GE Spacemaker 164 D20~PO19, Spacemaker JVM130H Use And Care Manual

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Spacemaker@Micmave Oven

Contents

Adapter Plugs

Light Bulb Replacement

Aluminum Foil 4 Microwaving Tips 2 Appliance Registration

Minute/Second Timer

Auto

S@rt 9 Model and Serial Numbers 2

Care and Cleaning

11,28

Power Levels

8-10

Control Panel 6,7 Precautions 3 Convenience Food Guide

18, 19 Problem Solver

Cooking Complete

Reminder 5

Pro~am Cooking

Cooking Guide 12, 13,20-27 Repair Service

Cooktop Light

6,29

Safety Instructions

3;:

Defrosting 8, 10 Time Cook

Defrosting

Guide

16, 17 Warranty

Back Cover

Delayed Cooking

Exhaust Fan 6,28 Extension Cords

Features

Grease Filter 28 Grounding Instructions 29

Heating or Reheating Guide 14, 15

GE-w&@

Hold Time 8

8W.W.2W

Model

JW130H

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Help whelp 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 and 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

cetiin

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.

Optional

&cessory

available at extra cost from your GE supplier.

Charcoal Filter Mt for

non-vented installation.

th=e ttigs

are

norrnd

with

yow

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

whtie

using your

●

Diting

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

metic

trim or

gl=

with a

medic

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

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,

egg

yolks and chicken livers to prevent

bursting.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

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PRECAUTIONS

TO AVOID

- POSSIBLE

EXPOS~

TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWA~

ENERGY

(a) Do Not Attempt to

operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It

important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do Not Place

any

object

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

Not Operate the

oven

if it is damaged.

It is particularly

important that the oven door

properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) door

@ent)

(2) hinges and latches

@roken

loosened)

(3) door

S4S 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 instigation over electric and gas ranges.

.—

IMPORT~T S~ETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all imtmdionsbefom wing this appliance.

When using electrical appliances,

basic

safity

precautions should be

followed, including

the

following:

WARNING–TO

r~uce

tie

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

●

Use

this

appliance otiy for its intended use as described in this manual.

●

and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

EXCESSWE MICROWAVE ENERGY”

at left.

●

This appliance must be

grounded, Connect

ody to

properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDNGN~U~ONS”

found on page 29.

●

This

microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook

fwd,

and is

not

intended

for laboratory or

industrid use.

●

For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical

outiet,

to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of&se or tripping of circuit breaker.

●

InsMl or

locate this appliance

ody in accordance with the

provided instigation instructions.

~ Do

not cover or block

any

openings on the

app~ance.

●

not use outdoors.

s 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

apptiance

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

apptiance sho~d be

serviced

Ody

qtied

service

personnel.

Contact

nearest

authotied service

facili~

for

emination,

repair or adjustment.

●

with any

apptiance,

close supervision is necessary when used by

chtidren.

●

To reduce the risk of

fii in

the

oven cavity:

–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

betire

placing bags in oven.

–Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers.

–Do not

use recycld paper

products.

Recycled 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 dso ignite. –Do

not operate the

oven

while

empty to

avoid

damage to the

oven and the

danger

of fm.

by accident the oven

sbouldrun

empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try

avoid

operating the oven

empty at dl

times-it saves energy and

prolongs the life of the oven.

–Do

not pop popcorn in your

microwave oven

udess

special microwave popcorn accessory or

udess

you use

popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

–Do not overcook potatoes.

They could dehydrate and catch

fire, causing damage to

your

oven.

Mmateriak

inside

ovenshodd

ignite,

keep oven door closed,

turn oven off, and disconnect

power

cord, or shutoff power at

the fuse or circuit breaker

panek.

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m~NT

S_TY

~S~U~IONS

(continuti)

o some

products such as

whole

eggs and soled

containers-for

example,

closed glass jars-may

explode and

shotid

not be heated

in this oven. . Avoid

heating baby food in

glass jars, even without

their lids;

especially meat and

egg

mixtures.

* Don’t

dtist ~zn

beveragm

in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can

bufld

up. This can cause the container to burst,

msdting

in injury.

Use

meti

ody as directed

cooking guide.

dinners may

be microwaved in

tiil

trays less than 3/4” high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box.

men using meti

in microwave

oven,

keep

meti

at least 1

inch

away

from

sides of

oven.

Cooking

utensib

may become

hot

because of

heat transferred

from the heated food. ~t holders may be needed to handle the

utensd.

