Hotpoint E1450G Use And Care Manual

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E1450G

Theelectricoutput

Ofthismhn-mvweoven

is‘7’00watts.

Minute/SecondTimer ModelandSerialNumbers

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800.626.2000

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wad.thisIhMkCarefully.

It isintendedtohelpyouoperate andmaintainyournewmicrowave ovenproperly.

~Keepi{handyforanswerstoyour questions.

Ifyoudon’tunderstandsomething or needmorehelp, write(include

yourphonenumber): ConsumerAffairs

Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

write down the model a+m~stMt.31~~m~~~s. You’Hfindthemona labelinside

theoven. Thesenumbersarealsoonthe

ConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCardthatcamewith yourmicrowaveoven.Before sendinginthiscard,pleasewrite thesenumbershere:

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

Usethese numbersinany correspondenceor servicecalls concerningyourmicrowaveoven.

Be sure your microwave OWW-1k regktered. It isimportantthatweknowthe

locationofyour microwaveoven shouldaneedoccurforadjustments.

Yoursupplierisresponsiblefor registeringyouastheawner.

Pleasecheckwithyoursupplierto besurehehasdoneso;alsosendin yourConsumerProductOwnership RegistrationCard.If youmove,or ifyouarenottheoriginalpurchaser, pleasewriteto us, statingmodel andserialnumbers.This appliance mustbeJRgistered.Pleasebecertain

that it is. Writeto: Hotpoint

RangeProductService AppliancePark Louisville,KY40225

youreceiveda

dam~ed ovenoee

Immediatelycontactthe dealer(or

builder)thatsoldyoutheoven.

save time and

money.

Before

you rqlest service...

checktheProblemSolveronpage37. It listscausesofminor operating problemsthatyoucancorrectyourself.

optional

Axessories

availableatextracostfromyour Hotpointsupplier.

JM6 InshilationKitconverts thisoventoa built-inwalloven.

A&thesethingsam?normal ‘withyour microwaveOWm:

Steamorvaporescapingfrom

*EM thumpingsow-idwhile

aroundthedoor.

ovenisoperating.

QLightreflectionarounddooroi-

@SomeTV-Radiointerference

outercase.

mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

QDimmingovenlightandchange

mi&owaveoven.It’ssimilar-tothe

inMowr soundmayoccurwhile

interferencecausedbyothersmall

opemtingatpowerlevelsothm-

appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

+~,~h@,

problemwithyouroven.

microwaving.Mostglasscasseroles, cookingdishes,measuringcups,

custardcups,potteryor china dinnerwarewhichdoesnothave metallictrimor glazewitha metallic sheencanbeused.Somecookware islabeled“suitableformicrowaving:’

Ifyouareunsure,usethisdishtest: Measure1cupwaterina glasscup. Placeinovenonorbesidedish.

?vlicrowave1-1Y2 minutesatHigh(10). Ifwaterbecomeshot,dishis microwavesafe.If dishheats, it shouldnotbe usedformicrowaving.

@Papertowels,waxpaper,and plasticwrapcanbeusedtocover dishesinordertoretainmoisture

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andpreventspattering. @Somemicrowavedfoodsrequire

stirring,rotatingor rearranging. Checkthecookingguide,pages

16-31.

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@Steambuildsuppressureinfoods

~---:-----whicharetightlycoveredbya skin or membrane.Piercepotatoes,egg yolksandchickenliverstoprevent bursting.

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(a)Do NotAttempt tooperate

thisovenwiththedooropen since opendooroperationcanresultin harmfulexposuretomicrowave energy.Itisimportantnotto defeatortamperwiththesafety interlocks.

(b)Do Notl%weanyobject

betweentheovenfrontfaceand thedooror aHowsoilorcleaner residuetoaccumulateonsealing surfaces.

(c)DoNMOperate theoven

ifitis damaged.It isparticularly importantthat theovendoorclose properlyandthatthereisno

damagetothe: (1)door(bent) (2)hingesandlatches(brokenor

loosened) (3)doorsealsandsealingsurfaces. (d)The OvenShmdd Notbe

adjustedor repairedbyanyone exceptproperlyqualifiedservice personnel.

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Vt%efiLlsingelectricalappliances, basicsafetyprecautionsshould13e followed,includingthefollowing:

the riskof burns,electricshock, fire, injurytopersons or exposure to excessivemicrowaveenergy:

~ Usethis applianceonlyforits intendeduse asdescribedin this manual.

* Readand followthespecific “HHXJT1ONS TOAVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO EXCESSIVEMKROWAVE ENERGY”

atleft.

Thisappliancemustbegroundcxl. Connectonlytoproperlygrotmdtxl outlet. See “GROUNlllNG

INSTRUCTIONS”

onpage33.

@Thismicrowaveovenis

Specificallydesignedtoheator cookfood9andisnotintended

forlaboratoryorindustrialuse. @Forbest

operation,plugthis

appliance into itsownelectrical outlet, topreventflickeringof lights,blowingof&se or tripping of’circuitbreaker.

@Installor locatethisappliance

onlyin accordance withthe

providedinstaHationinstructions.

* Be certaintoplacethefront

stiace ofthe doorthreeinchesor I?RRorebackfromtheCountertop edgeto

avoid aecidentil tipping

d theappliance in

normalusage.

@DOnotcoverorblockany openingson the appliance.

@DO

notuseoutdoors.

QDo

notimmersepowercord or

plugin water,

@Keeppowercordawayfrom heatedsurfaces.

~ DoMMM powercod hangover

edgeof‘&Meorc(xmter,

@Donot

operatethisappliance

ifithasadamagedpowercordor plug,ifitisnotworkingproperly, orifithasbeendamagedor dropped.

@Seedoorsurfacecleaning instructionsonpageM.

@Thisapplianceshouldbe servicedonlybyqualifiedservice personnel.Contactnearest authorizedservicefacilityfor

examination,repairoradjustment. ~ASwith

anyappliance,cloSe

supervisionisnecessarywhen usedbychildren.

@T()~@~~~~~~)&Jk~ffi~~~~ theoven

cavity:

–Do

notovercookfood.Carefidly

attendapplianceifpaper,plastic, orothercombustiblematerialsare pIacedinsidetheoventofacilitate cooking.

—Removewiretwist-tiesfrom

paperorplasticbagsbefore placingbaginoven.

–Do notuseyourmicrowave oventodrynewspapers.

–P@er toweis,naptinsand waxpaper.Recycledpaper productscancontainmetalflecks which

rmy causearcingorig~ite.

Paperproductscontainingnjlon ornylonfikmentsshouldbe avoided,astheymayalsoignite.

–DQJnotoperatetheovenwhile

emptyto

avoid damage to the

oven and the

dangerfoffire,If

byaccidenttheovenshouldrun emptya minuteortwo,noharm isdone.However,trytoavoid operatingtheovenemptyatall

times-—-itsavesenergyand prolongsthelifeoftheoven.

@~@f@J~ggjg{gjg~i~lliquids(Wch

.23spaw) maytendtoboilovel-

rme

rapidlykm foodscontiiining

lessmoisture.Shouldthisoccur, refertopage35forinstructionscm howtocleantheinside

oftheowm.

@Thermometer—Do not

use

athemnometerinfoodyou aremicrowavingunlessthe thermometerisdesignedor recommendedforuseinthe microwaveoven.

eRemovethe&m&mtureprobe

flWntheovenwhenmotinI!ERIf youleavetheprobeinsidetheoven withoutinsertingitinfoodorliquid, andturnonmicrowaveenergy,it cancreateelectricalarcinginthe

ovenanddamageovenwails. @Plasticutem*—Plasticutensils

designedformicrowavecooking

areveryusefil,butshouldbe usedcarefully.Evenmicrowave plasticmaynotbeastolerantof overcookingconditionsasareglass orceramicmaterialsandmay sofienor charifsubjectedtoshort

periodsofovercooking.Inlonger exposurestoovercooking,thefood.

andutensilscouldignite.For

thesereasons:1)Usemicrowave plasticsonlyandusetheminstrict. compliancewiththeutensil manufacturer’srecommendations.

2)Donotsubjectemptyutensilsto microwaving.3)Donotpermit childrentouseplasticutensils withoutcompletesupervision,

@when Cooi{ingp@Tk9follow thedirectionsexactlyaridalways cookthemeattoaninternal te]nperat~lreofatleastUO°F. Thisassuresthat,intheremote

possibilitythattrichinamaybe presentinthemeat,itwillbe killedandmeatwillbesafetoeat.

@Boiling$?ggsisnot

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potatoesjsausages,

lmrnaioes,apples,chickenIjvers andother gMe@ andeggyolks (seeprevious

caution)shouldbe piercedtoallowsteamtoescape duringcooking.

@4~~Q~~~~~e9gCootingpouches W@tightlyAxM?dplasticbags

shouldbeslit,piercedorvented asdirectedincookbook.Hthey

arenot,plasticCOWburstduring orimmediatelyaftercooking, possiblyresultingininjury.P&o, plasticstoragecontainersshouldbe atleastpartiallyuncoveredbecause theyformatightseal.When cookingwithcontainerstightly coveredwithplasticwrap,remove coveringcarefidlyanddirectsteam awayfromhandsandface.

@Swntineous boiling—Under

certainspecialcircumstances, liquidsmaystarttoboilduringor

shortlyafterremovalfromthe microwaveoven.Topreventburns fromsplashingliquid,stirthe liquidbrieflybeforeremovingthe containerfromthemicrowaveoven.

—Remove theshelffromoven

whennotinuse.

–Do not storeorcookwithshelf

onfloorofoven.Productdamage

mayresult. –Use potholderswhenhandling

theshelfandutensils.Theymay behot.

—Donotusemicrowavebrowning dishonshelf.Theshelfcould overheat.

–Be surethattheshelfis positionedproperlyinsidethe oventopreventproductdamage (seepag~M).

FeaturesofYouroven

ChokingComplete

Reminder

(~0~

allAfJm ROASTcodesexceptcode~

AUTODEFROST,TIMECOOK

andDEFROST

cycles)

Toremindyouthatyouhavefoodintheoven,the ovenwillbeeponceaminuteuntilyoueitheropen theovendoorortouchtheCLEAR/OFFpad.

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L DoorHandle.Pulltoopendoor. Doormustbesecurelylatchedfor

oventooperate.

2. DoorLatches.

3. ViewingWindowwithMetal Shieki.Metalscreenpermits

viewingoffoodsandkeeps microwavesconfinedinsideoven.

4 ModelandSerialNumbers.

5. OvenVent.

6. ModeStirrercover.

Protectsthemicrowaveenergy distributingsystem.Do notremove thiscover.Youwilldamagetheoven.

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1.4Cubic Foot

OvenInterior

7. MN2ROTHERMOMETERTM TemperatureProbe.Usewith

TEMPCOOK/HOLDandAUTO ROASTfimctionsonly.

8. ReceptacleforTemperature Probe.Temperatureprobemust

besecurelyinsertedintoreceptacle whenusingTEMPCOOK/HOLD or AIYN3ROAST.

9. OwmShelf.Letsyou microwave severalfoodsat once.(SeeSafety

Instructionsandpages34and35 forspecialinstructions.)Whenthis shelfisnotinuse,pleaseremove fromtheoven.

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10. GlassCookingTray.Tray

mustbein placewhenusingthe oven.Cookingperformancewillbe unsatisfactorywithoutthetrayin place.Thetraymayberemovedfor cleaning.

11. OvenInteriorLight.Turnson whenthedoorisopenedorwhen theovenisoperating.

12.TouchControlPaneland Display.Seenextpagefor instructions.

When%buiPluginthe (him

Thepaneldisplaysfour8’sontheupperportionandallofthe

ovenfunctionsonthe lowerportion.Afier 15seconds,alllights disappearand“PF” comesonintheupperportion.Touchthe CLEAIWFF padandovenisreadyforuseandtheclockcanbeset.

Ifpowerisdisruptedatanytime,theabovesequencereoccurs, andyoumustresetClock aftertouchingCLEAR/OFF.

Yourcontrolmnel

Thecontrolpanelallowsyou tosettheovencontrols electronicallywiththetouch ““ ofafinger.It’sdesignedtobe

easyto useandunderstand.

L DHN?LAY.Displaystimeof day,timecountingdownduring cookingfunctions,powerlevel,

internalfoodtemperature,Auto RoastandAutoDefrostcodes,

AutoDefrost,foodweights,Quick Setcontrolcodes,cookingmode andinstructions.

2. TIME COOK. Microwave fora preset amountoftimeusing automaticpowerlevel10(High)(or changepowerlevelafterentering cookingtime. Seepage10.)

3. DEFROST’.Gentlethawingat

automaticpowerlevel3 (Low).(If

desired,youmaychangepower

levelafterenteringdefrostingtime. Seepage7.)

4. NUMBERPADS.Touchthese padsto enter cooking,defrosting time,timeofday,temperature, powerlevel,QuickSetcontrol codes,AutoRoastcodes,Auto Defrostcodesand foodweights.

5. CLOCK. Touchthispad toenter timeofdayor checktime ofdaywhilemicrowaving.Toset clock,firsttouchCLOCKpad andthenenter timeofday.For example,if timeis 1:30,touch numberpads1,3 andOand“1:30” willappearon display.Thentouch STARTpad. Toresetor change

time,simplyrepeataboveprocess. & l?OWERLI+!WEL.Touchthis

padbeforeenteringanotherpower levelnumberif youwanttochange fromautomaticpowerlevel10 (High)forcookingor power

le~e~~(Low)fordefrosting. %AUTORCMJ3T’.Insertprobe,

touchthispad, thendesirednumber padfor Codeto slow-cookor temperaturecookmeatwith automaticpresetprogram. (Seepages12and 13.)

8. QUICK SETICOI$?TROL.Use this pad asa shortcutmethodfor enteringcookingtimeandpower level.(Seepage 14.)

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“m m“ AppealsonDisplay: @WhenusingTEMPCOOK/

HOLDfimction,youhave enteredatemperaturelessthan

100”F.or morethan 199”F.

oWhensettingclock,youhave not enteredavalidclocktime.

9. TEMPCoOK/HOLD.Usethe temperatureprobetocookbyusinga p~et temperature.Oncefd reaches presettemperature,ovenswitches toHOLDsettingandmaintainsthat temperatureuntilyoutouchthe CLEAR/OFFpad. (Seepage11.)

10.MIN/SECTIMER.This

featureusesnomicrowaveenergy. Itcanfunctionasa kitchentimer, asa holdingperiod timerafter defrostorasadelaytimerbefore timeor temperaturecooking.(See page32.)

