Emerson MW8785SS User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MW8785SS

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Power
Express Cook

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, includingthe
following:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire,injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
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Readallinstructionsbeforeusing this
appliance.
2
Readand follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONSTO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROW A V E
ENERGY”
found on page 1.
3
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only toaproperly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 5.
4
Install or locate thisapplianceonly in
accordancewith the providedinstallation
instructions.
5
Someproducts such as wholeeggsand
sealedcontainers(forexample,closedglass
jars) may explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
6
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in thismanual. Do notuse
corrosivechemicals or vapors in this
appliance.Thistype of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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As withanyappliance,close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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Do notoperate thisappliance if it has a
damagedcord or plug, if it is notworking
properly, or if it hasbeendamaged or
dropped.
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Thisapplianceshould be servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Contact the
nearestauthorizedservicefacility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
Do notuse thisproductnearwater, for
example,near a kitchensink, inawet
basement, or near a swimmingpool, or
similar location.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do notletcordhangoveredge of table or
counter.
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Whencleaningsurfaces of doorandoven
thatcome togetherwhenclosing the door,
useonlymild,non-abrasive soaps or
detergents appliedwith a sponge or soft
cloth.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustiblematerialsareplaced
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Removewire twist-ties frompaper or
plastic bagsbeforeplacingbag in
oven.
(c)
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do notuse the cavity for storage
purposes. Do notleavepaper
products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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Do notuse thismicrowaveoven to hea
t
corrosivechemicals (for example,sulfides
andchlorides). Vapors fromsuchcorrosive
chemicals may interact with the contact and
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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If materialsinside the ovenignite,
keepovendoorclosed, turn
oven off, anddisconnect the power
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General Use
1Do NOT attempt to tamperwith or makeany
adjustments or repairs to door, controlpanel or
any otherpart of the oven. Do NOT remove
outer panel from oven. Repairs should only be
done by qualified service personnel.
2Do NOT operate the ovenempty. The
microwaveenergywillreflectcontinuously
throughout the oven if no food or water is
present to absorb energy.
3Ifafireoccurs in the oven, touch the
Stop/Clearbutton andLEAVE THE DOOR
CLOSED. Disconnect the power cord, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
4Do NOT attempt to dryclothes,newspapers or
othermaterials in the oven. Theymaycatch on
fire.
5Do NOT userecycledpaperproducts.
Recycledpaper towels,napkinsandwaxed
papercancontainmetal fleckswhichmay
causearcing or ignite. Paperproducts
containing nylon or nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may ignite.
6Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
packagedon)haveathin strip of metal
embedded on the bottom. When microwaved,
the metal canburn the floor of the oven or
ignite a paper towel.
7Avoidinsertingnails,wire, etc. throughany
holes in the unit during operation. Never insert
a wire, nail or any other metal objects through
the holes on the cavity or any otherholes or
gaps,becausesuchobjects maycause
electric shock and microwave leakage.
Utensils
1METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic
rims should not be used. Arcing may occur.
2METAL TWIST-TIESmaynot be used in the
microwave oven.
3Do NOT useSEALEDJARS or NARROW
NECKbottles for cooking or reheating. They
may shatter.
4Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THER-
MOMETERS in the microwaveoven. They
may cause arcing.
5Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPSbefore
cooking or defrosting foods in the oven.
6For FURTHER INFORMATION on proper
cooking utensils,refer to the COOKING
GUIDE on page 17.
Food
1Neveruseyourmicrowaveoven for HOME
CANNING. The oven is not designed to permit
proper canning. Improperly canned food may
spoil and be dangerous to consume.
2COOKING TIMES given in the cooking guide
areapproximate. Factors thatmay affect
cookingare starting temperature,altitude,
volume,sizeandshape of foodand utensils
used. As youbecomefamiliarwiththeoven,
you will be able to adjust for these factors.
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springs of the safety interlockswitches,
thereby rendering them inoperable.
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Keep the spatter shield clean at all times.
Wipe the oven interior withasoft damp cloth
after eachuse. If youleavegrease or fat
anywherein thecavityit mayoverheat,smoke
or evencatch firewhennextusing the oven.