●

Sometimes,

the oven

floor

can become

too

hot to touch. Be

c=ti

touching the floor during

and

cooking,

Foods

cooked

tiquids

(such

pasta) may tend to

bofl

over

rapidy

than M containing

less moisture.

Shodd

this occur, refer to page 11 for instructions on how to

clean

the inside of the oven.

●

Thermometer-Do

not use a thermometer in M you are microwaving

urdess

the

thermometer is designed or

recommended for use in the microwave oven.

●

MC utenswPbtic Utensfls

designed for microwave cooking are very

wM,

but

shodd

be used

careMly.

Even microwave-safe

.—

plastic

may

not be as

tolerant

~kingmnditionsasm

or ceramic materials

and may

sotin or char if subjected to

short

periods of overcooking. In

longer

exposures m

we-king,

the food

and

utens~ eodd

ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe

pktics ody

and

use

them in strict

compliance with the

utensfi

manuticturer’s

recommendations.

2) Do not subject empty

utensfis

to microwaving. 3) Do not permit

c~dren to use plastic

utensfls

without complete supervision,

●

When

cooking

pork$ fbtiow

the

directions exactly

anddways

cook the meat to an

internrd

temperature of at least 1~~. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in

the

meat, it will be

Wed

and meat

be safe to eat,

* Mu ~s

not

recommended in a microwave oven. Pressure can

build up

inside egg yolk

and may cause

it to burst, resulting in injury.

●

Foods with unbroken outer

‘%kin”

such as

~tatoes,

WU~W,

tomatoes, apples, chicken livers

and

otier

giblets, and

egg

yolks

(see previous caution)

shotid

pierced to allow steam to

escape

during cooking,

* 4L~&bl&’ coo-

pouches

and tj~tly

C]OSed

pi-c

should be slit, pierced or vented as directed in the cooking guide. If they are not, plastic

coddburst

during

immediately after

cooking, possibly

resdting

injury.

Mso,

plastic storage

containers

shodd

be at least

uncwered

because they

farm

a tight seal.

~en

cooking

with containers

tightiy

covered

with plastic wrap,

remove

covering

care~y

and direct

steam away from hands and

tice.

0 spon~~us bo~-Under

certain special circumstances, liquids may start @boil during or shortly after

remd

from the

microwave oven. To prevent burns

from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the

container

~mthe

microwave oven.

. Have it

ins~ed

and properly

by a

q-~tier.

See

the

speckd ins~tion bootiet

packed

with the microwave oven.

●

The

danst

fan in your

oven

operate

automatidy un*

Condidons

(see

Feature, page

6).

~Me

the

fan is operating, caution is

required to prevent

them

and

sprea~

accidenti

cooking fm

w~e the tianst

fan is in

use,

For this reason:

–Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat settings.

Boflovercausessmo~

and-

sptioversthat

may ignite and spread

if exhaust finis operating.

automatic fan operation,

use adequate

SW utensfls

and

use high

beat

settings

ody

when

necessary.

–kthe eventaf

a grease

smother flaming pan on surface

unit by covering

completely

with

we~-fitting tid,

cookie sheet

or flat tray.

–Nwer flame

foods under

the oven with the

-ust fm

opera- buse it

may

spread

the flames.

-=~p

hood and

~ase

filters

clean. FODOW

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

~S~UCTIONS

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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.

1.0 cubic foot

oven interior

m’

‘:”’”’-—’ ~

‘

‘-

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. . .

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,1 *

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1. Door Handle.

~11 to open door.

Oven Vent.

Door must be securely latched for

oven to operate.

Mode Stirrer Cover.

Protects

the microwave energy distributing

Door Latches.

system. Do not remove the cover.

3. Window with Metal Shield.

You will damage the oven.

Screen allows cooking to be viewed 7.

Oven

moor.

while keeping microwaves confined in oven.

Grease

Filters.

Model and Serial Numkrs.

Cooktop

Light.

10. Oven Light.

Light comes on when door is opened or when oven is operating in any function.

Touch Control

Rnel

and

Digi@l

Display.

For detailed information on each feature, see pages 6 and 7.

Hood Controls.

Fan.

Press HI, LO or OFF.

Light.

Press ON to illuminate

counter surface.

This is to certify that

C.F.M. SONES

this unit has

ken testi

0.10

5.5

Vert.

in conformance with

AMCA

230

Vert.

6.7 Her.

Bulletin No. 210

237 Her.

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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.

men

You

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

hnel.

Displays time of day and time

counting down during cooking functions.

Time Cook I and Time Cook II.

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.)

5. Auto Start.

Allows you to program your oven to begin cooking at a preset time of day—up to a 12-hour delay. (See page 9.)

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.

