Countertop Microwave Oven

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1 Countertop Microwave Oven Contenk Adapter Plugs 33 Heating or Reheating Guide 21 Add 30 Seconds 9 Hold Time 10 Appliance Re@stration 2 Installation 33 Auto Defrost 14, 15 Light Bulb Replacement 32 Auto Roast 12,13 Microwaving Tips 3 Auto Simmer 13 Minute/Second Timer 10 Care and Cleaning 32 Model and Serial Numbers 2,6 Consumer Services 35 Popcorn 18 Control Panel 6,7 Power Levels &9 Cooking by Time 9 Precautions 2-5 Cooking Complete Reminder 6 Problem Solver 34 Cooking Guide Program Cooking 5,7 Defrosting by Time 8 Quick Reheat 18 Defrosting Guide 23 Safety Instructions 2-5 Delayed Cooking Temperature Cook 11 Double Duty Shelf 5,6,16,17, :: Temperature Probe 4,6, 11-13,32 Extension Cords 33 Warranty Back Cover Features 6 Glossary of Microwave Terms 19 GE Answer Center a Grounding Instmctions ModelJE1456WH Microwave power output of this oven is 800 watts. IEC-705 Test Procedure GE Appliances

2 Help us help you... Before using your oven, read this book carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new microwave oven properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don t understand something or need more help, write (include your phone number): Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville. KY Write down the model and serial numbers. You ll find them on a label inside the oven. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your microwave oven. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number S erial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your microwave oven. Be sure your microwave oven is registered. It is important that we know the location of your microwave oven should a need occur for adjustments. Your supplier is responsible for registering you as the owner. Please check with your supplier to be sure he has done so; also send in your Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card. If you move, or if you are not the original purchaser, please write to us, stating model and serial numbers. 2 This appliance must be registered. Please be certain that it is. Write to: GE Appliances Range Product Service Appliance Park Louisville, KY If you received a damaged oven... Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the oven. Save time and money. Before you request service... Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. All these things are normal with your microwave oven. Steam or vapor escaping from around the door. Light reflection around door or outer case. Dimming oven I ight and change in blower sound may occur while operating at power levels other than high. Dull thumping sound while oven is operating. Some TV-Radio interference might be noticed while using your microwave oven. It s similar to the interference caused by other small appliances and does not indicate a problem with your oven. If you need service... To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book. We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are three steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased write all the details including your phone number to: Manager, Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write: Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent) (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened) (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

3 T Microwaving Tips Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled suitable for microwaving. If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe. Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape. Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check Cooking Guide. Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. men using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING TO reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on page 2. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING 1NSTRUCTIONS on page 33. For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. c As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven when not in use. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. (continued next page) 3

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven. Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers. Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite. Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If by accident the oven should run empty a minute or two, no harm is done. However, try to avoid operating the oven empty at all times it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven. Do not overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven. If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example, closed jars will explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. 4 Avoid heating baby food in glass jars, even without their lids; especially meat and egg mixtures. Don t defrost frozen beverages in narrow necked bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if the container is opened, pressure can build up. This can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Use metal only as directed in this book. TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4 high; remove top foil cover and return tray to box. When using metal in the microwave oven, keep metal (other than metal shel~ at least 1 inch away from sides of oven. Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the cookware. Sometimes, the glass cooking tray can become too hot to touch. Be careful when touching the tray during and after cooking. Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) may tend to boil over more rapidly than foods containing less moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and Cleaning section for instructions on how to clean the inside of the oven.. Thermometer Do not use a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwave oven. Remove the temperature probe from the oven when not using it to cook with. lf you leave the probe inside the oven without inserting it in food or liquid, and turn on microwave energy, it can create electrical arcing in the oven and damage oven walls. Plastic cookware Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are glass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In longer exposures to overcooking, the food and cookware could ignite. For these reasons: 1) Use microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict compliance with the cookware manufacturer s recommendations. 2) Do not subject empty cookware to microwaving. 3) Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without complete supervision. When cooking pork, follow the directions exactly and always cook the meat to an internal temperature of at least 170 F. This assures that, in the remote possibility that trichina may be present in the meat, it will be killed and meat will be safe to eat. Do not boil eggs in a microwave oven. Pressure will build up inside egg yolk and will cause it to burst, possibly resulting in injury. Foods with unbroken outer skin such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

5 Spontaneous boiling Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, stir the liquid briefly before removing the container from the microwave oven.. <tboilable cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefilly and direct steam away from hands and face. Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face. Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM Shelf accessory. Remove the shelf from oven when not in use. Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They may be hot. Do not use microwave browning dish on shelf. The shelf could overheat. Be sure that the shelf is positioned properly inside the oven to prevent product damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to Auto Roast, Quick Reheat and Auto Defrost with the oven setting the power levels and cooking or heating times; to Temp Cook & Hold, using your choice of temperature; to Time Cook or Time Defrost, using your choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a preset tilne and power level for reheating foods; to cook popcorn using a preset time and power level; to extend cooking time by 30 seconds using the Add 30 Seconds pad; to set the clock; and to time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer. Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & 11; set Time Cook I & 11 for a two-stage program using different times and power levels; or use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of a cooking function, such as Temp Cook & Hold. When You Plug in the Oven The display panel lights up. After 15 seconds, all lights disappear and RESET appears. Touch CLEAWOFF pad and oven is ready for use and the clock can be set, If power is disrupted at any time, the ubove sequence recurs and you must reset clock after touching CLEAR/OFF. Optional Accessory Optional accessories are available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX-18W Installation Kit converts this oven to a built-in wall oven. 5

6 Features of Your Oven Cooking Complete Reminder (For all cooking features except Auto Roast Code 4) To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven will beep once a minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad. JJ4. L I /// d- I / \ 1. Door Latches. 7. Oven Interior Light. Turns on 11. Door Open Button. Push to 2. Door Screen. Metal screen when the door is opened or when open door. permits viewing of foods and keeps the oven is operating. 12. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray microwaves confined inside oven. 8. Temperature Probe. Use with must be in place when using the 3. Oven Vent. Temp Cook & Hold and Auto oven. Cooking performance will Roast functions only. be unsatisfactory without the tray 4. Model and Serial Numbers. 9. DOUBLE-DUTY & Shelf. Lets in place. The tray may be removed 5. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects you microwave several foods at for cleaning. the microwave energy distributing once. (See Safety Instructions and 13. Automatic Cooking Guide. system. Do not remove this cover. How to Use the Double-Duty TM Quick reference codes for many You will damage the oven. Shelf for special instructions. ) frequently prepared foods. 6. Receptacle for Temperature Probe. Temperature probe must be Use this shelf only when cooking foods on two levels. securely inserted into receptacle 10. Touch Control Panel and when using Temp Cook & Hold or Display. See next page for Auto Roast. instructions. 6

7 Your Touch Control Panel The Touch Control Panel allows you to set the oven controls with the touch of a finger. It s designed to be easy to use and understand. 1. DISPLAY. Displays time of day, time or temperature during cooking functions, power level being used, cooking mode and instructions. 2. TIME COOK I & II. Microwave for a selected amount of time using automatic power level POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad after you enter the cooking time if you want to change from automatic power level 10 (High). 4. POPCORN. Cook prepackaged microwave popcorn by just pressing this pad. The microwave popcorn feature is designed to be used only with prepackaged microwave popcorn weighing 3.0 to 3.7 ounces. 5. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad and food weight. The oven automatically sets power levels and defrosting time. 6. BEVERAGE. Reheat a beverage by just pressing this pad. 7. DINNER PLATE. Reheat a plate of leftovers by just pressing this pad. 8. NUMBER PADS. Touch these pads to enter cooking, defrosting time, time of day, temperature, power level, Auto Codes or food weights for Auto Defrost. 9. MINUTE. Use with number pads to enter whole minutes. For example, for 4 minutes touch 4 and MINUTE. 10. START. After all selections are made, touch this pad to start the oven. 11. TIME DEFROST. Gentle thawing at automatic power level 3 (Low). I I I AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROLS GUIDE BEHIND OOOR POPCORN AUTO DEF, AUTO ROAST, n START OUICKREHEAT / w IV, OFF ( ), No steam~as dete \ d by sensor, within four minu~esand 10 ~Conds after start of \.. ~Apcom program. PROBE Appears on Display: Probe has been forgotten when Auto Roast or Temp Cook & Hold function is being used. Probe is not securely seated in oven wall receptacle. I I I r TEMP COOK& HOLD. Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature. Once food reaches preset temperature, oven switches to HOLD setting and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAWOFF pad. 13. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press this pad to add 30 seconds to the cook time as it s counting down. 14. MIN/SEC TIMER. This feature uses no microwave energy. It functions as either a kitchen timer, as a holding period after defrost or as a delay timer before time or temperature cooking. 15. AUTO ROAST. Insert probe, touch this pad, and desired number pad for code to slow-cook meat with automatic preset program. 16. CODE REHEAT. Use Code Reheat for quick reheating of a variety of foods using different times and power levels. 17. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter time of day or check time of day while microwaving. To set clock, first touch CLOCK pad and then enter time of day. For example, if time is 1 :30, touch number pads it shuts off the oven and erases all settings (except time of day). Program Cooking Use your Touch Control Panel to T~me Defrost or Time Cook with choice of power levels from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), time kitchen tasks with the Min/Sec Timer, and set the clock. Create your own programs to suit your individual cooking style. For example: use the Min/Sec Timer to delay the start of Time Cook I & 11 or program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time Cook I & 11. Set Time Cook 1 & 11 for a twostage program using different times and power levels. 7