Liquids,such as water, coffee, or tea areable
to be overheated beyond the boilingpoint
withoutappearing to be boilingdue to
surface tension of theliquid. Visiblebubbling
or boilingwhencontainer is removed from
the microwaveoven is notalwayspresent.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED
To reducethe risk of injury to
persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquidboth beforeandhalfway
through heating it.
3. Do notuse straight-sidedcontainerswith
narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven forashort time before
removing the container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
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OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
OVERCOOKfoods. If food is undercooked, it
can always be returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done.Always startwith minimumcooking times.
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SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foodswith
LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or
catch on fire if cooked too long.
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Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may
build up and the eggs may explode.
6
Potatoes,apples,eggyolks,wholeacorn
squashandsausagearesomeexamples of
foods with NONPOROUS SKINS. These must
be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
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POPCORN must be popped inamicrowave
cornpopper. Microwavepoppedcornproduces
aloweryieldthanconventionalpopping. Do not
useoven for popcornunlesspopped in a
microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless
it’s commercially packaged and recommended
especially for microwave ovens. Do not use oil
unless specified by the manufacturer.
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Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
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HEATED LIQUIDS canERUPT if notmixed
with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave
oven without first stirring.
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Do NOT use paper towels to cover food as
they can ignite.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
WARNING: ThisequipmentgeneratesandusesISM frequencyenergyand if notinstalledandusedproperly,
in strictaccordancewith the manufacturer'sinstructions,maycauseinterference to radioand television
reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC
Rules,whicharedesigned to providereasonableprotectionagainstsuchinterference inaresidential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterferencewillnotoccur inaparticularinstallation. If thisequipmentdoes
cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
* Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
* Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
* Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
*Plugthe microwaveovenintoadifferentoutlet so thatmicrowaveovenandreceiverare on different
branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is notresponsible for anyradio or TV interferencecaused by UNAUTHORIZED
MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
ARCING
If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
* Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
* Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
* Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
DO NOT LEAVE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING!
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
COMMISSION RADIOFREQUENCY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
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 cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that
is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt
exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a three blade
grounding plug, andathree slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating
of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
1. Steady, flat location: When positioning the microwave oven, it should be set on a steady, flat surface.
3. Radio and TV reception: Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located
close to a TV, radio, antenna, or antenna wire. Position the oven as far from them as possible.
4. Temperature and moisture: Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splashing liquids when choosing
a place to locate it, otherwise, the unit’s operation may be adversely affected, causing it to break down.
5. Power supply:
•Check your local power source. This microwave oven requires a 120V, 60Hz ,15Amp power supply.
•Use a receptacle that will accept the ground prong.
(a) A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
(b) Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
(c) If a long cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or 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 (3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
6. Examine the oven for any damage such as: Dents, a misaligned door, broken door or a dent in the
cavity. If any of the above are visible, DO NOT INSTALL THE UNIT. Notify the dealer immediately.
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3-pronged
Receptacle
Receptacle
Box Cover
3-pronged
plug
Receptacle
Receptacle
Box Cover
Grounding
Adapter
Grounding Lead
Screw
When using a grounding adapter, make sure the
receptacle box is fully grounded.
When using a 3-pronged plug
2. Ventilation: DO NOT BLOCKAIR VENTS. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat
and eventually cause oven failure. For proper ventilation, KEEP THREE INCHES OF SPACE BETWEEN
THE OVEN’S TOP, SIDES, REAR AND THE AREAWHERE THE UNIT IS TO BE INSTALLED.

CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
HOW TO USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY
Roller Guide
1The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used
for cooking together with the Glass Tray.
Glass Tray
1Do NOT operate the ovenwithout the Glass
Tray in place.
2Do NOT useany other Glass Traywith this
oven.
3If theGlass Trayishot, ALLOW IT TO COOL
before cleaning it or placing it in water.
4Do NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
a) It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks.
b) Do not place any object between the oven face and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently withamild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive
powders or pads.
c) When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain, for example, a child hanging on an open door or
any load which could cause the oven to fall forward and cause injury and damage to the door. Do not
operatetheoven if it is damaged,untilithasbeenrepaired byaqualifiedperson. It is particularlyimportant
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the following:
(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and Latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
d) The oven shouldnot be adjusted or repaired by anyoneexceptproperlyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
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1Disconnect the AC plug from the outlet before
cleaning.
2Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food
spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent
may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The
use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not
recommended.
3The outside oven surface should be cleaned
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the operat-
ing parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into the ventilation slots.
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If the Control Panel becomes dirty or wet,
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If steam accumulates on both sides of the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may
occur when the microwave oven is operated
under high humidity conditions and this is not
an indication of a malfunction in the unit.
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It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm,
sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent water or window cleaner
and dry. The roller guide may be washed in
mild, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
with soap and water. Then wiped dry with a
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on
Control Panel.
Glass Tray Roller Guide

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1. Door Latches-When the door is closed, they
will automatically lock shut. If the door is
opened while the oven is operating, the
magnetron will automatically shut off.
2. Door Screen-Allows viewing of food. The
screen is designed so that light can pass
through, but not the microwaves.
3. Oven Cavity
4. Spatter Shield (Do NOT remove)-Protects
the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking
foods.
5. Safety Interlock System-Prevents the oven
from operating while the door is opened.
6. Door Seal-The door seal maintains the
microwaves within the oven cavity and
prevents microwave leakage.
7. Glass Cooking Tray-Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray must always be in
proper position before operating the oven. Do
not cook food directly on the tray.
8. Roller Guide-Supports the glass cooking tray.
Must always be in proper position before
operating the oven.
9. Display
10. Power Button-Used to set a power level.
11. Kitchen Timer Button-Used to set the kitchen
timer function.
12. Defrost Button-Usedto settheovento estimate
the defrosting time by weight entered. Or used to
set oven to defrost by a present time.
13. Memory Button-Used to set the memory
function.
14. Stop/Clear Button-Used to stop and/or clear
a cooking program.
15. Cup Indicator
16. Oz Indicator
17. Auto Cook Menu-Used to select an Auto
Cook program.
18. Number Key-Used to enter the cooking time,
kitchen timer, etc. Number keys 1-6 are also
used for Express Cook Function.
19. Clock Button-Used to set the clock.
20. Start/+30Sec. Button-Press to start a cooking
program.
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
17
10
12
18
14
16
15
20
13
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NOTES:
To reset the present time in the display window when the oven is off, press the CLOCK button
and reset.
If you make a mistake when setting the time, press the STOP/CLEAR button.
To recall the actual time while the oven is cooking or defrosting, simply press the CLOCK
button and the display will show the actual time for three seconds.
Press the START/+30SEC.
button; the display will show
the present time. After the
clock has been set, the time
will appear with blinking colon,
unless the oven is cooking or
defrosting.

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Press the DEFROST button
once, LED will display “dEF1”.
Press the DEFROST button 1
twice, “dEF2” will appear in the
display. Then press the
Number buttons 2to set the
desired time.
The default microwave power
is power level 3. It cannot be
changed.
Weight Defrost lets you easily defrost foods by eliminating guesswork in determining
defrosting time. The minimum weight forAuto Weight Defrost is 4 oz. and maximum
weight is 100 oz.

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Press the POWER button,
“PL10” will appear in the display.
Repeatedly press the POWER
button to set the desired power;
the display will show the
percentage you choose.
Press the Number buttons to set
the desired cooking time.
Press the START/+30SEC.
button to start counting down
the remaining Timer time. The
unit will beep five times when
completed.
Press the START/+30SEC.
button to start cooking; the unit
will start counting down the
remaining cooking time and
beep five times when completed.

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Press the POWER button,
“PL10” will appear in the display.
Repeatedly press the POWER
button to set the desired power;
the display will show the
percentage you choose.
Press the POWER button,
“PL10” will light in the display.
Repeatedly press the POWER
button to set the desired power;
the display will show the
percentage you choose.
Press the Number buttons to set
the desired cooking time.
Press the Number buttons to set
the desired cooking time.

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The minimum weight for Weight Defrost is 4 oz. and maximum weight is 100 oz.