7. Start. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start oven.

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.

U. Clear/Off.

When touched, it stops the oven and

erases all settings except time of day.

Light.

Touch ON for cooktop light.

A~MATIC FN ~AT~

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.

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How to Use the

~nute/Second ~mer

The MN/SEC

T~R

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

tie

3-Mnute

none

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’j and display shows

time of day.

~ogrming

a Holding

The Minute/Second Timer can

dso

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

seconds. A HOLD or “standing” time may be requested in some of your own recipes or cooking guide.

Rog

~ing

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 tome Defrost, Hold and

Cook

bt’s say you want to

debst

a frozen

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.

Step2:

Touch TIME DEFROST pad.

The display shows “: O“ and

“ENTER DEF TIME” flashes.

Step 3:

Touch pads 1,5,0 and O for

minutes defrosting time.

“ti:OO”

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

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?

A. 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.

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Coohng

~me

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.

II II

I I

.11

II I I

)

Step 1:

Fill

a cup

2/3

full of water,

add- 1

teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no

meti

decoration and is

mic~e

safe (see Microwaving Tips on page

2). Place cup in oven and close door.

Step 2:

Touch TIME COOK 1.

1 COOK

TIM;’. ~~sh~sNTER

Display shows . .

Step

3: Select your time. Touch

1,2 and O for a minute and 20

seconds. Display shows

“1:20~’

“1 COOK TIME” flashes.

Because automatic power level

10 is recommended for this cup of

coffee, there is no need to change

the power level. (If power

level

10 is not appropriate, see “How to Change Power Level” below.)

Step

4: 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.

Usi~

the

~me

Cook II

Feature

The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is

ided

when you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:

Place food in oven in

microwave-safe container and close

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

seconds.

Display shows

“2:ti~’

“1 COOK

TIME” flashes.

Step

4: Touch TIME COOK 11.

Step

5: Set your cooking time.

How to

C-e

~wer bel

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, the second power level is in use and Time Cook II is shown counting down.

Step

9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes

“End~’

Oven,

light

and

fan shut off.

How to Use Auto

Stiti

Auto Stirt 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 AUTO 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.

Questiom

md -em

Isetmyoven

forthe 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

litile

longer, if necessary.

I touched the number pads and selected my power level. When I touched

ST~T,

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.

Step 10:

Open the door.

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Defrosti~

~me

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

toti

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 tivel

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

“End;’

open door, remove package and separate chops to finish defrosting.

. 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.

Questiom

and

Amwe~

Q. When I press

STUT,

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).

Can I Defrost small items in

a hurry? A. Yes,

but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after 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’t the defrosting

timm

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 the 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.

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Page 11

Care and

Cleati~

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

wrdls.

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

How to Clean the Outiide

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 Panel.

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.

and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use it on the painted surfaces such as the

walls—it may scratch the paint.

Page 12

Microwave

Atipting

Cooti~

Techniques for

Microwavi~

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

conhct

the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting, or when cooking foods such as hamburgers from the frozen state.

Stinding

Time.

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

impo~nt

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.

Rotiting.

Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven

helps food cook evenly. To rotate 1/2 turn, turn the dish

until the side

whichwai

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.

Effech of Food Characteristics on MicrowaviM

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 taken 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.

I I

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

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Page 13

A&pti~

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

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.

SprinHe

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. SprinHe with cheese, recover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Page 14

Heati~

Reheati~

Guide

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

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

refrigerator or room temperature. Use microwave oven safe

heat. Stir foods before serving.

containers.

4. Be sure foods are heated through before serving. Steaming or

2. Cover most Ns for fastest

hwtig

(see tips). Exceptions are rare

bubbling around edges does not necessarily mean food is heated

or mdium meats,

some sandwiches,

gri~e

foods like pancakes

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

and baked foods.

the touch in center of underside of dish.

Approximate

Item

Arnomt

~wer bvel

tie,

Min.

Appetbers

Saucy such as meatballs, riblets,

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

to 4

cocktail franks, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

4 to 6

cup/sewing)

Dips: cream or

processd

cheese

1/2

cup

Medium (5)

1 cup

Medium (5)

3 to 5

%stry bites: small pizzas, e= rolls, etc.

2 to 4 servings

High (10) 1 to

mp:

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

Plate of

bftovers

Meat plus 2 vegetables

1 plate High (10) 2 to 4

~p:

Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap.

Mea@

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

roastd

meat:

Rare beef roast, minimum time;

Mdium

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

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)

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)

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

3 to 4 High (10) 2 to 3

Rice and pasta

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

1 to 2

(Zh-%

cup/serving)

Top@

or mixed with sauce

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

3 to 6

(%-%

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

afier hdf

of time.

