Amana AMC5101AAW User manual

Microwave Oven
Owner's Manual
AMC5101AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
AMC5101 AAB/W
AMC5101AAS
Part No.: 8112P252-60
Form No.: A/01/04
Code No.: DE68-02903A-01

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Safety
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY:
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven withthe 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 notplace anyobject between the oven front faceand the
door or allow soilor 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 or dented),
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.
WARNING
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own - there
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, call 1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-866-587-
2002 CANADA for the name of an authorized service
center near you.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before usingthe appliance.
• Read and follow the specific"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on this page.
• This appliance mustbe grounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded
outlets. See "IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page
3 of this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
• Some items, like whole eggs andfood in sealed containers, may
explode if heated in this oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
manual. Donot use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, ordry food. It
is not designedfor industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damagedcord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
• This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicefacility for
examination, repair,or adjustment.
• Do notcover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions, continued
• Do not store thisappliance outdoors. Donot use near water- for
example, near a kitchensink, ina wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Foodparticles or spattered oils
stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint damage and reduce
the efficiency of the oven.
• Do not immersecord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not letcord hang over edge of table or counter.
• When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:
a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are inside.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before placing
bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keepthe oven door closed, turn
the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or shutoff the power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not usethe ovencompartment for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils,or food in the ovenwhen
not in use.
• Do nottryto preheat oven or operate while empty.
• Donotcook without the glasstrayin place on the ovenfloor. Foodwill
not cook properly without the tray.
• Do not defrostfrozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The
containers can break.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from
hands and face.
• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating babyfood,
stir well and test temperature by tasting before serving.
• A short power-supply cord isprovided to reduce the risk of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longercord. Longer cord sets or
extension cords are available and may be used with caution.
Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance beneaththis
appliance.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when it is in
operation.
If materials insideoven should ignite, keepthe oven door closed, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shutoff power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened,the fire may
spread.
• Precaution for safe useto avoid possibleexposure to excessive
micro oven energy :
Do not attempt to pull any part ofthe door by hand to open the door.
Open the door only utilizing the push button located at front-right-
bottom side.
IMPORTANTGROUNDING
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 electrical current. This
appliance isequipped with a cord that includes a grounding wire
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded. Plug the three-prong
power cord into a properly grounded outlet of standard 115-120
voltage, 60 Hz. Your oven should be the only appliance on this
circuit.
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Safety
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
servicer ifyou do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is
properly grounded.
Use of Extension Cords
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use. If a long cord or extension cord is
used:
1. The marked electrical rating ofthe cord setor extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord
and it must be plugged into a 3-slot outlet.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that itwill notdrape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children ortripped over accidentally. If you use an extension
cord, the interior light may flicker and the blower may vary
when the microwave oven is on. Cooking times may be
longer, too.
WARNING
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord under any circumstances.
Note
Connect the oven to a 20A circuit.
When connecting the oven to a 15A circuit, make sure
that circuit breaker is operable.
Liquids, such as water,coffee, or tea are able to be overheated
beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is removed fromthe
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
INVERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED ORA SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
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Your New Microwave oven
Table of Contents
Safety ............................................................................................ 2
Your New Microwave oven .......................................................... 5
Checking Parts ........................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven .............................................. 6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W .................................... 6
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS ........................................ 7
Operation ...................................................................................... 8
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight ........................... 8
Setting the Clock ........................................................................ 8
Using the Pause/Cancel Button ................................................. 8
Using the Instant Cook Buttons .................................................. 9
Using the One Minute + Button ................................................ 10
Using the Handy Helper Button ................................................ 10
Using the Kids Meals Button .................................................... 11
Using the Snack Bar Button ..................................................... 11
Defrosting Automatically ........................................................... 12
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels ................................... 12
One-stage Cooking .................................................................. 12
Multi-stage Cooking .................................................................. 13
Using the More/Less Buttons ................................................... 13
Switching the Beeper On/Off .................................................... 13
Using the Kitchen Timer ........................................................... 14
Demonstration Mode ................................................................ 14
Setting the Child Protection Lock ............................................. 14
Reheating Automatically ........................................................... 14
Cooking Instructions ................................................................. 15
Cooking Utensils ...................................................................... 15
Testing Utensils ........................................................................ 15
Cooking Techniques ................................................................. 16
General Tips ............................................................................. 16
Cooking Guide .......................................................................... 17
Auto Defrosting Guide .............................................................. 19
Recipes .................................................................................... 20
Appendix ..................................................................................... 22
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 22
Care and Cleaning ................................................................... 22
Specifications ........................................................................... 23
Warranty ..................................................................................... 24
Quick Reference ........................................................ Back Cover
Checking Parts
Unpack your microwave oven and check to make sure that you have all
the parts shown here. If any part is missing or broken, call your dealer.
