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Safe~ instructions ....................2-5
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure
to Excessive Microwave Energy ............2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Add 30 Seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Aluminum Foil ...................................4, 16, 22
Beverage Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Clock ..................................................................7
Code Reheat Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Control Panel ........................................6, 7,24
Cooking by Time......................................9, 10
Cooking Complete Reminder ......................6
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-23
Defrosting by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Defrosting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16
Delayed Cooking ............................................8
Dinner Plate Pad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Express Cook Feature .............................7, 10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........6
Heating or Reheating Guide...............l3, 14
Hold Time .........................................................8
Microwaving Tips ...........................................5
Minute/Second Timer ..............................8, 9
Power Levels .............................7-10, 12-23
Program Cooking ............................................7
Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Care and Cleaning ............................24
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........24
installation ..........................................25
Adapter Plugs ...............................................25
Extension Cords ...........................................25
Grounding Instructions ..............................25
Consumer Services ...................27
Appliance Registration ..................................2
Important Phone Numbers .......................27
Model and Serial Number Location ...........2
Warranty ........................................Back Cover
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Before using your oven, Be sure your microwave Write down the model and
read this book carefully. oven is registered. serial numbers.
It is intended to help you operate It is important that we know the
You’ll find them on a label inside
and maintain your new microwave location of your microwave oven
the oven.
oven properly. should
a need occur for These numbers are also on the
Keep it handy for answers to your
adjustments.
Consumer Product Ownership
questions. Your supplier is responsible for
Registration Card that came with
If you don’t understand something registering you as the owner.
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your phone number):
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Consumer Affairs
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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.
in your Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card. If
Model Number
you move, or if you are not the
original purchaser, please write to
Serial Number
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numbers.
Use these numbers in any
This appliance must be registered.
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Please be certain that it is. concerning your microwave oven.
Write to:
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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.
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Read W htmctions before wing ttis apptiance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A WA~lNG-Toreducetheriskof
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
● Read and follow the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on the previous page.
. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section in the back of this book.
● Use this appliance ody 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.
● For best operation, plug this appliance into ib
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
● Be cetiin 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, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
c This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
● Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
● Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
s 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 your book.
● This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
● As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
● To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags 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 overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate
and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
—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 use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
● If materiak 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.
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~ORTANT SAFETY mSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
● 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.
● 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
ininjury.
● Use metil 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 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 oven tray can become too hot
to touch. Be careful 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(s) 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.
c Plastic cookwar~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.
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● 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.
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● ~~Boilable” 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 resukingin injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered
because they formatightsea~ When cooking
with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam away
from hands and face.
● Hot foods and steam can cause
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burns. Be careful when opening
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any containers of hot food,
including popcorn bags, cooking
pouches and boxes. To prevent
possible injury, direct steam away
from hands and face.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVING TIPS
● Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
● Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap
cups, potte~ or china dinnerware which does not so steam
can escape.
● 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.
have rnetall~c trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
● Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
or rearranging. Check the 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.
If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make
sure it is safe
for use in microwave ovens.
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Consumer Services page in the
back of this book.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OWN
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Oven Interior
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1. Door Latches.
2. Door Screen. Metal screen permits viewing of
foods and keeps microwaves confined inside oven.
3. Mode Stirrer Cover. Protects the microwave
energy distributing system. Do not remove this
cover. You will damage the oven.
4. Automatic Cooking Guide. Quick reference codes
for many frequently prepared foods.
5. Touch Control Panel and Display. See Your
Touch Control Panel section for instructions.
6. Door Latch Release. Press latch release button to
open door.
7. Glass Cooking Tray. Tray must be in place
when using the oven. Cooking performance will be
unsatisfactory without the tray in place. The tray
may be removed for cleaning.
NOTE: Rating plate, oven vent(s) and oven light are
located on the inside walls of the microwave oven.
Cooking Complete Reminder
(For Time Cook and Time Defrost cycles)
To remind you that you have food in the oven, the oven
will beep once a
minute until you either open the oven door or touch the CLEAWOFF pad.
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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.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
DISPLAY. Displays time
of day, time counting down
during cooking functions,
power level, cooking mode
and instructions.
TIME COOK I & II.
Microwave for a selected
amount of time using
automatic power level 10
(High).
POWER LEVEL. Touch
this pad after you enter the
cooking time if you want to
change from automatic power
level 10 (High).
MIN/SEC TIMER. This
feature uses no microwave
energy. It functions as a
kitchen timer, as a holding
period after defrost or as a
delay timer before time
cooking.
BEVERAGE. Touch this
pad, then START to reheat
a beverage.
DINNER PLATE. Touch this
pad, then START to reheat a
plate of leftovers.
NUMBER PADS. Touch
these pads to enter cooking/
defrosting time, power level
and time of day.
