vegetables with tight cover to steam them. Exceptions are potatoes cooked in their skins and watery vegetables which need

5. no water added for steam.

2. Do not salt tops of vegetables before microwaving. If desired, add salt to water in dish before adding vegetables. Salt can sometimes cause brown spots on vegetables during microwaving.

3. Cooking time for vegetables affects finished taste and texture. Minimum time on guide gives fresh

Wste

and crisp-tender texture. For soft texture with well-developed flavor, cook maximum time or longer.

Size of pieces affects cooking time. Large pieces generally take longer than small uniform pieces. Just as when cooking conventionally, vegetable mixtures should have similar densities or degrees of firmness in order to cook together successfully. Firm, crisp vegetables like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli microwave together well. If microwaving a firm vegetable with a soft one (carrots and peas, for example) cut the carrots in julienne strips so they will cook as fast as the peas. Or, start cooking larger carrot pieces first, and add peas during last few minutes.

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(1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

Whole,

halves

or large, starchy vegetables

(Wtatms,

winter squash,

cauliflower, etc. )

(l-lb., 3 to 4)

(2-lbs.,

6 to 8)

Watery (Tomatoes,

summer squash) (l-lb., 3 to 4)

(2-lbs.,

6 to 8)

Vegetable Casseroles (With raw vegetables) (With precooked

vegetables)

Stir-Fry Vegetables (6 to 8 servings)

Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing

Casserole

Yes

Potatoes: Cook on

Potatoes: No oven floor (no Winter container) Other

squash,

vegetables: Square

cauliflower, or oblong dish

etc. : Yes or casserole

Yes

Glass casserole

Yes

High (10)

11 to 14 min. 14 to 18 min.

High (10)

12 to 20 min.

to 20 min.

High (10)

4 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min.

High

(10)

18 to 20 min.

to 12 min.

High

(10)

to 12 min.

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. If frozen,

reduce time 3 to 5 minutes because vegetables are blanched.

Prick skin of potatoes before cooking.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional water needed.

Use large enough casserole to allow for

boiling in dish.

To stir-fry one type of vegetable, substitute 1 tablespoon

oil

for water

and follow times in cooking guide. Blanch only 1 pound or 1 quart prepared

vegetables at a time.

Place

in 1 to

2-qt.

casserole with

1/4

to 1/2 cup water.

Blanched vegetables

wdl

have bright, even

color and

will

be slightly softened.

Cool

drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container of ice water.

Gmvies

& Sauces

1. Because microwaved sauces evaporate less than on the range top,

2. Microwaved sauces do not need to be stirred constantly but most

they are thinner than conventionally cooked sauces made with the

should be whisked vigorously with wire whisk once or twice

same amount of thickening. Increase thickening by adding an

while microwaving.

extra teaspoon to 1 tablespoon

flour or cornstarch for each cup

of liquid.

3. Vary basic white sauce (see page 23) by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

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Gravies and sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch (1 cup)

Thin, liquid sauces (au

jus, clam, etc.)

(1 cup) Melted butter sauces,

clarified butter

cup)

Thick spaghetti, barbecue or sweet/sour sauces (2 cups)

Glass measure

No High (10)

4 to 5 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together

or bowl

melt

and

blend.

Whisk in liquid and finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce.

Casserole

No High (10)

2 to 3 min.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients. Stir

well

and microwave to

finish.

Glass measure

No High (10)

1/2

to 1 min.

Microwave butter just to melt. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and use

clear

top

layer.

Casserole,

Yes

High (10)

5 to 7 min. Stir ingredients together then microwave,

large bowl

stirring after half of time. Let stand 5 to

minutes to develop flavor.

Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

2. For pasta use about half the amount of water needed for conventional boiling; there is less evaporation in a microwave

5. oven. Add regular amount salt and 1 teaspoon oil (optional, to prevent sticking).

3. For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water and salt as with conventional boiling.

Cover pasta and rice tightly while microwaving. When using plastic wrap, turn back one corner to vent.

Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta

immediately after microwaving.

Microwave time is about the same as conventional boiling.

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Macaroni

(8-oz.)

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10)

to 18 min.

Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini type, check for doneness after 10

minutes.

High (10) 16 to 19 min.

Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10 minutes.

High (10) 21 to 23 min.

Add 8 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. Time is the same for spinach or regular noodles.

High (10)

11 to 16 min.