Microwave oven
Roller guide ring Glass tray
Registration card Instruction manual

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Your New Microwave oven
Setting Up Your Microwave Oven
1Place the even on a flat, sturdy surface and plug the cord into a
grounded outlet. Once plugged in, the display on your oven will
show:
Make sure there is adequate ventilation fer your oven by leaving at
least four inches of space behind, above, and to the side of the
oven.
2 Open the oven door.
3Wipe the inside of the oven with a damp cloth.
4 Place the pre-assembled ring in the indentation in the center of the
oven.
5 Place the glass tray on top of the ring so that the three glass tabs in
the center of the tray fit securely into the tabs on the floor of the
oven.
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAB/W
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Your New Microwave oven
Control Panel Buttons AMC5101AAS
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One Minute+ p.10
Press once for every minute of cooking at High Power
Auto Defrost p.12
Sets weight of food to be defrosted.
Instant Cook Buttons p.9
Instant settings to cook popular foods.
Number Buttons
Sets cooking times or amounts and power levels other than high.
More/Less p.13
Increase or decrease cooking time.
Power Level p.12
Press this pad to set a power level other than high.
Kitchen Timer p.14
Sets kitchen or convenience timer.
Clock p.8
Sets current time.
Sound Button p.13
Sets sound on or off.
Pause/Cancel p.8
Press to pause oven or correct a mistake.
Start
Press to start cooking.
Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar p.10
Selects type of dish to be reheated.
Auto Reheat p.14

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Operation
Turning on the Power and Selecting a Weight
The first time you plug the power cord into an outlet, or after there has
been an interruption in power, the display shows" S_:_B "At this point,
you can select the weight system for the display. You can choose
between pounds (LBS) or kilograms (KG). To do so,
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|Press 0immediately after plugging in your microwave. The display
will show:
2
If the display does not shows "Kg", you will need to unplug the
microwave and then plug it in again in order to change to the weight
selection.
Press 0 repeatedly to select the weight system you wish to use:
Setting the Clock
1Press the Clock button. The "ENTER" and "TIME" indicators flash.
2Use the number buttons to enter the current time. You must press
'_ at least three numbers to set the clock. If the current time is 5:00
enter, 5,0,0.
3 When 5 seconds has elapsed, "ENTER" indicator flashes and
"Cloc" will be displayed.
When you have selected the weight system you want to use, press
the PAUSE/CANCEL button to end this procedure.
4Press Clock again. A colon will blink, indicating that the time is set.
If there is a power interruption, you will need to reset the clock.
You can check the current time while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Clock button.
Using the Pause/Cancel Button
The Pause/Cancel button allows you to clear instructions you have
entered. It also allows you to pause the oven's cooking cycle, so that
you can check the food.
• To pause the oven during cooking: press Pause/Cancel once. To
restart, press Start.
• To stop cooking, erase instructions, and return the oven display to
the time of day: press Pause/Cancel twice.
• To correct a mistake you have just entered: press Pause/Cancel
once, then re-enter the instructions.

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Operation
Using the Instant Cook Buttons
1Press the Instant Cook button corresponding to the food you are
cooking (Popcorn, for example). The display shows the first
serving size. ("ENTER" and "QTY." will flash):
2Press the button repeatedly to select the serving size you want.
The display will cycle through all available serving sizes. Once you
select the correct serving size, the microwave will begin cooking
automatically.
When the cooking time is over, the oven will beep. The oven will
then beep every minute.
Instant Cook Chart
Item Weight Remarks
Popcorn Regular •Use one microwave-only bag of
(3.5 oz), popcorn. Pop only one bag at a time.
Light • Use caution when removing and
Regular opening hot bag from oven.