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8. ADD 30 SECONDS. Press
this pad to add 30 seconds to
the cook time as it’s counting
down.
9. START. After all selections
are made, touch this pad to
start oven.
10. TIME DEFROST. Gentle
thawing at automatic power
level 3 (Low).
11. CLOCK. Touch this pad to
enter time of day or check time
of day while microwaving.
To set clock, first touch
CLOCK pad and then enter
time of day. For example, if
time is 1 :30, touch number
pads 1,3, and O and”1 :30”
will appear in display. Then
touch START pad. To reset or
change time, simply repeat this
process.
12. CODE REHEAT. Use Code
Reheat for quick reheating of a
variety of foods using different
times and power levels.
13. EXPRESS COOK. Touch
the number 1 through 5 pads
for 1 to 5 minutes of cooking
at power
level 10. For example,
touch 2 then START for
2 minutes at power
level 10.
14.
CLEAWOFF. When touched,
it shuts off the oven and erases
all settings (except time of day).
When You Plug in the Oven
The display panel displays five 8’s, “18 POWER” and
all of the oven functions. After 15 seconds, all lights
disappear and “RESET” appears in the upper portion.
Touch the CLEAWOFF pad, set the Clock and the
oven is ready.
If power is disrupted at any time, the above sequence
recurs and you must reset Clock after touching the
CLEAWOFF pad.
Program Cooking
Use your Touch Control Panel to Time Defrost
or Time Cook with choice of power levels from
1 (lowest ) to 10 (highest); to Quick Reheat using a
preset time and power level for reheating foods; to
time kitchen tasks with the Minute/Second Timer;
and to set the clock.
Create your own programs to suit your individual
cooking style. For example: use the Minute/Second
Timer to delay the start of Time Cook
I & II or
program a hold time between Time Defrost and Time
Cook I & 11. Set Time Cook I & II for a two-stage
program using different times and power levels.
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ T~ER
The Minute/Second Timer Using a Holding Time
The Minute/Second Timer has three timing
The Minute/Second Timer can dso be used to
functions:
program a “holding time” between microwave
● It operates as a minute timer.
cooking functions. The time can range from one
● It can be set to delay cooking. second to 99 minutes and 99 seconds. A holding or
standing time may be found in some of your own
● It can be used as a hold setting after defrosting. recipes or in the Cooking Guide.
The Minute/Second Timer operates without
microwave energy.
How to Time a 3-Minute Phone Call Programming Delayed Cooking
Step 1: Touch MIN/SEC TIMER pad. To delay cooking up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds,
Step 2: Touch number pads 3, 0 and O (for 3 minutes
touch TIME COOK I & II and enter cook time. Touch
and no seconds).
MIN/SEC TIMER and enter number of minutes to
Step 3: Touch START. Display shows time counting delay cooking. Touch START. Timer will count down
down. The timer signals when time is up.
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.
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Step 4: Set standing or hold time
by touching MIN/SEC TIMER.
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST. Step 5: Touch 1,0,0 and O pads to hold for
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ten minutes.
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Step 3: Touch pads 1, 5,0 and O for
1
15 minutes defrosting time. (Defrosting
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Step 6: Touch TIME COOK
TIME COOK I& II.
I &II
is automatically set on power level 3
MINUTE Step 7: Touch 2,5,0 and O pads for 25 minutes of
but can be changed by touching the
POWER LEVEL pad and the desired
cooking time.
power level.)
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Step 8: Touch START. As
START
each function is automatically
performed, oven display shows
instructions entered and the
function. When time is up, the
oven signals and flashes “End.”
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HOW TO USE THE M~UTE/SECO~ T~ER
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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. Be sure to put the thawed
dish in the refrigerator promptly.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily, 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.
Time Cook I
Time Cook allows you to microwave for a preset
amount of time.
Power level 10 (High) is recommended for most
cooking, but you may change this for more flexibility.
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Step 3: Select your time. Touch 1,0 and
1
0 pads for one minute.
MINUTE
See your Cooking Guide. Because automatic power level 10 is recommended
To become better acquainted with time cooking, make for this cup of coffee, there is no need to change the
a cup of coffee by following the steps below.
power level. (If power level 10 is not appropriate, see
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
section). Place cup in oven and close door.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
TIME COOK I & 11.
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Step 4: Touch START.
START
Step 5: When time is up, the oven signals and flashes
“End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 6: Open the door.
How to Change Power Level
After setting cooking time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
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COO~NG BY T~E
(continued)
Using the Time Cook II Feature
The Time Cook II feature lets you set two time
cooking functions within one program. This is ideal if How to Change Power Level
you want to change power levels during your cooking
After setting cooking time, touch POWER LEVEL
operations. Here’s how to do it.
pad, then touch desired number for new power level.