8 Defrosting by Time Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of frozen food and is one of the great advantages of a microwave oven. Use the Time Defrost setting to quickly thaw foods such as bread, rolls, vegetables, fruits and frozen dinners. The Auto Defrost setting is preferred for meat and poultry because the oven sets the defrosting time and power levels for you. Power level 3 is automatically set for defrosting, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your Defrosting Guide for defrosting help. To become better acquainted with the defrost function, defrost a I () oz. package of frozen strawberries by following the steps below. Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven and close door. Be sure package contains no metal. k ntime DEFROST Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example, touch 4 and MINUTE pad for 4 minutes. How to Change Power Level After setting defrosting time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level. nstart Step 4: Touch START. When cycle is completed, the oven signals and tlashes End, then automatically shuts off. Step 5: Turn package over, close door and repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time and touch START. Step 6: When oven signals and flashes End, open door, remove package and separate strawberries to finish defrosting. Defrosting Tips Foods frozen in paper or plastic can be defrosted in the package. For even defrosting, some foods need to be broken up or separated part of the way through the defrosting time. Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish. Check your Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips. Questions and Answers Q. When I press START, I hear a dull, thumping noise. What is it? A. This sound is normal. It is letting you know the oven is using a power level lower than 10 (High). Q. Can I defrost small items in a hurry? A. Yes, but they will need more frequent attention than usual. Raise the power level after entering the time by touching the desired power level pad. Power level 7 cuts the total defrosting time in about 1/2; Power level 10 cuts the total defrosting time to approximately 1 /3. During either, rotate or stir food frequently. Q. Why don t the defrosting times in the Defrosting Guide seem right for my food? A. These times are averages. Defrosting time can vary according to the temperature in your freezer. Set your oven for the time indicated in the Defrosting Guide. If your food is still not completely thawed at the end of that time, reset your oven and adjust the time accordingly. Q. Should all foods be completely thawed before cooking? A. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so quickly it is better to begin cooking while it is still slightly frozen. Q. Can I open the door during defrosting to check on the progress of my food? A. Yes. You may open the door at any time during microwaving. To resume defrosting, close the door and press START. The oven begins operating if time is left on timer. If not. reset timer. 8

9 Cooking by Time Time Cook I & 11 allows you to microwave for a preset amount of time using automatic power level 10 (High), or change power level automatically. Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility. See your Cooking Guide. To become better acquainted with time cooking, make a cup of coffee by following the steps below. Step 1: Fill a cup 2/3 full of water, add 1 teaspoon of instant coffee and stir to dissolve. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section). Place cup in oven and close door. ntime COOK I &II Step 2: Touch TIME COOK I & 11. Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1, 0 and O pads for one minute. Because automatic power level 10 is recommended for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see How to Change Power Level at right.) Step 4: Touch START. Step 5: When time is up, the oven sig~als and flashes En-d. Oven, light and fan shut off. Step 6: Open the door. Using the Time Cook II Feature The Time Cook 11 feature lets you set two time cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if you want to change power levels during your cooking operations. Here s how to do it: Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe container and close the door. ntime COOK I &II Step 8: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes En-d. The oven, light and fan shut off. Step 9: Open the door. The Express Cook Feature The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set time for 1 to 5 minutes. To Express Cook your food or beverage: Step 1: Touch a number pad (from I to 5) that corresponds with the amount of your desired cooking time (in minutes). For example, touch the 2 pad for 2 minutes of cooking time. Step 2: Touch the START pad. The oven will automatically signal, flash End and shut off at the end of the programmed time. Step 2: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 11. Add 30 Seconds Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example, touch 2, 1 and 5 for twom~utesand15seconds.. N- Step 4. Touch TIME COOK I & 11 Step 5: Set your second cook time. How to Change Power Level After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new power level. Step 6: Touch START. Step 7: At the end of COOK TIME I, the second power level is displayed and COOK TIME II is shown counting dc>wn. The Add 30 Seconds feature provides a convenient way to extend cooking time by 30 second while the oven timer is counting down. It will add 30 seconds to the time shown each time the pad is touched. c,

10 How to Use the Minute/Second Timer The MIN/SEC TIMER has three timing functions: It operates as a minute timer. It can be set to delay cooking. It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. The MI N/SEC TIMER operates without microwave energy. How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call 1. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. 2. Touch number pad 3 and MINUTE pad (for 3 minutes and no seconds). 3. Touch START. Display shows time counting down. 4. When time is up, oven signals, flashes End, and display shows time of day. Using a Holding Time The Minute/Second Timer can also be used to program a holding time between microwave cooking functions. The time can range from one second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or standing time may be found in some of your own recipes or in the cookbook supplied. Programming Delayed Cooking To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, touch either TIME COOK 1 & II, TEMP COOK & HOLD or AUTO ROAST and enter cook time, temperature or code. Touch MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to delay cooking. When delaying Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast cooking, be sure probe is in food. Touch START. Timer will count down to zero and cooking will begin. How to Defrost, Hold and Time Cook Let s say you want to defrost a frozen casserole for 15 minutes, hold for 10 minutes and then Time Cook for 25 minutes. Here s how to do it: Step 1: Take casserole from freezer and place in oven. ntime DEFROST Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step 3: Touch pads 1,5 and MINUTE pad for 15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the esired power lev~l.) nmi N/SEC TIMER Step 4: Set standing or hold time by touching MIN/SEC TIMER. Step 5: Touch 1,0 and MINUTE pad to hold for ten minutes. r Step 6: Touch TIME COOK 1 & 11 pad. Step 7: Touch 2,5 and MINUTE pad for twenty-five minutes of cooking time. o I[w] Step 8: Touch START. As each function is automatically performed, oven display shows instructions entered and the function. Step 9: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes End. Questions and Answers Q. What will happen if I accidentally reverse my defrost, hold and cook instructions? A. The oven will automatically rearrange your program. Defrosting will always come first, then hold, and then the cooking function. Q. Can I defrost and hold only? A. Yes. Sometimes you may only want to defrost a food, hold it, and cook it later. All you need to do is program in defrost and amount of time. Then program the hold time and the amount of cooking time. Be sure to put the thawed dish in the refrigerator promptly. NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be allowed to sit out for more than one hour after defrosting. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Q. I programmed my oven for a specific defrosting time but it defrosted longer than necessary. What happened? A. When instructions conflict, the oven carries out the last instruction. You may have set the oven to defrost for 4 minutes, hold for 2 minutes, and then defrost for 6 minutes. In this case, the oven would defrost for 6 minutes and hold for 2 minutes. 10

11 Cooking by Temperature Internal temperature is the best test of doneness for many foods. Use Temp Cook & Hold to cook a variety of foods to the desired finished food temperature. The Time Cook I & H setting is recommended for batters, doughs, frozen foods and foods which are difficult to cook precisely with the probe. Temp Cook & Hold takes the guesswork out of cooking, because the oven automatically switches to Hold setting after reaching the preset food temperature and maintains that temperature until you touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Note: Oven automatically switches to Hold when preset food temperature is reached. The Temperature Probe I The temperature probe is a food thermometer that gauges the internal temperature of the food. (Its appearance may vary from picture above. ) The probe must be used when using Temp Cook & Hold or Auto Roast. To use the probe properly, follow directions in the Auto Defrost section. How to Temp Cook a Rolled Beef Rib Roast to Medium Step 1: Insert temperature probe and attach probe securely in oven wall. Close the door. Step 2: Touch TEMP COOK & HOLD pad. Step 3: Touch 1,6 and O for 160 F. Step 4: Touch POWER LEVEL pad. Touch 5 for medium power. Step 5: Touch the START pad. If internal temperature of the roast is less than 90 F., display will show COOL ; if temperature is 90 F. or above, display shows temperature counting up. Step 6: When 160 F. is reached, the oven will sound and display Hold. The oven will then hold the temperature. Step 7: Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad to stop the cycle. Step 8: Remove probe and food from the oven. Questions and Answers Q. Are there any foods I can t Temp Cook? A. Yes. Delicate butter icings, ice cream, frozen whipped toppings, etc., soften rapidly at warm temperatures. Batters, doughs and frozen foods are also difficult to cook precisely with the probe. It s best to Time Cook these foods. Q. Why did PRObE flash on the display after I touched the START pad? A. PRObE will flash if you don t seat the cable end of the probe securely into the receptacle in the oven wall or if you touch the TEMP COOK & HOLD pad and forget to use the probe. Q. Can I leave my probe in the oven if it s not inserted in food? A. No, if it touches the oven wall, it may damage the oven. Q. Can I Temp Cook different portions of food at different temperatures? A. Yes. The temperature probe gives you the freedom to cook different portions of food at different temperatures to suit individual eating styles. Simply place probe in food and change temperature setting as needed. Cooking Tips Use a lower power level; foods will heat more evenly though requiring more time. Be sure frozen food has been completely defrosted before inserting probe. Probe may break off if used in frozen foods. Cover foods loosely for moisture control and quick, even heating. 11