Il. AKJTQDEFROST.Touchthis

pad,thenCodenumberandfd weight.Theovenautomaticallysets powerlevelsanddefrostingtime. (Seepage8.)

12. CLEANOFF.Whentouched,

itshutsofftheovenanderasesall settings(excepttimeofday).

B. START.Afterallselections aremade,touchthispadtostart theoven.

ob”AppearsOnDisplay:

@Probehasbeenforgotten whenAUTOROASTorTENIP COOK/HOLDfunctionis beingused.

~Probeisnotsecurelyseatedin ovenwallreceptacle.

Program cooking

UsethecontrolpaneltoTempCook/

Holdwitha choiceoftemperature, AutoRoastorAutoDefrostwith ovensettingtimesandpowerlevels, TimeDefrostandTimeCookwith choiceofpowerlevelsfrom1 (lowest)to 10(highest),setQuick Setto quicklyentercooktime and powerlevel,timekitchentasks withthe Min/SecTimer,andset

Createyourownprogramstosuit your individualcookingstyle. For example:usetheMin/SecTimer todelaythestartofTempCook/ Hold,AutoRoastorTimeCook, or programaholdtimebetween DefrostandTimeCook.(See page32.) SetTimeCooktodesired cookingtime;ovenshutsoff automaticallyat endoftime.

TheDefrostsettingisdesigned

forspeedythawing of’froxenfood andisone of thegreatadvantages ofa microwaveoven.

UsetheDefrostsettingtoquickly thawf~ds suchasbread,roHs, vegetables,fruitsandfrozen dinners.TheAutoDefrostsetting ispreferredformeatandpoultry becausetheovensetsthedefrosting timeandpowerlevelsforyou.

@Powerlevel3 isautomaticallyset fordefrosting,butyoumaychange

this formoreflexibility. @Seethedefrostingguidefor

defrostinghelp. Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith

thedefrostfimction,defrosta 1O-OZ.

packageoffrozenstrawberriesby

followingthestepsbelow.

Step1:Placepackageoffrozen strawberriesintheovenandclose door.Besurepackagecontains nometal.

Step2: TouchDEFROST.Display shows”: O“and“ENTERDEF TIME”flashes.

Step3: Selectonehalfofthetotal defrostingtimerecommendedinthe defrostingguide.Forexample,touch3, 0andOfor3 minutes.Displayshows

‘63:00’”and “DEF T’IMJj;’flashes.

HowtochangePowerLad

Aftersettingdefrostingtime,

touchPOWERLEVELDad.

Step4:TouchSTAIZI’.“DEFTIME” showsandtimecountsdownon display.Whencycieiscompleted,the ovensignalsandflashes“End~’then automaticallyshutsoff.

Step5:Turnpackageover,close doorthenrepeatSteps2 and3 toset remaininghalfofdefrostingtime andtouchSTART.

Step6:Whenovensignalsand

flashes“End~’opendoor,remove packageandseparatestrawberries to finishdefrosting.

DefrostingTips

@Foodsfrozenin paperorplastic canbe defrostedinthepackage.

@Forevendefrosting,somefoods

needtobebroken upor separated partofthewaythroughthe defrostingtime.

~Family-size,pre-packaged frozendinnerscanbedefrostedand microwaved.If thefoodis inafoil container,transferitto amicrowavesafedish.

@Checkthedefrostingguidefor

otherdefrostingtips.

thentouchdesirednum~erfor newpowerlevel.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. WhenI touchSTART,Ihear adullthumpingnoise.Whatisit?

A. Thissoundisnormal.It is

lettingyouknowtheovenisusinga powerlevellowerthan 10(High).

Q. CanI defrostsmallitemsin ahurry?

A. Yes,buttheywillneedmore

frequentattentionthanusual.Raise thepowerlevelafterenteringthe timebytouchingthedesiredpower levelpad.Powerlevel7cutsthe totaldefrostingtimeaboutin 1/2; powerlevel10cutsthetotal defrostingtimetoapproximately

1/3.Duringeither,rotateor stir

foodfrequently.

Q. Whydon’tthedefrosting timesinthe defrostingguide seemrightformyfood?

A. Thesetimesareaverages.

Defrostingtimecanvaryaccording tothetemperatureinyourfreezer. Setyour ovenforthetimeindicated inyour defrostingguide.Ifyour foodis stillnot completelythawed attheendofthat time,resetyour ovenand adjustthetimeaccordingly.

Q. Shouldallfoodsbecompletely thawedbeforecooking?

A. Somefoodsshouldnotbe

completelythawedbeforecooking. Forexample,fishcookssoquickly itisbetter to begincookingwhileit isstillslightlyfrozen.

Q. CanIopenthedoorduring defrostingtocheckonthe progressof myfood?

A. Yes.Youmayopenthedoorat

anytimeduringmicrowaving.To resumedefrosting,closethedoor andtouchSTART.Theovenbegins operatingif timeis lefton timer. If not,resettimer.

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AutomaticDefrosting

VViththeAutoDefrostfeature, theovenautomaticallysetsthe defrostingtimeandpowerlevels foryou.Youchoosetheappropriate

Codenumberfrom1to6forthefood youaredefrosting,thenenterthe foodweightinpoundsandtenths ofa pound (seeConversionGuide onnextpage)andpressSTART.

Theovencalculatesdefrostingtime andchangespowerlevelsduring defrostingtogiveevendefrosting results.

HowtosetAutoDefrost

Beforeyoubegin,checkthe guidelocatedatbottomofoven whenyouopenthedoor.Itshows

minimumandmaximumFood WeightsforeachCodeNumber. Youwillneedto knowyourFood

WeightandcorrespondingCode beforesettingAutoDefrost.

3. EnterselectedCode fromguide. Forexample,poultrycallsforCode1.

“ENTERLBS”flashes.“CODEl“

appearsondisplay.

L Removefoodfrompackage, placein ovenonmicrowave-safe dish,andclosedoor.

4. Enterweight.Forexample,press

NumberPads1and2 forweightof

1.2pounds(1pound,3 ounces—see

ConversionGuideonnextpage).

2. Press AUTODEFROSTpad.

Displayshows“1.2”and“START” flashes.

5. PressSTARTpad.Displayshows “DEF TIME”andDefrostTime

Note:If “EEEE’ appearsondisplay, checktheCodeGuide.Makesure weightcorrespondstoCodeNumber.

Onceduringdefrosting,theoven beeps4 times,“turn95flashes4 timesandovenshutsoff. “turn”

remainsondisplayandovenbeeps every6 secondsthereafteruntil you openthedoor,attendyourfood(see guideonnext page),closethedoor andpressSTART.

Whendefrostingtimeiscompleted,

“End”flashesandovenbeeps4 times.“End” remainsondisplay andovenbeeps every minuteuntil dooris openedorCLEAR/OFF padispressed.

StandTime

WhenusingtheAutoDefrost

feature,it isnecessarytoallow

foodto standin ordertofinish defrostingtheinterior.Youmay takethe foodoutoftheovenifyou

wish.Andin somecases,itshould

standin yourrefrigerator.Stand

timerecommendationsaregiven

intheguideon the nextpage.

countsdown.

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RECOMMENDED

FOODS

MIN.-MAX.

WEIGHT

SIGNAL

STANDTIME

15to20minutes.

ChickenPieces

.5to4.9 pounds

lhrn over.Separateand/or shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces.

15to 20minutes. Placeundercold runningwaterto completedefrosting.

Fish

.5to3.9pounds Turnover.Separateand/or

shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces.

15to20minutes.

GroundBeef

.5to5.9pounds

Removedefrostedareasand breakapart.

Turnoverandshieldwhere necessary.

2 to3hours.

Roasts,bonein 3.0to5.9pounds

11.wnoverandshieldwhere necessary.

2to 3hours.

Roasts,boneless

3.0to5.9pounds

.5to3.9pounds

‘Ikrnover.Separateand/or shieldwherenecessary. Removedefrostedpieces. ~

15to 30minutes.

SteaksandChops

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Edgesor thinareasofmeat willdefrostmorerapidlythanotherareas.Aftersignal,feelmeatforwarmspotsandshield theseareaswithsmallpiecesoffoil.

eFoodweight

ConversionGuide

If weightoffoodis statedin poundsandounces,theounces mustbeconvertedto tenths(.1) ofa pound.

Ounces

Pounds

1-2 .1

4-5 .3

6-7

9-1o

.7 12-13 .8 14-15 .9

Cootingbymme

Thetimecookingfeatureallows you to presetthecookingtime.

Theovenshutsoffautomatically. Powerlevel10(High)is

recommendedformostcooking, butyoumaychangethis formore flexibility.Seethecookingguide.

Tobecomebetteracquaintedwith timecooking,makeacupofcoffee byfollowingthestepsbelow.

Step 1:Filla cup2/3 fullofwater, add-1teaspoonofinstantcoffeeand

stirtodissolve.Usea cupthathasno metaldecorationandis microwave safe.(RefertoMicrowavingTips onpage 2.) Placecupinovenand close door.

Step 2: TouchTIMECOOKpad. Displayshows”:

O“and“ENTER

COOKTIME” flashes.

Step3: Selectyourtime.Touch

1,0 andOforoneminute.Display shows“1:00”and“COOKTIME” flashes.

Becauseautomaticpowerlevel10 isrecommendedfo~thiscupof coffee,thereis noneedtochange thepowerlevel.(Ifpowerlevel-10 isnotappropriate,see“Howto ChangePowerLevel”below.)

HowtoChangePowerLevel

Aftersettingcookingtime, touchPOWERLEVELpad,

thentouchdesirednumberfor

newpowerlevel.

Step4: TouchSTART.“COOK

TIME”andtimecountingdown

showondisplay.

Step5:Whentimeisup,theoven

signalsandflashes“End? Oven,

lightandfanshut off.

Step6:Openthedoor.

QuestionsandAmswers

Q. Isetmyovenforthetime calledforintherecipe,butatthe endofthetimeallowed,myfood wasn’tdone.Whathappened?

A. Sincehousepowervariesdue

totimeor location,manyTime Cookrecipesgiveyoua timerange topreventovercooking.Setthe ovenforminimumtime,test the foodfordoneness,thencookyour fooda littlelonger,if necessary.

Q. Itouchedthenumberpads andselectedmypowerlevei.When ItouchedSTART,however,my ovendidn’tcomeon. Whynot?

A. TheTIMECOOKDadmustbe

touchedbeforesetting~henumber padsor else yourovenwillnot begincooking.

Q. Iwanttocookona power

levelotherthanHigh.WhatdoI

needtodo?

A. Tochangethepowerlevel, touchthePOWERLEVELpad. _

“P-10”appearsonthedisplay

panel. Enternewnumber.

Q. Whathappensif I accidentally ‘ operatethemicrowaveoven withoutfoodinit?

A. Accidentaluse for shortperiods

oftimedoesnotdamagethe oven butit isnotrecommended.

Q. CanI interruptmyTime Cookfunctiontocheckthefood?

A. Yes.Toresumecooking,

simplyclosethedoorandtouch

theSTARTpad.Thetimermustbe

resetforcookingtoresumeunless timeisremainingontimer.

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CookingbyTemperature

Internaltemperatureisthebest testofdonenessformanyfoods.

UseTENWCOOK/HOLDto

cookavarietyoffoodstothe

desiredfinishedfoodtemperature.

TheTIMECOOKsettingis

recommendedforbatters,doughs, frozenfood~andfoodswhichare difficulttocookpreciselywith theprobe.

“TEMPCOOK/HOLD”takesthe guessworkout ofcookingbecause theovenautomaticallysignalswith fourbeepswhenthefoodreaches thepresettemperature.TheHold featurewillmaintainthistemperature foruptoonehouroruntilyou

touchtheCLEAR/OFFpad. Note:Ovenautomaticallyswitches

to “Hold”whenpreset food temperatureisreached.

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TemperatureProbe

HANDLE

CABLE

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SENSOR

Thetemperatureprobeisa food thermometerthat gaugestheinternal temperatureofthefood;itmustbe usedwhenusing“TEMPCOOK/ HOLD”or “AUTOROAST:’ Ilouseyourprobeproperly,follow ~irectionson page12.

How toTempChka Riled

BeefRibROastb Medium

Step1:Inserttemperatureprobe

intoroastandattachprobesecurely inovenwall.Closethedoor.

Step2: TouchTEMPCOOK/ HOLD.“ENTERTEMPCOOK” flashes.

Step3: Touch1,2,5 for 125°F.

“TEMP”flashesand“125”shows

ondisplay. Step4: TouchPOWERLEVEL

pad. “PJ’ appears.Touch5 for mediumpower.“TEMP”and“J25” showondisplay.

Step5: TouchSTART.If internal

temperatureoftheroastisless than90”F.,displaywillshow

“-90” orif temperatureis90”F. orabove,displayshowstemperature countingup.

Step6:When125”F.is reached, theovenwillsoundanddisplay

“HOLD:’Theovenwillthenhold thetemperature.

Step%TouchtheCLEAR/OFF padto stopthecycle.

Step8:Removeprobeandfood fromtheoven.

CmkingTips @

Usea lowerpowerlevel;it will heatmoreevenlyeventhough requiringmoretime.

@Besurefrozenfoodhasbeen completelydefrostedbeforeinserting probe.Probemaybreakoffif used infrozenfoods.

~ Coverfoodslooselyformoisture

controlandquick,evenheating.

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. AfterIfollowedthesteps andtouchedtheSTARTpad,

“EEEE3’flashedinthedisplay anda signalsounded.What’s wrong?

A. “EEEE” flashesifyou set

the temperatureeitherbelowIOO”F. orabove199”F.Tore-enter,touch CLEAR/OFFpadandbeginagain.

Q. ArethereanyfoodsI can’t TempCook?

A. Yes.Delicatebuttericings,ice

cream,frozenwhippedtoppings, etc.softenrapidlyat warm temperatures.Batters,doughsand frozenfoodsarealsodifficultto cookpreciselywiththeprobe.It’s best toTimeCook thesefoods.

Q. Whydid‘V%ob”flashonthe displayafterItouchedthe STARTpad?

A. “Prob”willflashifyou

don’tseatthecableendoftheprobe securelyintothereceptacleinthe ovenwallorifyoutouchtheTEMP COOK/HOLDpadandforgetto usetheprobe.

Q. CanI leavemyprobeinthe ovenifit’snotinsertedinfood?

A. No,if ittouchestheovenwall,

youmaydamagetheoven.