Step 1: Place food in oven in microwave-safe
container and close the door.
Step 7: Touch START.
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Step 2: Touch TIME COOK
TIME COOK I & II. Step 8: “POWER 10” is displayed and “COOK
TIME I“ counts down.
I &II Step 9: At the end of “COOK TIME 1,’7 the second
power level is displayed and “COOK TIME II” is
Step 3: Select your first cook time. For example,
shown counting down.
touch 2, 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds. Step 10: When time is up, the oven signals and
Step 4: Touch TIME COOK I & II. flashes “End.” The oven, light and fan shut off.
Step 5: Set your second cook time.
Step 11: Open the door.
Step 6: Change the power level.
The Express Cook Feature
The Express Cook feature is a short-cut method to set
time for 1-5 minutes.
To Express Cook your food or beverage:
Step 1: Touch a number pad (from
1 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.
Add 30 Seconds
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The Add 30 Seconds feature
ADD 30
provides a convenient way
SECONDS
to extend cooking time by 30
seconds while the oven timer is
counting down. It will add 30
seconds to the time shown each
time the pad is touched.
Questions and Answers
Q. I set my oven for the time called for in the recipe, Q. I want to cook on a power
level other than High.
but at the end of the time allowed, my food was What do I need to do?
A.
not done. What happened? A.
To change the power level, touch the POWER
Since house power varies due to time or location, LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
many time cooking recipes give you a time range power level.
to prevent overcooking. Set the oven for minimum
time, test the food for doneness and cook the food
a little longer, if necessary.
Q. I touched the number pads and selected my
power level. When I touched START, however,
my oven didn’t come on. Why not?
Q. Can I interrupt Time Cook to check the food?
A. Yes.
To resume cooking, simply close the door
and press the START pad. The timer must be reset
for cooking to resume unless time is remaining
on timer.
A. The TIME COOK I & II pad must be touched
before setting the power level otherwise your oven
will not begin cooking.

The Quick Reheat feature is a short-term program to
Touch just 3 pads to use Code Reheat codes 1 to 6
automatically reheat a beverage or previously cooked
to reheat many popular foods. See the Code Reheat
food. The oven turns off automatically after a preset
Guide on bottom of page. Or touch just 2 pads to use
amount of time.
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 Step 1: Touch BEVERAGE pad.
cup of hot chocolate or other beverage. Use a cup
Step 2: Touch START pad.
that has no metal decoration and is microwave-safe
(refer to Microwaving Tips section). Oven will signal and turn off automatically when
finished.
Dinner Plate
The Dinner Plate program makes it easy to reheat a Step 1: Touch DINNER PLATE pad.
plate of leftovers or reheat a previously prepared meal
for a guest who arrived late for dinner. Step 2: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and turn off automatically when
finished.
Code Reheat
The Code Reheat program makes it a snap to reheat
Step 1: Touch CODE REHEAT pad.
many popular foods. Choose a code number from
1 to 6 (see Code Reheat Guide below). Step 2: Touch a number pad from 1 to 6 to select
a food group.
Step 3: Touch START pad.
Oven will signal and turn off automatically when
finished.
Code Reheat Guide
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
Display
BREAD
MEATS
VEGS
BEV
SAUCE
PLATE
3% min. total
2 to 3 foods;
4 oz. each
To Reheat More Than One Serving
Quick Reheat codes 1 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.
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The word “SERV”
and a number will be
displayed to show how
many servings have been
selected.
The serving size may be changed or added after
touching START. Just touch number pad 2 or 3.
“SERV” and a number will be displayed briefly to
show that serving size has been changed.
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DEFROST~G BY TME
Time Defrost (Power Level 3)
Time Defrost is designed for speedy thawing of
frozen food
and is one of the great advantages of
a microwave oven.
● Power level 3 is automatically set when you press
TIME DEFROST pad, but you may change this for
more flexibility.
● See the Defrosting Guide for defrosting help.
How to Change Power Level
After setting defrosting time, touch POWER
LEVEL pad, then touch desired number for new
power level. Then touch START.
To become better acquainted with the defrost function,
defrost a 10 oz. package of frozen
strawbefies by
following the steps below.
Step 1: Place package of frozen strawberries in the oven
and close door. Be sure package contains no metal.
n
Step 2: Touch TIME DEFROST.
TIME
DEFROST
Step 3: Select one half of the total defrosting time
recommended in the Defrosting Guide. For example,
touch 4, 0 and O for 4 minutes.
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Step 4: Touch START. When
START
the cycle is completed, the oven
signals and flashes “End,” then
automatically shuts off.
Step 5: Turn the package over, close the door and repeat
Steps
2 and 3 to set remaining half of defrosting time.
Touch START.
Step 6: When the oven signals and flashes “End,” open
the door, remove the package and separate
strawbeties
to finish defrosting.