Cover with water in dish. Rearrange after 7 minutes.

High (10)

22 to 25 min.

Brush with oil then cover with water in dish, Using fork, turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving.

High

(10)

18 to 21 min. Add 2 M cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

Spaghetti

(16-oz.)

13 X9X2-in.

oblong dish 3-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

12X8X2-in.

oblong dish

Plastic wrap

Egg noodles

(8-oz.)

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lasagna (8 to

16-oz.

)

Manicotti

(5-OZ.)

Plastic wrap

Rice,

regular

long grain (1 cup)

3-qt.

casserole

2-qt.

casserole

Lid or

plastic wrap

Lid or

plastic wrap

High (10)

4 to 6 min. Add 1 Yz cups water. Stir after 2 minutes

Rice, minute (1 fi cups)

Cereal

Always use microwave safe cookware

(glass

or plastic). Use large

3. Do not cover (prevents spillover).

enough container to avoid

spillover.

4. Stir half-way through cooking time.

2. Start with hottest tap water to shorten cooking time.

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Oatmeal, quick China or

High (10)

pottery

bowl,

paper bowl

2 to 2

min.

per serving

Mix cereal, salt and hottest tap water before microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6 servings, use 3-qt. casserole.

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

to 1 minute.

Oatmeal,

l-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

old fashioned or bowl

Increase casserole size for more than one serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

3 to 5 min. for 1 serving

Grits, quick

China or

No High (10) pottery bowl, paper bowl

3 to 4 min. for 1 serving

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase casserole size and microwave time by 2 minutes per additional serving.

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits, follow package

directions for amount of water and microwave at High (10) for

Y2 to

1 minute.

Increase time 1 minute per additional serving.

Cream of Wheat

I-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

or bowl

3 to 4 min. for 1 serving

I %

to 2 min.

for 1 serving

Increase time about 1 minute per additional serving.

Cream of Rice

China or

High (10)

pottery

bowl,

paper bowl

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Desser@

Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic).

3. Crust on cakes will be soft. Refrigerate cake if firm exterior is

2. Before adding batter, grease dishes but do not flour. Or, for easy

desirable for frosting.

removal, line dish with wax paper or paper towel.

4. Fruit desserts will be fresh looking and tasting.

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Commercial mix

8-in. round or

Meal-High (7)

8 to 9 min.

(18 to

20-oz.)

square dishes

Fluted tube

Md-High

(7)

17 to 19 min.

cake pan

Basic butter or

Greased 8-in.

chocolate cake

round dish

Pineapple

8-in. round

upsidedown cake

dish

Cupcakes (6) Paper lined

cupcaker

High (10)

8 to 9 min.

9 to 11 min.

3ti

to 4 min.

Bar cookies

8-in. square

High (10)

6 to 8 min. dish

UX8X2-in.

High (10)

8 to 14 min. dish

Baked apples Microwave

Lid or

High (10)

3 to 4 min.

or pears

safe dish or

plastic wrap

per piece casserole

Grease dishes before adding batter. Remove an

when preparing batter. Rotate dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting to

CWI,

Use number of

e~s

recommended on package. Rotate pan 1/4 turn every 6 minutes. Let tube cake stand 5 to 10 minutes before inverting to cool.

Rotate dish 1/4 turn every 3 minutes. ht stand on

heat-prmf counter or wooden board to cool

minutes.

men

done, toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cake a few minutes.

Wen

cooking

seved

cupcakes, you may

notice some

will

be done before others. If so, remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking the rest a few seconds more,

Grease dish before adding batter. Rotate dish

1/2 turn

afier hdf

of time. Cut when cool.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting.

Canties

Always

use

micwve

safe glass

cookmre.

For easy cleanup, melt

2. Candies which

boiled become very hot; be sure to handle

chocolate in paper wrappers seam side up, or place chocolate in

cooking containers carefully.

paper bowl to melt.

Contier

Cover

Power

hvel

& Time

Commenh

High (10)

S’Mores

Paper napkin No

High (10)

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and

or paper plate seconds

marshmallow. Microwave.

Caramel Apples l-pint (2-cup) No

High (10)

3 min.

Unwrap a

14-oz.

package of caramels into

measure

measuring cup, Add 1 tablespoon water. Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples into mixture.

Marshmallow Crisp

12X8X2-in.