(3.0-3.5 oz)
Potato 1 EA, 2 EA
3 EA, 4 EA
5 EA, 6 EA
• Prick each potato several times with
fork.
• Place on turntable in spoke-like
fashion.
• Remove from oven, wrap in foil and
let stand 3-5 rain.
Beverage
Frozen Dinner
Pizza Reheat
Bacon
½ cup
1 cup
2 cups
8-10 oz
10-12 oz
12-18 oz
1 Slice
2 Slices
3 Slices
2 Slices
4 Slices
6 Slices
• Use measuring cup or mug ; do not
cover.
• Place the beverage in the oven.
• After heating, stir well.
• Remove package from outer
wrapping and follow package
instructions for covering and standing.
• After cooking, let stand 1-3 minutes.
• Put the pizza on a microwave-safe
plate with wide end of slice towards
the outside edge of the plate.
• Do not let slices overlap. Do not
cover.
• Before serving, let stand 1-2 min.
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange bacon on towels, do not
overlap. Cover with additional paper
towel. Remove paper towel
immediately after cooking.
• Use More or Less button for desired
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Operation
Using the One Minute + Button
This button offers a convenient way to heat food in one-minute
increments at the High power level.
Press the One Minute + button once for each minute you wish to
cook the food. For example, press it twice for two minutes. The
time will display, and the oven starts automatically.
Add minutes to a program in progress by pressing the One Minute
+ button for each minute you want to add.
Using the Handy Helper Button
1. Press the Handy Helper button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows "A-l".(code of item) Press the
Handy Helper button repeatedly to select the item you want.(Refer
to the Handy Helper Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.
Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Soften Cream Cheese
and Melt Chocolate.(Refer to the Handy Helper Chart below for the
serving)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Handy Helper Chart
Item Code Weight
Melt A-1 1 cup chips
Chocolate
Soften A-2 1 package
Cream (8 oz.)
Cheese
Melt Butter A-3 1 stick
(1/4 lb.)
2 sticks
(1/2 lb.)
Remarks
•Place chocolate chips or square in a
microwave-safe dish.
• Stir well at half time when the oven
beeps, and re-start the oven.
• Unless stirred, the chocolate keeps
itsshape even when heating time is
over.
• Unwrapcream cheese and place on
microwave-safe dish.
• Let stand I-2 rain.
• Removewrapping and cut butter in
halfvertically.
• Place butter in dish, cover with wax
paper.
• Stir well after finishing and let stand
1-2min.
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Operation
Using the Kids Meals Button
1. Press the Kids Meals button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows "A-l"(Code of item).
Press the Kids Meals button repeatedly to select the item you
want.(Refer to the Kids Meals Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.(Refer to the
Kids Meals Chart below for the serving.)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Kids Meals Chart
Item Code Weight
Chicken A-1 4-5 oz
Nuggets 6-7 oz
Hot Dogs A-2 2 EA
4 EA
French Fries A-3 4-5 oz
6-7 oz
Frozen A-4 1 EA
Sandwich 2 EA
Remarks
• Put a paper towel on top of plate and
arrange nuggets in spoke fashion on
papertowel.
• Do not cover. Let stand 1 min.
• Prick hot dogs, place on plate. When the
ovenbeeps, add buns and re-start the
oven.
• Place 2 paper towels on plate and
arrange french fries on towels, do not
overlap.
• Blot with additional paper towel after
removalfrom oven.
• Place frozen sandwich in susceptor
"sleeve" (which is in package) and put on
plate.
Using the Snack Bar Button
1. Press the Snack Bar button corresponding to the food you are
cooking. The display shows "A-l".(Code of item)
Press the Snack Bar button repeatedly to select the item you
want.(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below)
2. Press the Number button to select the serving size you want. You
can press "1" or "2" buttons for selecting serving size.
Only the "1" button(serving) is available for Nachos.
(Refer to the Snack Bar Chart below for the serving)
3. Press Start button to begin cooking.
Snack Bar Chart
Item Code Weight Remarks
Nachos A-1 1 serving
Chicken Wings A-2 5-6 oz
7-8 oz
Potato Skins A-3 1cooked
)otato
2 cooked
)otatoes
Cheese Sticks A-4 5-6 pcs
7-10 pcs
• Place tortilla chips on platewithout
overlapping.
• Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Contents:
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1/3 cup grated cheese
• Use pre-cooked, refrigerated chicken
wings.