Q. CanI TempCookdifferent portionsoffoodatdifferent temperatures?

A. Yes.The temperatureprobe

givesyouthefreedomto cook

differentportionsoffoodat differenttemperaturestosuit individualeatingstyles.Simply placeprobein foodandchange temperaturesettingasneeded.

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AutomaticRoasting

AUTOR~~~ llSW the temperatureprobetocooktothe desiredservingtemperature. UnlikeTEMPCOOK/HOLD, whichusesasinglepowerlevel, AlJ’It)ROASTusesupto3 power settingswhichautomatically switchduringroasting,thus providingeven,tendercooking resultswithoutovercooking.

Justasinconventionalroasting, onlytenderroastsshouldbe automaticallyroasteduntilspecified internaltem~eraturesarereached. Lesstenderroastsshouldbe microwavedbytime,according tothecookingguide.

PreparingRoastsfor AubmaticI&Ming

Porkorhamroastsneednotrivet. Add1/2cupwatertoroastdishand coverwithplasticwrap.

Place

tenderbeefroastontrivetin

microwavesafedish.Insertprobe horizontallyintothe centermeaty areanottouchingboneorfat.Make surethe handledoesnottouchthe foodortoporsidesofthe oven. Coverwifhwaxpaper.

L TouchAU’IUROASTpad. “AU~” is

displayed and“ENTER

CODE”flashes.EnterselectedCode fromAutomaticRoastingGuide.For example,Beef(medium)callsfor Code2. “CODE”and“2”appearon displayand“START”flashes.Touch START.Displayshows“-90” and “CODE2“untilfoodtemperature reaches90°F.

Placemeatinovenwithprobeto theright.Insertcableendofprobe firmlyintoreceptacleonovenwall.

HOWtOlhltO Roast

IkMto Medium

2. At90°F.,displayswitchestoshow meat’sinternaltemperature.

3. WhenyouselectAutoRoast Codes1through5,theovensignals with4beepsand“turn”flashingon thedisplaywhenit’stimetoturnthe roastover.Afteryouturntheroast, closethedoorandtouchSTART. Foodtemperatureappearsonthe display.(Note:Ovencontinuesto

cookafterthesignalwhetherornot roastisturnedover.)

4. Afterapre-programmedfood temperatureisreached,ovenbeeps4 timesand“Hold”appearsonthe

display.Ovenwillcontinuetohold untilyoutouchCLEAR/OFFor openthedoor.

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— —

——

AutomaticRwwtingChide ~?Js~

containersandcoveringsasdirectedatleft.Placeprobecorrectlyinroastbeforecooking.

~RecommendedCodesarealsoshownonthe guideon thecontrolpanel.

Final ApproximateTime Hold*

Food Code

Temperature

(minutesperpound) Minutes

Beef

TenderRoast

Rare

1 115°

10-13

5-1o

Medium

125° 13-15 10-15

Well 3 145° 15-17 30

Pork

LoinRoast 4 175° 14-17 20 PrecookedHam 1 115° 12-15 5-1o

Poultry

WholeChicken(3 lbs.) 5 190° 10-12 20 WholeTurkey(upto 12Ibs.) 5 190° 10-12

20 (Insertprobeintomeatiestareaofinnerthigh from

belowendandparalleltoleg,)

TurkeyBreast

4 175° 10-12 20

(Insertprobehorizontallyintomeatiestarea.)

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*Recommendedstandingtimebeforeserving.

Automatic Simmer

(AutoRoast Code6)

Yourcookingguidehasinformation onAutomaticSimmering,including Guidesandrecipes.

Totaltimeincludestimetobring foodto 180”F.andholdatthat

temperatureuntildone.

Ovenwillholdat 180”F.,untilyou removefoodandturnoffoven.If stirringis recommended,youcan resetovenbytouchingSTART. TouchCLEAR/OFFafter cooking.

SetAutomaticSimmerlikeAuto Roast,exampleleft.Display

shows‘‘

–90” until foodis90”F.,

thenswitchestoshowfood

temperatureuntil 180”F.When

180”F.temperatureisreached,

ovensignalsandswitchesto

“Hold?’

AutomaticSimmer

(AutoRoastCode6)

Approx.

Food Tirne/Hrs.

Beef

PotRoast* 6-8 Stew 6-8 Chili 11-13

Chicken*

Stewing 11-12

Broiler/Fryer

4-6

HamorPork

I I

E%E?L&

*Forfrozen,add2to 3hours.

HowtoUseQuickSetControl

TheQuickSetcontrolprovidesa shortcutmethodforentering cookingtimeandthepowerlevel onyour microwaveoven.QuickSet codesareonlyusedforrecipes

whichneedlittleor noattention, andwhichrequirenochangeof powerlevelduringcooking.Recipes whichrequireadditionalingredients, attentionor changeofpowerlevel duringmicrowavingshouldbe cookedintheusualmanner.Also, recipeswithcookingtimeofless thanoneminuteormorethan99 minutescannotuseQuickSetcodes.

TounderstandtheQuickSet

control,itisimportanttoknow whatthenumbersmeanandwhat thesequenceis.Thefirstand secondnumbers,ifsettinga 3-digit code,indicatetheamountoftime youdesire;thelastcontrolentry numberisalwaysthepowerlevel. Forexample,125means12minutes atpowerlevel5.N~E: Youroven canonlybeprogrammedto99 minuteswhenusingtheQuickSet

controlandthehighestpowerlevel is 10,whichisrepresentedby“0? Whensettinga2-digitQuickSet controlentry,thefirstistime,the secondispowerlevel.Forexample, 50means5minutesatpowerlevel10.

Onthefacingpageareshowncodes formanyfrequentlyprepared foods.It’seasy,though,tomake QuickSetcodesformanyother recipes.Justselectoneor two digitsrepresentingthelengthof

cookingtimedesiredanda final digitforthepowerlevelrequired. Thecodesgivenintheguideare

fortheminimumtimeneeded;to

avoidovercooking,whichcandry outfoodandmakeittastelessand tough.Ifyoufeelthatmore cookingisneeded,addadditional timebychangingthefirstdigitof thecode.Youcannotaddseconds tothecycletime—QuickSetcodes areforwholeminutesonly.Ifyour recipecallsforpowerlevelchanges ordifferentamountsoftime needed

betweenadditionofingredients, youmayuseone QuickSetcodefor thefirstpartoftherecipe,thenafter completion,setanothercodefor thatperiodoftimeandpowerlevel.

Rememberthat QuickSetcodesare formicrowavingbytimeonly.If you aremicrowavingbytemperature, youmustusetheTempCookor AutoRoastfunctions.

Whentheovencompletesthe QuickSetcontrolprogram,it automaticallyshutsoff. It willthen display“End”andbeeponce a minuteuntilyoueitheropenthe doorortouchtheCLEAIUOFFpad.

ForExample:

QuickSet

2-Digit

Timein

PowerLevel

Minutes

High(10)

QuickSet

3-Digit

How to set

QuickSetControl

Programmingyourovenfor

QuickSetcontroloperationis easy. Followthesesimplesteps.

appearsonthedisplay.

Step1:TouchQUICKSET.

“ENTERCODE”flashes.

Step2: Enterthepropercode. Forexample,a recipecallingfor

12minutescookingtimeat

power

level10wouldbe i20.“120F’

Timein

PowerLevel

Minutes

Med(5)

Step3: TouchSTART.Display willshowtimecountingdown-and

“COOKTIME:’ -

@QuicksetcontrolGuide

TheQuickSetControlfeaturegivesyouan easy,automaticwaytoaccuratelysetmicrowavetime forfoodsrequiringonlyone powerlevelandlittle

attentionduringcooking.Theguidebelowshows

frequentlypreparedfoodsandthe suggestedcook codes to usewitheach.Forspecificinformationon stirring,turningorrotating,checkthecookingguide

Appetizers

(warming)

Dip(CreamCheese)

‘/2cup

1cup

Dips(SourCream)

cup

PastryBites(Reheating)

2Servings

4 Servings

BreadsandDesserts

Apples(2)

BranMuffins(5-6)

Brownies,

Mix

Cakes,Mix(16cups flutedmold)

110

CheeseBread,Yeast(1loaf)

105

ChocolateChipBars

NutBreadMix(1loaf)

PuddingMix(3oz. pkg.)

Beverages

Coffee,Soup(1cup)

MilkBases(1 cup)

FrozenFoods(Defrost)

Note:Timesgivenbelowareforentiredefrostcycle. Usuallyfoodmustberotated,brokenuporturnedover

whiledefrosting.Checkcookbookforspecificinformation.

Cake,WholeIced

Chicken,Cut-up(2%-3?4lbs.)

123

DessertTopping,Whipped

DoughnutsorPastries(2-4)

FishFillets(1lb.)

Hamburgers(2lbs.)

113

Pie, FruitFilling,Whole

Roast(4-5lbs.)

323

Steakor Chops(2lbs.)

inthis bookAlwaysusethemicrowave-safecontainers andmicrowavetechniquesasdescribedinthecooking guide.

Tosetcodesformanyotherfoodsor recipesreferto page14inthisUseandCareBook.QuickSetcontrol

codesgivenareforminimumtime.Checkandadd timeif necessarytocompletecooking.

Meats/MainDishes

Bacon

2Slices

4 Slices

Chicken

8-10pieces

150

2pieces

4 pieces

ChuckRoast(3lbs.)

665

Eggs,Baked(2eggs)

Eggs,Scrambled(2eggs)

Entrees,Frozen

OZ.

110

2lbs.

180

FishFillets(1lb.)

Frank(inbun)

MeatLoaf(1%lbs.)

217

Sausage(Raw)

4 Patties

Links

SwissSteak(2lbs.)

706

FrozenTVDinner(10oz.)

Vegetables(Fresh)

Beans,Green(1lb.)

110

Broccoli(1%-1%lbs.)

Spears

127

cut

Cauliflower,Head

137

CornonCob(4)

100

Potatoes(4)

120

Squash(1lb.)

Zucchini(1lb.)

Vegetables(Frozen)

OZ.pkg.

w. —.

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Heatiw orReheatiq Guide

1. Directionsbelowarefor reheatingalready-cookedfoodsat refrigeratoror roomtemperature,Usemicrowaveovensafe containers.

2. Covermostfoods(seetip)forfastestheating.Exceptionsarerare ormediummeats,somesandwiches,griddlefoodslikepancakes and bakedfoods.

3. Whereappropriate,usetheautomaticfoodtemperaturecontrol foraccurateheating.Placeprobehorizontallysotipisincenterof food.Bubblingaroundedgesof dishis normal,sincecenterislast

toheat.$uggestedservingtemperaturesaregivenfor mostfoods. Youngchildrenusuallyprefercoolerfood,generaliyabout20° lower.Adjusttemperaturestoyourpersonaltaste.Stirfoods beforeserving.

4. Besurefoodsareheatedthroughbeforeserving.Steamingor bubblingaroundedgesdoesnotnecessarilymeanfoodisheated throughout.Asa generalrule,hot foodsproduceanareawarmto thetouchincenterofundersideofdish.

Suggested Power Approximate

Item

Amount

ServingTemp.

Ikvel

Time,Min.

Appetizers

1to2 servings 150° HI(10) 17ito4

Saucy:meatballs,riblets,cocktailfranks,etc.

3to4 servings

fioo

HI(10)

4t06

(%cup/serving) Dips:creamorprocessedcheese

‘/2cup

130° MED(5)

lto3

1cup

130° MED(5) 3t05

Pastrybites:smallpizzas,eggrolls,etc.

2to4servings

HI(10) 1 to2%

Tip: Coversaucyappetizerswithwaxpaper.Coverdipswithplasticwrap.Donotcoverpastrybites,theywillnotbecrisp.

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I%3teomawers

Meatplus2 vegetables

1plate 150°-1600 HI(10) 2t04

‘rip:Probeworkswellinsaucydishesorvegetables(useinlargestserving)butnotinmeatslices.Coverplateoff~ withwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

MeatsandMainDishes

Saucymaindishes:chopsuey,spaghetti, 1to2servings

150°-1600 HI(10) 3t07

creamedchicken,chili,stew,macaroniand

3to4 servings 150°-1600 HI(10) 6to 10

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

1can(16-oz.) 150°-1600 HI(10) 4t05fi

Thinlyslicedroastedmeat: Rarebeefroast,minimumtime;mediumrare,

1to2 servings MEDHI(7) %to2

maximumtime(3to4-oz./serving)

3to4 servings

MEDHI(7) l%to3?h

Welldone:beef,pork,ham,poultry,etc.

1to2 servings

MEDHI(7) lto3

3to4servings

MEDHI(7) 3t05

Steaks,chops,ribs,othermeatpieces: Rarebeefsteak 1to2 servings

130° MEDHI(7)

lkto3

3to4 servings

130°

MEDHI(7) 3t07

Welldonebeef,chops,ribs,etc. 1to2servings

150°

MEDHI(7) lto3

3to4servings

150° MEDHI(7) 3t06

Hamburgersor meatloaf

1to2servings

HI(10) %to2

(4-oz./serving)

3to4servings

HI(10)

l%to3%

Chickenpieces

1to2pieces

HI(10) ‘hto2

3to4 pieces

HI(10) 2t03%

Hotdogsandsausages

lto2

HI(10) %to 1%

3t04

HI(10) lto3

Riceandpasta

1to2servings 150° HI(lo)

lto2

(2A-%cup/serving)

Toppedormixedwithsauce

1to2servings 150°-1600

HI(10)

3t06

(2A-%cup/serving)

3to4 servings

150°-1600

HI(10) 8to 12

Tip: Coversaucymaindisheswithplasticwrap.Coverothermaindishesandmeatswithwaxpaper,Donotcoverrareormediumraremeats. Whenheatingorreheating3or4 servingsof meatslicesorpieces,rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

sandwiches

Moistfilling:SloppyJoes,barbecue,hamsalad,

1to2 servings

MEDHI(7) 1to2ti

etc. inbun(%cup/serving) 3to4 servings

MEDHI(7) 2%to4

Thickmeat-cheesefilling;withfirmbread

i to2servings

MEDHI(7) 2t03

3to4 servings

MEDHI(7)

4t05

Tip: Usepapertowelornapkintocoversandwiches.

Suggested Power

Approximate

hem

Amount

ServingTemp.