12 Automatic Roasting Auto Roast uses the temperature probe to cook to the desired serving temperature. Unlike Temp Cook & Hold, which uses a single power level, Auto Roast uses up to 3 power settings which automatically switch during roasting, thus providing even, tender cooking results without overcooking. Just as in conventional roasting, only tender roasts should be Auto Roasted until specified internal temperatures are reached. Less tender roasts should be microwaved by time, according to the Cooking Guide Preparing Roasts for Auto Roasting Place meat in oven with probe to the right. Insert cable end of probe firmly into receptacle on oven wall. How to Auto Roast Beef Roast to Medium 2. When you select Auto Roast codes 1 or 2, the oven signals w]th 4 beeps dnd TURn flashes on the display when It s time to turn the roast over After you turn the rodst, close the door dnd touch START (Note Oven continues to cook after the signal whether or not roa5t 1s turned over) Place tender beef roast in cooking bag on trivet in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. ) Insert probe through cooking bag horizontally into the center meaty area not touching bone or fat. Make sure the handle does not touch the food or top or sides of the oven. 1. Touch AUTO ROAST pad. Touch number pad 1. 1 and the selected doneness code in this case, MEd -appear on the display. CODE flashes. After 4 seconds, START flashes on the display. Touch START. (See Auto Roast Guide for complete list of recommended codes.) Note: By touching the AUTO ROAST pad during cooking, the meat s internal temperature will be displayed. ( COOL will be displayed until meat reaches 90 F.) When pad is released, doneness code reappears on the display. 3. After a pre-programmed food temperature IS redched, oven beeps 4 t]mes and HOLd appears on the display 4. Food w1ll be held at th]s temperature for 60 minutes The oven then beeps 4 tlme$ dnd End appears Place pork roast in cooking bag and place in microwave-safe dish. 12

13 Auto Roast Guide Place meats in a cooking bag in microwave-safe dish. (Refer to package instructions for proper use of cooking bag.) Recommended codes are also shown on guide behind door, on front of oven. Insert probe as described in the Automatic Roasting section. Automatic Simmer (Auto Roast Code 4) Total time includes time to bring food to 180 F., and hold at that temperature until done. Food Code Minimum Final Temp. Approx. Time (minutes per pound) Hold* Minutes Doneness Display Beef (5 lb. max.) Tender RoLst Medium Well Pork (5 lb. max.) Loin Roast Podtry (6 lb. max.) Turkey Breast (Insert probe horizontally into meatiest area. ) F. 1700F. *Rccommendcd standing tirtne before scr ving () E WELL 185 F WELL Automatic Simmer Guide (Auto Roast Code 4) Food Beef Pot Roast Final Temp. 1800F. Approx. Time~ours 5-7 Chili I 800F 5-8 Doneness Display SIM SIM Comments Add enough liquid to just cover meat. If - adding vegetables make sure they are completely covered by liquid. Precook meat. Place probe I inch from top surface. Stir after 3 hours, if possible. Set Auto Simmer like Auto Roast as explained in the Auto Roast section. Display shows SIM and CODE 4. Oven switches to Hold at 180 F., and continues holding at 180 F. until you remove food and turn off oven. If stirring is recommended, you can restart oven by touching the START pad again. Touch CLEAWOFF pad after cooking. Chicken Stewing 1800F. 4-6 Broiler/Frye] 1800F. 3-4 S[M SIM HadPork Roast soup 1800F. 4-6 SIM Stocw 1800F S[M Vegetable Split Pea 1800F. 5-7 SIM Add 4 cups liquid. Insert probe into meatiest area of inner tbigh from below end and parallel to leg. Turn over after 1/2 of time. Same procedure as above. Add 4 cups liquid. Make sure that vegetables and meat are covered by liquid. Stir every 3 hours. Add enough liquid to cover peas at least 2 inches. Stir after 3 hours. 13

14 Auto Defrost With the Auto Defrost feature, the oven automatically sets the defrosting times and power levels for you. Use the Auto Defrost guide on the next page. Enter the food weight in pounds and tenths of a pound (see Conversion Guide at right). Then touch START pad. The oven calculates defrosting time and changes power levels during defrosting to give even defrosting results. How to set Auto Defrost Before you begin, check the guide located at front of oven when you open the door. It shows minimum and maximum food weights for a variety of foods. You will need to know your food weight before setting Auto Defrost. 1. Remove food from package, place in oven on microwave-safe dish and close door. nauto DEF. a 2. Touch AUTO DEF pad. 3. Enter weight. For example, touch number pads 1 and 2 for weight of 1.2 pounds ( 1 pound, 3 ounces. See Conversion Guide at right.) nstart 4. Touch START pad. Display shows defrost time counting down. Twice during defrosting, the oven beeps 4 times and TURn flashes. TURn flashes until you open the door, attend your food (see guide on next page), close the door and touch START. (Defrosting continues during Turn display.) When defrosting time is completed, End flashes and oven beeps 4 times. End remains on display and oven beeps every minute until door is opened or CLEAR/OFF pad is touched. Stand Time When using the Auto Defrost feature, it is necessary to allow the food to stand in order to finish defrosting the inside. You may take the food out of the oven if you wish. Stand time recommendations are given in the guide on the next page. Conversion Guide If weight of food is stated in pounds and ounces, the ounces must be converted to tenths (. I ) of a pound. I Ounces ] Pounds II

15 Auto Defrost Guide RECOMMENDED FOODS MIN.-MAX. WEIGHT FIRST SIGNAL SECOND SIGNAL STAND TIME Chops lbs Turn over. Separate and shield where necessary. Frankfurters, Sausage lbs Separate. Remove defrosted pieces. Ground Meat 0. I -6.0 Ibs Turn over. Remove defrosted areas and break apart. Beef Patties 0. I -6.0 lbs, Turn over. Separate patties. Roast (). 1-6.() lbs Turn over and shield. Shield it necessary, Ribs lbs. Turn over. Remove defrosted pieces. Shield if necessary. Steak Stew lbs. ().1-6.() lbs. Turn over. Turn over and separate. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 90 minutes I O minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Whole Chicken Ibs. Turn over and shield. Turkey Breast (breast side up) Chicken Pieces () Ibs. Turn over. Turn over and shield. 1() minutes; run cold water in cavity Ibs. Turn over. Shield where 20 minutes in necessary. refrigerator Cornish hens (whole) 0. I -6.0 lbs. Remove wrapper and turn over. Cornish hens (split) lbs. Turn over, Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes 10 minutes; run cold water in cavity. 5 minutes Fish fillets Shrimp, scallops Whole fish () lbs. Turn over Separate and remove defrosted pieces lbs. 0. I -6.0 Ibs. Separate. Turn over and shield tail and head. Separate and remove defrosted pieces. 5 minutes 5 minutes Hold under cold running water. Edges or thin areas of meat will defrost more rapidly than other areas. After first or second signal, shield warm areas with small pieces of foil. 15

16 How to Use the Double Duty TM Shelf Use the shelf only when cooking foods on 2 levels. Do not store or cook with shelf on floor of oven. Product damage may result. Use pot holders when handling metal shelf and cookware. They may be hot. Do not store microwave browning dish on metal shelf. Use of DOUBLE DUTY M shelf with Popcorn program is not recommended. The wire shelf is specifically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your microwave oven. Now more than one food may be heated or reheated and ready to serve at the same time. When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques will differ from the Cooking Guide. It is important to arrange foods properly (shown on the next page). Cookware size is important; select from among the suggestions at right. Also, food size should be considered; foods over 4 inches high or 3X pounds are not recommended for shelf cooking. Batters and dough foods and also uncooked foods which need to be prepared from scratch should be cooked without the oven shelf, following cookbook directions. Extra steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving. Cookware for Shelf Heating and Reheating Before placing food in the dishes, check to see that they will fit together on or under the shelf. Also, be sure cookware is microwave safe. Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup, 9x5x3-inch loaf dishes or 9-inch pie plates. Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls or divided plates. Positioning the Shelf To position the DOUBLE DUTY T shelf, tip the back slightly and fit the shelf support guides onto the support guides located on each side of the oven in the rear. Next, lower the front until the shelf support guides fit onto the support guides loctited at each side of the oven in the front. When properly positioned, the shelf should fit snugly in place, be level and not touch the back or side wall of the oven. lf arcing occurs when using the shelf to cook more than one food at the same time, turn the oven off. Make sure the shelf is positioned right-side-up on all four shelf supports and not touching oven walls. Use pot holders when handling foods heated together with your oven shelf, especially when heating larger amounts of food. 16 Use wax paper or plastic wrap instead of lids on casseroles. Lids may add too much height to dish.