• Place chicken wings around plate in
spoke fashion and cover with wax
paper.
• Cut cooked potato into 4 even
wedges. Scoop or cutout potato flesh,
leaving about 1/4" of skin.
• Place skins in spoke fashion around
plate.
• Sprinkle with bacon, onions and
cheese. Do not cover.
• Place cheese sticks on plate in spoke
fashion.
• Do not cover.
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Operation
Defrosting Automatically
To thaw frozen food, set the weight of the food and the microwave
automatically sets the defrosting time, power level and standing time.
1Press the Auto Defrost button. The display shows "0.5 Ibs." (0.2
Kg if you have set your oven for metric measure).
("ENTER" and" Lbs." will flash).
2
3
4
To set the weight of your food, press the Auto Defrost button
repeatedly. This increases the weight by 0.5 Ib increments, up to
6.0 Ibs (The Auto Defrost button will increase the weight by 0.2kg
up to 2.6kg if you are using metric measurement).
You can also use the number buttons to enter the weight of the
food directly.
The oven calculates the defrosting time and starts automatically.
Twice during defrosting, the oven will beep to let you know to turn
the food over.
Press the Pause/Cancel button, open the oven door, and turn the
food over.
Press the Start button to resume defrosting.
• See page 19 for the Auto Defrosting Guide.
Setting Cooking Times & Power Levels
Your microwave allows you to set up to two different stages of cooking,
each with its own time length and power level. The power level button
lets you control the heating intensity from Warm (1) to High (0).
One-stage Cooking
,_ For simple one-stage cooking, you only need to set a cooking time. The
power level is automatically set to High. If you want to set the power to
any other level, you must set it using the Power Level button.
Use the number buttons to set a cooking time. You can set a time
from one second to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. To set a time over one
minute, enter the seconds too. For example, to set 20 minutes,
enter 2, 0, 0, 0.
2 If you want to set the power level to something other than High,
press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to
enter a power level.
Power Levels:
1 = PL:IO (Warm)
2 = PL:20 (Low)
3 = PL:30 (Defrost)
4 = PL:40 (Medium Low)
5 = PL:50 (Medium)
6 = PL:60 (Simmer)
7 = PL:70 (Medium High)
8 = PL:80 (Reheat)
9 = PL:90 (Saute)
0 = PL:Hi (High)
OPress the Start button to begin cooking. If you want to change the
power level, press Pause/Cancel before you press Start, and re-
enter all of the instructions.
Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different
temperatures. You can set multiple stages of cooking with your
microwave.
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Operation
Multi-stage Cooking
Follow steps 1 and 2 in the "One-Stage Cooking" section on the
previous page.
When entering more than one cooking stage, the Power Level
button must be pressed before the second cooking stage can be
entered.
To set the power level at High for a stage of cooking, press the
Power Level button twice.
2 Use the number buttons to set a second cooking time.
3Press the Power Level button, then use the number buttons to set
the power level of the second stage of cooking.
4 Press Start to begin cooking.
You can check the Power Level while cooking is in progress by
pressing the Power Level button.
Using the More/Less Buttons
The More/Less buttons allow you to adjust pre-set cooking times. They
only work in the Instant, Handy Helper, Kids Meals, Snack Bar or
Time Cook modes. Use the More/Less button only after you have
already begun cooking with one of these procedures.
1To ADD more time to an automatic cooking procedure: Press the
More (9) button.
2 To REDUCE the time of an automatic cooking procedure: Press the
Less (1) button.
If you wish to increase/decrease in Time Cook mode by 10 sec,
press the More (9) or Less (1) button.
Switching the Beeper On/Off
You can switch the beeper off whenever you want.
1Press the Sound button. The display shows "ON".
("START" will flash)
2Press the Sound button to turn the volume off. The display shows:
"OFF". ("START" will flash)
3Press Start.
The display returns to the time of day.
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Operation
Using the Kitchen Timer
1Press the Kitchen Timer button.
2Use the Number buttons to set the length of time you want the
timer to run.
3 Press Start to begin Kitchen Timer.
4 The display counts down and beeps when the time has elapsed.
"Note: The microwave does not turn on when the Kitchen timer
is used."
Demonstration Mode
You can use the Demonstration Mode to see how your microwave oven
operates without the oven heating.