Defrosting Tips
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the defrosting time.
● Family-size, pre-packaged frozen dinners can be
defrosted and microwaved. If the food is in a foil
● Check the Defrosting Guide for other defrosting tips.
container, transfer it to a microwave-safe dish.
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 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.
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.
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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.

mATmG OR RE~AT~G GU~E
1. Directions below are for heating or reheating already-cooked 4. Be sure foods are heated throughout before serving. Steaming
foods stored in refrigerator or at room temperature. Use or bubbling around edges of dish does not necessarily mean
microwave-safe cookware. food is heated throughout.
2. Cover most foods for fastest heating. Exceptions are some
sandwiches, griddle foods and baked items. If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure
3.
Bubbling around edges of dish is normal, since the center is the it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
last to h;at. Foods h;ated to
160°F. to 165°F. will provide safe,
palatable results. Adjust temperatures to suit your personal
taste. Let foods stand a few minutes before serving.
Item Amount
Power Level Time
Appetizers
Dips: cream or processed cheese
1/2 cup Medium (5) 2 to 3 min.
1 cup Medium (5) 2fi to 4X min.
Pastry bites: small pizzas, egg rolls, etc. 2 to 4 servings
High (10) I X to 3fi min.
Saucy: meatballs, riblets, cocktail franks, etc.
I to 2 servings High (10) I
X to 3fi min.
( 1/2 cup per serving)
3 to 4 servings High
(10) 4fi to 6X min.
Tip: Cover saucy appetizers with wax paper. Cover dips with plastic wrap. Microwave pastry bites uncovered to retain their crispness.
Bakery Foods
Cake, coffee cake, doughnuts, sweet rolls, I piece
nut or fruit bread 2 pieces
4 pieces
9 inch cake or
I 2 rolls or
doughnuts
Dinner rolls, muffins
1
2
4
6 to 8
Pie: fruit, nut or custard I slice
1 slice= l/8 of 9 inch pie 2 slices
(use minimum time for custard) 4 slices
9 inch pie
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
Medium (5)
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
Meal-High (7)
1/4 to 3/4 min.
l/2 to I X min.
I to 2 min.
I kto 3fi min.
1/4 min.
1/4 to l/2 min.
l/2 to 3/4 min.
1/2 to
I min.
l/2 to 3/4 min.
l/2 to
I min.
2 to 2X min.
4X to 6X min.
Beverages
Cocoa, other milk based
(6 oz. per cup)
I to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 2 to 3 min.
(9 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups Meal-High (7) 2 to 5 min.
Coffee, tea, cider
(6 oz. per cup)
1 to 2 cups High (10) 1 to 2fi min.
(9 oz. per cup)
I to 2 cups High (10) 5 to 6 min.
Gravies and Sauces
Desserts: chocolate, butterscotch, etc.
112 cup High (10) 1/2 to I X min.
1 cup High (10) I X to 2X min.
Gravies: giblet or creamy 1/2 cup High (10) 1/2 to 1 X min.
I cup High (10) I kto 2X min.
Meat or main dish sauces, such as
1/2 cup High (10) 1 to 2 min.
spaghetti sauce, etc.
1 cup High (10) 2 to 3 min.
1 can (I6 oz.) High (10) 2 to 4 min.
Tip: Cover food to prevent spattering.
Griddle Foods
Pancakes, french toast or waMes:
Plain, no topping
2 or 3 pieces
High (10)
Syrup and butter l/2 to
I min.
2 or 3 pieces
High (10) 1/2 to I min.
Tip: Do not cover.
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~ATING OR RE~ATING GU~E
(continued)
Item
Amount Power Level Time
Meats and Main Dishes
Chicken pieces I to 2 pieces
High (10) I to 2fi min.
3 to 4 pieces
High (10)
2X to 4X min.
Hamburgers
or meatloaf
1 to 2 servings High (10) 1 to 2X min.
(4 oz. per serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
2X to 4X min.
Hot dogs and sausages
I to 2
High ( 10)
1/4 to 3/4 min.
3 to 4 High (10) 1/2 to 1
X min.
Rice and pasta
I to 2 servings High ( 10)
I to 2M min.
(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
Saucy, main dishes: chop
suey, spaghetti,
I to 2 servings High (10) 2X to 4fi min.
creamed chicken, chili, stew, macaroni and
3 to 4 servings High (10)
5X to 8fi min.
cheese, etc. 1 can (I6 oz.)
High ( 10)
3X to 5X min.
(3/4-1 cup per serving)
Steaks, chops, ribs, meat pieces
I to 2 servings Med-Higb (7) 1 kto 3X min.
3 to 4 servings
Med-Higb (7) 4fi to 6fi min.
Thinly-sliced meat
I to 2 servings Meal-High (7) 1 to 2fi min.