Level

Time,Min.

soups

Waterbased 1to2servings 150°-1700

HI(10)

2t05

(1cup/serving) 3to4 servings 150°-1700 HI(10) 5to 10

1can(10-oz.) 150°-1700

HI(10)

4t05

Milk-based

1to2servings 140°

MEDHI(7)

2t06

(1cup/serving)

3to4 servings

140°

MEDHI(7) 6to 11

1can(10-oz.) 140°

MEDHI(7) 4t06

Tip:Coversoupswithwaxpaperorplasticwrap.

Vi3getdies

Smallpieces:peas,beans,corn,etc. 1to 2 servings

150°-1600 HI(10) lto3

(%cup/serving) 3to4 servings 150°-1600

HI(10) 3t04%

1can(15-17-oz.)

150°-1600 HI(10) 3t05

Largepiecesorwhole:asparagusspears, 1to2servings

HI(10) l%to3

cornonthecob,etc.

3to4servings

HI(10) 4t06

1can(16-oz.)

HI(10) 4t05

Mashedpotatoes 1 to2servings

150°-1600

HI(10) lto3

(%cup/serving)

3to4servings 150°-1600

HI(10) 3t06

Tip:Covervegetablesformostevenheating,

sauces

Tip:Coverfoodtopreventspatter.

-w =

Dessert:chocolate,butterscotch ‘/2cup

125°

HI(10)

‘/2to 1Y2

—

1cup 125°

HI(10)

1to2%

Meatormaindish,chunkytype;gibletgravy,

‘/2cup

150°-1600

HI(10) 1to2%

spaghettisauce,etc. 1cup 150°-1600

HI(10) 2t04

1can(16-oz.)

150°-1600

HI(10) 3t06

—.

Creamytype

‘/2cup

140°-1500

HI(10)

1to lM

1cup

140°-1500

HI(10) 2t02%

—.

Bakery

Foods

Cake,coffeecake,doughnuts,sweetrolls,

1piece

nutor fruitbread

2pieces 4pieces 9-in.cakeor

12rollsor

doughnuts

Dinnerrolls,muffins 1

i 6t08

Pie:fruit,nutor custard

1slice

%of9-in.pie=l slice

2slices

(useminimumtimeforcustard)

4slices 9-in.pie

LOW/DEF(3) LOW/DEF(3) LOW/DEF(3) LOW/DEF(3)

MED(5) MED(5) MED(5) MED(5)

HI(10) HI(10) MEDHI(7) MEDHI (7)

‘/2to1 ‘/2to2

lto3

2t04

% to ‘/2 ‘/2

to ?4

‘hto 1

?4to1

‘/2

to 1

ltol% 2%to3 4t07

Griddle

Foods

Pancakes,’Frenchtoastor waffles(3-in.x 4-in.)

Plain,notopping

2or3pieces

HI(10)

1to 1%

Syrup&butter

2or3pieces HI(10)

lto2

With2sausagepatties(cooked)

2or3pieces

HI(10) lVito2%

Beverqes

Coffee,tea,cider

1to2cups

160°-1700 HI(10)

l%to3M

* Otherwaterbased

3to4 cups

160°-1700

HI(10)

5t07

Cocoa,othermilkbased 1to2cups

140°

MEDHI(7)

2t07

3to4cups 140°

MEDHI(7)

6to 10

Tip:Do

not cover bakery foods, griddle foods (pancakes, etc.) or beverages.

DefrostingGuide

L Foodpackagedinall-paperorplasticpackagesmaybedefrosted 3.

withoutunwrapping.Iffoodisfoilwrapped,removefoiland placefoodincookingdishfordefrosting,

Besurelargemeatsarecompletelydefrosted(or,onroastsallow

extramicrowavingtime).Turkeysmaybeplacedunderrunning

wateruntilgibletscanberemoved.

2. Afterfirsthalfof defrostingtime,unwrappackageandcheckfood.

4. Whendefrosted,foodshouldbecoolbutsoftenedinallareas.If

Turnfoodover,if necessary;breakapartorseparatefoodif

stillslightlyicy,returntomicrowaveovenverybriefly,orletstand

possible.tln verylargefoodsliketurkey,someshieldingof thin a fewminutes.

wingorlegareasmaybe‘necessary.

First

Half SecondHalf

Food The, Min. Time,Min.