17 How to Heat or Reheat Similar ~pes of Food I I Two plates of leftovers may be reheated together. Arrange thick or dense foods to outside edges of plate and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at High ( 10) for 3 minutes. Reverse position of plates (top to bottom) and rotate 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High ( 10) for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue heating, if necessary, until hot. Reheating two casseroles (height should be less than 4 inches) is possible. Cover with plastic wrap. Use staggered arrangements of food, placing food on right side of shelf and left side of floor. Refer to Heating or Reheating Guide for suggested microwave time per casserole and add the times together. Microwave at High (10) reversing position of foods (top to bottom) after half of time. Several small bowls of leftovers may be heated in the same way, stirring and reversing positions after half of time. I Two frozen individual entrees (5 to 7 oz. each) or two TV dinners (10 to 12 oz. each) are both ready to serve at the same time. Remove trays of food from their boxes. If there are foil covers. remove them and return the trays of food to their boxes. (Batter foods should be removed from the trays and cooked conventionally.) Place in oven with one TV dinner on right shelf and the second dinner on left floor. Microwave at High ( 10) for 8 minutes. Reverse positions (top to bottom) and rotate foods 1/2 turn. Continue microwaving at High ( 10) for 8 minutes. Check dinners for heating. If one dinner seems less done than desired, return it to the box and continue heating on floor 1 to 2 more minutes. How to Reheat Several Different ~pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together, foods which should be served hot must be placed on the shelf, while foods which need only to be warmed should be placed on the oven floor. This is because microwave energy enters the oven from the top only. Also, it is important to remember that foods absorb microwave energy at different rates. Rates can be affected by the size of the food, and its starting temperature. Because of the varying rates, you may need to start reheating a large or dense food a few minutes ahead of time, then add other smaller or less dense foods. Alternately, if one of the foods you are heating seems undercooked but the others are heated satisfactorily, let the underheated food continue cooking. Heat or reheat different types of food at High ( 10). To determine heating times, add times for all foods together. (See Heating or Reheating Guide.) After half of time, stir or rearrange foods (do not reverse positions). Check foods (especially those on oven floor) after 3/4 of total time and remove any which are done. Continue cooking others. Place on shelf large or dense foods which need the most heating, such as leftover fried chicken, casseroles of canned or leftover vegetables, rice or pasta. Place on floor those foods which need only be warmed, such as bakery pies, rolls, muffins or breads. Pop popcorn on the microwave oven floor only. Popcorn placed on the oven shelf will not pop properly. Use a special microwave popcorn accessory or prepackaged popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens. 17

18 Quick Reheat The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program to automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset amount of time. Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6 to reheat many popular foods. See the guide at bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use the BEVERAGE or DINNER PLATE programs with the oven automatically setting the code for you. Beverage The Beverage program makes it simple to reheat a cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe (refer to Microwaving Tips in the Safety Instructions section). Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad. Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. Dinner Plate The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal for a guest who arrived late for dinner. Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE. Code Reheat Guide Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. Code Reheat The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat many popular foods. Choose a code number from I to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below). Step 1: Touch CODE REHEAT pad. Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select a food group. Step 3: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. To Reheat More Than One Serving Time Code Display per serving Foods Recommended Quick Reheat codes I through 5 and Beverage let you heat up to three servings. To add more than one serving, just touch number pad 2 or 3 right before touching START. The serving size may even be added after touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3. SERV -d a number will be displayed brietly to show that serving size has been changed. 1 BREAD 20 sec. Breads, pastries, pies, bakery goods 2 MEATS I min. Meats, casseroles, pizza, solid foods 3 VEGS 1 X min. Fruits & vegetables 4 BEV 1 X min. Beverages Popcorn Regular Microwave Popcorn Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. Step 2: Touch START pad. Oven will signal and display remaining time counting down shortly before shut off. Light Microwave Popcorn Step 1: Touch POPCORN pad. Step 2: Touch number pad 2. Step 3: Touch START pad. Adjust for Shorter or Longer Cook Time If your favorite popcorn is undercooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for lite microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 9. A plus sign is displayed. The plus sign indicates 20 seconds is added to cooking time. If your favorite popcorn is overcooked, try this: Touch the POPCORN pad. Touch number pad 1 for regular microwave popcorn or touch number pad 2 for Iite microwave popcorn. Touch number pad 1. A minus sign is displayed. The minus sign indicates 20 seconds less cooking time is being provided SAUCE 2 X min. Soups, stews, sauces 6 PLATE 4 min. total 2 to 3 foods; 4 oz. each

19 Glossary of Microwave Terms When adapting recipes for the microwave, it is best to start with a familiar recipe. Knowing how the food should look and taste will help when adapting recipes for microwaving. Foods that require browning or crisp, dry surfaces will cook better conventionally. Moist foods, such as vegetables, fruits, poultry and seafood, microwave well. Rich foods, such as bar cookies, moist cakes and candies, are suitable for microwaving because of their high fat and sugar content, Reduce conventional cooking time by one-half to onethird. Check food after minimum time to avoid overcooking. Smal 1 amounts of butter or oil can be used for flavoring, but are not needed to prevent sticking. Seasonings may need to be reduced. Salt meats and vegetables after cooking. Covering. In both conventional and microwave cooking, covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Conventionally, partial covering allows excess steam to escape. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper serves the same purpose when microwaving. Venting. After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape. Arranging Food in Oven. In conventional baking, you position foods, such as cake layers or potatoes, so hot air can tlow around them. When microwaving, you arrange foods in a ring, so that all sides are exposed to microwave energy. Stirring. In range-top cooking, you stir foods up from the bottom to heat them evenly. When microwaving, you stir cooked portions from the outside to the center. Foods that require constant stirring conventionally will need only occasional stirring when microwaving. ~rning Over. In range-top cooking, you turn over foods, such as hamburgers, so both sides can directly contact the hot pan. When microwaving, turning is often needed during defrosting or when cooking certain foods, such as frozen hamburgers. Standing Time. In conventional cooking, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack. Shielding. In a conventional oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent over-browning. When microwaving, you use small strips of foil to shield thin parts, such as the tips of wings and legs on poultry, which would cook before larger parts. Arcing. Sparks caused by too much metal in the microwave oven or metal touching the side of the oven or foil that is not molded to food. Prick Foods to Release Pressure. Steam builds up pressure in foods that are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Prick foods, such as potatoes (as you do conventionally), egg yolks and chicken livers, to prevent bursting. Rotating. Occasionally, repositioning a dish in the oven helps food cook more evenly. To rotate l/2 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the front. To rotate l/4 turn, turn the dish until the side that was to the back of the oven is to the side. Basic Microwave Guidelines Density of Food. In both conventional and microwave cooking, dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to cook than light, porous foods, such as rolls, bread or pieces of cake. Round Shapes. Since microwaves penetrate foods to about one inch from top, bottom and sides, round shapes and rings cook more evenly. Corners receive more energy and may overcook. This may also happen when cooking conventionally. Delicacy. Foods with a delicate texture, such as custards, are best cooked at lower power settings to avoid toughening. Natural Moisture of food affects how it cooks. Very moist foods cook evenly because microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture should be covered or allowed to stand so heat can disperse evenly. Piece Size. Small pieces cook faster than large ones. Pieces that are similar in size and shape cook more evenly. With large pieces of food, reduce the power setting for even cooking. Shape of Food. In both types of cooking, thin areas cook faster than thick areas. This can be controlled in microwaving by placing thick pieces near the outside edge and thin pieces in the center. Starting Temperature. Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. Timings in our recipes are based on the temperatures at which you normally store the foods. Quantity of Food. In both types of cooking, small amounts usually take less time than large amounts. This is most apparent in microwave cooking, where time is directly related to the number of servings. Shelf (on models so equipped). Use the shelf to heat more than one dish at one time. Take the shelf out when you are not using it. 19

20 Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting ~pe of Cookware Foil-lined paper bags and boxes Foil baking trays Aluminum foil Metal or partially metal pots, pans, thermometers, skewers and twist ties Glass jars and bottles Microwave plastics Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups Oven glass and ceramic Dinnerware Paper towels, paper napkins and wax paper Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in bags and storage bags Paperboard trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic trays and plates used for frozen entrees and dinners Straw, wicker and wood Microwave Uses Avoid using. You can use foil trays that are no higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating.) Arcing can occur if foil is closer than 1 inch to oven walls. Use for shielding. Do not use. Microwave-safe thermometers and skewers are available. Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat baby food in jars, even without lids, because food will heat unevenly. Do not warm foods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can build up. Cooking and heating. Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will melt if food is too hot or if food is cooked for a long time. Cooking and heating. Heating and some cooking. Follow dinnerware manufacturer s recommendations. Avoid using dishes with metal trim. Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nylon, woven into them. Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled paper. Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags). Heating (storage bags). Cooking and heating. Cooking and heating. Warming. Cookware Tips Always check the cookware manufacturer s recommendations before using any cookware in the oven. Before purchasing cookware or preparing food cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit in the oven. in 20