Yes

min. to

In 12X8X2-in. container, melt 1/4 cup butter.

dish

melt butter, Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows. Cover

3 % min. to

with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in

melt

5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press

firmfy

into dish.

marshmallows

Chocolate Bark

1%-qt. High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Place

12-oz.

semi-sweet chocolate pieces in

casserole

container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup

or bowl

whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

Yes

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Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

~pe

of Utensil/Cookware Microwave Uses

Foil-lined Paper Bags, Boxes and Baking Trays

Metal or part metal

Poh,

Pans, Thermometers, Skewers and Foil Trays

Boilable Hard and Soft Plastics, such as:

Rubbermaid

Glass jars, such as

for baby foods, vegetables, entrees, syrups, salad dressing

Handmade Pottery, Porcelain, Stoneware

Microwave Plastics such as:

Anchor Hocking

Microware,

Bangor Plastics, Mister Microwave, Nordic Ware, Republic,

Tara, Wearever

Nupac

Paper or Styrofoam Plates and Cups

Oven Glass such as:

Anchor Hocking,

Fire King,

Glassbake, Heller, Jena,

Pyrex

Regular Dinnerware, such as:

Corelle

by Coming,

Dansk

Generation,

Denby,

Camino,

Franciscan,

International Stoneware,

Lenox

Temperware,

Marsh,

Mikasa,

Pfaltzgraff

Unsuitable Dinnerware, such as:

Corning

Centura, Fitz

and Floyd Oven-to-table Ware, Melamine, Dishes with metal trim

Paper Towels and Napkins, Wax Paper

Glass-Ceramic

(Pyroceram),

such as:

Corning Ware,

Progression G. by Noritake

Plastic Wrap, Cooking Bags, Boil-in-bags, Storage Bags

Specialty Glass-Ceramic and Porcelain, such as:

Camino,

F.B.

Rogers, Heller, Marsh Industries,

Pfaltzgraff,

Shafford

Paperboard Trays

used for frozen

entrees and dinners

Plastic trays and plates

used for

frozen entrees and dinners

Avoid. Use only foil trays 3/4-in. deep or less. Foil or metal will

reflect

microwaves, thus preventing even heating. Arcing can occur if foil is closer than l-in. to oven walls.

Cooking ground beef (colander). Defrosting. Heating.

Avoid heating baby food in jars, especially meat and egg mixtures. Remove metal caps to warm syrup.

Cooking and heating.

Cooking.

Heating and serving foods and beverages. Styrofoam should be used for short-term heating to low temperatures and for serving.

Cooking and heating.

Heating and some cooking. Avoid metal rings or decorations on dinnerware.

None.

Cooking bacon. Absorbing moisture and preventing spatters. Heating and serving sandwiches or appetizers. Use wax paper as light covering to hold in steam.

Cooking and heating.

Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags).

Recommended for microwave oven-to-table cooking of special foods.

Cooking and heating.

Efiamt

Feature

REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

Your microwave oven has two

. -.

To install a new filter,

remove plastic and other outer wrapping

~rom

the new filter. Insert fiiter;nto

top opening of oven as shown. It

reusable metal filters to help remove

will rest at an

angle

on two side

grease from the air and a disposable

support tabs and in front of right

charcoal filter to help remove smoke

rear tab.

ReDlace grill

and secure and odors caused by cooking with your range. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and then recirculated.

Charcoal

filter

The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored

(usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order

(Part No.

WB02X4267) from your

dealer. DO

CLEAN THIS

FILTER. DO

OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS IN PLACE.

To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking off

3 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide toward front of oven. It will slide right out.

‘

with 3 screws.

Rewable Grease

Hlters

The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month.

Never operate your hood without the filters in place. In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will retard entry of flames into the unit.

To remove grease filter,

grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

[’

Then pull filter downward and to the front. The filter will drop out.

To clean grease filter, soak,

then agitate filter in hot detergent

solution. Don’t use ammonia or

other alkali because it will darken

metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse. shake and remove moisture

before replacing.

Filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate

your hood without the filters in

place.

In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will retard entry of flames into the unit.

To replace grease filter,

slide the

filter in the frame slot on the back

of the opening.

Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.

Clean

off the grease and dust on hood surfaces often. Use a warm detergent solution. About

1 tablespoon of ammonia maybe added to the water. Take care not to touch the filters and enameled surfaces with this. Ammonia will tend to darken metal.