1Hold the 0 button and then press the 1 button.
To turn demo mode off, repeat step 1 above.
Setting the Child Protection Lock
You can lock your microwave oven so it can't be used by unsupervised
children.
Hold the "0" button and then press the 2 button.
At this point, the microwave oven cannot be used until it is
unlocked. To unlock it, repeat step 1above.
Reheating Automatically
To reheat food, select the type of dish and the number of servings you want
to reheat, and the microwave automatically sets the reheating time.
2
Press the Auto Reheat button repeatedly to select the type of dish you
wish to reheat. The initial serving size for each dish is one serving.
You can select up to four servings for casseroles and pasta reheat.
Only one serving is available for a plate of food.
The display shows the dish and quantity you have chosen.
Use the number buttons to increase the serving size. For example,
for three servings, press the 3 button (Refer to the Auto Reheat
Chart below for the servings). The display shows the number of
servings you have selected:
3 Press the Start button. The display will show Cooking Time.
Auto Reheat Chart
Item
Plate of
food
Casserole
Pasta
Reheat
Weight Remarks
1 serving • Use only pre-cooked, refrigerated foods.
• Cover plate with vented plastic wrap or
wax paper.
• Contents
- 3-4 oz. meat, poultry or fish
( up to 6 oz. with bone)
- _/2cup starch (potatoes, pasta, rice,
etc.)
- _/2cup vegetables (about 3-4 oz.)
• Use only refrigerated foods.
• Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
• Stir foods well before serving.
1 to 4 servings
(8 oz./serving)
1 to 4 servings
(8 oz./serving)
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Cooking Instructions
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes -- Use for heating or
cooking.
• Microwavable browning dish -- Use to brown the exterior of small
items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions
provided with your browning dish.
• Microwavable plastic wrap -- Use to retain steam. Leave a small
opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on
the food.
• Wax paper -- Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
• Paper towels and napkins -- Use for short-term heating and
covering; they absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do
not use recycled paper towels, which may contain metal and can
catch fire.
• Paper plates and cups -- Use for short-term heating at low
temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal
and can catch fire.
• Thermometers-- Use only those labeled "Microwave Safe" and
follow all directions. Check the food in several places. Conventional
thermometers may be used once the food has been removed from
the oven.
Limited Use
•Aluminum foil -- Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of
exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be
careful.
• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware -- Use these if they are
labeled "Microwave Safe". If they are not labeled, test them to make
sure they can be used safely. Never use dishes with metallic trim.
• Plastic -- Use only if labeled "Microwave Safe". Other plastics can
melt.
• Straw, wicker, and wood -- Use only for short-term heating, as
they can be flammable.
Not Recommended
•Glass jars and bottles -- Regular glass is too thin to be used in a
microwave, and can shatter.
• Paper bags -- These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that
are designed for microwave use.
•Styrofoam plates and cups-- These can melt and leave an
unhealthy residue on food.
• Plastic storage and food containers -- Containers such as
margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
• Metal utensils -- These can damage your oven. Remove all metal
before cooking.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can
perform this test:
1Fill a cup with water and put inside your oven, next to the dish you
want to test.
2 Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at
High power.
The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If
the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not
acceptable for use in the microwave.
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Cooking Techniques
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute
heat evenly. Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and
heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center. The oven will
turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with
the thicker, meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they
receive more microwave energy. To prevent overcooking, place thin or
delicate parts toward the center of the turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.
Areas that need shielding include poultry wing-tips, the ends of poultry
legs, and corners of square baking dishes. Use only small amounts of
aluminum foil. Larger amounts can damage your oven.
Turning
Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to
microwave energy. This is especially important with large items such as
roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up internal heat and continue to
cook for a few minutes after the oven stops. Let foods stand to complete
cooking, especially foods such as roasts and whole vegetables. Roasts
need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the
outer areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot chocolate, should be shaken
or stirred when cooking is complete. Let liquids stand a moment before
serving. When heating baby food, stir well and test the temperature
before serving.
Adding Moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules. Food that is uneven
in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the
heat disperses evenly. Add a small amount of water to dry food to help it
cook.
General Tips
• Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter
foods. Foods with a delicate texture should be heated at a low power
level to avoid becoming tough.
• Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking
time. When using a new recipe, use the minimum cooking time and
check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
• Foods with a non-porous skin or shell, such as potatoes, eggs, or hot
dogs, should be pierced to prevent bursting.
• Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can
suddenly boil over and cause severe burns.
• Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example, the jelly
inside a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the dough. Keep this in
mind to avoid burns.
• Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because
all harmful bacteria may not be destroyed by the microwave heating
process.
• Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat is often
transferred to the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing
food from the microwave and instruct children to do the same.
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Cooking Guide
Guide for Cooking Meat in Your Microwave
• Place meat on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
• Start meat fat-side down. Use narrow strips of aluminum foil to shield
any bone tips or thin meat areas.
• Check the temperature in several places before letting the meat
stand the recommended time.
• The following temperatures are removal temperatures. The
temperature of the food will rise during the standing time.
Roast Cooking Time: Place roast fat,side down on
Beef 7-11 min./lb, for 115QF, roasting rack. Cover with wax
Boneless Rare paper. Turn over when
8,12 min. /lb. for 120° F - cooking time is half up. Let
Up to 4 Ibs, Medium stand t0 rain.
9-14 min./lb, for 145 `}F -
Well Done
Power Level: H!gh(Hi) for ,
Pork Cooking Time: Place roast fat-side down on
Boneless 11-15 rain. /lb. for 160° F roasting rack. Cover with
or bone-in Well Done vented plastic wrap. Turn over
Power Level: High(Hi) for when cooking time is ha!f up.
Up to 4 Ibs. first 5 min., then Let stand 10 min.
Medium(50).
Guide for Cooking Poultry in Your Microwave
• Place poultry on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
• Cover poultry with wax paper to prevent spattering.
• Use aluminum foil to shield bone tips, thin meat areas, or areas that
start to overcook.
• Check the temperature in several places before letting the poultry
stand the recommended time.
Whole Cooking Time:
Chicken 6-9 min. /Ib.180°F
Upto4 Ibs. Power Level: Medium
High(70).
Chicken
Pieces
Up to 2 Ibs.
Place shicken breast-side
down on roasting rack. Cover
with wax paper. Turn over
when the cooking time is half
up. Cook until juices run clear
and meat near the bone is no
longer pink. Let stand 5-10
rain.
Cooking Time:
6-9 min. /lb.
180°F dark meat
170°F light meat
Power Level: Medium
High(70).
Place chicken bone-side aown
on dish. with the thickest
portions towards the outside
of the dish. Cover with wax
paper. Turn over when the
cooking time is half up. Cook
until juices run clear and meat
near the bone is no longer
pink. Let stand 5-10 rain
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Guide for Cooking Seafood in Your Microwave
•Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
• Place fish on a microwave-safe roasting rack in a microwave-safe
dish.
• Use a tight cover to steam fish. A lighter cover of wax paper or paper
towel provides less steaming.
• Do not overcook fish; check it at minimum cooking time.
Steaks Cooking Time:
6-10 min. /lb.
Up to 1 5 Ibs. Power Level: Medium-
High(70).
Arrange steaks on masting
rack with meaty portions
towards the outside of rack.
Cover with wax 3aper. Turn
over and rearrange when
cooking time is half up. Cook
until fish flakes easily with a
fork. Let stand 3-5 mir"
Fillets Cooking Time:
3-7 mir" Ib
Up to 1.5 Ibs. Power Level: Medium-
High(70L
Arrange fillets in a baking
dish. turning any thin pieces
under. Cover with wax paper
If over 5 inch thick, turn over
and rearrange when cooking
time is half up. Cook until fish
flakes easily with a fork. Let
stand 2-3 min.
Shrimp Cooking Time: Arrange shrimp in a baking
3-5 _5min. /lb. dish without overlapping or
Up to 1.5 Ibs. layering. Cover with wax
Power Level: Medium- paper. Cook until firm and
High(70). opaque, stirring 2 or 3 times.
Let stand 5 rain.
Guide for Cooking Eggs in Your Microwave
• Never cook eggs in the shell, and never warm hard-cooked eggs in
the shell; they can explode.
• Always pierce whole eggs to keep them from bursting.
• Cook eggs just until set; they become tough if overcooked.
Guide for Cooking Vegetables in Your Microwave
• Vegetables should be washed just before cooking. Often, no extra
water is needed. If dense vegetables such as potatoes, carrots and
green beans are being cooked, add about ¼ cup water.