21 Heating or Reheating Guide 1. Directions below are Ior heating or reheating alre:idy-cooked 4. Be sure foods are he~ted throughout before serving. Steaming or foods stored in rctriger~[or or at room temperflture. Use bubbling tiround edges of dish does not necessarily mean food is microwave-std e cookware. heated thrrru&hout. 2. Cover most l oods for f ilstest he~ting, Exceptions are some sandwiches, griddle foods and bilked items. [f you use J meat thermometer while cooking, miike sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. 3. Bubblinx ~uuund edges of dish is norrnol, since the center is the last to h;at. Foods h;ated to 1600F. to 165 F. will provide safe, p:d:ittiblc resu[ts, Adjust tempertitures to suit your persomil taste. Let ti)ods st:md ;i few minutes hefore serving. Item Amount Power Level Time Appetizers Dips: cremn or processed cheese x cup Medium (5) 2 to 3 min. 1 cup Medium (5) 3 to 5 min. Pastry bites: stnall pizzos. egg rolls. etc. 2 to 4 servings High ( 10) I to 3 min. Saucy: meatballs, riblets, 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 2 to 4 min. cocktail Ir:tnks, etc. 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 3 to 5 min. (Y cup per serving) Tip: Cover salicy :ippctizers with wox ptiper. Cover dips with pl:istic wrap. Microwfivc pastry bites uncovered to retuin their crispness. Bakery Foods Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, 1 piece nut or fruit bread 2 pieces 4 pieces Yin. cake or 12 rolls or doughnuts Dinner rolls, muftins 1 ~ 4 6 to x Pie: t ruit. nut or cust;lrd 1 slice 1 slicc=fi 01 9-in. pie 2 slices (l]sc minimum time ii)r custard) 4 slices Yin. pie Low (3) Low (3) Low (3) Low (3) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) High ( I()) High ( lo) Meal-High (7) Meal-High (7) X to Y? min. 1 to 1 X min. I Y to 2 min. 2 to 4 min. X to Y min. Y to Y min. X to I min. I 102 min. Y to I min. I to 1 Y, min 2 to 3 min. 3 to 5 tnin, Beverages Cocoa, other milk based (() OZ./CLtp) 1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min. (9 oz./cup) I to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 7 to Y min. Coffee, tea, cider (6 oz,/cup) 1 to 2 cups High ( 10) 2 to 4 min. (y OZ./CLlp) 1 to 2 cups High ( 10) 5 to 7 min. Gravies & Sauces Desserts: chocolilte, butterscotch, etc. Gravies: giblet or cre:uny Meat or main dish sauces, such JS spaghetti s~uce, etc. Tip: Cover food to prevent sp~ttering. F cup 1 cup % cup 1 cup Y? cup I cup I can ( I 6 oz. High ( 10) High ( 10) High ( 10) High ( lo) High ( lo) High ( 10) High ( 10) 1 to I X min. 2 to 27: min. 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 min. 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 min. 4 to 6 min. Griddle Foods Pancakes, french toast or waffles: Pl:tin, no topping 2 or 3 pieces High ( I ()) 1 to I X min. Sy[-llp & bu(tcl 2 or 3 piec,es High ( I ()) 1 to 1 X min. Tip: Do not cover. 21

22 Heating or Reheating Guide (continued) Item Amount Power Level Time Meats and Main Dishes Chicken pieces 1 to 2 pieces High ( 10) I to 3 min. 3 to 4 pieces High ( 10) 4 to 6 min. Hamburgers or meatloaf I to 2 servings High ( 10) I to 2 min. (4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings High (10) 3 to 5 min. Hot dogs and sausages 1 to 2 High ( 10) 1 to 1 X min. 3 to 4 High ( lo) X to 2X min. Rice and pasta I to 2 servings High ( I ()) 1 to 2X min. (%-X cop per serving) Saucy, main dishes: chop suey, spaghetti, 1 to 2 servings High ( lo) 4 to 7 min. creamed chicken, chili, stew, macoroni and 3 to 4 servings High ( I ()) 8 to 11 min. cheese, etc. I can (16 oz. ) High ( 10) 5 to 7 min. (X- I cup per serving) Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) I X to 2X min. 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 5 min. Thinly-sliced meat 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) I to 2 min. (3 to 4 oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min. Topped or mixed with sauce 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 3 to 5 min. (Y-Y cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings High ( lo) 5 to 8 min. Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap. Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheatin& 3 to 4 servings of meat slices or pieces, rotate disb l/2 turn after half of cooking time. Plate of Leftovers Meat plus 2 vegetables 1 plate High ( 10) 3 to 4 min. Tip: Cover plate of food with wax paper or plastic wrap. Sandwiches Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread 1 to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min. 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 4 to 5 min. Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad, I to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2 min. etc. in bun (y] cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 3 to 4 min. Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches. soups Milk-based (6 oz. per serving) I to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 X to 5 min. 3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7) 7 to I () min. I can (10 oz. ) Meal-High (7) 7 to 8 min. Water-based (6 oz. per serving) 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 1 X to 3 min. 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 5 to 9 min. I can (10 oz. ) High ( lo) 5 to I () min. Tip: Cover soups with wax paper or plastic wrap, Vegetables I;arge pieces or whole: asparagus spears, 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) 1 X to 3 min. corn on the cob, etc. 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 4 to 6 min. Mashed servings High ( lo) 2 to 4 min. (X CLIp per serving) 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 5 to 7 min. Small pieces: peas, beans, corn. etc. 1 to 2 servings High ( 10) I X to 3 min. (Y cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings High ( 10) 5 to 9 min. 1 can (16 oz. ) High ( 10) 5 to I () min. Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating. 22

23 Defrosting Guide 1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without 3. Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking. unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food 4. When defrosted, food should be cool but softened in all areas. If in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as stand a few minutes. beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm ( l). 2. After first half of defrosting time, unwrap package and check food. Turn food over, if necessary; break apart or separate food if possible. Shield any warm areas with small pieces of foil. First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bread, buns or rolls 2 to 3 none (8 to 16 oz.) Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer 2 to 4 none (17 oz.) Cake, plain, I layer 2 to 4 none Cheesecake, plain or 5 to 7 none fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.) Coffee cakes 2 to 3 2 to 3 ( I I to 14X oz.) Cream or custard pie 4 to 6 4 to 6 (14 oz.) Crunch cakes & cupcakes X to X each none Doughnuts ( I or 2) 72 to I none (4 to 6) 1 to 2 I to 2 French toast (2 slices) 2 1 Fruit or nut pie (8 in. ) 8 to 15 none Pound cake (11 X oz.) 3 to 5 none Sweet rolls 2 to 3 2 to 3 (8X to I 2 oz.) Fish & Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fillets: Pre-packaged ( 1 lb. ) 4 to 5 5 to 7 Freshly frozen ( I lb.) 4 to 5 5 to 7 Shellfish, blocks: Crab meat 2 2 (6-02. package) Oysters ( 1 2-oz. can) 4 to 6 4 to 6 Scallops ( l-lb. package) 4 to 6 4 to 6 Shellfish, large: Crab legs, 1 to 2 2 to 3 2 to 3 (8 to 10 oz.) Lobster [ails, I to 2 3 to 4 3 to 4 (6 to 9 OZ.) Shellfish, small pieces 3 to 4 3 to 4 (1 lb.) Steaks (6 to 12 oz. ) 2 to 3 none Whole fish (8 to 10 oz.) 3 2 to 4 Remove metal twist tie. Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Reposition after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Rearrange after first half of time. Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Rearrange after first half of time. Place unopened package in oven. (If fish is frozen in water, place in cooking dish. ) Turn package over after first half of time. After second half of time, hold under cold water to separate. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up with fork after first half of time. Place block in casserole. Break up with fork after first half of time. Place block in casserole. Turn over and break up after first half of time. Arrange in cooking dish with light-underside-up. Turn over after first half of time, Arrange in cooking dish, with meaty-side-down. Turn over after first half of time, Spread shellfish in single layer in baking dish. Rearrange pieces after first half of time. Let stand a few minutes to finish defrosting. Place fish in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time. After second half of time, rinse cavity with cold water to complete defrosting. 23