(3 to 4
oz. per serving) 3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7) 1 X to 4X min.
Topped or mixed with sauce
I to 2 servings
High ( 10)
2fi to 4X min.
(2/3-3/4 cup per serving)
3 to 4 servings High (10)
4X to 5X min.
Tip: Cover saucy main dishes with plastic wrap, Cover other main dishes and meats with wax paper. When heating or reheating 3 to 4 servings
of meat slices or pieces, rotate dish I/2 turn after half of cooking time.
Plate of Leftovers
Meat plus 2 vegetables
I plate Higb (10) 3X to 4X min.
Tip: Cover plate of
food with wax paper or plastic wrap.
Sandwiches
Meat-cheese filling: with 2 slices of bread
I to 2 servings
Meal-High (7)
1/2 to 2X min.
3 to 4 servings
Med-Higb (7)
2fi to 3X min.
Moist filling: Sloppy Joes, barbecue, ham salad,
I to 2 servings Med-Higb (7) 1/2 to I X min.
etc. in bun ( l/3 cup per serving) 3 to 4 servings
Meal-High (7) 1 X to 2X min.
Tip: Use paper towel or napkin to cover sandwiches.
soups
Milk-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings
Meal-High (7) I kto 2X min.
3 to 4 servings Meal-High (7)
4X to 6X min.
1 can (10 oz.) Meal-High (7) 5fi to 6X min.
Water-based (6 oz. per serving)
1 to 2 servings High (10) l/2 to 1 X min
3 to 4 servings High (10) 2X to 4X min.
I can
(10 oz.)
Higb (10) 3X to 5X min.
Tip: Cover soups
witb wax paper or plastic wrap.
Vegetables
Large pieces or whole: asparagus spears,
corn on the cob, etc.
Masbed
( l/2 cup per serving)
Small pieces: peas, beans, corn,
etc
( l/2 cup per serving)
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (16 oz. )
1 to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I to 2 servings
3 to 4 servings
I can (16 oz.)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
High (10)
1/2 to I M min.
I X to 2X min.
3fi min.
l/2 to I kmin.
2fi to 3M min.
l/2 to
1 kmin.
1 X to 2fi min.
1 fi to 3fi min.
Tip: Cover vegetables for most even heating.
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1. Food packaged in paper or plastic may be defrosted without
3.
unwrapping. If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place food
4.
in cooking dish for defrosting. Most food defrosts well using
Defrost (3). For more even defrosting of larger foods, such as
beef, lamb and veal roasts, use Warm ( I).
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.
Be sure large meats are completely defrosted before cooking.
When defrosted, food
should be cool but softened in all areas.
If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very briefly, or let
stand a few minutes.
Food
First Half Second Half
Time, Min. Time, Min.
Comments
Breads, Cakes [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bread, buns or rolls 2 to
3
I to 2
(8 to
16 OZ.)
Cake, frosted, 2 to 3 layer
2 to 3
none
(I7 oz.)
Cake, plain,
I layer
2 to 3 none
Cheesecake, plain or
3 to 6 none
fruit-topped (17 to 19 oz.)
Coffee cakes
6 to 7
none
(11 to 14% oz.)
Cream or custard pie
I to 2
1 to 2
(14 oz.)
Crunch cakes and cupcakes 1/2 to 3/4 each
none
Doughnuts
(1
or 2)
1/2 to I
none
(4 to 6)
I to 2 I to 2
French toast (2 slices)
2
1
Fruit or nut pie (8 inch)
7 to 9 none
Pound cake ( I I K oz.) 2
to 4 none
Sweet rolls (8X to 12 oz.)
2 to 3 2 to 3
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.
Fish and Seafood [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fillets:
Pre-packaged (1 lb.)
4 to 5 5 to 7
Freshly frozen (1 lb.)
4 to 5 5 to 7
Shellfish, blocks:
Crab meat
22
(6-02. package)
Oysters (12-02. 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 tails, 1 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
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 breakup 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.
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1

DEFROSTING GU~E
(continued)
First Half Second Half
Food
Time, Min, Time, Min. Comments
Fruit [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Fresh (10 to 16 oz.)
2 to 32 to 3
Place package in oven. Remove foil or metal. After minimum time,
break up with fork. Repeat if necessary.
Plastic poucb—1 to 2
1 to 3 3 to 4 Place package in oven. Flex package once.
(10-oz. package)
Meat [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Bacon (1 lb.) 2 to 3 per lb. 2 to 3 per lb. Place unopened package in oven. Let stand 5 minutes after defrosting.
Franks ( I lb.)
2 to 3 2 to 3 Place unopened package in oven. Microwave just until franks can be
separated. Let stand 5 minutes, if necessary, to complete defrosting.