The minimum time for Time Defrost is 1 second and maximum time is 99 minutes 99
seconds.
EXPRESS COOK
power level 10
Press the START/+30SEC.
button and the unit will cook
for additional 30 seconds.
Each additional press will
increase the cooking time
by 30 seconds.
Press the DEFROST button
once, LED will display “dEF1”. Press the Number buttons to set the desired weight, in
ounces in WEIGHT DEFROST
or to set the desired time in
TIME DEFROST. Set the next
stage by following steps 3 and
4 on the previous page.
OR

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Press the desired AUTO COOK
button (POPCORN, POTATO,
PIZZA, BEVERAGE, SOUP,
DINNER PLATE, FRESH
VEGETABLE OR FROZEN
VEGETABLE).

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Button
Popcorn
Potato
(8 oz/piece)
Pizza
Beverage
Soup
Dinner Plate
Fresh
Vegetable
Frozen
Vegetable
Ten power levels are available, to change the power level, press POWER repeatedly.
Press
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Once
Twice
Three times
Weight/Portion
1.75 Oz
3.0 Oz
3.5 Oz
1
2
3
1 Cup
2 Cups
3 Cups
4.0 Oz
8.0 Oz
12.0 Oz
16.0 Oz
9.0 Oz
12.0 Oz
18.0 Oz
4.0 Oz
8.0 Oz
16.0 Oz
4.0 Oz
8.0 Oz
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Press the POWER button,
“PL10” will appear in the display.
Repeatedly press the POWER
button to set the desire power;
the display will show the
percentage you choose.
Press the Number buttons to set
the desiredcooking time.
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THE PRINCIPLES OF MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwaves areaform of high frequency radio waves similar to those used byaradio including AM, FM and
CB. Electricity is convertedinto microwave energy by the magnetron tube. From the magnetron tube,
microwave energy is transmitted to the oven where it is reflected, transmitted and absorbed by the food.
Reflection: Microwaves are reflected by metal just as a ball is bounced off of a wall. For this reason, metal utensils
are not suitable for use in the microwave. A combination of stationary interior walls andarotating metal turntable or
stirrer fan helps assure that the microwaves are well distributed within the oven cavity to produce even cooking.
Transmission:Microwavespass throughsomematerialssuchaspaper, glassandplastic muchlike sunlightshining
throughawindow. Becausethesesubstances do notabsorb or reflectthe microwaveenergy, theyareidealmaterials
for microwave oven cooking containers.
Absorption: Duringcooking,microwaveswill be absorbed by food. Theypenetrate to a depth of about 3/4 to11/2
inches. Microwaveenergyactivatesthemolecules in thefood(especiallywater, fatandsugar),andheatisproduced.
If you vigorously rub your hands together, you will feel heat produced by friction. The internal cooking of larger foods
is done by conduction as the heat which is produced by friction is conducted to the middle of the food. Foods also
continue to cook by conduction during standing time.
FOOD CHARACTERISTICS
Quantity: The amount of food placed inamicrowave oven hasadirect effect on the cooking time. Small amounts
of foodorliquidrequirelesscooking time thanlargeramounts of the samesubstance. As quantity increases,
concentration decreases.
Size:Smallpiecescook faster thanlargeones. To speedcooking,cutpiecessmaller than two inches (5 cm), so
microwavescanpenetrate to themiddlefromallsides.Pieceswhicharesimilar in sizeandshapecookmoreevenly.
Shape: Many foods are uneven, likeachicken, ribs or broccoli. The thin parts will cook faster than the thick parts,
while uniformly thick foods cook evenly. To compensate for irregular shapes, place thin pieces toward the center of
the dish and thicker pieces toward the edge of the dish.
Starting Temperature:Frozenorrefrigerated foods takelonger to cook than foods at room temperature.
Bone and Fat: Because bones conduct heat, the side of the meat the bone is on will cook first, while boneless cuts
cook slower but more evenly. Fat attracts microwaves. The middle of these foods is cooked by heat conduction.
Moisture Content: Microwaves are attracted by moisture. Naturally moist foods absorb microwaves better than dry
ones. Addaminimum of liquid to moist foods, as excess water slows cooking.