24 Defrosting Guide (continued) First Half Second Half Food Time, Min. Time, Min. Comments Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Fresh (10 tn 16 (JZ.) 2 to 3 2 to 3 Pltice pack;lge in uven. Remuve f uil or met:ll. After minimum time, break LIp with fork. Repeat if necessary. pl~lstic puuch- 1 tn ~ 1 to 3 3 to 4 Place p~ckuge in oven. Flex p~ck~gc unce. ( 1 ()-[)z. p:lcktigc) Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Bacon ( 1 lb. ) ~ to ~ pet lb. Franks ( I lb. ) 2 to 3 (;round: beet& pork ( 1 lb. ) (2 Ibs. ) (5 Ibs. ) Roast: beef, lamb, veal:l: (3 to 4 Ibs, ) Roast, pork (3 to 4 Ibs, ) Sausage, bulk ( I -lb. tray) ( i -lb. rnll) Sausage, links ( I to I X Ibs. ) Sausage, patties ( 12-OZ. p:ick:lge) Spareribs, pmk (2 to 3 Ibs. ) Steaks, chops & cutlets *Use W:u m ( I ) t~)r rutists. 3 to 5 6 to x 12 to I 3 4 to 5 pel lb. 4 to 5 pel lb. 2 to 3 3 to tn 4 per lb. 3 to 5 per lb. 2 tu 3 per lb to 5 6 to 8 12 to I 3 4 to 5 per lb. 4 to 5 per lb. 2 to 4 3 to 5 2 tu 3 2 to 3 2 to 4 per lb. 3 tu 5 per lb. Pl~lce unopened packuge in uvcn, Let stand 5 minutes after def rusting. Pl~ce unopened p~cktige in uven. Micruwave,just until t ranks C2U1 be separ~lted. Let st:md 5 minutes. if necessary, to cumplete delrnsting. Turn me:lt river afier first hall of time. Turn meat uvcr tifier first holf ut time. Scr~ipe uff s(~ftcned me~t alter second hitlf of time. Set aside. Breuk up remaining bluck ~nd rnicrclwavc 1 to 2 minutes mme. Turn meat over titter first half uf time. Scr~pe off sof tened nle~t fifier secund half uf time. Set tiside. M icrow~ve 6 to X minutes inure. Scrape and set aside. Bre~k up rem:lining bluck and rnicrnwavc 3 tu 5 minutes inure. Place unwrapped ro~st in cuoking dish. Turn ruast uvcr :dicr first half uf time. Defrost fur scc(md h:df uf time. Let st~nd fnr 30 minutes to ] hou] in rcfrigcratm. Place unwrapped rn:ist in cuukin: dish. Turn r(~~st river after first hall of time. Defrost Inr secnnd h:ltf 01 time. Let st:md ti~r 30 minutes to ] huur in refrigcr:ltur. Turn uver ~ficr f i] st half of time. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn over aficr first h~lf nt time. Let stand 15 minutes. Ruttite pack:igc 1/4 turn after first h:df nf time. Let stand 5 minutes. Turn uver and sepal dte aficr tirst tltllf of (ime. Remuve p:ltties :1s they th:iw. Place unwrapped ribs in coukitlg dish. Turn over after first hillf uf time. Aticr sccund hulf of time. scpfiratc pieces with t:iblc knifk. Let stand to cmnplete dcf resting. Pluce unwr~ppcd rne:it in cuoking dish. Turn (Jvcr :die[- first h:ilf of time and shield w:lrm are:ls with foil. Alter sccund h:dl of time, separate pieces with t:lblc knile. Let stfind tu cmnplete defrustillg Poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)] Chicken, bruiler-fryer. 9 to 11 v to 11 cut Up (?fi to ~ Ibs. ) Chicken, whulc t ~ to t 4 t ~ t{) 14 (2Y t(> 3 Ibs. ) Cornish hen 5 to 6 per lb. 5 per lb. Duckling 4 tu 6 per lb. 4 tn 6 per lb. ~rkey breast (4 to 5 Ibs. ) 3 tu 5 pel- lb. 3 tu 5 per lb. Place wr~pped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn uver :Ifier f irst h~df nf time. Afier second half of time, sepurule pieces imd pl~lce in cnoking dish. Microw~ive 2 to 4 minutes mme. if necessary. Let stand a fcw minutes to finish del rusting. Pl:lce wriipped chicken in dish. Af tct first half t)f time. unwr:lp imd turn chicken over. Shield warm :lre~s with inil. T() cumplete delrusting, run cool wfitcr in c~vity until gihlets can bc removed. Pl~ce unwrdpped hen in oven bre:lst-side-up. Turn river :ifier f irst half of time. Run cnul w:iter in czivity until giblets cun be remnvcd. Plficc unwrtipped duckling in uvcn. Tul n OVCI :diel- f irst h:llf uf time. Shield w:irm zlreas with foil. Run cool wt~ter in cavity until giblets cjn he rctnuved. Place unwrapped hreast in micrnwavc-s:itc dish breast-side-down. After first hfilf of time, turn bre:lst-side-up and shield w:irrn tueiis with foil. Dcfr[)st for secund h:df nf time. [,et stimd I to 2 h(ml s tn cmnplete defrosting in ret rigertitor. 24

25 Cooking Guide Breads Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, chopped nuts or other topping for brown color, To increase brown color on upside-down breads, line dish before rnicrowuving with brown sugar-caramel mixture or stivory topping. such as crushed, canned, french fried onion rings. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Coffee cakes Corn bread Muffins ( I Muffin) (2 to 4 Muffins) (3 to 6 Muffins) Quick breads, from a mix 8-in. round or No Meal-High (7) 6 to 8 min. square dish 8- to 9-in. No Meal-High (7) X to 9 min. tube dish* Paper-lined No Meal-High (7) muffin cups (Do not use foil liners. ) X to I min. I to 3 min. 3 to 4Y, min. Glass loaf N() Meal-High (7) 12 to 22 min. dish *If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8-in. round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center. Place batter in greased dish. Sprinkle cooking dish with finely chopped, canned. french fried onions before microwaving. Turn out of pan upside down to serve. Usc microwave-safe muffin container or homemade muffin cups. made by cutting down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins may bc done before others. Rcmovc muffins as they are done. and continue cooking remaining muffins J few seconds longer. Shield corners after half of cooking time. When done, toothpick inserted in center wi II come out cle~n. Let stand 15 minutes before turning out of dish. Coo]. Cakes and Desse* 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cool cake in dish set directly on hea-proof surface or wooden 2. Before adding measured amount of batter, grease dishes or line board 10 to 15 minutes before inverting. them with wax paper. (Do not tlour.) 5. Crust on cakes will be soft, If cake is to be frosted. refrigerate 3. Cakes are done when toothpick or long skewer inserted into cake for an hour to firm exterior surface, center comes out clean. 6. Chiffon and Angel Food cakes are not recommended for nricrowlving, Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Baked apples or pears Bar cookies Commercial mix (18 to 20 oz.) Cupcakes 6 Pineapple upside down cake Microwave- Lid or High ( 10) safe dish or plastic wrap casserole 8-in. square No High ( 10) dish N-in. round or No High ( 10) square dish Fluted tube No High ( 10) cake pan (12 cup) Paper-lined No Meal-High cupcaker 8-in. round No Meal-High dish 7) 7) 2 to 4 min per piece 5 to I () min. 6 to I () min. I I to 15 min. 2X to 4X min. I () to I 4 min. Pierce fruit or peel to prevent bursting, Core and fill center of apple with 2 tablespoons sugar, I teaspoon butter and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons water for each piece of fruit. Greuse dish before adding batter. Cut when cool. Grease dish before adding batter. Let st~nd 5 to I () minutes to cool betore inverting. Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes to cool, before invcrtirrg. When cooking several cupcakes, some will be done before othets. Remove cupcakes as they are done and continue cooking remaining cupcakes a few seconds longer. When done. toothpick stuck in cake comes out clean. Invert cake onto plate; let dish stand over cuke u few minutes. 25