Sandwiches

Moist filling: Sloppy

joe,

barbecue,

1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7)

1 to

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.

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Page 15

Approximate

Item

Amount

Wwer Uvel

~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 (10-oz.)

High (10) 6 to 7

Milk based

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-oz.)

Meal-High (7)

6 to 7

Tip:

Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap.

reconstituted

V~etibles

Small pieces: peas, beans, corn, etc.

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

1 to 3

cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

3 to

4fi

can

16-oz.

High (10) 3%

Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

Ifi

to 3

corn on the cob, etc.

3 to 4 servings

High (10)

3 to

4fi

1 can

(16-oz.)

High (10)

4 to

Mashed potatoes

1 to 2 servings

High (10)

1 to 3

(Y,

cup/serving)

3 to 4 servings

High (10) 3 to 6

Tip:

Cover vegetables for most even heating.

Sauces

Dessert: chocolate, butterscotch

1/2

cup

High (10)

1 to

1 cup

High (10)

lIA

2Y2

Meat or main dish, chunky type: giblet gravy,

1/2

cup

High (10)

spaghetti sauce, etc.

1 cup

High (10)

2Y2

to 4

can

(16-oz.)

High (10)

4 to 6

Creamy type

1/2

cup

High (10)

1 to

1 cup High (10)

2 to

21h

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

~:::i;i::;=:i::c;r

cu5mrd)

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

2 to 4

1/2

~/2

1/2

to 1

1/2

to 1

1 to

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

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

to 1

With 2 sausage patties (cooked)

2 or 3 pieces

High (10)

1 % to

1Y2

Tip: Do not cover.

Beve~es

Coffee, tea, cider, other water based

1 to 2 cups High (10)

to 3

3 to 4 cups

High (10)

6 to 7

Cocoa, other milk based

1 to 2 cups

Meal-High (7)

2% to 7

3 to 4 cups Meal-High (7)

7 to 10

Tip:

Do not cover.

Page 16

Defrosti~

Guide

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

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

without unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and

extra microwaving time). Turkeys may be placed under running

place food in cooking dish for defrosting.

water until giblets can be removed.

2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check

4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in

all

areas. If

food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if

still slightly icy, return 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

~me,

Min.

~me,

Min.

Comments

Meat

[Power Level: Defrost (3)]

Bacon

to 4

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)

(l-lb. roll)

Sausage, link

(1 to

1%-lbs.)

Sausage, patties

(12-oz.

pkg.)

4 to 5

4 6

4 to 5 per lb. 5 to 6 per

lb.

2 to 4 per lb.

2 to 4% 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 4M per lb.

3 to 4

1Y2

272

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.

Turn over after first 4 minutes.

~rn

meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after

second

half

of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block, microwave

5 to 6 minutes more. Turn 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. After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.

Place wrapped package in oven. Turn over after first

half

of time.

After second half of time, separate pieces with table knife,

let

stand to

complete defrosting.

Turn over after first

2Y2

minutes.

Turn 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.

Cornish hen

Duckling

Turkey

~ultry

Chicken, broiler-fryer,

7 to 8 7 to 8

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

cut Up

(21A to 3Yz-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

(2fi

to 3%-lbs. )

9 to 11

9 to

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.

4 to 6 per lb.

4 to 5 per

lb.

Place wrapped package in oven breast side up. Turn package over after first

half

of time.

2 to 3 per

lb.

2 to 3 per

lb.

Place wrapped 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.

t. 5% ~r

lb. 4M

to 5% per

lb.

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

area$

with foil. Turn 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.

Page 17

First Half

S~ond

Half

Food

~me,

Min. Ume, Min.

Commenk

fih

& 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

(6 to 9-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 half 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.) Heat & serve rolls

(7-oz.

pkg.)

Coffee cake

(11

14%-oz.

) Coffee ring (10-oz. pkg.) Sweet rolls

(8%

12-oz.

) Doughnuts (1 to 3) Doughnuts, glazed

(1 box of 12)

French toast (2 slices)

Cake, frosted, 2 to 3

layer

(17-OZ.)

Cake, filled or topped,

layer (12% to 16-02.)

Pound cake (11

‘A-oz.

)

Cheesecake,

plain

fruit top (17 to

19-oz.)

Crunch cakes & cupcakes Fruit or nut pie (8-in. ) Cream or custard pie

(14-oz.)

3 to 4 2 to 4 3% to 5 3% to 4

to 4

3 to 4

5 % to

2 to 3

2 5 to

1/2

to % each 7 to 9 5 to 6

none

none none none none none none

none none

none

none none

none

Remove metal twist tie.