Cements

~~~~ [PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]

Bacon

Franks(l-lb.)

Ground:beef&pork (1-lb.)

(2-lbs.)

(S-lbs.)

Roast:beef Roast:pork

Spareribs:pork(l-pkg.)

Steaks,chops&cutlets: beef,lamb,pork&veal

Sausage:bulk (l-lb.tray)

(l-lb.roll) Sausage:link(1to lfi-lbs.) Sausage:patties

(12-oz.pkg.)

3%to4

4t05

4 6

4 to5perlb. 5to6perlb.

2to4 perlb.

2to4%perlb.

2% 2 2

none

4t06

6“to8

12to 14

4to5perlb. 5to6perlb.

2to3perlb.

2to4%perlb.

2tito4% 3t04

l%to2% lto2

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Rotate package1/4turnafterhalfof time.Letstandfor 5 minutes.

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.Microwavejustuntilfrankscanbe separated.

llrn overafterfirst4 minutes. l_hrnmeatoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter

secondhalfof time.Setaside.Breakupremainingblock,microwave 5to6minutesmore.

Turnmeatoverafterfirsthalfof time.Scrapeoffsoftenedmeatafter

secondhalfof time.Setaside.Microwave11to 12minutesmore. Scrapeandsetaside.Breakupremainingblockandmicrowave3to5 minutesmore.

Placeunwrappedroastinoven.Afterfirsthalfof timeturnroast over.Defrostforsecondhalfoftime.Letstandfor30minutes.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.Thrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,seperatepieceswithtableknife.Letstand tocompletedefrosting.

Placewrappedpackageinoven.l’hrnoverafterfirsthalfoftime. Aftersecondhalfoftime,separatepieceswithtableknife,letstand tocompletedefrosting.

llrn overatler2 %minutes. Turnoverafterhalfoftime,Letstandfor5 minutes. Rotatepackage1/4turnafterhalfof time. Letstandfor5 minutes. Noturnneeded.

~ou~~~Y [PowerLevel:LOW/DEl? (3)]

Chicken,broiler-fryer,

7t08

cut

Up (2~2 to 3%-lbs.)

Whole(2%to3%-lb.) 9to 11

Cornishhen 4to6 perlb.

Duckling 2 to4 per lb.

Turkey

4%to5% perlb.

7t08 Placeunwrappedchickeninoven.Unwrapandturnoverafterfirst

halfof time.Allersecondhalfoftime,separatepiecesandplacein cookingdish.Microwave2to4 minutesmore,ifnecessary.Let stand afewminutestofinishdefrosting.

9to 11

Placewrappedchickeninoven.Afterhalfof timeunwrapandturn overchicken.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwaterincavity untilgibletscanberemoved.

4to5perlb. Placewrappedpackageinovenbreastsideup.l’brnpackageover

afterhalfoftime,

2to4 perlb. Placewrappedducklinginoven.Afterhalfoftime,unwrapandturn

overintocookingdish.Shieldwarmareaswithfoil.Runcoolwater incavityuntij,gibletscanberemoved,

4%to5% perlb.

Placeunwrappedturkeybreastsidedown.Afterfirsthalfoftime, removewrapperandshieldlegs,wingandwarmareaswithfoil.Turn turkeybreastsideupforsecondhalfoftime,checkingseveraltimes toshieldwarmareas.Runcoolwaterintocavityuntilgibletsand neckcanbe removed.Letsoakincoolwaterfor 1 to 2 hoursor refrigerateovernighttocompletedefrosting.

FirstHalf SecondHalf

Food

Time,Min. The, Min. Comments

F&#R&

!!kafimdl [PowerLevel:LOW/IXU?(3)]

Fillets(l-lb.) 4 4t06 Placeunopenedpackageinoven.(Iffishisfrozenin water,placein

cookingdish.)Turnpackageoverafterfirsthalfoftime.Aftersecond halfoftime,letstand10minutesthenholdundercoldwatertoseparate.

Steaks(6-02.)

2t03 none Letstandafewminutestofinishdefrosting.

Wholefish(8to1O-OZ.) 2

2t04

Place fishincookingdish,Ttn-noverafterfirsthalfoftime.After

secondhalfoftime,rinsecavitywithcoldwatertocompletedefrosting.

Shellfish,

5t08 none ~ Spreadshellfishinsinglelayerinbakingdish.

smallpieces(1-ib.) Shellfish,large:

(lab legs,1to2 4t07

none Arrangeincookingdish.

(8to 10-OZ.) Scallops(l-lb.pkg.)

6t08

none

Placeunopenedpackageinoven.

Lobstertails,1to2 5t08

3t04

Arrangeincookingdish,withmeatysidedown.l_brnoverafterhalf

(6to9-02.)

oftime.

Wholelobsteror crab &to9 8t09 Placeincookingdishwithlightundersideup.lhrn overafterhalf

(l%-lb.) oftime.

3t04 2t04

none none

Heat&serverolls (7-02.pkg.)

Coffeecake(11to14?4-oz.) Coffeering(10-oz.pkg.) Sweetrolls(8%to12-02.) Doughnuts(1to3) Doughnuts,glazed

(1boxof12) FrenchToast(2slices)

Cake,frosted2to3layer (17-OZ.)

Cake,filledor topped,

1layer(12%to 16-02.)

Poundcake(11Vi-oz.) Cheesecake,plainor

fruittop(17to19-02.) Crunchcakes&cupcakes Fruitornutpie(8-in.) Creamor custardpie

(24-oz.)

3t05 3Y2t04 2%to4

lto3Vi

2t03

5?4t06% 2t03

2t03 .

2 2

Y2to%each

7t09 6t08

none none none none none

none none

none

2t04

none none none

=—

—.

Removemetaltwisttie.

Placeonmicrowavesafeplate. Place onmicrowavesafeplate.Rotateplate1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Letpiestand5minutes,sliceandserve.

Fresh(10to 16-oz.)

6to 10 none

Place packageinoven.Afterminimumtime,breakupwithfork.

Repeatifnecessary.

Plasticpouch(10-oz.)

5t07 none

Placepackageinoven.Flexpackageonce.

(16to20-02.) 6t09 none

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convenienceFoodGuide

1. Mostconveniencefoodscanbereheatedbymicrowaveonly,since

2. theyarealreadycooked.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils, plasticorglass,Forfoodsneedingbrowningorcrisping,

3. conventionalbakingisrecommended,

Removefoodfromfoilcontainersover3/4-in.high,andplacein microwavesafecontainer.

Amountscanbeincreased.Tocookmultiple packages,add timestogether.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Appetizers &Shacks

Pastrybites

Microwave No HI[10) ‘Ato2‘/2min. safedish

Frozenprepared Papertowel No HI (10) 1to3 min.

Removefromfoilpackageandwrapinpaper

sandwiches persandwich towel.Rotatedish1/2turnaflerhalfoftime. Popcorn

Microwavebag

No HI(10) 3to5 min. Followpackagedirections.

Eggs

&ZCheese

Scrambledegg substitute (8-02.carton)

Cheesesouffle (12-02.)

Breakfast,(6ti-oz.) Scrambledeggs

withsausageand hashbrownpotatoes

Welshrarebit(10-oz.)

Microwave safedish

Microwave safe8-in.pieplate

andcustardcups

Package papertray

Microwave safedish

No HI(10) 1%to2%min. Microwaveabout1minuteper1/4cup

mixture.Stirafterhalfoftime.Letstandto completecooking.

No LOW/DEF(3)

9to13min.

ToDefrost:Placein8-in.pieplate.Stirtwice.

MEDHI(7)

9to 11min. ToCook:Dividebetween3 or4 buttered

custardcups,6or7-02.Rearrangeafier5 minutes.Soufflesae donewhencenterisset.

Package

HI(10) 2to4 min.

Removepapertrayfromcarton,turnback

cover

filmtoexposepotatoes.Rotatetray1/2turn afierhalfoftime.

Yes LOW/DEF(3) 5min. Breakup beforecontinuing.

HI(10)

3to5min.

Stirbeforeserving.

Fish&SheMish

Crabor shrimp newburg(6M-oz.)

Fish& chips (5to 14-OZ.)

Deviledcrab(6-oz.)

Breadedfish (5to 1O-OZ.) (i4to 16-02.) (23to25-oz.)

Package No

HI(10)

3to5 min. Puncturepouch3or4timeswithforkto

pouch

vent.

Packagetray

No HI(10) 3t06min. Removefoilcover.Returntrayto cartonor

distributeevenlyonmicrowavesafedish.

Microwave No HI(10) 2to4 min.

safedish Microwave No HI(10)

3to5 min.

Distributeevenlyon microwavesafedish.

safedish 6to 9min.

9to 12min.

Frozenmeats (5to8-02.) (10to 16-02.) (16to 32-oz.)

Dry mixes (hamburgeradded)

TVdinners (6to 11%-oz.) (12to20-02.)

Packagetray Package HI(10) 4%to7min.

Ifpouchpackageisusedpuncturewithfork

orpouch cover 5to 11min.

tovent.

12to20min.

Microwave Lidor HI(10) 13to18min.

Addcooked,drainedhamburger.Stirafter

safecasserole

plasticwrap

halfoftime.Let standuncovered5minutes tothicken.

Packagetray Carton HI(10)

andcarton 6t08min.

Removefoilcover,replaceincarton.Rotate

7to 10min.

1/4turnafterhalfoftime.

Pasta, Rice

Cannedspaghetti,

Microwave Lidor HI(10) 2to5 min.

Stirbeforeserving.

etc.

safedish

plasticwrap

Frozenriceinpouch

Pouch HI(10) 5to 7 min. Puncturepouchwithforktoventandflex

(10-OZ.)

afterhalfoftime.

Frozenmacaroni&

Microwave Lidor HI(10) 4to9 min. Breakupandstirafterhalfoftime.

cheese,spaghetti

safedish plasticwrap

(8to 14-02.)

ConvenienceFoodGtide

Food Container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Canned (7%to 10’A-OZ,) (14to24-oz.)

Frozenpouch (5to6Vi-oz.)

Maindish (12to 17-02.pkg.)

Friedchicken 2pieces (1-lb.)6pieces (2-lbs.)8-10pieces

Microwave Lidor HI(10) Placeinmicrowavesafedish.Cover;stir safedish plasticwrap

1to4 min.

afterhalfoftime.

4to6 min.

Pouch

No HI(10)

4t06min.

Slitpouchbeforemicrowaving.

Microwave

No HI(10)

7to 14min.

Stirafter5 minutes.

safedish Microwave

HI(10) Iflabeldoesnotstate“fullycooked:’check

safedish

2to4 min. fordoneness.Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalf 5to7min. oftime. 8to 10min.

Sk.ws,

Gravies

Canned Microwave Lidor HI(10) (10to 16-oz.) safedish plasticwrap 2%to6min. (32-oz.) 6t09min.

Vi?getabks

Frozenbreaded Microwave (7-02.) safedish

Canned

Microwave

(8to9-02.)

safedish (15to 17-02.) (28to32-oz.)

—

Instantmashed

Microwave

potatoes

safedish

—

(2 to 6 servings)

(8to 12servings) Soufflefrozen

Microwave

(12-02.pkg.) safepieplate

andcustardcups

Potatoes:baked,

Microwave

stuffed,frozen safedish

lto2

3t04

HI(lo)

Lidor

HI(10)

plasticwrap

Lidor

HI(10)

plasticwrap

LOW/DEF(3) MEDHI(7)

2to4 min.

1to3min. 3to5min. 7to 10min.

4to6min.

8to 14min.

9to 13min.

9to 11min.

Waxpaper

HI(10)

4to7min. 7to 10min.

Placeonmicrowavetrivetordish.

Placevegetablesinmicrowavesafedish.

Add1/2cup liquidorliquidfromcan.

Cover.(Orusetemperatureprobesetto150”.)

Usecontainersizeandamountsofwater,

milk,butterandsalton package.Cover. Afterheating,brisklystirinpotatoes, addingextra1to2tablespo~nsdrymix.

ToDefrost:Placesouffleupsidedownin pieplate. ToCook:Dividebetween4 custardcups. Soufflesaredonewhencentersarealmost set.

ChecktoseethatpotatoesareN~ IN FOIL.Placeonmicrowavesafedish. Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

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Mea@

1.Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plastic orglass.

2. Standingtime:Allowabout 10minutesstandingtimeformost roastsbeforecarving.

PowerIkvel&Time

Food

Container Cover

(orInternalTemp.)

Comments

Beef

Ground,crumbled

Casserole No HI (10)

forcasseroles orsoup (l-lb.)

4t06min.

(lfi-lbs.)

6to8min.

Stirafterhalfoftime.Addsauceor casseroleingredientsandfinish.Tocook frozenblock,microwave9to 11minutes, breakingupandstirringevery3minutes. Letstand5minutes.

Meatballs

Roundor Waxpaper HI(10)

(1lb.)

oblongdish

6to 8 min.

(2-lbs.)

10to 12min.

Rounddish:arrange3/4to l-inchapartin ‘ circlearoundedgeof dish. Oblongdish:arrange3/4to l-inchapart. Rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfoftime.

Patties Oblongglass

Waxpaper HI(10)

(4patties/lb.) dish(withtrivet

1 to2patties ifdesired),

2to4 min.

3to4patties

cemmicdinner

4to6 min.

plate

Tip:For 1or2pattiesusepaperplatelinedwithdoublethicknesspaper towels.

Coverwithwaxpaperorcookuncovered

andturnpattiesover.Ifdesired,add browningsauceoragent.Rotate dishhalf turnafterhalfoftime.

Meatloaf

Pieplateor

Plasticwrap MEDHI(7)

(Roundloaf)

loafdish orcookto 170°

19to21min.

(Loafshape)

27to29min.

Letstand10minutesaftercooking.

Oblongdish

Lidor MED(5)

Rmts

Potroasts

20to25 min.

perpound

Brushwithbrowningsauceandadd1/2cup waterto3to5-poundroast.Turnoverafter halfoftime.Addvegetablesifdesiredafter halfoftime.Recoverand finish.

Add1 cupwaterperpoundofmeat.Turn

overafterhalfoftime.Letmeatstandin brothatleast 10minutesaftercooking.For boileddinner,removemeat,cookvegetables

inbroth,

Temperatureprobecookingyieldsmost accurateresults.‘Ihrnroastsoverwhen temperaturereaches90°orafterabouthalf of time.Let meatstand10to 15minutes beforecarving.Ifdesired,brushwith browningsauceoragentbeforecooking.

orcasserole

plasticwrap

Simmeredbeef (cornedbeef orbrisket)

Casserole Lidor

MED(5)

plasticwrap

2%to2% hrs.

Tenderroasts(rib, highqualityrump, sirlointip)

Oblongdish Waxpaper MED(5) andtrivet

Min. Internal

perlb. Temp.

Rare Medium Well

12to 14 115° 15to 17 125° 18to20

145°

Pork

Bacon

Plateor Papertowel

HI(10)

Arrangeinsinglelayeron papertowelsor cm

(perslice)

oblongdish

%to 1min. trivetsetindish.Layermanyslicesbetween

(1-lb.)

14to 16min.

layersofpapertowelsinoblongdish.

total

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Porksausage,raw (%-lb.:4 patties)

Microwave safeutensil

Microwave

safeutensil

Waxpaper

HI(10) 3%104%min.

Porklinksausage, raw

Waxpaper HI (10) %to ?4min.

perlink

Arrangeinsinglelayer.Ifcooking6or more links,rotatedishhalfturnafterhalfof time.

Arrangeinsinglelayer.

Canadianbacon 2slices

4 slices

6slices

Waxpaper

HI(10)

%to l%min. 1%to2 min.

2to2%min.

Porkchops

(l-in.thick) 2 3 4 6

Microwave safeutensil

Plasticwrap MED(5)

Brushwithbarbecuesauceorbrowning agent,ifdesired.Letstandcovered5to 10

minutesbeforeserving.20 to 25min. 30to35min. 45to50min. 50 to 55min.

PowerLevel&Time

Food Container

Cover

(orInternalTemp.)

Comments

Porkroast

3-qt.oblong glassbaking dish

Plasticwrap MED(5) 18to21min.

perpound

Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.

Placeroastfatsidedownindish.Add1/2 cup waterto roastingdishandcoverwith plasticwrap.Turnroastfatsideupafier halfoftime.

Spareribs 3-qt.oblong

glassbaking dishor3-qt. casserole

Plasticwrap orcover

MED(5) 25to27 min.

perlb.

Add2/3cup waterperpoundof spare ribs.Turnoverorrearrangeafterhalfof minimumtime.Afierminimumtime,

drainliquidandaddbarbecuesauce;

microwavea fewminutestofinish. Shieldtopedgeof hamwith 1%-inchstrip

offoil.Aftercookingperiodletham stand

10minutesbeforecarving.

Ham(precooked 2-qt.oblong orcanned)

glassbaking dish

Plasticwrap

MED(5) 11to 13min.

perlb.

Ormicrowaveto 115°internaltemp.

Hamloaf Pieplate MED(5)

20 to23min.

Ormicrowaveto 170°internaltemp.

Letstand5minutesbeforeserving.If aglazeisdesired,spoonpineappleor apricotpreservesovercookedhamloaf afewminutesbeforeserving.

Hamslices 2-qt.oblong &steaks . glassbaking

dish

Waxpaper

HI(10) 18toI min.

Lamb

Chops

- (4chops)

Brown‘NSear dish

No HI(10) 5to7min. Brushchopslightlywithoil. Placein

preheateddish.Turnmeatoverathalfof time.

(preheatedfor 8min.)

Roast(legor

3-qt.oblong

shoulder)

glassbaking

dishandtrivet

Waxpaper

MED(5) Placeroastontrivetfatsidedown.Turn

Min. Internal overafterhalfofcookingtime.Letroast

perlb.

Temp. stand10minutesbeforecarving.When

usingtemperatureprobe,insertsotipis

Medium 12to 14

150°

notinboneor fat.

Well 15to 17

170°

veal

Chops Seelambchopsabove.

Roast(shoulder) 2-qt.oblong Waxpaper MED(5) 16to 19min.

Placeontrivetfatorcutsidedown.Turn

glassbaking

perlb.

overafterhalfoftime.Letroaststand10

dishandtrivet

Ormicrowaveto 155°internaltemp.

minutesbeforecarving.Slicethiniy.

Poultry

1. Usemicrowavetrivetforchickenand othersmallpoultry,butdo

2. Letchickenandothersmallpoultrystandaftermicrowavingfor

notusetrivetforcookingturkey.

up to 10minutes.Thrkeyshouldbeallowedtostand20minutes.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time Comments

chicken

Pieces Plateor

oblongdish WholeChicken: (8pieces):

Wholeuncut Oblongdish (stuffedor unstuffed)

Waxpaper HI(10) 2%to3min.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Arrangein

perpiece singlelayerincookingdishsothickestmeaty

15to 17min.

piecesaretooutsideedgesofdish.

Oven-proof

MEDHI(7) 9to 12min.

Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/3

cookingbag

perlb. cup watertocookingbag. Slitbagnearclosureto

orwaxpaper Orcookto190°internaltemp. vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast

sideup.Or,placechickenontrivetindishand coverwithwaxpaper.Rotatedish1/2turnafter halfoftime.

COmishHens

Whole(stuffedor

Squareor

Waxpaper

HI(10) 6to 9min. Placebreastsidedownindish.Turnoverafter

unstuffed)

oblongdish

perlb. halfof time.

andtrivet

Halves Squareor

Waxpaper HI(10) 9 to 10min. Arrangeskinsideupindish,onbedofstuffing

oblongdish perlb. ifdesired.

Duckling Oblongdish

Waxpaper HI(10) 6to 9 min. Shieldbottomoflegs,wingsandtail. Microwave

andtrivet

perlb. breastsidedownforfirsthalfoftime.Brushwith

browningsauceorbroiltopsurfaceofcooked birduntilbrownandcrisp.

Turkey

Largeoblong Cookingbag MED(5)

13to 16min. Brushwithbrowningagentifdesired.Add1/2

dish

perlb. cup watertocookingbag. Slitbagnearclosureto

vent.Donotusemetaltieonbag.Cookbreast sideup.Or,placeturkeybreastup indishand coverwithplasticwrap.Microwaveat MED(5) 20 to 22minutesperlb.Removeplasticwrap, basteandrotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Brea&

Crustonbreadswillbesoftandtheoutsideswillnotbrown.

coloronupsidedownbreadsby liningdishwithbrownsugar

Ifdesired,sprinkletopof batterwithcinnamon-sugarmixture,

caramelmixture,orsavorytoppinglikecrushedcannedFrench

choppednutsorothertoppingforbrowncolor.Or,increasebrown

friedonionrings.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Coffeecakes fromrefrigerated biscuits

Cornbread

Muffins

1 muffin 2t04 5t06

Quickbreads, loaf

8-in.tube dish*

8to 10-in. tubedish*

Paper-lined

muffincups (Donotuse foilliners.)

Glassloaf dish

MED(5)

6to 7min. Arrangebiscuitsoverbrownsugar-butter

toppingbeforemicrowaving.Inverttoserve.

MEDHI(7)

For flavorfulbrownedtopping,sprinkle cookingdishwithfinelychoppedcanned Frenchfriedonionsbeforemicrowaving. Turnoutofpanupsidedowntoserve.

No MEDHI(7)

Usemicrowavemuffincontaineror homemade %to %min. muffincups(madebycuttingdownpaperhot %to 1%mm.

drinkcups). 1to2% min.

No MEDHI(7) 9to 12min. Rotatedish1/4turnafterhalfoftime.When

done,toothpickinsertedincenterwillcomeout

clean.Letstand15minutesbeforeturningout

of dish. Cool.

*Iftubedishisunavailable,microwavein8-in.rounddishwithdrinkingglassplacedopen-side-upincenter.

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@F=s and cheese

1. Youc~lnprcparcc~snlany w~ysinthemicrowaveoven.fl.lways 3. Cookcggsjustuntilset,theyaredelicateandcantoughen piercewholeyolksbeforemicrowavingtopreventbursting.

ifovercooked.

2. Neverharclcookeggsintheshell,and donotreheatin-shellhard cookedc~s. Theycouldexplode.

Food

Container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time Comments

Eggs

Scrambled

Glass No

HI (10) measuringcup or casserole

Basiceggs Buttered Plasticwrap

MED(5) custardcup

Poachedeggs 1~z-qt.casserole Casserole

HI(10)

cover MED(5)

Omelet 9-in.pieplate No

HI(10)

MED(5)

?4to1min.

peregg

1to lMmin.

peregg 5to6 min.

%to 1min.

peregg

Meltbutter

1min.

6to 8min.

Place1teaspoonbutterpereggindish. MicrowaveatHI(10)untilmelted.Scramblethe eggswiththebutterand1tablespoonmilkper egg.Placeinovenandmicrowaveforhalfof totaltime.Stirsetportionsfromtheoutsideto thecenter.Finishcooking.Allowtostand1 or 2minutesto finishcooking.

Puncturemembraneof yolktopreventbursting. Rotateeachegg1/2turnafterhalfoftime.

Heat2cupshottapwater

5 to 6 minutesonHI

(10).Breakeggsontoplate,puncturemembrane. Swirlboilingwaterwithspoon,slipineggs gently.Cover.MicrowaveatMED(5)%to 1 minuteperegg.Letstandinwaterafewminutes.

Meltbutterinpieplate;addomelet.Microwave atMED(5)6to8minutes.Sprinklecheese overomelet.MicrowaveatMED(5)

Mto 1minuteuntilcheeseisslightlymelted.

Quiche

Microwavesafe

MEDHI(7) Filling:

Combineandmicrowavefilling,stirringevery

l-qt,measureand 2to 3min. 2minutes.Pourfillingintoprecookedshell.

quichedish

MEDHI(7) Quiche:

Microwaveadditionaltimeshownatleft.Rotate

6t08min. dish1/2turnafierhalfoftime.

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Cheese

Fondue Microwavesafe Coveror

HI(10) Toheatwine:

Addcheese,flourandseasoningstohotwine

2-qt.dish plasticwrap 5min. andmicrowaveat MED(5) for 8to9minutes,

MED(5)

8to9 min.

whiskingevery1‘/2minutes.

mshandseafood

L Fishisdonewhenitflakeseasilywitha fork.Centermaystillbe

2. Cookfishwithor withoutsauce.Atightcoversteamsfish.Use

slightlytranslucent,butwillcontinuecookingasfishstandsafew

alightercoverofwaxpaperorpapertowelforlesssteaming.

minutesbeforeserving.

3. Do notovercookfish.Checkatminimumtime.

Food Container Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Fish

Filletsorsteaks Oblongdish

Waxpaperor HI(10)

5to7min. Microwaveuntilfishflakeseasily.

(Mb,)

plasticwrap

Wholefish Oblongdish

Plasticwrap HI(10) 4t06min.

Shieldheadandthintailwithaluminumfoil. perlb. Temp.170°

Clams,6 Pieplateor

Plasticwrap HI(10) 3to4 min. Armngeincirclewithhingedsideout.

(3to5-OZ.) shallowdish Shrimp,peeled Pieplateor

Plasticwrap HI(10) 3t06min.

(Mb.)

shallowdish

Shrimp,unpeeled~2-qt.casserole

Lidor HI(10) 6to,10min.

Stirtwiceduringcooking.

(1to2-lbs.)

plasticwrap

Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticor glass.Cookmost

4, vegetableswithtightcovertosteamthem.Exceptionsarepotatoes cookedintheirskinsandwateryvegetableswhichneednowater

5. addedforsteam. Donotsalttopsofvegetablesbeforemicrowaving.Ifdesired,add salttowaterindish beforeaddingvegetables.Saltcansometimes causebrownspotsonvegetablesduringmicrowaving. Cookingtimefor ve~etablesaffectsfinishedtasteand texture. Minim{rntimeong~idegivesfreshtasteandcrisp-tendertexture. Forsofttexturewithwell-developedflavor,cookmaximumtime orlonger.

Sizeofpiecesaffectscookingtime.Largepicccsgenerallytake longerthansmalluniformpieces.

Just

as whencookingconventionally,vegetablemixturesshould

havesimilardensitiesordegreesoffirmnessinordertocook togethersuccessfully.Firm,crispvegetableslikecarrots, cauliflowerandbroccolimicrowavetogetherwell.Ifmicrowaving afirmvegetablewitha softone(carrotsandpeas,forexample) cutthecarrotsiniuliennestripssotheywillcookasfastasthe peas.Or,startco~kinglarger-carrotpiecesfirst,andaddpeas duringlastfewminutes.

Vegetables

Container

Cover

PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Slices,pieces (1-lb.) (2-lbs.)

Whole,halvesorlarge starchyvegetables (potatoes,winter squash,cauliflower) (1-lb.; 3to4) (2-lbs.; 6

to8)

Summersquash (1-lb.; 3to4) (2-lbs.;6to8)

Vegetablecasseroles (rawvegetables) (precookedvegetables)

Stir-FryVegetables (6 to 8servings)

Blanchingfresh vegetablesfor freezing

Casserole

Potatoescook directlyonoven glasstray(no container).Other vegetables:square oroblongdish orcasserole

Oblongdish orcasserole

Seecomment

3-qt.

casserole

Glass casserole

Yes HI(10)

Add1/4to 1/2cupwater.If frozen,

10to 14min.

reducetime3to5minutesbecause

14to 18min. vegetablesareblanched.

Potatoes:No HI(10)

Prickskinsof potatoesbeforecooking.

Wintersquash cauliflower, etc.:Yes

Yes HI(10)

Yes

HI(10)

Yes HI(10)

10to20min. 14to20min.

9to 12min. 7to 10min.

15to20min. 10to 15min.

10to 12min.

2to5 min.

Cutinpiecesorhalves.Add1/4cup water.

Uselargeenoughcasseroletoslowfor boilingindish.

Tostir-f~ onetypeof vegetable, substitute1 tablespoonoil forwater

and followtimesincookingguide. Blanchonlv1 poundor 1quartprepared

vegetables-at~time.Plac~in1‘to~-qt. casserolewith 1/4to 1/2cupwater. Blanchedvegetableswill havebright,even colorandwillbeslightlysoftened.Cool drainedblanchedvegetablesimmediately byplungingincontaineroficewater,

GmviesandSauces

L Nocoverisneeded,exceptforthick,chunkyspaghettisauce.

2. Becausemicrowavedsaucesevaporatelessthanontherangetop, theyarethinnerthanconventionallycookedsaucesmadewiththe sameamountofthickening.Increasethickeningby addingextra teaspoonto 1tablespoonflourorcornstarchfor eachcupofliquid.

Microwavedsaucesdonotneedtobestirredconstantlybutmost shouldbewhiskedvigorouslywithwirewhiskonceortwice whilemicrowaving.

Food

Container

Cover PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Graviesandsauces

Glassmeasure No

HI(10)

4to6 min.

Microwavefat, flourandsalttogether

thickenedwithflour

orbowl tomeltand blend.Whiskinliquidand

orcornstarch(1cup) finish.Increasetime 1to2 minutesper

additionalcup ofsauce.

Thin,liquidsauces

Casserole No HI(10) 2to3min. Addcornstarch-watermixturetoheated

(aujus, clam,etc.) ingredients.Stirwellandmicrowaveto

(1cup)

finish.

Meltedbuttersauces Glassmeasure No

HI(10)

1to2 min. Microwavebutterjusttomelt.For clarifiedbutter clarifiedbutter,bringtoboilthenlet (%cup)

standuntillayersseparate.Pouroff

and usecleartoplayer.

Thickspaghetti,

Casserole, Yes

I-H(10)

5t07min.

Stiringredientstogetherthenmicrowave,

barbecueorsweet/sour largebowl

(spaghetti)

stirringafterhalfoftime.Letstand5to

sauces(2cups) 10minutestodevelopflavor.

StaandRce

1. Alwaysuscmicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass. 4,

2. Forpasta,useabouthalftheamountofwaterneededfor conventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsaltand 1teaspoon

oil(optional,topreventsticking),

. Forriceor Minuterice,usethesameor slightlygreater amount 6.

ofwateraswithconventionalboiling.Addregularamountofsalt.

Coverpastaandricetightlywhilemicrowaving.Whenusing

plasticwrap,turnbackonecornertovent. Stirorrearrangeafterhalfofcookingtime.Drainpasta immediatelyafiermicrowaving. Microwavetimesareaboutthesameasconventionalboiling.

Food

Container

Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments

Macaroni

(7-OZ.)

Spaghetti (16-oz.)

EggNoodles (8-oz.)

Lasagna (8to 16-oz)

Manicotti (5to8-oz.)

Rice,regular

longgrain(1cup) Rice,Minute

(1Mcups)

2-qt.casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

3-qt,casserole

3-qt.oblong dish

2-qt.oblong dish

3-qt.casserole

2-qt.casserole

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

Plasticwrap

Lidor plasticwrap

HI(10)

14to 17min.

HI(10) 16to 19min.

HI(10) 10to i3min.

HI(10)

11to 16min.

HI(10) 16to20min.

HI(10) 18to21min.

HI(10) 4to6 min.

Add3 cupswater,Stirafter 10minutes.For rotinitype,checkfordonenessafter10 minutes.

Add6to7cups water.Rearrangeafter10 minutes.

Add8cupswater.Stirafter10minutes.Time isthesamefor spinachor regularnoodles.

Coverwithwaterindish.Rearrangeafter7 minutes.

Brushwithoilthencoverwithwater. Using fork,turnoverevery5 minuteswhile microwaving.

Add2 Mcupswater.Stirafter10minutes.

Addlfi cupswater.Stirafter2 minutes.

@cereal

L Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.Uselarge

3, Do notcover.

enoughcontainertoavoidspillover.

4, Stirhalfwaythroughcookingtime.

2. Startwith hottesttapwaterto shortencookingtime.

Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time

Comments

Oatmeal,quick

Chinaor No HI(10) 1to2min.

(1serving) potterybowl,

paperbowl

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantoatmeal,followpackagedirections foramountofhotwaterandmicrowaveatHI(10)for %to 1 minute.

Oatmeal, l-qt. casserole No HI(10) 3to5 min. oldfashioned or bowl (1serving)

Grits,quick Chinaor No

HI(10)

3to5min.

(1serving) potterybowl,

paperbowl

Note:Tomicrowavesingle-servingpacketofinstantgrits,followpackagedirections foramountof waterandmicrowaveat HI(10)for %to 1minute.

Creamofwheat, I-qt.casserole No

HI(10)

3t04min.

(1serving) orbowl

Creamofrice

Chinaor

HI(10)

1%to2 min.

(1serving)

potterybowl,

Mixcereal,saltandhottesttapwaterbefore microwaving.Stirbeforeserving.For6 servings,use3-qt.casserole.

Increasecasserolesizeformorethanone serving.Increasetimeabout1%minutesfor eachadditionalservingyouarecooking.Stir afterhalfof time.

Mixcerealwithhottesttapwater.Increase casserolesizeandmicrowavetimeby1!4 minutesperadditionalserving.

Increasetime 1minuteperadditionalserving.

Increasetimeabout1minuteperadditional serving.

paperbowl

cakesand Desserk

1. Alw~ysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plasticorglass.

3. Crustoncakeswillbesoft.Refrigeratecakeif firmexterioris

2. Beforeaddingbatter,greasedishesbutdonotflour.Or,for easy

desirable forfrosting.

removal,linedishwithwaxpaperor papertowel.

4. Fruitdessertswillbefreshlookingand tasting.

Food

Container Cover PotierLevel&Time Cornnknts

cakes

Commercialmix 8-in.roundor (18to

~()-oz.) squaredishes

MEDHI(7) 6to8 min.

MEDHI(7) 16to 18min.

Omit1 eggwhenpreparingbatter.Rotate dish1/4turnevery3 minutes.Letstand5to

10minutesbeforeinvertingtocool.

Usenumberof eggsrecommendedon package.Rotatepan 1/4turnevery6minutes. Lettubecakestand5to 10minutesbefore invertingtocool.

Flutedtube cakepan

Basicbutteror chocolatecake

Greased8-in. rounddish

HI(10) 7to9 min.

HI(10)

9to 11min.

HI(10) 2%to 3min.

Rotatedish1/4turnevery3minutes.Letstand onheat-proofcounteror woodenboardtocool

15minutes.

Pineappleupside downcake

8-in.round

dish

Whendone,toothpickstuckincakecomesout clean.Invertcakeontoplate;letdishstand overcakeafewminutes.

Cupcakes(6)

Paperlined cupcaker

Whencookingseveralcupcakes,youmay

noticesomewillbedonebeforeothers.If so,removecupcakesastheyaredoneand continuecookingtheresta fewsecondsmore.

Rotatedish1/2turnafterhalfoftime. Cutwhencool.

Barcookies 8-in.square

dish 2-qt.oblong dish

HI(10) 6t08min.

8to 14min.

Bakedapples

Microwave

orpears

safedishor casserole

Lidor HI(10)

3to4 min.

plasticwrap perpiece

Piercefruitorpeeltopreventbursting.

candies

1. Alwaysusemicrowavesafeutensils,plastic orglass.Foreasy

cleanup,meltchocolateinpaperwrappersseamsideup,orplace

chocolateinpaperbowltomelt.

Candieswhichareboiledbecomeveryhe<;besuretohandle

cookingcontainerscarefully.

Food Container Cover PowerLevel&Time Comments

Covergrahamcrackerwithchocolateand marshmallow.

Unwrapa 14-oz.packageof caramelsinto measuringcup.Add 1tablespoonwater. Microwave,stirringeveryminute.Dip4 applesintomixture.

In2-qt.oblongdish,melt1/4cupbutterand

1O-OZ.packagemarshmallows.Coverwith

waxpaperandmicrowavetomelt.Stirin6 cupscrispyricecereal.Pressfirmlyintodish.

Place12-02.semi-sweetchocolatepiecesin container,Microwavetomelt.Add 1cup wholetoastedalmonds.Smeadoverwax

S’Mores

Papernapkin orpaperplate

Caramelapples

1pint(2-cup)

measure

HI(10)

30 to35

seconds

HI(10)

2min.

Marshmallowcrisp 2-qt.oblong

dish

Yes

HI(10)

1%min.to meltbutter 3%min.tomelt marshmallows

Yes HI(10)

5to6 min.

Chocolatebark

1%-qt. casserole orbowl

paperoncookiesheet,C~illuntilfirm.

@MicrowaveAdapting

I@K!s for

conventionalandmicrowave cooking,coversholdinmoistureandspeedheating. Conventionally,partialcoveringallowsexcesssteamto escape.Ventingplasticwrapor coveringwithwaxpaper servesthesamepurposewhenmicrowaving.

ArrangingFoodinOven.In conventionalbaking,you positionfoods,suchascakelayersor potatoes,sothat hot air canflowaroundthem.Whenmicrowaving,you

arrangefoodsina ring,sothat allsidesareexposedto microwaveenergy.

Stirring.Inrangetopcooking,youstirfoodsupfrom thebottomtohelpthemheatevenly.When microwaving,youstircookedportionsfromtheoutside tothecenter.Foodswhichrequireconstantstirring

conventionallywillneedonlyoccasionalstirring. TurningOver.In rangetopcooking,youturnover

foodssuchas hamburgers,sobothsidescandirectly contactthehotpan. Whenmicrowaving,turningisoften neededduringdefrosting,or whencookingfoodssuch

shamburgersfromthefrozenstate.

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StandingTime.In conventionalcooking,foodssuchas

_ roasts

or cakes are allowed tostandtofinishcookingor

set.Standingtimeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowave

cooking.Notethat themicrowavedcakeisnotplacedon

Shielding.In aconventionaloven,youshieldchicken breastsorbakedfoodstopreventover-browning.When defrosting,youusesmall stripsoffoilto shieldthin parts,suchasthetipsofwingsandlegsonpoultry, whichwouldcookbeforelargerpartsweredefrosted.

PrickFoodstoReleasePressure.Steambuildsup pressureinfoodswhicharetightlycoveredbya sl& or membrane.Prickpotatoes(asyoudoconventionally),

eggyolksandchickenliverstopreventbursting.

Effectsofl?ood Characteristics On

Microwaving

DensityofFood.In bothconventionalandmicrowave cooking,densefoods,suchasa potato,take longerto cookor heat thanlight,porousfoods,suchasa pieceof cake,breador a roll.

RoundShapes.Sincemicrowavespenetratefoodsto about l-in. fromtop,bottomandsides,roundshapes andringscookmoreevenly.Cornersreceivemore energyandmayovercook.Thismayalsohappenwhen cookingconventionally.

Delicacy.Foodswithadelicatetexturesuchascustards arebestcookedatlowerpowersettingsto avoid toughening.

NaturalMoistureoffoodaffectshowitcooks.Very moistfoodscookevenlybecausemicrowaveenergyis attractedto watermolecules.Fooduneveninmoisture shouldbe coveredor allowedto standsoheatcan .

disperseevenly. PieceSize.Smallpiecescookfasterthanlargeones.

Pieceswhichare similarinsizeandshapecookmore

evenly.Withlargepiecesoffood,reducethepower

settingfor evencooking.

ShapeofFood.Inbothtypesofcooking,thinareas cookfasterthanthickones.This canbecontrolledin microwavingbyplacingthickpiecesneartheoutside edge,andthinpiecesinthecenter.

StartingTemperature.Foodstakenfromthe freezeror refrigeratortakelongertocookthanfoodsat room temperature.Timingsin ourrecipesarebasedonthe temperaturesatwhichyounormallystorethefoods.

QuantityofFood.In both typesofcooking,small amountsusuallytakelesstimethanlargeones.Thisis mostapparentinmicrowavecooking,wheretimeis directlyrelatedtothenumberofservings.

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Rotating.Occasionally,repositioningadishintheoven helpsfoodcookevenly.Torotate1/2turn,turn thedish untilthesidewhichwastothebackoftheovenis tothe front.Torotate1/4turn,turnthedishuntiltheside whichwastothebackoftheovenistotheside.

AdaptingYourFavoriteRecipes

HowtoConvertConventional RecipesforMicrowaving.

Beforeconvertinga conventionalrecipefor microwaving,studyitcarefully.Isitoneofthemany foodswhichmicrowavewell?Lookforcooking techniqueswhichare similarto microwaving

techniques,suchascovering,steamingor cookingin

sauceor liquid.Ifthefoodrequiresacrisp,friedcrust orverydrysurface,youmayprefertocookit conventionally.Somerecipesmaynotbeexactlythe

samewhenmicrowaved;otherswillnotneedchanging.

(Moist,richcakes,candiesandmeatloavesare examples.)

Sinceliquidsdonotevaporatewhenmicrowaved, reducetheamountinsaucycasseroles.Addmore thickeningtosaucesandgravies.Reducesome seasoningsalso;theywillnotloseintensityin short microwavingtimes.Saltmeatsandvegetablesafter cooking.Ifan ingredienttakeslongertomicrowavethan othersinthesamedish,precookthatingredientbefore addingtotheothers.

FavoriteStuffedPeppers

6 mediumgreenpeppers

1%lbs.groundchuckbeef %cupchoppedomon 1cupcookedrice 1teaspoonsalt

Mteaspoonpepper 1clovegarlic,minced 1can(10?4-oz.)condensedtomatosoup

?/2cup water

1to2 cupsgrated cheese

Makes6 servings

ConventionalMethod

MicrowaveMethod

Cut offtopsofgreenpeppers;removeseedsand membrane.Cookpeppers5minutesinenoughboiling

watertocover;drain.Inmediumskilleton rangetop, cookandstirgroundbeefandonionuntilonionis tender.Drainofffat. Stirinrice,salt,pepper andgarlic. Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppersuprightin

8-in.squaredish. Mendsoupandwateruntilsmooth;pouroverpeppers.

Cover.Bakeat350°for45minutesto1hour.Sprinkle withcheese,recoverandletstand5 to10minutesto meltcheese.

Cutofftopsofgreenpeppers; removeseedsand membrane.Mixrawbeefwithonion,rice, salt,pepper andgarlic.Divideevenlyintopeppers.Arrangepeppers uprightsnuglyaroundedgeof3-qt.casserole.

Blendsoupandwateruntil smooth;pouroverpeppers. Cover.MicrowaveatHIGH(10)25to30minutes, rotating1/2turn after 15minutes.Sprinklewithcheese, recoverandletstand5 to 10minutesbeforeserving.

oMicrowaveUtemil/CookwareGuide

TypeofUtensiMhkwa;e MicrowaveUses

FoiMinedI?qmrBags,Boxesand

BakingTkays

Avoid.Useonlyfoiltrays3/4-in.or less.Foilor metalwillreflect microwaves,thus preventingevenheating.Arcingcanoccuriffoiliscloser thanl-in.toovenwalls.

Metalorpartmetalpots,I+ms,

Thermometers,SkewersandFoil Trays

BoilableHardandSoftPlastics, suchas:Rubbermaid

Cookinggroundbeef(colander). Defrosting.Heating.

Glassjars, such as: forbabyfoods,

vegetables,entrees,syrups,

saladdressings

Avoidheatingbabyfoodinjars, especiallymeatandeggmixtures.Remove metalcapstowarmsyruporsoftensaladdressingfromrefrigerator.

HandmadePottery,Porcelain, Stoneware

Cookingandheating.

MicrowavePlastics such as:

AnchorHockingMicroware,Bangor Plastic,MisterMicrowave,Nordic Ware,Republic,Tara,WeareverNupac

Cooking.

Heatingandservingfoodsandbeverages.Styrofoamshouldbe usedfor ~– short-termheatingtolowtemperaturesandforserving.

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Cookingandheating.

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Paper or StyrofoamPlates

andCups

_ OvenGkwssuchas:AnchorHocking,

FireKing,Glassbake,Heller,Jena, Pyrex

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Regular

Dinnerware, such m:

CorellebyCorning,DanskGeneration, Denby,El Camino,Franciscan,

InternationalStoneware,Lenox Temperware,Marsh,Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff

Heatingandsomecooking.

UnsuitableDinnerware,suchas:

CorningCentura,FitzandFloyd

Oven-to-tableWare,Melamine, Disheswithmetaltrim

None.

PaperTowelsandNapkins, WaxI%per

Cookingbacon.Absorbingmoistureandpreventingspatters.Heatingand servingsandwichesor appetizers.Lightcoveringtoholdinsteam.

Glass-Ceramic@yroceram), suchas:CorningWare,

ProgressionG byNoritake

Cookingandheating.

PlasticWrap,CookingBags,

Boil-in-bags,StorageBags

Coveringtoholdinsteam(wrap).Cooking(cookingandboil-inbags). Heating(storagebags).

SpecialtyGlass-Ceramicand Porcelain,suchas:ElCamino,

F.B.Rogers,Heller,MarshIndustries,

- Pffdtzgraff,Shafford

Recommendedformicrowaveoven-to-tablecookingof specialfoods,

Paperboard Traysusedforfrozen Cookingandheating.

‘-en~reesanddinn&s

Plastic TraysandPlatesusedfor

Cookingandheating,

frozenentreesanddinners

HowtousetheMinute/secondher

‘I%MIN/SECTIMERhasthree timingfunctions:

~ Itoperatesasaminutetimer. @Itcanbesettodelaycooking.

~ Itcanbeusedasa holdsetting afterdefrosting.

TheMIN/SECTIMERoperates withoutmicrowaveenergy.

l%w ~0~~ ~

3-Minute

Phonecdl

TouchMIN/SECTIMERpad.

Thedisplayshows”: O“and .

“ENTERTIME”flashes.

2. Touchnumberpads3,0 andO (for3 minutesandnoseconds). Displayshows“3:00”and“TIME?

3. TouchSTART.Displayshows timecountingdown.

4. Whentimeis up,ovensignals, flashes“End~’anddisplayshows

timeofday. fiogramming a HOLD

Tm TheMinute/SecondTimercanalso

beusedtoprogram“hold time” betweenmicrowavecooking functions.Thetimecanrangefrom onesecondto99 minutesand99

seconds.AHOLD,or “standing” timemaybefoundin someofyour ownrecipesor inthecookingguide.

II%lgramming

Delayed

cooking

Todelaycookingupto99minutes and99 seconds,touchTIME COOKor TEMPCOOK/I-IOLD

andentercooktimeor temperature. TouchMIN/SECTIMERandenter numberofminutestodelaycooking. TouchSTART.Timerwillcount downtozeroandcookingwill begin. Whendelayingtemperature cooking,besureprobeis infood beforetouchingSTART.

How to

Defrost,HoIdand

~me C-04Bk

Let’ssayyouwanttodefrostafrozen casserolefor 15minutes,holdfor

10minutesandthenTimeCookfor

25minutes.Here’showtodoit:

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Step1:Takecasserolefromfreezer andplaceinoven.

Step2:TouchDEFROSTpad.

The displayshows”: O“and

“ENTERDEFTIME’ flashes.

Step3: Touchpads1,5,0 andOfor

15minutesdefrostingtime.“15:00” appearsondisplay.(Defrostingis automaticallysetonpowerlevel3 butcanbechangedbytouchingthe POWERLEVELpadandthe desiredpowerlevel.)

Step4:Setstandingorholdtime

bytouchingMIN/SECTIMER.The displayshows”:

O“and“ENTER

TIME”flashes. Step5:Touch1,0,0 andOtohold

fortenminutes.“10:00”appearson

displayand“TIME”flashes.

Step6:TouchTIMECOOKpad. Displayshows“: O“and“ENTER COOKTIME”flashes.

Step‘ZTouch2,5,0 andOfor

twenty-fiveminutesofcookingtime.

“COOKTIME”flashesand

“25:00”appearsondisplay.

Step8:TouchSTART.“DEFTIME” and“15:00”countingdownshow ondisplay.Aseachfimctionis automaticallyperformed,oven displayshowsinstructionsentered andthefunction.

Step9:Whentimeisup,theoven signalsandflashes“End~’

QuestionsandAnswers

Q. Whatwillhappenifl accidentallyreversemydefrost, holdandcookinstructions?

A. Theovenwillautomatically

rearrangeyourprogram.Defrosting willalwayscomefirst, then hold, andthenthecookingfunction.

Q. CanI defrostandhold only? A. Yes.Sometimesyoumayonly

wanttodefrosta food, holdit, and cookit later.Allyou needtodo is

programinDefrostandamountof

time.ThenprogramHoldandthe amountoftime.Besuretoputthe thaweddishintherefrigerator promptly.

NOTE:Letfoodsremainatroom temperatureonlyaslongassafe. Timeswillvary.

Q.Iprogrammedmyovenfor

aspecificdefrostingtime

butit defrostediongerthannecessary. Whathappened?

A. Wheninstructionsconflict,

theovencarriesoutthelast instruction.Youmayhavesetthe oventoDefrostfor4 minutes, Hold/Timefor2 minutes,andthen Defrostfor6 minutes.Inthiscase, theovenwouldDefrostfor6 minutesandHold/Timefor2 minutes.

&Rom~~~~ INSTRUCTIONS

- Thisappliancemustbegrounded. Intheeventofanelectricalshort

ircuit,groundingreducestherisk ofelectricshockbyprovidingan escapewirefortheelectriccurrent. Thisapplianceisequippedwitha powercordhavinga grounding wirewitha groundingplug.The plugmustbepluggedintoanoutlet thatisproperlyinstalledand grounded.(Fig. 1)