Density:Thedensityoffooddetermineshoweasilythe microwavescanpenetrateandhowquicklyitwillcook.
Porousfoods,likechoppedbeef or mashedpotatoes,microwavefasterthandenseoneslikesteakorwholepotatoes.
Piercing: Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered byaskin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.
MICROWAVE TECHNIQUES
Stirring:Stir foods fromoutside to center of dishonce or twiceduringcooking to equalizeheatandspeedmicrowaving.
Foodswillnotburn or stick, so there’s no need to stir constantly as youdoinconventionalcooking.
Arrangement: Arrange foodswith thinordelicate ends,likedrumsticksorasparagusspears,with the thick or tougher
portions to the outside of the dish. The parts whichneedmorecookingwillreceivemoreenergy, so foodwillmicrowave
evenly.
Spacing:Individual foods,suchasbakedpotatoesandcupcakeswillcookmoreevenly if placed in the oven an equal
distanceapart.Whenpossible,arrangefoodsinacircularpattern.Similarly, whenplacingfoodsinabakingdish,arrange
around the outside of the dish,notlined up next to each other. Foodshouldnot be stacked on top of each other.
Rearrangement: Rearrangeoverlappingareas,liketailsoflongfish fillets,fromtop tobottom,andcloselypackedpieces,
likemeatballs, from the outside to the center of the dish.
Standing Time:Standing timeisespeciallyimportantinmicrowavecooking.Microwaveenergy creates heatintheouter
layers of the food.Asaresultofnormalconduction, the foodcontinues to cook forafew minutes after removal from the
oven.Lettingroasts, largewholevegetables,casserolesandcakes stand to finishcookingallows the middles to cook
completelywithoutovercooking,drying or toughening the outsides.
Covering:Coveringspeeds cooking time,retainsmoisture, tenderizes,insuresevencookingandprevents spattering.
Casserolelidsorplasticwrapareused foratighter seal. Ventplastic by turningbackoneedge at the side of dish to form
anarrowslotwhereexcess steamcanescape. Variousdegrees of moistureretentionarealsoobtained by usingwax
paper or microwave-safe paper towels.
Browning:Microwaveenergycookssome foodssoquickly that the fats andsugarswithin the fooddonothave time to
caramelizeandgivea"browned"appearance.Browningagents do not affect the quality of microwaved foods,butcan
addcolorand flavor. For meats andpoultry, usebouquetsaucediluted withwater or melted butter, soy, Worcestershire,
barbecue or steak sauce,asprinkling of paprika or drygravymix;jellyglaze or crumbcoating.Frostingandtopping
finishcakesandbreads. Top casseroles at the endofmicrowavingwith grated cheese or crumbs.
COOKING GUIDE
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COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
HOT SNACKS AND APPETIZERS
Hot appetizers can be prepared very quickly in the microwave oven.
Many appetizers may be cooked on the serving platter, provided the platter does not have metal trim. A time
saving tip–prepare these foods ahead of time, refrigerate or freeze, and refresh in the oven at serving time.
A plate of appetizers will take only seconds to refresh.
Cheese melts very rapidly and will toughen if overcooked, so watch foods combined with cheese closely so
that overcooking will not occur. As soon as cheese starts to bubble, cooking is completed.
Appetizers that haveacrisp pastry exterior are best prepared inaconventional oven.
To prepare appetizers wrapped in bacon, it will be necessary to precook the bacon and then wrap around the
foods. Oysters wrapped in bacon are easier to prepare in the broiler of your conventional oven.
Seafoodmixturescanbeprepared in servingshells as microwaveenergywillpass through the seafoodshells
without heating. Aluminum foil should not be used for shells.
If spreads are placed on crackers, care should be taken not to overcook as moisture from the food will cause
crackerstobecomesoggy. Crackersused for spreadsshould be verydryandcrisp. Thishelpsavoid
sogginess. Heat only until spread is at serving temperature.
The time required to heat all appetizers will depend on the amount of food, and the number and the type of
dish selected. Remember the food will become very hot even if the dish is cool. Cheese mixtures retain heat
longer when heated with microwave energy.
Some Foods Do Not Microwave Well
Eggs in Shells and hard boiled eggs can burst.