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

Let pie stand 5 minutes, slice and serve.

fruit

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.)

Page 18

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

Contier

Cover

Power

hvel

~me

Commen@

Appetizem

Snack

Pastry

bites

Microwave

No 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.

package directions.

Cheese

Scrambld e% substi~te (8-oz.

carton)

Cheese souffle

(12-OZ.)

Breakfast, scrambled eggs (6

K-oz.) with

sausage and hash brown potatoes

Welsh rarebit

(10-OZ.)

Microwave safe dish

Microwve

safe 8-in. pie plate and custard cups

Package paper tray

High (10)

Microwave about 1 minute per 1/4 cup mixture. Stir after

half of time. Let stand to

complete cooking.

Defrost (3)

9 to 13 min.

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

Meal-High (7) 9 to 11 min.

To Cook: Divide between 3 or 4 buttered custard cups, 6 or

7-oz.

Rearrange after 5

minutes. Souffles are done when center is set.

Package

High (10)

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

cover film to expose potatoes.

Microwave

Yes

Defrost (3) 5 min.

Stir or breakup after defrosting time. Stir

safe dish

High (10)

5 to 6 min. before serving.

Shellf~h

Crab or shrimp

newburg (61A-oz.

)

Fish & chips

(5 to

14-OZ.)

Deviled crab

(6-oz.)

Breaded fish (5 to 1O-OZ.) (14 to

16-oz.)

(23 to 25-oz.)

Package No

High (10)

pouch Package tray No

High (10)

Microwave No

High (10)

safe dish Microwave

safe dish

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

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

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

distribute evenly on microwave safe dish.

3 to 4 min.

Distribute

evenly

on microwave safe dish 4 to 5 min. 7 to 9 min.

10 to 12 min.

Meat

Frozen meats (5 to

8-oz.)

(10 to

16-oz.)

(16 to 32-oz.) Dry mixes

(hamburger added) TV dinners

(6 to

11%-oz.)

(12 to

20-OZ.)

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

4fi

to 7 min. to vent.

5 to 11 min.

12 to 20 min.

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.

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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,

(10-OZ.) Frozen macaroni &

Microwave

Lid or

High (10) 7 to 10 min.

Stir before serving.

cheese, spaghetti

safe dish

plastic wrap

(8 to 14-02.) Frozen Lasagna

Microwave Wax paper or

High (10)

15 to 20 min.

Rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of cooking time.

(21-02.)

safe dish

plastic wrap

Poultry

Canned Microwave

(7%

to Ioti-oz.)

safe dish

(14 to 24-oz.) Frozen pouch

(5 to 6%-02.)

Main dish

Microwave

(12 to 17-02. pkg.)

safe dish

Fried chicken Microwave (2 pieces)

safe dish (1-lb.–6 pieces)

(2-lbs.–8 to 10 pieces)

Lid or

Place in microwave safe dish. Cover; stir

plastic wrap

High (10)

2 % to 4 min.

after half of time.

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

High (10)

3 % to

min.

Slit pouch before microwaving.

No High

(10)

7 to 14 min.

Stir after 5 minutes.

If label does not state “fully

cooked:’

check

High (10)

2 to 4 min.

for doneness.

High (10)

6 to 7 min.

High (10) 8 to 10 min.

Sauces, Gravies

Canned Microwave Lid or (10 to 16-02.)

safe dish

plastic wrap

High (10)

3 to 6 min.

(32-oz.)

High (10)

6 to 9 min.

Frozen breaded (7-02.)

Canned (8 to 9-02.) (15 to 17-02.) (28 to 32-oz.)

Instant mashed potatoes (2 to 6 servings) (8 to 12 servings)

Frozen souffle (12-02. pkg.)

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

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave

safe dish

Microwave

safe pie

plate and

custard cups Microwave

safe dish

High (10)

Lid or plastic wrap

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

Lid or

plastic wrap

High

(10)

High (10)

Defrost (3) Meal-High (7)

Wax paper

High (10) High (10)

3 to 5 min. Place

microwave trivet or dish.

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

4 to 6 min. 8 to 14 min.

9 to 13 min. 9 to 11 min.

4 to 7 min. 7 to 10 min.

Place vegetables in microwave safe dish. Add 1/2 cup

liquid or liquid from can. Cover.

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

FOIL. Place on microwave safe dish.

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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) (l-lb.) (l

fi-lbs.)

High (10)

4 to 6 min.

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Stir after half of time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to

minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

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

afier balf

of time.