~~~~~~~-Improper useofthegroundingplugcanresult ina riskofelectricshock.

— Consultaqualifiedelectricianor

servicetechnicianifthegrounding

— instructionsare notcompletely

nderstood,or ifdoubtexistsasto whethertheapplianceis properly grounded.

Whereastandardtwo-prongwall

receptacleisencountered,it is

yourpersonalresponsibilityand obligationtohaveitreplacedwith aproperlygroundedthree-prong wallreceptacle.

Do not mder any Cirmnstmcm

cut or remove the third @’Wmi) prong from W ~wer ‘cord.

UseofAdapterPlugs

Usage

situations where

appliance’s power cord will

Mlisconnectedinfkquently.

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,we

stronglyrecommendagainstthe

useofanadapterplug.However,

ifyoustill electtouseanadapter, wherelocal codespermit,a TEMPORARYCONNE~ION maybemadetoaproperlygrounded

two-prongwallreceptaclebytheuse

ofa ULlistedadapter(Fig.2) whichisavailableatmostlocal

hardwarestores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

Thelargerslot intheadaptermust

bealignedwiththe largerslotinthe

wallreceptacleto provideproper polarityintheconnectionofthe powercord.

Caution:Attachingtheadapter groundterminaltothewall

receptaclecoverscrelvdoesnot groundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewismetal,andnot

insulated,andthewallreceptacle

isgroundedthroughthehouse

wiring.Youshouldhavethecircuit checkedbya qualifiedelectrician tomakesurethereceptacleis properlygrounded.

Whendisconnectingthepower cordfromtheadapter,alwayshold theadapterwithonehand.If this isnotdone,theadapterground terminalisverylikelytobreakwith repeateduse.Shouldthishappen, DONOTUSEtheapplianceuntil a propergroundhasagainbeen established.

Usagesituationswhere appliance’spowercordwill bedisconnectedfrequently.

Donotuseanadapterphqjinthese situationsbecausedisconnectingof thepowercordplacesunduestrain ontheadapterandleadstoeventual fh.ilureoftheadaptergroundterminal. Youshouldhavethetwo-prongwall receptaclereplacedwithathreeprong(grounding)receptaclebya

qualifiedelectricianbeforeusing theappliance.

UseoflktensionCords

Becauseofpotentialsafetyhazards undercertainconditions,westrongly

recommendagainstthe useofan

extensioncord.However,if itis

necessarytouseanextensioncord, useonlya 3-wireextensioncord that hasa 3-bladegroundingplug,

anda 3-slotreceptaclethatwill

acceptthe plugontheappliance.

Themarkedratingoftheextension

cordshall beequaltoor greater

thantheelectricalratingofthe

appliance(15amperes).

Ifyoudouseanextensioncord

withyourmicrowaveoven~the

interiorlightmayflickerandthe

blowersoundmayvarywhenoven

isinuse.Cooktimes maybelonger

aswell.

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HowtoUsetheOvenShelf

63~~ ~o~s~or~or c~o~w~t~

shelfonfloorofoven.Product damagemayresult.

~Usepotholderswhenhandling

metalshelfandcookware. Theymaybehot.

e Do notstoremicrowave

browningdishonmetalshelf.

The wireshelfisspecifically designedforaddedcapacityheating andreheatinginyourmicrowave oven.Morethanonefoodmaybe heatedorreheatedandreadyto serveatthesametime.

Whenmicrowavingwiththeoven

shelf,sometechniqueswilldiffer fromthecookingguide.Itis importanttoarrangefoodsproperly (shownonthenextpage). Cookwaresizeisimportant;select fromamongthesuggestionsbelow. Also,foodsizeshouldbe considered;foodsover4 inches high,or3% pounds,arenot recommendedforshelfcooking.

Battersanddoughfoods,andalso uncookedfoodswhichneedtobe preparedfromscratch,shouldbe cookedwithouttheovenshelf, followingdirectionsinthecooking

guide.

Usepotholderswhenhandling foodsheatedtogetherwithyour ovenshelf,especiallywhenheating largeramountsoffood.Extrasteam generatedfrommultiplefood

cookingmaymakecookwarehotter thanwithregularmicrowaving.