Turn meat over after first half of
time.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second balf of time. Set aside. Break up remaining block and microwave
I to 2 minutes more.
Turn meat over after first half of time. Scrape off softened meat after
second half of time. Set aside. Microwave 6 to 8 minutes more.
Scrape and set aside. Break up remaining
block and microwave
3 to 5 minutes more.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of
time. Defrost for second half of
time. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour
inrefrigerator.
Place unwrapped roast in cooking dish. Turn roast over after first half of
time. Defrost for second half of time. Let stand for 30 minutes to
I hour
inrefrigerator.
Turn over after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over after first half of time. Let stand
15 minutes.
Rotate package l/4 turn after first half of time. Let stand 5 minutes.
Turn over and separate after first half of time. Remove patties as
theythaw.
Place unwrapped ribs in cooking dish. Turn over after first half of time.
After second half of time, separate pieces with
table knife. Let stand
to complete defrosting.
Place unwrapped meat in cooking dish. Turn over after first half
of time and shield warm areas with foil. After second half of time,
separate pieces with table knife. Let stand to complete defrosting.
Ground: beef and pork
(1 lb.)
3 to 4
(2 Ibs.)
6 to 7
3 to 4
6 to 7
(5 lbs.) 12 to
13
12 to 13
Roast: beef, lamb, veal* 8 to 10 per lb.
(3 to 4 lbs,)
8 to 10 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
Roast, pork 6 to 8 per lb.
(3 to 4 lbs.)
Sausage, bulk
(1-lb. tray)
2 to 3
( l-lb.roll)
2 to 3
Sausage, links
2
(1 to 1 X Ibs.)
Sausage, patties
2
(12-oz. package)
Spareribs, pork 2 to 4 per
lb.
(2 to 3 lbs,)
2 to 4
3 to 4
1
z to 2%
2 to 3
2 to 4 per lb.
3 to 5 per lb.
Steaks, chops 3 to 5 per lb.
and cutlets
*Use Warm ( 1 ) for roasts.
poultry [Power Level: Defrost (3)]
Chicken, broiler-fryer,
9 to I I
9 to I 1
cut Up (2fi to 3 lbs.)
Place wrapped chicken in dish. Unwrap and turn over after first half of
time. After second half of time, separate pieces and place in cooking
dish. Microwave 2 to 4 minutes more, if necessary. Let stand a few
minutes to finish defrosting.
12 to 15
Chicken, whole
(2fi to 3 Ibs.)
12 to 15
Place wrapped chicken in dish. After first balf of time, unwrap and turn
chicken over.
Shield warm areas with foil. To complete defrosting, run
cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Place unwrapped hen in oven breast-side-up. Turn over after first half
of time. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can be removed.
Cornish hen
5 to 6 per lb.
4 to 6 per lb.
5 per lb.
Place unwrapped duckling in oven. Turn over after first half of time.
Shield warm areas with foil. Run cool water in cavity until giblets can
be removed.
Duckling
4 to 6 per lb.
Place unwrapped breast in microwave-safe dish breast-side-down. After
first
half of time, turn breast-side-up and shield warm areas with foil.
Defrost for second half of time. Let stand I to 2 hours in refrigerator to
complete defrosting.
~rkey breast
(4 to 6 Ibs.) 4 to 5 per
lb. 4 to 5 per lb.
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Breads
Crust on breads will be soft and the outsides will not brown. color on upside-down breads, line dish before microwaving with
If desired, sprinkle top of batter with cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar-caramel mixture or savory topping, such as crushed,
chopped nuts or other topping
for brown color. To increase brown canned, french fried onion rings.
Food Container
Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Coffee cakes
8 inch round
dish
Corn bread 8
to 9 inch
tube dish*
Mu ffIns Paper-lined
(1 Muffin) muffin cups
(2 to 4 Muffins) (Do not use
(3 to 6 Muffins) foil liners.)
No Meal-High (7) 7 to 9 min. Place batter in greased dish.
No
Meal-High (7)
8 to 10 min. Sprinkle cooking dish with finely
chopped, canned,
french fried onions
before microwaving. Turn out of pan
upside down to serve.
No High (10) Use microwave-safe muffin container or
3/4 to 1 kmin. homemade muffin cups, made by cutting
3/4 to 2 min. down hot drink paper cups. Some muffins
1 X to 4 min. may be done before others. Remove
muffins as they are done, and continue
cooking remaining muffins a few
seconds longer.
No Quick breads, Glass loaf Meal-High (7) 7 to I 1 min. Shield corners after half of cooking time.
from a mix
dish When done, toothpick inserted in center
will come out clean. Let stand 15 minutes
before turning out of dish. Cool.
*If tube dish is unavailable, microwave in 8 inch round dish with drinking glass placed open-side-up in center.