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.

Meatballs

Round or

(1-lb.)

oblong

dish

High (10)

7 to 9 min.

(2-lbs.)

High (10)

10 to 13 min.

Wax paper

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

or 2 patties, use paper

plate

lined with double thickness paper towels.)

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.

Roask

Pot roasts Oblong dish

or casserole

Lid or Medium (5)

plastic wrap

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

Casserole (corned beef or brisket)

Lid or Medium (5) plastic wrap

120 to 130

min.

Add 1 cup water per pound of meat. Turn 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, Oblong dish high quality rump, and trivet sirloin tip)

Wax paper

Medium (5)

Min.

lb.

11 to 13

14 to 16 17 to 19

Turn 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.

Rare

Medium

Well

%rk

Bacon Per slice: (l-lb.)

Pork sausage (raw) (%-lb.–4 patties)

Pork link sausage (raw)

Canadian bacon (2 slices) (4 slices) (6 slices)

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

Microwave

safe

plate

oblong dish

Paper towel

High (10)

Arrange in single layer on paper

towels

or on trivet set in dish. Layer many slices between layers of paper towels in oblong dish.

to 1 min.

14 to 16 min.

total

3 % to 4% min.

Microwave

safe cookware

Wax paper

High

(10)

High (10)

Arrange in single

layer.

Microwave

safe cookware Microwave

safe cookware

1/2

to % min.

per link

1‘~

min.

1Y2

to 2 min.

2 to

2Y2

min.

Arrange in single layer. If cooking 6 or more links, rotate dish 1/2 turn after half of time.

Arrange in single

layer.

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

Microwave safe cookware

Plastic wrap

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

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

14 to 18 min.

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

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Pork roast

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 Oblong 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 upon 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

l~z-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)

(4 chops)

5 to 7 min.

Brush chops lightly with oil. Place in

Sear dish (preheated for

preheated dish. Turn meat at half of time.

8 min.)

Roast Oblong dish

Wax paper

Medium (5)

Min.

Place roast on trivet fat side down. Turn over

(leg or shoulder) and trivet

per lb.

after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10

Medium

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.

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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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Chicken

Pieces Plate or

Wax paper High

(10)

2fi

to 3 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired,

oblong dish

Whole chicken

per piece

Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so

High (10)

15 to 20 min.

thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges

(8 pieces)

total

of dish.

Whole uncut

Oblong dish Oven-proof Meal-High (7)

9 to 12 min.

Brush with browning agent if desired. Add

(stuffed or cooking bag

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

unstuffed)

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 disb 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

ovel

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.

DucHi~

Oblong disb

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.

firkey

Breast Oblongdisb

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.

Bma&

1. 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,

cbopped

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

tube dish*

Paper-lined

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.

11/2

min.

1 to 2 min.

2fi 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.

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and Cheese

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

3. Cook eggs just until set, they are delicate and can toughen if

Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent

overcooked.

bursting.

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

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Glass

No High (10)

measuring cup or casserole

Basic eggs

Buttered

Plastic wrap

Meal-High (7)

custard cup

Poached eggs

k-qt. Casserole

High (10)

casserole

cover

Omelet

9-in.

p~e

plate No

High (10) Medium (5)

Quiche

Microwave

Meal-High (7)

safe

l-qt.

measure and

auiche dish

to 1 min.

per egg

1 % min.

per egg 5 to 6 min.

Boil 2 cups water.

to 1 min.

per egg Melt butter

1 min.

6 to 9 min. Filling:

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

Place 1 teaspoon butter per eW in dish. Microwave at High (10) until melted. Scramble the eggs 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 eggs.

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 in eggs 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

half

of time.

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

11/2

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 be

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

Oblong dish

Wax paper or

High (10)

6 to 8 min.

Microwave until fish flakes easily.

(1-lb.)

plastic wrap

Whole fish Oblong dish

Plastic wrap

High (10)

5 to 7 min.

Shield head and thin

tail

with aluminum foil.

per lb.

Clams, 6

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

High (10)

to4

min. Place in dish with hinged side out.

shallow dish

Shrimp, peeled

Pie plate or

Plastic wrap

High (10)

3 to 6 min.

(l-lb.) shallow dish Shrimp, unpeeled

2-qt.

Lid or

High (10)

6 to 10 min.

Stir after 5 minutes.

(2-lbs.)

casserole

plastic wrap

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Vqetibles

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 taste 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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(2-lbs.)