• Small vegetables (sliced carrots, peas, lima beans, etc.) will cook
faster than larger ones.
• Whole vegetables, such as potatoes, acorn squash or corn on the
cob, should be arranged in a circle on the turntable before cooking.
They will cook more evenly if turned over after half the cooking time.
• Always place vegetables like asparagus and broccoli with the stem
ends pointing towards the edge of the dish and the tips toward the
center.
• When cooking cut vegetables, always cover the dish with a lid or
vented microwavable plastic wrap.
• Whole, unpeeled vegetables such as potatoes, squash, eggplant,
etc., should have their skin pricked in several spots before cooking to
prevent them from bursting.
• For more even cooking, stir or rearrange whole vegetables halfway
through the cooking time.
• Generally, the denser the food, the longer the standing time.
(Standing time refers to the time necessary for dense, large foods
and vegetables to finish cooking after they come out of the oven.) A
baked potato can stand on the counter for five minutes before
cooking is completed, while a dish of peas can be served
immediately.
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Cooking Instructions
Auto Defrosting Guide
• Follow the instructions below when defrosting different types of food.
Roast 2.5-6.0 Ibs.
Beef, Pork Start with the food placed fat side down
After each stage, turn the food over and
shield any warm portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil.
Steaks,
Chops,
Fish
0.5-3.0 Ibs. After each stage, rearrange the food. If
there are any warm or thawed portions ol
food. shield them with narrow flat pieces ol
aluminum foil. Remove any pieces of food
that are nearly defrosted. Let stand.
covered, for 5-10 minutes.
Ground 0.5-3.0 Ibs.
Meat After each stage, remove any pieces of
food that are nearly defrosted. Let stana
covered with foi for 5-10 minutes.
Whole 2.5-6.0 Ibs.
Chicken Remove giblets before freezing poultry.
Start defrosting with the breast side down.
After the first stage, turn the chicken over
and shield any warm portions with narrow
strips of aluminum foil. After the second
stage, again shield any warm portions with
narrow strips of aluminum foil. Let stand.
covered, for 30-60 minutes in the
refrigerator.
Chicken 0.5-3.0 Ibs. After each stage, rearrange or remove any
Pieces pieces of food that are nearly defrosted.
Let stand for 10-20 minutes.
Notes
Check foods when the oven signals. After the final stage, small sections
may still be icy; let them stand to continue thawing. Do not defrost until
all ice crystals have thawed. Shielding roasts and steaks with small
pieces of foil prevents the edges from cooking before the center of the
food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat, smooth strips of aluminum foil to
cover the edges and thinner sections of the food.
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Cooking Instructions
Recipes
Beef and Barley Stew
1V2Ibs. beef stew cubes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2cup chopped onion
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1can (13.75-14.5 oz.) beef broth
2 medium carrots, cut into Y2-inch slices (about 1 cup)
1/zcup barley
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed
1. In a 2-quart casserole, combine beef, onion, flour, and
Worcestershire; mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 6 to 8
minutes until beef is no longer pink, stirring once.
2. Stir in beef broth, carrots, barley, bay leaf, and pepper. Cover with
lid. Cook at Medium for 1 to 1V2hours until carrots and beef are
tender, stirring 2 to 3 times.
3. Stir in peas. Cover with lid. Cook at Medium for 10 minutes. Let
stand for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup chopped onion
lY2 Tbs. flour
1/2tsp. salt
¼ tsp. dry mustard
1/8tsp. pepper
1Y2cups milk
¼ cup chopped red pepper
8 oz. (2 cups) cheddar cheese, shredded
1 pkg. (9-10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
4 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (8 oz. dry)
1. In a 2-quart casserole, cook butter and onion at High for 1 to 2
minutes until onion is soft, stirring once.
2. Add flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix well. Cook at High for 30 to
60 seconds until mixture boils. Stir in milk until smooth.
3. Stir in red pepper. Cook at High for 2 to 3 minutes until mixture boils
and thickens slightly, stirring twice. Stir in cheese until melted.
4. Add broccoli and pasta, mix well. Cover with lid. Cook at High for 4 to
6 minutes until heated through, stirring once. Stir before serving.
Makes 6 servings.
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