26 Cooking Guide (c rttintted) Candies 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are builed becume very hot; handle cc~okware chocolate in paper wrappers scam-side-up, or place chocolate in carefully. paper bowl to melt. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Caramel apples Chocolate bark I pint (2-cup) measure I fi-qt. casserole or bowl Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. ublong dish S Mores Paper napkin ur paper plate N() High ( 10) 3 tn 7 min Yes High ( 10) 3 to 5 nrin Yes High ( 10) 1 min. tu melt butter, 4 min. tu melt marshmallows No High ( 1 ()) 15 to 25 secunds Unwrap a 14-OZ. package uf car~rnels into rne:]suring cup. Add 1 tablespo(m water. Micrnwave, stirring every minute, Dip 4 apples into mixture. Place 12 UZ. semi-sweet chucnlate pieces in cuntainer. Micruwfivc tu meh. Add I CLIp whole toasted almonds. Spread over wax paper on cookie sheet. Chill until firm. In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add I ()-uz. package marshmallows, cover with wax paper and micruwave tu melt. Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press firmly into buttered dish. Cover graham cracker with chucolate and marshmallow. Cereal, Pasta and Rice 1. Always use micr(}wave-safe cuukware. 4. Coverpasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic 2. Fur pasta. usc about [me-half the amount uf water needed fur wrap, turn back (me curner to vent. cmrventional boiling. Add regular arnnunt ut salt and I teaspoon S. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Dr~in pfista oil (optional, tu prevent sticking). immediately after microwaving. 3. Fur rice or minute rice. use the same amount of water needed for 6. Micruwave time and convcntiunal boiling time arc abnut the c(~nventiunal boiling. Add regular arnmrnt of salt, same. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Oatmeal, I -qt. casserole N() High ( 10) 3 to 5 min. uld fashiuned (Jr bowl per serving Note: Tu microwave single-serving packet of instant oatme:il, follow package directions f(}r am[)unt uf water and micruwave at High ( 10) f(]r Y: tu 1 minute. Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole Lid ur High ( 10) 2 tu 6 min. ( I X cups) plastic wrap Rice, regular 2-qt. casserole Lid (Jr High ( 10) I 7 tu 2 I min. long grain ( I cup) plastic wrap Spaghetti (16 oz.) 2-qt. oblong Plastic wrap High ( 10) I 6 tu 20 min. dish or cassernlc Increase casserole size fr)r more than (~nc serving. Increase time about I X minutes fur each additional serving you are cooking Stir after half of c(~oking time. Add I XI cups water. Stir after 2 minutes Add 2X cups water. Stir after 10 minutes. Add 6 tu 7 cups water. Rearrange after 10 minutes, 26

27 Cheese and Eggs 1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven. 3. Cook eggs just until set, They are delicate and can toughen if Always pierce whole yolks before microwaving to prevent overcooked. bursting. 2. Never cook eggs in the shell. Do not reheat hard cooked eggs in the shell. They will explode. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Cheese Fondue Microwave- Cover or High ( 10) To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine safe 2-qt. dish plastic wrap 3 to 5 min. for milk. Add cheese and microwave at Medium (5) 8 to 9 min. Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking every 2 minutes. Eggs Basic eggs Omelet Poached eggs (4 maximum) Quiche Scrambled Buttered custard cup 9-in. pie plate custard cup 9-in. pie plate Glass measuring cup or casserole Plastic wrap Medium (5) X to 1 min. per egg No High ( 10) Melt butter M to X min. Medium (5) 7X to 1 () min Plastic wrop Medium (5) 1 to 2 min. Meal-High (7) X to X min. per egg No Meal-High (7) I 7 to 22 min. No High ( 10) X to I min. per egg Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent bursting. Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave X to I minute until cheese is slightly melted. Heat 2 tablespoons water and X teaspoon vinegar in each cup. Break 1 egg into each custard cup. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Cool according to guide. Microwave at Medium (5) X to X minute per egg. Let stand in water a few minutes. Pour filling into precooked 9-inch pie shell. Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and I tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven and microwave for half of total time. Stir set portions from the outside to the center. Allow to stand I or 2 minutes to finish cooking. Fish and Seafood 1. Fish is done when it tlakes easily when tested with a fork. Center 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use a may still be slightly translucent, but will continue cooking as fish lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming. stands a few minutes after cooking. 3. Do not overcook fish. Check at minimum time. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Clams, 6 Fillets or steaks ( I lb. ) Shrimp 1 lb. (peeled) Shrimp 1 lb. (unpeeled) Whole fish Pie plate or shallow dish Oblong dish Pie plate or shallow dish 2-qt. casserole Oblong dish Plastic wrap Wax paper or plastic wrap Plastic wrap Lid or plastic wrap Plastic wrap High ( lo) 4 to 7 min. Place in dish with hinged side out High ( 10) 5 to 7 min. Microwave until fish flakes easily. Turn steaks over after half of cooking time. High ( 10) 6 to 8 min. Brush with garlic butter before cooking. Rearrange after 4 minutes. High ( 10) 5 to 9 min. Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5 minutes. High ( 10) 5 to 7 min. Shield head and thin tail with aluminum foil. per lb. 27

28 Cooking Guide (continued) Gravies & Sauces 1. Cover thick. chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream, wine 2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while or herbs. microwaving. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Gravies and sauces thickened with flour or cornstarch ( 1 clip) Melted butter sauces, cltirified butter (X cup) Thick spaghetti, barbecue or sweetisour sauces (2 cups) Thin, liquid sauces (Au jus. clam, etc. ) ( 1 cup) Meats Glass measure No High ( lo) 4 to 7 min. Microwave fat, tlour and salt together to or bowl melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish tnicrowaving. Increase time I to 2 minutes per additional cup of sauce. Glass measure N() High ( 10) 1 to 3 min. Microwave butter just to melting. For clarified butter, bring to boil then let stand until layers separate. Pour off and use clear, top layer. Casserole. bowl Yes High ( lo) 5 (0 1 () min. Stir ingredients together, then microwave, stirring after half of cooking time. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor. Casserole N() High ( 10) 3 to 5 min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated ingredients, Stir well and microwave to finish. 1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or veal 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking bag. carving. 2. Alter enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in [f you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it microwave-sate dish. is safe for use in microwave ovens. Power Level & Time Food Container Cover (or Internal Temp.) Comments Beef Ground, crumbled (for casseroles or soup) ( 1 lb.) ( 1 Y lbs. ) Meatballs (1 lb.) (2 Ibs.) Casserole Round or oblong dish No Wax paper or plastic wrap High ( 10) High ( 10) 5 to 12 min. 7 to 12 min. 9 to 13 min. 9 to I 3 min. Stir after half of cooking time. Add sauce or casserole ingredients and finish. To cook frozen block, microwave 10 to 15 minutes, breaking up and stirring every 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Arrange around edge of dish. Rearrange after half of cooking time. Meatloaf (Round loaf) (Loaf shape) Patties (4 ptitties per lb. ) 1 to 2 patties 3 to 4 patties Pot roasts (Up to ~ lbs. ) Simmered beef (corned beef or brisket) Pie plate or loaf dish Oblong glass dish (with trivet if desired) or ceramic dinner plate Oblong dish or casserole Casserole Plflstic wrap Wax paper Cooking bag Cooking bag Meal-High (7) or cook to I 700 High ( 10) Medium (5) Medium (5) 25 to 30 min. 30 to 35 tnin, 3 to 5 min. 4 to 6 min. 23 to 2Y min. per lb. 120 to I 30 min Let stand 10 minutes after cooking. Let stand 1 () minutes after cooking. If desired, add browning sauce. Let patties stand, covered, 2 minutes. Brush with brownin~ sauce and add 1/2 cup water to cooking ba~. Turn over after half ~f cooking time. Add vegetables if desired after half of cooking time. Recover and finish. Add I cup water per pound of meat. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking. For boiled dinner, remove meat and cook vegetables in broth. 28

29 Meats (continued, Power Level & Time Food Container Cover (or Internal Temp.) Comments Beef (continued) Tender roasts (rib. Oblong dish Cooking bag Medium (5) Minutes Internal Turn roasts over after half of cooking time. high quality rump, with trivet er lb. Tern. Let meat stand 1() minutes before curving. sirloin tip) Rare Medium 1 I to to to well+ Lamb Chops ( l-in. thick) ~-qt oblong Wax paper Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min. Brush chops lightly with nil. Turn meat 4 chops dish over after halt of cooking time. Roast 2-qt. oblong Cooking bfig Medium (5) Minutes Internal Place roast fut-side-down in microwuveper lb. Temp. safe dish. Shield cnd of shank bone witb (Leg or Shoulder) disb find trivet Medium 11 to 15 I a) foil during first half of time. Turn over Well + 12 to after half of cooking time. Let rufist stand 1() minutes before curving. Pork Bacon (per slice) Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices Ham, precooked: canned, butt or shank Ham, slices & steaks ( I - to 2-in. thick) Pork chops: 1 -in Pork roast Pork sausage (raw). link Pork sausage (raw) ( X lb.: 4 patties) Microwavesafe plate or oblong disb Microwavesafe coukware 2-qt. oblong dish 2-qt. oblong dish Microwavesafe cookware 2-qt. oblong dish Microwavesafe cookware Microwavesafe cookware Paper towel High ( 10) X to 1 min. Arrange in single layer on paper towels or on trivet set in dish. Cover with a paper towel. To microwuve more than I layer of bacon, use an oblong dish and place a paper towel between each layer of bacon. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spatters. Wax paper High ( 10) Arrange in single layer. K to I X min. I to 27 min. Cooking bag Wax paper Plastic wrap Cooking bag Wax paper Wax paper Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) Medium (5) High ( 1 ()) High ( lo) 1 X to 3 min. 14 to I 9 min. per lb. I () to I 5 min. 7 to I 3 min. 9 to 16 min. I 3 to 19 min. 15 to 20 min. per lb. Y to X min. per link 3 to 5 min. Place tat-side-down in disb. Turn ham over after half of cooking time. Turn over or rearrange at ter I () minutes Brusb with barbecue sauce or browning agent, if desired. Turn over after half of cooking time. Let stand covered 5 to 1() minutes before serving. Turn roast over after half of cooking time. Microwave to an internal temperature of 1700F. Arrange in single layer. [f cooking 6 or more links, rearrange after hall of cooking time. Arrange in single layer. Turn over after half of cooking time. 29