Whole,

halves

or large, starchy vegetables

(Wtatoes,

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

Potatoes: Cook on

oren floor (no

container) Other vegetables: Square or oblong dish or casserole

Glass casserole

Yes

High (10)

Potatoes: No High (10) Winter squash, cauliflower, etc.: Yes

Yes

High (10)

Yes

High

(10)

High

(10)

High (10)

to 14 min.

to 18 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.

12 to 20 min. 16 to 20 min.

Cut in pieces or halves. No additional

water needed. 4 to 5 min. 6 to 8 min.

18 to 20 min. 10 to 12 min.

10 to 12 min.

3 to 5 min.

Use large enough casserole to

allow

for

boiling in dish.

To stir-fry one type of vegetable,

substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water

and

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

will

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

3. Vary basic white sauce (see page 23) by adding cheese,

e= yolks,

of liquid.

cream or dry milk solids. Add flour with mayonnaise or wine.

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Glass measure

High (10)

4 to 5 min.

Microwave fat, flour and salt together

thickened with flour

or bowl

to melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and

or cornstarch (1 cup)

finish. Increase time 1 to 2 minutes per

additional cup of sauce.

Thin,

liquid

sauces

Casserole

High

(10)

2 to 3 min.

Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated

(au jus, clam, etc.) (1 cup)

ingredients. Stir

well

and microwave to

finish.

Melted

butter sauces,

Glass measure

High (10)

1/2

to 1 min.

Microwave butter just to melt. For

clarified butter

cup)

clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off

and use clear top layer.

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Always use microwave safe cookware (glass or plastic),

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).

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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2-qt.

casserole

Lid or plastic wrap

High (10)

15 to 18 min.

Add 3 cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. For

rotini

type, check for doneness after 10

minutes.

Spaghetti

(16-oz.)

Egg noodles (8-oz.)

Lasagna (8 to

16-oz.)

Manicotti (s-oz. )

Rice, regular long grain (1 cup)

Rice, minute (1 Y2 cups)

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt.

casserole

13X9X2-in.

oblong dish

12x8x2-in.

oblong dish

3-qt,

casserole

2-qt.

casserole

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

Plastic wrap

Lid or plastic wrap

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 afier 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 % cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.

High (10)

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

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.

Mix cereal,

salt and hottest tap water before

per serving

microwaving. Stir before serving. For 6 servings, use

3-qt.

casserole.

NOTE:

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

Grits, quick

China or

No High (10) pottery bowl, paper bowl

3 to 5 min.

Increase casserole size for more than one

for 1 serving

serving. Increase time about 2 minutes for each additional serving you are cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.

3 to 4 min.

Mix cereal with hottest tap water. Increase

for

serving

casserole size and microwave time by 2 minutes per additional serving.

N~E:

To microwave single-serving packet of instant grits,

package

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

to 1 minute.

Cream of Wheat

l-qt.

casserole No

High (10)

or bowl

Cream of Rice

China or

High (10)

pottery

bowl,

paper bowl

3 to 4 min.

Increase time 1 minute per additional serving.

for I serving

to 2 min. Increase time about 1 minute per additional

for 1 serving

serving.

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Cakes and

Desserfi

1. 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)

(18 to 20-02.)

square dishes

Fluted tube

Meal-High (7)

cake pan

Basic butter or

Greasd

8-in.

High (10)

chocolate cake

round dish

Pinapple

8-in. round

High (10)

upsidedown cake

dish

Cupcakes (6) Paper lined

High (10)

cupcaker

Bar cookies

8-in. square

High (10)

dish

Ux8X2-in.

High (10)

dish

Baked

apples

Micmve

Lid or

High (10)

prs

safe dish or plastic wrap casserole

8 to 9 min.

17 to 19 min.

8 to 9 min.

9 to 11 min.

3ti

to 4 min.

6 to 8 min. 8 to 14 min.

3 to 4 min. per piece

Grease dishes before adding batter. Remove an

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

befo~ inverting to

cwl.

Use number of

e~s

recommend 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. Ut stand on heat-proof 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.

Men

cooking

seved

cupcakes, you may

notice some

wfll

be done before others. If so,

remove cupcakes as they are done and continue

cooking the rest a few seconds more.

Grase

dish before adding batter. Rotate dish

1/2 turn after

hdf

of time. Cut when cool.

Pierce fruit or peel to prevent

bumting

Canties

Aways

use microwave safe glass cookwa~. For easy cleanup, melt 2. Candies which are

boded

become very hot; be sure to handle

chocolate in paper

wrap~m m

side up, or place chocolate in

cooking containers carefully.

paper

bowl

to melt.