CookwareforShelf HeatingandReheating

Beforeplacingfoodinthedishes, checktoseethattheywillfit togetheronorundertheshelf,Also, besurecookwareismicrowavesafe.

Cookwareforheatingorreheating include1cupmeasuringcup,

9x5x3-inchloafdishesor9-inch pieplates.

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Leftoversmaybeplacedinsmall individualceramicorplasticbowls ordividedplates.

Usewaxpaperorplasticwrap insteadoflidsoncasseroles.Lids mayaddtoomuchheighttodish.

PositioningtheShelf

To positiontheovenshelf,tipthe backslightlyandfittheshelf suppcirtguidesontothesupport guideslocatedoneachsideofthe ovenintherear.

Next,lowerthefrontuntiltheshelf supportguidesfitontothesupport guideslocatedat eachsideofthe oveninthefront.

Whenproperlypositioned,theshelf shouldfitsnuglyinplace,belevel andnot touchthebackwallof the oven.

Ifarcingoccurswhenusingthe shelftocookmorethanonefood atthesametime,turntheoven off.Makesuretheshelfis positionedright-side-upon all fourshelfsupportsandnot touchingovenwalls.

- HowtoHeator Reheat

hnikwTypesOfFood

Twoplatesofleftoversmaybe

reheatedtogether.Arrangethick

ordensefoodstooutsideedgesof plateandcoverwithplasticwrap. MicrowaveatHigh(10)for3 minutes.Reversepositionofplates

(toptobottom)androtate1/2turn. ContinuemicrowavingatHigh(10) for2to3minutes.Continue heating,ifnecessary,untilhot.

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Reheatingtwocasseroles(height shouldbelessthan4inches)is possible.Coverwithplasticwrap. Usestaggeredarrangementsof food,placingfoodonrightsideof

shelfandleftsideoffloor.Referto Heatingor ReheatingGuidefor suggestedmicrowavetimeper casseroleandaddthetimes together.MicrowaveatHigh(10) reversingpositionoffoods(topto bottom)afterhalfoftime.Several smallbowlsofleftoversmaybe heatedinthe sameway,stirringand reversingpositionsafierhalf oftime.

‘IWOfrozenindividualentrees

(5to7oz.each)or twoTVdinners (10to12oz.each)arebothreadyto

serveatthesametime.Remove traysoffoodfromtheirboxesand turnbackonecorneroftheplastic covertovent. Iftherearefoilcovers, removethemandreturnthetraysof foodtotheirboxes.(Batterfoods shouldberemovedfromthetrays

andcookedconventionally.)Place

inovenwithoneTVdinneronright

shelfandtheseconddinneronleft floor.MicrowaveatHigh(10)for 6minutes.Reversepositions(top tobottom)androtatefoods1/2turn. ContinuemicrowavingatHigh(10) for6 minutes.Checkdinnersfor heating.Ifonedinnerseemsless

donethandesired,returnittothe boxandcontinueheatingonshelf

1to2 moreminutes.

How i@lle~e~~

Several DifferentTypesofFeds Together

Whenheatingseveraldifferent typesoffoodtogether,foodswhich shouldbeservedhotmustbeplaced ontheovenshelf,whilefoodswhich areonlywarmedshouldbeplaced onthefloor.This isbecause microwaveenergyenterstheoven fromthetoponly.Also,itisimportant

torememberthatfoodsabsorb microwaveenergyatdifferentrates. Ratescanbeaffectedbythesizeof thefood,anditsstartingtemperature.

Becauseofthe varyingrates,you mayneedtostartreheatingalarge ordensefoodafewminutesahead oftime,thenaddother smalleror lessdensefoods.Alternately,if oneofthefoodsyouareheating seemsundercookedbuttheothers areheatedsatisfactorily,letthe underheatedfoodcontinuecooking.

Heatorreheatdifferenttypesof foodatHigh(10).Todetermine heatingtimes,addtimesforall foodstogether.(Seeheatingguide.) Afterhalfoftime,stiror re~~range foods(donot reversepositions).

Checkfoods(topshelfespecially) after3/4oftotaltimeandremove anywhicharedone.Continue cookingothers.

Placeonshelflargeor densefoods

whichneedthe most heating,such asleftoverfriedchicken,casseroles, cannedorleftovervegetables,rice orpasta.Placeonovenfloorthose foodswhichneedonlybewarmed, suchasbakerypies,rolls,muffins orbreads.

Poppopcornonthemicrowave ovenflooronly.Popcornplacedon

theovenshelfwillnotpopproperly. Useaspecialmicrowavepopcorn accessoryorpopcornlabeledfor useinmicrowaveovens.

careand cleaning

YournewMicrowaveOvenis avaluableappliance.Protect itfrommisusebyfollowing theserules:

@Keepyourovencleanand sweet-smelling.Openingtheoven

doora fewminutesaftercooking helpsair-outtheinterior.An occasionalthoroughwipingwith a solutionofbakingsodaand waterkeepstheinteriorfresh.

@Don’tusesharp-edgedutensiis

onyouroven.Theinsideand

outsideovenwallscanbescratched. Thecontrolpanelcanbedamaged.

@Don’tremovethemode

stirrercoveratthetopoftheoven

(microwavefeature6 onpage5). Youwilldamagethe oven.

BECERTAINPOWERISOFF BEFORECLEANINGANY PARTOFTHISOVEN.

Howtomantheh$kk!

Walls,floor andmode stirrer cover.Somespatterscanberemoved

witha papertowel,othersmay

requirea dampcloth.Remove greasyspatterswitha sudsycloth, thenrinsewitha dampcloth.Donot useabrasivecleanersonovenwalls. NEVERUSEA COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERONANYPART OFYOURMICROWAVEOVEN.

Door(inside).Window:Wipeup spattersdailyandwashwhensoiled withadampcloth.Rinsethoroughly anddry.

Metalandplasticpartsondoor: Wipefrequentlywithadampcloth toremoveallsoil.DONOTUSE ABRASIVES,SUCHAS CLEANING POWDERSOR STEELANDPLASTICPADS. THEYWILLMARTHE SURFACE.

GiassCookingTray.Occasionally

itisnecessarytoremovethecooking trayforcleaningofthetrayor oven.Topreventbreakage,donot placetrayintowaterjust after cooking.Washitcarefullyinwarm, sudsywaterorinthedishwasher. Thetraycanbebrokenifdropped. Remember,do notoperatethe oven

withoutthecookingtrayin place.

Specialnotewhenusing Brown‘NSearDish:If grease

ispresent,highheatgeneratedon bottomofa Brown‘NSeardish maycausethegreasetoburnonto theoventray.Thismayberemoved withacleansersuchas BonAmi” brandcleanser.

AfterusingBonAmi@brand cleanser,rinseanddrythoroughly, followinginstructionsoncan. Do notuseBonAmi@brandcleanser onthepaintedsurfacessuchasthe walls.It mayscratchthepaint.

AutomaticTemperatureProbe.

Probeis sturdy,butcareshouldbe takeninhandling.Donottwistor bend; avoiddroppingtemperature probe.

Cleanassoonafterusingaspossible.

Toclean,wipewithsudsycloth, thenrublightlywithplasticscouring ballif necessary.Rinseanddry. (Orwashindishwasher.)

Ovenshelf.Yourshelfaccessoryis designedforuse ina microwaveoven only; do notusein aconventional oven.Do notuseabrowningdish

withtheshelf.Arcingcouldoccur. Cleanshelfwithmildsoapand

wateror inthedishwasher.Donot

cleanshelfina self-cleaningoven.

Howto CleantheOutside

Case.Cleantheoutsideofyour

ovenwithsoapanddampcloth, rinsewithadampcloth andthen dry.Wipethewindowcleanwitha dampcloth.Chrometrimisbest wipedwithadampclothandthen withadrytowel.

ControlPanel.Wipewithadamp cloth.Drythoroughly.Do not use cleaningsprays,largeamountsof soapandwater,abrasives,or sharp objectsonthepanel—theycan damageit.

DoorSurface.Whencleaning surfacesofdoorandoventhat cometogetheronclosingthedoor,

useonlymild,non-abrasivesoaps or detergentsappliedwitha sponge or softcloth.

PowerCord.Ifthecordbecomes

soiled,unplugandwashwithdamp cloth.Forstubbornspots,sudsy watermaybeused,butbecertain torinsewithadampcloth anddry thoroughlybeforepluggingcord intooutlet.

(hen Lamp Replacement

Firstunplugtheoven.Then removelampcompartmentcover byremovingscrewwhichholds coverinplace.Coverislocated onthebackoftheouter case.

Replacewith40-wattappliancebulb. (Itisavailableindrugandhardware stores.)Replacecompartmentcover.

.Plugintheoven.

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PROBLEM

OVENWILLNOT COMEON

CONTROLPANEL LIGHTED, YETOVEN WILLNOTSTART

FOODSAREEITHER OVERCOOKEDOR UNDERCOOKED

“EEEE” APPEARS

ONDISPLAY

“Prob” APPEARS

IONDISPLAY

PCX%W3LECNJSEAND WMEDY

@Afuseinyourhomemaybeblownorthecircuitbreakertripped.Replacefuseorreset

circuitbreaker.

@Unplugyourmicrowaveoven,thenplugit back in. s Makesure

s.p~~~gplugonovenisfu1ly inserted into wall receptacle.

@Door notsecurelyclosed. @

STARTmustbe pressedafterenteringcookingselection.

~ AnotherselectionenteredalreadyinovenandCLEAR/OFFnotpressedtocancelit. ~ Makesureyouhaveenteredcoo~ngtimeafterpressingTIMECOOK. eCLEAR/~FFwas

pressedaccid~n@ly+ Reset Coobng program andpressSTART.

~Makesureyouhaveenter~ adesiredfinished

temperature afierpressingTEhfP

COOK/HOLD. *MakesureyouhaveenteredacodenumberafterpressingQUICKSETcontrol,

AUTOROASTorAUTODEFROST.

@Cookingtimesmayvarybecauseofstartingfoodtemperature,fooddensityoramount

offoodsinoven.PressTIMECOOK andadditionalcookingtimeforcompletion.

@Incorrectpowerlevelentered.Checkcookingguideforrecommendedpowerlevel,or

changinglevelsduringcookingifnecessary. @Dishwasnotrotated,turnedorstirred.Somedishesrequirespecificinstructions.

Checkcookingguideorrecipeforinstructions. @Toomanydishesinovenatsametime.Cookingtimemustbe increasedwhencooking

morethanone fooditem.Checkcookingguidetimerecommendations. @Probenot insertedproperlyintomeatordishwhenusingTempCook/Holdor Auto

Roastfunctions.Checkcookingguideforspecificinstructions. @IncorrectQuickSetnumbersentered.

9WhenusingTempCook/Hold,atemperaturelessthanIOO°F.

ormorethanNW. has

beenentered. @WhenusingClock,youhavenot enteredavalidclocktime. ~WhenusingQuickSetcontrol,youhavenot enteredavalidcode.QuickSetmustbe

2or3digits.

@WeightisincorrectforAutoDefrostcodeonguide.Itisnecessarytoresetoven.

*ProbehasbeenforgottenornotseatedproperlyinovenwahwhenusingAutoRoastor TempCook/Holdfunctions.

AMTheseThingsAre Normal

@Dimming ovenlightandchange

@some TV.Radiointerference

‘with-yourNlicrow’aveoven: in blower sound may

occurwhile mightbenoticedwhileusingyour

@Steamorvaporescapingfrom

operatingatpowerlevelsother

microwaveoven.It’ssimilartothe

aroundthedoor.

thanhigh. interferencecausedbyothersmall

$Dull,thumpingsoundwhileoven

appliancesanddoesnotindicatea

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If YouNeedservice

Toobtainservice,seeyourwarranty onthebackpageofthisbook.

We’reproudofourserviceand wantyoutobepleased.Ifforsome reasonyouarenothappywiththe serviceyoureceive,herearethree stepstofollowforfurtherhelp.

FIRST,contactthepeoplewho

seniced your appliance.Explain whyyouare not pleased.Inmost cases,thiswillsolvethe problem.

NEXT,ifyouarestillnot pleased, writeallthedetails-including yourphone number—to:

Manager,ConsumerRelations Hotpoint AppliancePark Louisville,Kentucky40225

FINALLY,ifyourproblemisstill notresolved,write:

MajorAppliance ConsumerActionPanel 20NorthWackerDrive Chicago,Illinois60606

YOURHOTPOINTMICROWAVEOVEN

WARRANTY

Saveproofof original purchasedate such asyour sales slip or cancelled check to establish warranty period.

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WHAT !s

COVERED

FULL

ONE-YEARWARRANTY

This warranty is extended to

Forone year from dateof original

the original purchaserand any

purchase, wewill provide,free of

succeeding owner for products

charge, parts and service labor

purchased for ordinary home use

in your home to repair or replace

inthe 48mainland states,Hawaii

any

part of the microwaveoven

and Washington, D.C.In Alaskathe

that failsbecauseof a manufacturing

warranty isthe sameexceptthat it is

defect.

LIMITED because youmust payto ship the product to the service shop

LIMITED ADDITIONAL

or for the service technician’s travel

FOUR-YEAHWARRANTY

coststo your home.

Forthe second through fifth year

All warranty servicewill be provided

from dateof original purchase,

byour FactoryServiceCenters or

we will provide, free ofcharge, a

byour authorized Customer Care”

replacement

magnetrontube if

servicers during normalworking

the magnetron tube fails because

hours.

of a manufacturing defect. Youpay for the service trip to your home

Look inthe White orYellowPages of yourtelephone directoryfor

and service labor charges.

HOTPOINTFACTORYSERVICE, GENERAL ELECTRIC-HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICEor HOTPOINT CUSTOMERCARE@SERVICE.

WHAT Is

NOTCOVEREDoservice‘rips‘oyour‘ome‘o

Replacement of housefuses or

teach you howto usethe product.

resetting of circuit breakers.

Readyour Useand Care

material.

If youthen have anyquestions

~Failure ofthe product if it isused

for other than its intended purpose

about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our

orused commercially.

Consumer Affairs office at the

@Damage to product caused

address below,or call, toll free:

by accident, fire, floods or acts

GE Answer Center”

of God.

800.626.2000 consumer information service

WARRANTORISNOTRESPONSIBLE

FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

~ Improper installation. If you havean installation problem,

contact your dealer or installer. Youare responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting

and other connecting facilities.

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

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to state.

Toknow what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’sAttorney General.

Warrantor: General Electric Company

#ffurther help is needed concerning this warranty, write:

Manager–Consumer Maim, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225

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