30 Cooking Guide (continued) Meats (continued) Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Veal Chops (l-in. thick) 2-qt. oblong Wax paper Meal-High (7) 6 to 9 min. Brush chops lightly with oil. Turn meat 4 chops dish over after half of cooking time. Roast 2-qt. oblong Cooking bag Medium (5) 16 to 21 min. Place roast fat- or cut-side-down. Turn over (shoulder) dish per lb. after half of cooking time. Let roast stand 10 minutes before carving. Poultry Let turkey breast and other poultry stand for 5 to 10 minutes after microwaving. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens. Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Chicken Pieces Plate or Wax paper High (10) 3 to 5 min. Arrange in single layer in cooking dish so (per piece) oblong dish total thickest meaty pieces are to outside edges Whole chicken Oblong dish Wax paper High ( 10) 10 to I 3 min. of dish. Turn pieces over and rearrange (8 pieces) total after half of cooking time. (unstuffed) Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7) I O to I 2 min. Brush with browning agent, if desired. Slit per lb. bag near closure to vent. Close securely (stuffed) Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7) 10 to 16 min. with plastic tie. Cook breast-side-down. per lb. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to I 90 internal temp. Cornish Hens Halves Square or Wax paper Meal-High (7) I 2 to 14 min. Arrange skin-side-up in dish, on bed ot oblong dish per lb. stuffing, if desired. Whole (stuffed or Square or Wax paper Meal-High (7) I 3 to 15 min. Place breast-side-down in dish. Turn over unstuffed) oblong dish per lb. after half of cooking time. Shield tips of wings and legs with foil. Turkey breast Oblong dish Cooking bag Meal-High (7) 13 to 15 min. Tie ribs to breast cavity. Place breast in per lb. cooking bag. Close securely with plastic tie. Place breast-side-down in dish. Slash bag on underside near closure to vent. Turn over after half of cooking time. Cook to 190 internal temperature. 30

31 Vegetables 1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover vegetables when cooking. If using plastic wrap, turn back 2. Salt vegetables after cooking. Salting before cooking may cause one corner to vent. darkening and dehydration of surface. 5. Larger vegetable pieces will take longer to cook than smaller 3. Arrange vegetables, such as asparagus, with the thickest pieces to pieces. the outside of the dish. 6. For more even heating, stir, rearrange or rotate vegetables during cooking. Vegetable Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments Fresh: Slices, pieces Whole, halves or large or starchy vegetables (winter squash, cauliflower, etc. ) Watery (tomatoes, summer squash) Potatoes (6 to 8 oz. each) Corn on the cob Frozen: Package (10 oz.) Pouch (10 OZ.) Corn on the cob (4 ears) Blanching fresh vegetables for freezing Casserole Yes High (10) I lb.: 10 to 17 min. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. 2 Ibs.: 16 to 21 min. Casserole or Yes High (10) 6 to 16 min. Add l/2 cup water to cauliflower. square dish Winter squash needs no water. Turn vegetables over after half of time. Casserole Yes High (10) 1 lb.: 8 to 12 min. Cut in pieces or halves. No additional 2 lbs.: 13 to 17 min. water is needed. No No [igh ( 10) Prick skin before cooking. Position potatoes in star pattern on oven floor. 4 to 6 min. After cooking, wrap in foil and allow 8 to 10 min. to stand for 5 minutes before serving. I 2 to I 5 min. I 5 to 20 min. No Husk or High (10) For convenience and freshest flavor, plastic wrap 5 to 7 min. microwave corn in husk. Position 7 to 8 min. corn in star pattern on oven floor. 13 to 16 min. 16 to 18 min. Casserole Yes High ( 10) 8 to 1 I min. Add I tablespoon water. Stir after half of time. Plate No High (10) 7 to 9 min. Pierce pouch before cooking. Stir before serving. Casserole Plastic wrap High (lo) 8 min. Follow package instructions. Place on oven floor in star pattern. Casserole Yes Higb (10) 3 to 7 min. Blanch 1 pound or I quart vegetables at a time. Place in 1 or 2 qt. casserole with l/4 to I/2 cup water. Cool drained blanched vegetables immediately by plunging in container of ice water. 31

32 Care and Cleating Your new microwave oven is a valuable appliance. Protect it from misuse by following these rules: Keep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door a few minutes after cooking helps air-out the inside. An occasional thorough wiping with a soiution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Don t use sharp-edged utensils on your oven. The inside and outside oven walls can be scratched. The control panel can be damaged. BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THIS OVEN. How to Clean the Inside Walls, floor and mode stirrer cover. Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth. Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on oven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters daily and wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequently with a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USE ABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLAS~C PADS. THEY WILL MAR THE SURFACE. Glass Cooking may. Occasionally it is necessary to remove the cooking tray for cleaning of the tray or oven. To prevent breakage, do not place tray into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The tray can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the cooking tray in place. Special note when using Brown N Sear Dish: If grease is present, high heat generated on bottom of a Brown N Sear dish may cause the grease to burn onto the oven tray. This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami@ brand. After using Bon Ami(* brand cleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not use Bon Ami@ brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls. It may scratch the paint. Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy, but care should be taken in handling. Do not twist or bend; avoid dropping temperature probe. Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plastic scouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash in dishwasher. DOUBLE DUTY l shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in a microwave oven only; do not use in a conventional oven. Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcing could occur. Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean shelf in a self-cleaning oven. How to Clean the Outside Case. Clean the outside of your oven with soap and damp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome trim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then with a dry towel. Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives, or sharp objects on the panel they can damage it. Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cord into outlet. Oven Lamp Replacement First unplug the oven. Then remove lamp compartment cover by removing screw which holds cover in place. Cover is located on the back of the outer case., I Replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. (It is available in drug and hardware stores.) Replace compartment cover. Plug in the oven. 32

33 GROU~~G INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. - (Fig. 1) WARNING improper use of the grounding plug-can result in a risk of electric shock. Fig. 1 Ensure proper ground exists before use Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Use of Adapter Plugs Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected infrequently. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug~however, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall receptacle by the use of a UL listed adapter (Fig: 2) which is available at most local hardware stores. TEMPORARY METHOD (Adapter plugs not Dermitted in Canada) Fig. 2 m ground and firm connection before use The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall receptacle to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord. Caution: Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wi~ing. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded. When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use. Should this happen, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established. Usage situations where appliance s power cord will be disconnected frequently. Do not use an adapter plug in these situations because disconnecting of the power cord places undue strain on the adapter and leads to eventual failure of the adapter ground terminal. You should have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a threeprong (grounding) receptacle by a qualified electrician before using the appliance. Use of Extension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance (15 amperes). If you do use an extension cord with your microwave oven, the interior light may flicker and the blower sound may vary when oven is in use. Cook times may be longer as well. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not drape the cord over a countertop or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally. 33

34 PROBLEM OVEN WILL NOT COME ON CONTROL PANEL LIGHTED, YET OVEN WILL NOT START FOODS ARE EITHER OVERCOOKED OR UNDERCOOKED PRObE APPEARS ON DISPLAY POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Unplug your microwave oven, then plug it back in. Make sure 3-prong plug on oven is fully inserted into wall receptacle. Door not securely closed. START must be touched after entering cooking selection. Another selection entered already in oven and CLEAWOFF pad not touched to cancel it. Make sure you have entered cooking time after touching TIME COOK I & II pad. CLEAWOFF pad was touched accidentally. Reset cooking program and touch START pad. Make sure you have entered a temperature after touching TEMP COOK & HOLD pad. Make sure you entered a code number after touching AUTO ROAST or CODE REHEAT. Cooking times may vary because of starting food temperature, food density or amount of foods in oven. Touch TIME COOK I & II pad and additional cooking time for completion. Q Incorrect power level entered. Check Cooking Guide for recommended power level. Dish was not rotated, turned or stirred. Some dishes require specific instructions. Check Cooking Guide or recipe for instructions. Too many dishes in oven at same time. Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item. Check Cooking Guide time recommendations. Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook & Hold function. Check Cooking Guide for specific instructions. Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook& Hold function. All these things are normal with your microwave oven: Steam or vapor escaping from Dimming oven 1 ight and change Some TV-Radio interference around the door. in blower sound may occur while might be noticed while using your Light reflection around door or operating at power levels other microwave oven. It s similar to the outer case. than high. interference caused by other small Dull thumping sound while oven appliances and does not indicate a is operating. problem with your oven. If you need more help...call, toll free: GE Answer Center ( ) / / consumer information service 34

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