Cakes and Desserts
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cool cake in dish set directly on heat-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 flour.) 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
microwaving.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Baked apples Microwave-
Lid or
High (10)
1 X to 3 min.
or pears safe dish or plastic wrap per piece
casserole
Bar cookies 8 inch square No
dish
Commercial mix 8 inch round No
(I8 to 20 OZ.) or square dish
Cupcakes—6
Fluted tube No
cake pan
Paper-lined No
cupcaker
Pineapple upside
8 inch round No
down cake dish
High (10)
4ti to 7 min.
High (10) 2 min.
Meal-High (7) 3 to 6 min.
High (10)
10 to I 3 min
High (10) 2 to 3 min.
High ( 10) 8 to 1 I 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.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Cut when cool.
Grease dish before adding batter.
Let stand 5 to
10 minutes to cool
before inverting.
Let tube cake stand 15 to 20 minutes
to cool before inverting.
When cooking several cupcakes. some
will be done before others. 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 cake a few minutes.
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COO~G GU~E
(continued)
Candies
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. For easy clean-up, melt 2. Candies which are boiled become very hot; handle cookware
chocolate in paper wrappers seam-side-up, or place chocolate
carefully.
in paper bowl to melt.
Food
Container
Cover Power Level & Time
Comments
Caramel apples
1 pint (2-cup)
2-cup measure
Chocolate bark
I X-qt. casserole
or bowl
Marshmallow crisp 2-qt. oblong
dish
S’Mores
Paper napkin
or paper plate
No High (10) 2 to 3 min.
Yes
High ( 10) 2fi to 5 min.
Yes High ( 10)
I min. to
melt butter,
3 min.
to melt
marshmallows
No High ( 10) 15 to 25
seconds
Unwrap a 14-oz. package of caramels
into measuring cup. Add
1 tablespoon
water. Microwave, stirring every minute.
Dip 4 apples into mixture.
Place
12-oz, semi-sweet chocolate pieces
in container. Microwave to melt. Add
I cup whole toasted almonds. Spread
over wax paper on cookie sheet.
Chill until firm.
In large glass bowl, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add
10-oz. package marshmallows, cover
with wax paper and microwave to melt.
Stir in 5 cups crispy rice cereal. Press
firmly into buttered dish.
Cover graham cracker with chocolate and
marshmallow.
Cereal, Pasta and Rice
1. Always use microwave-safe cookware. 4. Cover pasta and rice while microwaving. When using plastic
2. For pasta, use about one-half the amount of water needed for wrap, turn back one corner to vent.
regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt and
I teaspoon of 5. Stir or rearrange after half of cooking time. Drain pasta
oil (optional, to prevent sticking). immediately after microwaving.
For rice or minute rice, use the same amount of water needed
6. Microwave time and regular boiling time are about the same.
for regular boiling. Add regular amount of salt.
Food Container Cover
Power Level & Time
Comments
Oatmeal,
I-qt. casserole No High (10) 2 to 5 min.
Increase casserole size for more than one
old fashioned
or bowl
per serving serving. Increase time about I X minutes
for each additional serving you are
cooking. Stir after half of cooking time.
Note: To microwave single-serving packet of instant oatmeal, follow package
directions for amount of water and microwave at High
(10) for l/2 to 1 minute.
Rice, minute 2-qt. casserole
Lid or High ( 10)
2 to 5 min. Add 1 X cLIps water. Stir after 2 minutes.
(IX cups) plastic wrap
Rice, regular
3-qt. casserole
Lid or
High ( 10)
long grain ( 1 cup) plastic wrap
Spaghetti (I6 oz.)
2-qt. oblong Lid or High (10)
dish
plastic wrap
6 to 21 min. Add 2fi cups water. Stir after 10 minutes.
5 to
19 min. Add 6 to 7 cups water. Rearrange after
10 minutes.
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Cheese and Eggs
1. Eggs may be prepared many ways in the microwave oven.
3. Cook eggs just until set. They are delicate and will 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-safe Cover or
High (10)
To make sauce Make basic white sauce, substituting wine
2-qt. dish plastic wrap
2 to 5 min.
for milk. Add cheese and microwave at
Medium (5)
5 to 7 min. Medium (5) for 8 to 9 minutes, whisking
every 2 minutes.
Eggs
Basic eggs
Buttered
custard cup
Omelet 9 inch pie plate
Poached eggs 1 X-qt. casserole
(4 maximum)
Quiche
Scrambled
9 inch pie plate
Glass
measuring cup
or casserole
Plastic wrap
Medium (5)
No
High ( 10)
High (10)
Casserole
High (10)
cover
Medium (5)
No
Meal-High (7)
No High (10)
3/4 to I M min
per
egg
Melt butter
1/2 to 3/4 min.
3/4 to 2 min.
4 to 6 min.
Boil 2 cups
water.