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Light Bulb Replacement

Cmtip L@t RephcementOven Li@t Replacement

To replace

your oven light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker or pull plug.

Remove the top grill by taking off 3 screws which hold it in place.

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Remove bulb and

re~lace with

30-watt

incandesce~t bulb (Part No. WB02X4235) available from your

GE supplier. Secure light housing with screw.

REMOVE

SCREti

To replace

cooktop light, first

disconnect power at main fuse or circuit breaker

panel

or pull plug.

Remove screw on right side of light compartment cover and lower

cover until it stops.

Be sure bulbs to be replaced are cool before removing. Break the adhesive seal by gently unscrewing the bulbs. Replace with 40-watt incandescent bulbs (Part No.

WB02X4253) available from your

GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs

(40SlW/1)

which are

avtiable

in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical

power to microwave oven.

2rounding ~mtructiom

This appliance must be grounded.

In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. (Fig. 1)

WARNING–Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

INSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS

, Fig. 1

BEFORE USE

Consult a qualified electrician or

service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.

Do not under any circumstance cut or remove the third

@round)

prong from the power cord. Do not use an adapter plug with

this appliance. Do not use an extension cord with

this appliance.

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Questiom?

-.~:

Use This

Roblem

Solver

PROBLEM

I POSSIBLECAUSEANDREMEDY

OVEN WILL

●

fise

in your home maybe blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset

COME ON

circuit breaker.

●

Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in.

●

Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle.

CONTROLPANEL

●

Doornotsecurely closed.

LIGHTED, YET OVEN

●

START must be touched

afier

entering cooking selection.

WILL

START

Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAR/OFF not touched to cancel

it.

. Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK IorTIME

COOKH.

●

CLEAWOFF

was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START.

FOODS AM EITHER

OVERCOOKED OR

UNDERCOOKED

●

Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount

of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK

and

additiond

cooking time for completion.

●

Incorr~t

per level enter~. Check coo~ng

guide for recommended power

level,

changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

●

Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking

more than one food item. Check cooking guide for recommendations on increasing

time.

“EE EE”

APPEARS

. When using Clock, you have not entered a valid clock time.

ON DISPLAY

these

thin~

are normal with your microwave oven:

* steam

vapor

escaping from

●

Dull, thumping sound while

●

Some TV-Radio interference

around

the

door.

oven is operating.

might be noticed while using your

Li@t

reflection around door or

●

Dimming oven light and change

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

outer case.

in blower sound may occur while

interference caused by other small

operating at power levels other

appliances and does not indicate a

than high.

problem with your oven.

If you need more help.. call,

toll

free: GE Answer Center”

8W.6262W

consumer information service

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If You

Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty

the

back page

ofrhis

book.

We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who

serviced your appliance. Explain

why you are not pleased. In most

cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased,

write all the details—including

your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park

Louisville, Kentucky 40225

FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North

Wacker

Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

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YOUR GENERAL ELECTRIC MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or

cancelled

check to

establlsh

warranty period.

WHAT IS COVERED

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

For one year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace

any

pan of the

microwave

oven

that fails because of a

manufacturing defect.

LIMITED ADDITIONAL NINE-YEAR WARRANTY

For the second through tenth

year from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, a

replacement magnetron tube if

the magnetron tube fails because of a manufacturing defect, You pay for the service trip to your home and service labor charges.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any

succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington,

D.C.

In Alaska the warranty is the same except that it is LIMITED because you must pay to

ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.

All warranty service will be provided

by our Factory Service Centers or

by our authorized Customer

Care@

servicers during normal working hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE, GENERAL

ELECTRIC-

HOTPOINT

FACTORY SERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRIC CUSTOMER

CARE” SERVICE.

WHAT IS

COVERED ● Service

triPStoYour

hometo

● Replacement of house fuses or

teach you how to use the product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Read your Use and Care material,

If you then have any questions

. Failure of the product if it is used

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product,

Dlease

contact vour dealer or our

or used commercially.

Consumer Affairs office at the

● Damage to product caused

address below, or call, toll free:

accident, fire, floods or acts

GE Answer

Center@

God.

800.626.2000

consumer information service

WARRAN~R

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

● Improper installation.

If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible for providing adequate electrical, gas, exhausting and other connecting facilities.

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

Part No.

164D2092P020

JVM131H

Pub.

No.

49-8027

Printed in Korea

6-89

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