Food

Contier

Cover

Power

hvel

~me

Commenk

S’Mores

Paper napkin No

High (10)

15 to 20

or paper plate

seconds

Caramel Apples

l-pint (2-cup) No

High (10)

3 min.

measure

Marshmallow Crisp 12X8x2-in.

Yes

High (10)

1Y2

min. to

dish

melt butter, 3 M min. to melt marshmallows

Yes

High (10)

3 to 5 min.

Cover graham cracker with chocolate and marshmallow. Microwave.

Unwrap a 14-02. package of caramels into measuring

cup.

Add 1 tablespoon water.

Microwave, stirring every minute. Dip 4

apples into mixture. In 12 x8x2-in. container, melt 1/4 cup butter.

Add 1O-OZ. package marshmallows.

Cover

with wax paper and microwave to melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice

cereti. PESS firrrdy

into dish.

Place 12-02. semi-sweet chocolate pieces in container. Microwave to melt. Add 1 cup whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm.

Page 27

Microwave

Utemil/Cookware

Guide

~pe

of Utensil/Cookware

Microwave Uses

Foil-1ined Paper Bags, Boxes and Baking Trays

Metal or part metal Pots, 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 Corning,

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.

Page 28

The

Efiawt

Feature

METAL

FILTER

COO~P

LIGHT

The exhaust hood

feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two metal filters which collect

grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting to the outside. The hood also has a light for illuminating the counter space.

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

To clean grease filter, soak,

then

agitate fil;er 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.

Hlters

should be

cleaned at least once a month.

Never

oDerate vour

hood without

To replace grease filter,

slide the filter in the frame slot on the back of the opening.

To remove grease filter,

grasp the

“finger hold” on the filter and slide

to the rear.

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

‘—\+

the

filte;

pl~ce.

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

Clean

off the grease and dust on

hood surfaces

ofien.

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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Page 29

Li@t

Bulb Replacement

Groundi~

Imtructiom

Coohp Li@t

in Hood

REMOVE SCREW

To replace

cooktop light in hood,

first

disconnect

fiwer

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.

Oven Li@t

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.

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.

WB2X4253) available from your

GE supplier. High intensity 40-watt bulbs (Part No.

40SllN/1)

which are available in supermarkets and hardware stores may also be used for replacements. Raise light compartment cover and replace screw. Connect electrical power to microwave oven.

Next, remove the single screw located above door near center of oven that secures light housing. Remove bulb and replace with a 30-watt GE bulb (Part No.

WB2X4235) available from your

GE supplier. Secure light housing with screw.

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 electric 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

o~electric

=hoc~.

INSURE PROPER

GROUND EXISTS

Fig. 1

BEFORE USE I

Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the

groundin~

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

circ~ce

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.

Page 30

Questiom?

-.~:

Use This

Woblem

Solver

PROBLEM

POSS~LE CAUSE AND REMEDY

OWN

~L N~

A fuse 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

wdI

receptacle.

CONTROL PANEL

. Door not securely closed. LIGHTED, YET OVEN

WLL N~ STA~

●

START must be touched after entering cooking selection.

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

Make sure

youhaveenteredcooking

time

afirtouching T~E

COOK

IorT~ECOOK ~.

●

CLEAWOFF

was touched

accidentily.

Reset cooking program and touch

STAW.

FOODS ARE

E~HER

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

OVERCOOKED

fds

in oven. Touch TIME COOK I and

additiond

cooking time for completion.

UNDERCOOKED

. Incorrect power level

enteti,

Check cooking guide for recommended power level,

changing levels during cooking if necessary.

●

Dish WS not

ro~~, tim~

or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions.

Check cooking guide or recipe for instructions.

Q T~

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.

“EEEE”

APPEARS

●

men

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

ON DISPLAY

th= t-s

are no-with

yow

microwave oven:

or vapor escaping

●

Dull, thumping sound while

●

Some TV-Radio interference

around the door.

oven is operating.

might be noticed while using your

* L~t ~~on ~und d~r

●

D-

g oven light and change

microwave oven. It’s similar to the

oukr me.

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”

8~262~

consumer information service

Page 31

If You Need Service

To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of this 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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.—

Page 32

YOUR GENERAL

ELE~RIC

MICROWAVE OVEN

WARRANTY

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

cancelled

check to establish 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 part 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 ●

servicetriPstoyourhometo

teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care material.

If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below, or call, toil free:

GE Answer Center”

800.626.2000 consumer information service

. 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.

● Replacement of house fuses or

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

for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.

. Damage to product caused

by accident, fire, floods or acts of God.

WARRANTOR IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

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. 164

D20~PO19

JVM130H

Pub. No. 49-8026

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