Pancakesdo notcrust, but theyreheatwell. Fully-prepared, frozenpancakesareavailable for
microwaving.
Deep Fat Frying can cause burns.
Bottles with narrow necks may shatter if heated.
Pop Popcorn only in specialmicrowavepoppers. Donotuseoilunlessspecifiedby themanufacturer,orheat
longer thanrecommended.Neverpoppopcorn in paperbags or glass utensils or directly on the glass tray.
SEAFOOD
Guide for Cooking Seafood
Microwaving is one of the easiest and most efficient ways of preparing fish and seafood, which stay delicate
and tender with quick, moist cooking. Overcooking dries out and toughens seafood, so you should check it
after the minimum time. If thick pieces like fish steaks or lobster tails are done on the outside, but still slightly
translucent in the middle, let them stand forafew minutes; internal heat will complete the cooking.
Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes
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Whole Fish 100 7-8min. 5 min. Turn over after half the time.
(1 lb. to11/2 lbs.)
Fish Fillet 100 6-7min. 4-5min. Turn over after half the time.
(1 lb.)
Fish Steak 100 5-6min. 5-6min. Turn over after half the time. .revocelbaevaworcimhtiwrevoCkcihthcni1
(1lb.)
Shrimp 100 3-4min. 5 min. Rearrange once during cooking..revocelbaevaworcimhtiwrevoC).bl1(
Sea Scallops 80 7-8min. 5 min. Rearrange once during cooking..revocelbaevaworcimhtiwrevoC).bl1(
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MEATS
Guide for Cooking Meats
Roasts, chops,hamburgersandsmallcuts of tendermeatcookbeautifully in the microwaveoven.Mostroasts
can be cooked rare, medium rare or even well done in less than one hour. Less tender cuts of meat such as
pot roast can be simmered fork-tender inasauce or gravy. Tough cuts that require slow cooking will do better
inaconventionaloven.Alargepiece of meat,especially if theshape is uneven,should be turnedover
occasionally for uniform roasting.
Meat Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes
Level (per lb) Time
Beef Roast
Rare 80 6-8min. 5-7min.
Medium 80 8-10 min. 10-15 min. Turn over after half the time.
Well 80 10-12 min. 10-15 min.
Pork Roast
Bone-in 80 13-16 min. 10 min. Cover with microwaveable cover.
Boneless 80 17-19 min. 10-15 min. Turn over after half the time.
Lamb Roast
Bone-in Medium 80 7-9min. 10-12 min.
Well 80 10-12 min. 10-15 min. Turn over after half the time.
Boneless Medium 80 9-11 min. 10-12 min.
Well 80 12-14 min. 10-15 min.
Beef Patties (3 1/2 oz) each
2 patties 100 3-5min. 5-7min. Turn over and rearrange after
4 patties 100 4-6min. 5-7min. half the time.
Meat Loaf
(2 lbs.) 100 18-20min. 10-12 min. Cover with microwaveable cover.
Bacon
Slices (4 strips) 100 6-7min. — .revocelbaevaworcimhtiwrevoC:thgiew;ecils1(
1 oz., length: 11 in.)
Ham
Slices (1 in. thick) 80 6-7min. 5-7min. Cover with microwaveable cover.
4 slices
POULTRY
Guide for Cooking Poultry
Chicken is one of the most popular foods and microwaving chicken is one of the best uses of your microwave
oven. Chicken stays juicy and tender in the microwave oven. However, juiciness prevents browning because
chicken crisps and browns only when the skin dries out enough to change color. Standing time is important,
because it allows the interior to finish cooking without toughening the delicate breast meat.
Food Power Cooking Time Standing Special Notes
Level (per lb.) Time
Roast
Chicken whole 100 8-10 min. 10-15 min. Place breast side up on
Chicken cut up 100 8-9min. 7-10 min. roasting rack. Let stand,
Turkey 80 9-11 min. 10 -15 min. covered, before serving.
Cornish Hens 100 9-11 min. 7-10 min.
Turkey Breast 80 9-10 min. 5-7min. Rearrange once during cooking.
Cover with microwaveable cover.
COOKING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
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