1/4 to 1 min.
per egg
16 to 22 min.
1/2 to
1 min.
per egg
Puncture membrane of yolk to prevent
bursting.
Sprinkle cheese over omelet. Microwave
1/2 to 1 minute until cheese is slightly
melted.
Heat 2 cups hot tap water 5 to 6 minutes
on High ( 10). Break eggs onto plate,
puncture membrane. Swirl boiling water
with spoon, slip in eggs gently. Cover.
Microwave at Medium (5) 1/2 to 1 minute
pr egg, Let stand in water a few minutes.
Pour filling into precooked 9 inch pie
shell.
Scramble eggs with 1 teaspoon butter and
1 tablespoon milk per egg. Place in oven
and microwave for half of total time. Stir
set portions from the outside to the center.
Allow to stand
1 or 2 minutes to
finish cooking,
Fish and Seafood
1. Fish is done when it flakes easily when tested with a fork. 2. Cook fish with or without sauce. A tight cover steams fish. Use
Center may still be slightly translucent, but will continue a lighter cover of wax paper or paper towel for less steaming.
cooking as fish 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 ( 1 lb. )
Shrim~l lb.
(peeled)
Shrim~l lb.
(unpeeled)
Whole fish
Pie plate or Plastic wrap
shallow dish
Oblong dish Wax paper or
plastic wrap
Pie plate or Plastic wrap
shallow dish
2-qt. casserole
Lid or
plastic wrap
Oblong dish
Plastic wrap
High (10)
3 to 6 min. Place in dish with hinged side out.
High (10)
3 to 6 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) 4 to 8 min.
Place shrimp in casserole. Add 2 cups
hottest tap water. Cover. Stir after 5
minutes.
High (10) 4 to 6 min.
Shield head and thin tail with aluminum
per pound foil.
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Gravies and Sauces
1. Cover thick, chunky sauces to prevent spattering. 3. Vary basic white sauce by adding cheese, egg yolks, cream,
2. Whisk sauces vigorously with wire whisk once or twice while
wine or herbs.
microwaving.
Food
Container
Cover Power Level & Time Comments
Gravies and
sauces thickened
with flouror
cornstarch ( 1 cup)
Melted butter
sauces,clarified
butter (1/2 cup)
Thick spaghetti,
barbecue or
sweetisour sauces
(2
cups)
Thin, liquid sauces
(au jus, clam, etc.)
(1 cup)
Casserole
No
Medium (5) 3 to 6 min. Microwave fat, flour and salt together to
melt and blend. Whisk in liquid and finish
microwaving. Increase time I to 2 minutes
per additional cup of sauce.
Glass measure No High (10)
1/2 to 1 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 (10) 4 to 6 min. Stir ingredients together, then microwave,
stirring after half of cooking time. Let
stand 5 to
10 minutes to develop flavor.
Casserole
No
High (10) 2 to 3fi min. Add cornstarch-water mixture to heated
ingredients. Stir well and microwave
to finish.
Meats
1. Always use a cooking bag when cooking beef, lamb, pork or 3. Allow about 10 minutes standing time for most roasts before
veal roasts. See package instructions for proper use of cooking
carving.
bag.
2. After enclosing roast in cooking bag, place on trivet in If you use a meat thermometer
while cooking, make sure
microwave-safe dish. it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
Food Container Cover Power Level & Time
Comments
Beef
Ground, crumbled
(for casseroles
or soup)
(1 lb.)
(1% Ibs.)
Meatballs
(1 lb.)
(2 Ibs.)
Meatloaf
(Round loa~
(Loaf shape)
Patties
(4 patties per lb.)
1 to 2 patties
3 to 4 patties
Pot roasts
(Up to 3 Ibs.)
Simmered beef
(corned beef or
brisket)
Casserole
No
Round dish or Wax paper or
oblong dish plastic wrap
Pie plate or Plastic wrap
loaf dish
Oblong glass Wax paper
dish(with trivet if
desired) or ceramic
dinner plate
Oblong glass Cooking bag
or casserole
Casserole Lid or
plastic wrap
High (10)
High (10)
Meal-High (7)
or cook to
170°F.
High (10)
Low (3)
Medium (5)
4 to
6ti min.
6 to 8fi min.
5 to
7X min.
8 to 11X min.
14 to 20 min.
23 to 30 min.
2X to 5 min.
3fi to 6 min.
24 to 29 min.
per lb.
120 to
130 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.
Round dish: arrange 3/4 to 1 inch apart
in circle around edge of dish.
Oblong dish: arrange 3/4 to 1 inch apart.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Let stand 10 minutes after cooking.
Cover with wax paper or cook uncovered
and turn patties over. If desired add
browning sauce.
Brusb with browning sauce and add 1/2 cup
water to cooking bag. Turn over after half
of 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.
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